From President David

Another busy night at Rotary with a number of highlights including in essence 3 speakers.

Di Gillies on Interplast, showing just how much good work Rotary does and something to be proud of.

Amy Oxlade shared us her RYLA experience once again demonstrating the benefit us and  the organisation. The power we have to influence in a positive way young people should not be underestimated. Whilst I know we can struggle with candidates we always come up trumps well done to Anne/Linda and the Youth committee.  

 

It is with a touch of sadness that Linda has requested a LOA for 12 months whilst she has a busy work schedule, but we are heartened to know Linda will be back. Thanks Linda for the terrific contribution made to the club.

 

If that wasn’t enough we then had a chance to enjoy the very personal journey  of Peter Loney and the Anzac spirit. It was lovely to see how Peter put the personal spin on the Anzac storey that I think enthralled us all. We are all touched by the Anzac spirit in some way and shows some of the strongest aspects of humanity (and indeed the worse) I hope we do, in a small way, give that spirit some justice.

 

This week we will have a forum where I hope everyone has an understanding of our financial position and some potential further thoughts and make a positive contribution. As with all aspects of life people view these thing in different light but I know we will respect all views and thoughts so the board can accurately reflect the club as a whole.

 

Barb and I (unfortunately) intend to attend the Presidents meeting of group 9 & 10 which is a good lead in to next year for Barb. This meeting rotates (week day) through the year and falls only once on the Thursday.  Time flies and I wish we could do more with other clubs and it is important to be outward thinking.

 

Continue to be a “gift to the world”