MEETING REPORT - 7th MARCH

Posted by Rohan WILLIAMS
 

The meeting opened with President Justine Murphy welcoming Millie Swann as a visitor for the very last time then inviting Chairperson Russell Rolls to propose a toast to the excellent work of Rotary International.

Announcements

  • Marjorie Gerlinger provided updates on the conditions of the Dick Mitchell and Brian Downey and encouraged members to keep in contact to assist their recoveries.
  • Frank O’Brien provided updates on the Donation in Kind Open Day on Saturday 8 April and Working Bee on Saturday 13 May and encouraged members to support these worthy activities.
  • Sarah described the software that would be used at the 2017 District 9800 Conference to initially connect participants, enable participants to identify new activities for Rotary Clubs to progress during the coming year then maintain contact post the conference. A Help Desk for the software would be set-up at the conference. Post-it notes would also be provided to ensure that the all participants could provide their input.
  • President Justine Murphy reminded us to respond to Daniel Lim’s email on social media usage.
  • President Justine Murphy inducted Millie to Rotary Central Melbourne Sunrise with the assembled members providing a standing ovation to welcome Millie. Warwick Cavell kindly agreed to act as Millie’s mentor. After thanking Justine and Warwick, Millie stated that she had been looking for an opportunity for a long term association with a service organization and believes that Rotary will provide will provide the right opportunities for her to serve.
  • Tony stated that he and Marjorie had recently ended their association with the Rotary Probus Club, which had been established by our club to cater for retired professionals. The Rotary Probus Club has grown to almost 100 members and meets regularly in the Docklands Library.

Presentation of Youth Service by Stuart Ellis

Stuart outlined the current activities of the Youth Service highlighting the sponsorship of a high school student attending the National Youth Science Forum at ANU, an Iranian university student attending the RYLA program, three students (including two police legacy boys) attending the RYPEN program and two police officers undertaking university study in youth justice via the Silk-Miller Scholarship.

Stuart introduced the new activity of members hosting international university students for a meal at their home during April and May. Stuart and District Governor Neville John stated how much they had learnt from hosting an international student. Stuart will provide further information on this activity after our conference.

Guest speaker - John Hinrichs       

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