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President Geoff welcomed club members and visiting cricketing rotarians and friends to a
week of competition and fellowship in Wagga Wagga. The weather held off, and an outdoor
meeting was held at the Duke of Kent oval, with our visiting cricketing rotarians.
We had visitors from as far as India, Great Britain, New Zealand as well as Cairns, Perth and
Maryborough in Australia.
David Benn and John Gray welcome our VIP visitors:
IFCR President Ravi Raman and Vice President Vipul Patel, John Dean from New Zealand, Doug KIng
from Australia and Norman Brown from GreatBritain.
Wagga Wagga's Mr Cricket - Warren Smith gives an interesting talk on local cricket and the champions
it has produced, as well as displaying some cricketing memorabilia.
Secretary Gerry Gerlach reminds us about Rotaract Charter Dinner - please support if you can.
Rotary Information - Bob Willis
ROTARY FOUNDATION REPORT
FOUNDATION FACTS
FACT 12 “Did you know that THE ROTARY FOUNDATION is Rotary International’s ONLY charity?”
FACT 13.........”Did you know that Personal Giving to the Rotary Foundation in Australia is tax deductible if the contribution is given via THE AUSTRALIAN ROTARY FOUNDATION TRUST?”
WORLD POLIO DAY
World Polio Day is celebrated this Monday 24th October. Our Board has decided that at our meeting the following day, the proceeds from the fines session will be given to the Polio appeal and topped up to a reasonable donation. So bring your money with you and give generously to this wonderful cause.
FOUNDATION CENTENARY
The Board has decided to encourage members to participate in a Lake Fun Run which district Rotary is organising to celebrate the centenary of Rotary Foundation. Further details to follow when available.
Bob Willis
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