Today's meeting was set aside for the AGM and to see the Wagga Rescue Squad demonstrate the item of equipment purchased with the BMW Food and Wine Festival 2015 funds.
John Rourke, From the Wagga Rescue Squad demonstrates the new jaws of life.
It is an Electronic Direct Drive, which saves a hose set up.
They replaced an existing set, which run on compressed air, through hoses from a compressor.
In fact, as soon as the truck rolled up at the Commercial Club at lunch time, it was called away to an accident to free the driver of a motor vehicle.
They took 3.5 minutes to complete the task of removing the door from the vehicle, and then back to the club for a demo.
The unit has a 26" spread, and maximum pressure at the strongest point of 34.9 tonne.
They also spent money on a couple of Auto Cribs, which are devices that act as a fail safe under a car as it is jacked up.
Ken Middleton presented President Geoff, a certificate of appreciation from the squad.
Fine session.
An very embarrassed David Benn, a cricket tragic, proceeded to collect money by asking Wallace ( Willis) to throw a couple of coins up in the air for a round of Heads and Tails, duly won by Andy Irvine.
Sprout and About Market report.
Team
David Byfield
Greg Conkey
Col Duff
David Foster
Gerry Gerlach
Geoff Hamilton
David Hodge
Pete McKinnon
Rob Nicholson
Wal Paton
Malcolm Robertson
Willis
Nick Leywood
Banked $1,073.80
17 stalls, including the BBQ.
Recommendations.
BBQ to be Moved to a site away from Trees
BBQ Trailer to have Wollundry Rotary branding placed on Esky's, BBQ etc
Need Plastic plates & Serviettes for next Market
Buy Bacon from Woolies (Riverina Berkshire too expensive ($110.20) & need to cancel standing order
Deja Vu (Entertainment) would like to be invited to next market)
No Water Needed for next Market
South Wagga Bakery to be paid $65.28 as per Invoice
Reteif Wines will Direct Deposit $55
AGM.
President Geoff opened the meeting,
announced Minutes, and handed over to David Pyke for a very comprehensive accounts report.
Paul Milde announced the incoming Board.
Wollundry Rotary Club Board for 2017 – 2018.
President: Paul Milde.
Secretary: David Benn.
Treasurer: James Hamilton.
Club Directors.
Club Administration: Peter Green.
Service Projects: David Byfield.
Youth: Neil Pinto.
Foundation: Bob Willis.
Membership: Rob Nicholson.
Public Relations: Richard Rossiter.
Immediate Past President: Geoff Breust.
James Hamilton presented the changes needed to the By-Laws of the club, and the Constitution.
He and others had attended a course of instruction outlining amendments required as a result of electronic devices.
A copy of the minutes will be distributed in due course.
President Geoff nominated James Hamilton for Public Officer, Seconded Andy Irvine, carried.
Members Draw, 41, 59, and then 2, David Benn.
FOUNDATION FACTS:
Foundation Fact No:17
“Did you know that the number one per capita club in the world in 2015-2016 was in Maracay in Venezuela at US$ 16,179.99 ? This Club has 16 members.”
Bob Willis
Hume Business Lunch
DATE AND TIME
LOCATION
The International Hotel, cnr Lake Albert Road & Sturt HW
Join Hume Bank and Wagga Business Chamber for a very special luncheon with former CEO of the Commonwealth Bank and former inaugural chairmain of the Australian super fund, David Murray AO. Mr Murray will speak about leadership and the Australian global economic outlook.
Key insights for Wagga businesses on the economy.
ALL PROCEEDS from the lunch will be DONATED to country hope, which provides family centred support services to country children diagnosed with cancer and other life threatening illnesses.
