Sergeant John Gray Sergeant John extracted some individual fines commencing with Darren Wallace for acting like the guest speaker when he wasn't. Richard Baguley, James McNaughton, Chris O'Sullivan and Adrian Whiting for flying below the radar and never copping a fine. Kerry Pascoe was fined in absentia for ,well being in absentia. The rest of us had to put in to hear a story about a lady who was in desperate financial straits and who appealed to God via a letter through her local Post Shop. The Posties opened the letter (since it was addressed to God) and seeing that she needed a hundred dollars they whipped the hat around and collected $96 which they duly sent to the Lady. In appreciation she wrote again to God to thank Him. The Posties opened the second letter and read: Thank you God for answering my prayers but I only received $96,those Bastards at the Post Office must have stolen the other four dollars! Rotary Information Rick Priest provided a somewhat unusual Rotary information: He elicited information from three randomly chosen members by asking each What does belonging to Wollundry Rotary Club mean to you? James McNaughton said it was about meeting others and building community. Greg Conkey said it was about fellowship and service and getting around the community and Rick Priest said it has given a lot to his life and enabled him to meet people that he would not otherwise have met. Fellowship was the central theme. While on his feet Rick advised members that John Ireland, Col Duff, Peter MacKinnon and John Mason had all been named Citizens of the Men's Shed in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the work of the Men's Shed. Visitors, Guests and Apologies Guests Claire Lawlor, Wendy DeLuca, Chris Nash, Tim Hutchings, Cathy Willis Apologies Peter Crozier, Jim Gibson, Frank Fuller, Rob Pearson, Graham Burmeister, John Hawkins, Peter Clucas, Steve McCoy, Ken Cook, Tim Barter, John Mason. Makeups David Byfield, Lawrie Blowes, Michael Georgiou, David Pyke, David Wishart, Richard Rossiter, Malcolm Robertson. Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) Darren Wallace spoke at length on RAWCS and informed the club that the project help Cambodia which has been driven by members of our Club and others in Wagga, is now an official RAWCS project and can therefore receive funding from the overseas aid fund. It is also an eligible project for visits by Rotarians to assist with construction of infrastructure e.g. buildings etc. Darren pointed out that RAWCS has been in existence for 52 years and in the last twelve months has given $20 million to developing countries. It has provided $10 million of donated goods and given $2 million to Australian projects. RAWCS has seven arms: Rotary Australia Overseas Aid Fund; Rotary Australia Benevolent Society; Donations in Kind; Rotarians against Malaria; Disaster Relief Fund; Rotary Australia Compassionate Grants Fund; and Public Auxiliary Fund. Rotaract Thank You Phil McIntosh Chairman of Gears and Beers invited Claire Lawlor to the podium to thank her and Rotaract for their assistance with the recent successful Gears and Beers Event. He presented Claire with a cheque for $600. |
Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN) Neil Pinto informed club members that Darren Wallace and Daniel Burns had run a training program for mentors. Neil, who ran the RYPEN camp at Borambola each year for a number of years, encouraged members to support this program which gives young teenagers the opportunity to experience group discussion, learn new skills and have fun with other young people in a safe environment. Domestic Violence Awareness Greg Conkey invited as many members as possible to a group photo activity to show men against Domestic Violence. The photo shoot will be at the Council Chamber steps next Wednesday, 25th at 12.30 p.m. Please wear your white Rotary Polo Shirt if you are participating. Sprout and About Markets Held in beautiful Spring weather, the Sprout and About market last Saturday attracted 15 paying stalls including an excellent fruit and veg. stall from Cobram. OIC David Hodge lead an efficient team consisting of David Byfield, David Wishart, David Pyke, Mal Robertson, Laurie Blowes, Kerry Pascoe, Mark Hillis, Col Duff, Doug Sutton, John Flynn, Graham Burmeister and John Smith. Team members had plenty of time for fellowship as can be seen. John Smith gets the feel of Mark Hillis' Triumph Stag with plenty of comments from David Hodge, David Byfield, Col Duff and Nick Leywood. Stalls raised $850, Gate $436 and the Barbecue $411. $1547 was banked after the entertainer was paid. Mal and Laurie man the barbecue while Kerry samples the results. Well done all for a successful day. |
Lucky Draw Prize Today's winner was James McNaughton |