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After a few technical difficulties President David opened the meeting to 30 participants including our exchange student Sofi. This may be our last Zoom meeting although future meetings may be Zoomed for those who can't make physical meetings due to ill health or caution about the corona virus. David Byfield is recovering in Calvary Hospital. David was admitted with a severe case of pneumonia. Members "signed" a card wishing him a speedy recovery. Even David "signed" the card. President David said the District Budget had been passed with just enough members present to make a quorum. 23% of those present voted against the budget.  FURNITURE FOR TUMBARUMBA Col Duff reported on the increasing amount of used furniture being transported to Tumba bushfire victims by Ron Lee Removalists, free of charge. (Remember to use Ron if you are moving house.) Col has a press release prepared also including our Club's donation of $15,000 to Tumbarumba Rotary for bushfire victims. NEW CONSTITUTION  James Hamilton introduced the proposed changes to our constitution. James explained the 11 constitutional changes and why we should pass a motion supporting them. James' motion was seconded by Gerry Gerlach and passed unanimously by members. John Gray proposed a vote of thanks to the committee tasked with updating the constitution for their excellent work. OUR EXCHANGE STUDENT  Sofi, whose English is improving rapidly, told us that she has moved to her second host family and likes her new situation very much. Her new family is very similar other own family in Brazil. Sofi is changing her phone number but has the same email. This weekend she is going to Canberra to sightsee. She said she is very excited as this will be her first excursion after the corona virus lockdown. In response to a question from Mal Robertson, she said her family is doing well in the midst of a poorly managed corona virus outbreak in her country. She explained that her parents don't live in a big city where the outbreak is very bad. Despite the difficult times Sofi is happy and enjoying her exchange. SERGEANT  Ken Taylor told us what he has been doing in the lockdown. It appears he spent a lot of time telling Dad jokes and annoying his hairdresser (Do you want it cut all over? No just on my head.) Jacqui and Andrew were the main sufferers. Still his stories were worth a dollar each to be contributed when we meet again. DAVID BENN INSURANCES David commissioned a very professional video promoting his business with a testimonial from a good client. Paul Murray was able to play the video for us showing a well managed farm with some beautiful aerial shots and some typical farmers. here are a couple of stills from the video showing a suitably attired David looking very dapper, farmer style in his a akubra and moleskins.  |  | GEARS AND BEERS  Phil McIntosh said that with the coronavirus changes happening at an ever increasing rate, plans for a form of the rides are a moveable feast. He therefore requested a meeting of his committee to discuss potential options. Phil also alerted us to funds available through community partnership grants being offered by the NSW government. Is there someone in the club who would like to pursue this? |
SATURDAY MARKETS  OIC John Smith said that the plan is to recommence the markets on Saturday 11th July. Check the roster. Pykie wound the meeting up at approximately 1.30 p.m following a Zoom rendition of Advance Australia Fair at various pitches and timing. Still the spirit was there. |
