President James was back in the chair and thanked Paul Milde for filling in for him. He called on David Byfield who announced that the Club had given some $5600 to organisations the area. $600 went to South Wagga Rotary to help support children in need get to Circus Quirkus, The Eisteddfod society was granted $2000, and The Wig Hire group were given $2000 to help them display their wigs which are used for women suffering the effects of Chemo. The Club also gave Clair Lawler $1000 from the Youth budget to help her in a bid to go to the World Conference in Hamburg. These were passed with little or no comment. Irene gave an account of her trip to Boggy Creek at Tumbarumba. It was a great day out and she spent time with Eugene and Arthur, another of our previous exchange students. If you haven't been there , it's worth the trip . Irene will be talking to the Club next Tuesday. This will be a PARTNERS DAY Be sure to let John Mason know if you and your partner will be there. Irene has a new Host family, Erika Crevatin 0415 439 875. Be sure to let Eva know of any of your plans for Irene.
John Gray was Sergeant today and managed to lever some funds from most. Richard Baguely nearly sold his house, Phil Burgess for receiving a brown pair bag at Boggy Creek. (He insists it was his lunch) Gerry Gerlach for selling the Conference so well that he wasn't attending, Neil Pinto was upbraided for not providing any competition in the cricket, Richard Rossiter had the hide to turn up today not in a suit, Ken Taylor for a poor choice in a foster home for is rooster, and of course the Mayor for making a beeline to the top table! PP Rick Priest gave us a thorough review of the University Science Challenge which was held last week. Our club provided tables and trestles, under the instruction of PP Frank Fuller. The challenges are really interesting, from using as little as possible piping and wiring in exercises designed to mirror water and electricity reticulation to the design and building of bridges from balsa wood which can support up to 4 kgs of moving sleds. Other challenges included the use of fibre optics, and even making a bionic hand. The University of Newcastle runs this challenge and uses it to inspire scientific and engineering desires in young Yr10 and Tr 11 students. Stuart Herriot took the podium to explain the economics of agriculture in the Common Market, and how to get the most from the system. He decided to not rear pigs so he could be paid accordingly!!! Andrew Puckeridge reported on the Busking Competition . He was very pleased with the results and has assured us it will be on next year. The joint winners were Bella Ingram and Belee Kadmon-Jones in the 14 to 18 yrs, Ivy Simpson won first prize in10 to 14yrs with Ben Gillard runner up, and Anan Jie won first prize in Under 10 with Chenxi Zhu a close second. The really big business of the day of course the Food and Wine Festival, proudly presented by Wollundry. OIC David gave us a very complete run down on what was about to happen, and David Byfield has sent out the Rosters with times that we should be there.The main set up is Friday from 8am, so if you have selected any of the "assembly" tasks you are asked to be there, yellow shirts, hats, gloves and boots! No thongs! Minor adjustments and clarifications were made but in general the whole thing seems to have been well thought out and should run very smoothly. Notes for Food & Wine Festival Tuesday 19 March 2019 - Set up is Friday 8am. If you are unsure check the roster. I will read out the members who are rostered at 8am on Friday.
- We will need a number of vehicles to two trailers on Friday. That will allocated at the time.
- Best to wear a hat, gloves and boots. No thongs. Yellow shirts on Friday.
- Festival pink shirts to be worn on Saturday
- Roster will be emailed to you
- Every person entering Festival must have a wrist band
- Pick up Wrist bands at mates Gully Café across road on Friday afternoon between 5 and 6.30pm or Saturday again at Mates Gully
- Take away Coffee can be ordered on Wollundry Account at Mates Gully. Only available on Friday and up to Festival start at 3pm Saturday to Rotarians and no other volunteers or partners. An account has been set up at Mates Gully.
- Mates Gully toilets are not available to Rotary personnel. Only to Rotary members who are working at Mates Gully
- I need six volunteers to stand in for Security from about 2pm on Friday until 8pm. The security starts at 8pm. This is just to ensure people do not damage property. Mainly watching Sponsor tent and stage area
- 2 pm to 4pm Andrew Puckeridge James McNaughton
- 4pm to 6pm David Benn Jerry Gerlach
- 6pm to 8pm Neil Pinto David Foster
- Would everyone please make sure they are at the allocated site 10 minutes before their start time
- If you see anything untoward at the Festival ring me and alert security staff.
- If you identify anyone in Festival without wrist band alert Security
- RSA policy must treated strictly. Those with RSA know the rules. We are using the liquor licence under Tim McMullen’s name so that must be protected to a high degree
- The persons in charge of specific duties are
- Peter MacKinnon operations 0417 682 369
- Colin Duff Electrical 0418 693 322
- Jeremy Reithmuller Wineries 0421 354 747
- Michael Knight Foodies 0412 376 570
- John Smith Yenda and beer 0408 692 929
- Pat Ingram Sponsor tent 0421 174 898
- Geoff Breust gates and cash 0417 698 336
- Paul Milde Administration 0424 645 888
- Doug Conkey. Cash collection 0400 909 992
- Frank Fuller. Cash collection 0438 312 848
- Tim McMullen 0404 084 657
- General dogs body me 0429 694 697
- Make sure you have my phone number
- Read out list of volunteers
Thanks Pykie Best dressed golfers!!!!! |