Happenings at the last meeting
This week was a Club Night so the conversation was wide ranging and only mildly structured. Due to this the Bulletin will include lots of bullet points.
After Harry had opened the meeting, Chris had a few announcements:
- The Dromana Australia Day Committee has announced the cancellation of this year’s events.
- The District Communications Webinar is coming up. Directors are expected to attend.
- The Club Strategic Plan was agreed by unanimous acclimation (or the raising of Zoom-hands) and the Club will proceed towards implementation in November.
Harry announced that there is an issue with the ongoing catering at the Valley clubrooms which have to be sorted out before our next face-to-face meeting. (Ed: no one suggested that we could bring our own food as long as the bar was open).
Rick announced a grant for the Rotary Friendship House.
Tony had a plethora of subjects to cover:
- The refurbishment of the Club Trailer is currently not progressing so he is going to investigate.
- The Civid-19 Plan for the Market has been published on social media. It requires Stallholders to be Vaxed and 12 have already confirmed their compliance.
- Carols By Candlelight may be moved to the December Market. The only problem was the date (Xmas Day) so a submission has been made to the Council to change the date to the previous Wednesday and make it a twilight market.
- Regarding the Public attending the Market, it is up to them regarding their Vax status. We can not be the Covid police.
General discussions ensued.
- John asked that all Vax Certificates be forwarded to Rick so they can be loaded into Clubrunner.
- The date and venue of this year’s AGM will be discusse3d at the Board meeting next week.
- Partners will be required to be vaxxed if attending the AGM.
- The Senior Citizens Club policy on vax status to be investigated.
Tyrell had some updates from the International Directorate:
- The Club matched the $400 dollars donated to the Latitude 38 Club by the sale of eggs.
- There have been temporary delays in the distribution of the food packages in Sri Lanka.
- Queries have been sent to Port Moresby and Darwin Rotary regarding the type of fires being used for cooking in local villages so that the Stove Project can adapt if necessary. Awaiting replies.
Harry announced that Peter Rawlings was having a Cluster Meeting regarding the Bay Trail Project on 31st October.
Next, Greg had some information:
- A bench design, provided by the Council, which has wheelchair access has been costed at $10,000+ which is excessive for the anniversary project. Other designs are being evaluated and costed as well as a bench seat design. How benches are to be labelled is up for discussion.
- The Dromana Association supports the upgrading of the track under the Chairlift.
- The Life Saving Club has been canvassed as an option for our Club venue. We are waiting on a response.
- The Hillview Reserve Working Bee has been cancelled.
Once again, Harry thanked all the attendees as this was a well attended meeting which ended at 7:56 (An early time which shocked many).
