Your minutes secretary apologises that there are probably important items missed in this report. This stems from the fact that he was not at the meeting but is piecing these notes together from news sent by kind members who were there. This one also believes he has already been punished sufficiently for his dereliction of duty by having missed out on what was obviously a corker of a meeting.
Highlight of the day was the induction of two new members, Paul Choy and Dymphna Muir. Both Paul and Dymphna are already well-known to members - Paul because he has faithfully attended all meetings and events of the club over the past two months while we got through the processes leadig up to induction and Dymphna because she has been attending club events for years as Pres. Chris's wife. Dymphna is the first of what we hope will be many family members who join the club under the concessional family membership rate. Welcome Paul and Dymphna!
President Chris Congratulates newest Rotarians Paul Choy and Dymphna Muir on their induction.
Cameron Gibson reported on the successful charity collection event for drought aid held in MacArthur Central Shopping Centre. Thanks to all involved and to the MacArthur Central shopping centre. (see separate article.)
Our guest speaker was Tina Schulz, Program Manager – Brisbane North Family Support Services, Act for kids. She brought with her Jing Jing, a QUT Master of Social Work degree candidate on placement Her theme was to discuss the range of programs offered by Act for kids, from Prevention to Foster Care. She talked about the 4 pillars that underpin the work of Act for Kids, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year: Prevention, Therapy, Education and Advocacy. She also talked about the need for funds and the corporate support options available.
Our Guest Speaker, Tina Schulz
Finally, it appears that the joker in the pack has been tracked down and legroped by Dymphna Muir! Congratulations Dymphna! I have some timeshare in Mundubbera that you may be interested in.
