President’s Report 8th January 2019
 
Happy New Year and welcome to 2019
 
Invitation has been received to attend Public Image seminar at Young on Sunday 10th February 2019. Focus will be to improve your public image knowledge including social media, use of photographs, publishing in local media, etc. The seminar is specifically targeting Presidents, Presidents Elect, Director of Public Relations and any other members interested in how to promote Rotary to the wider world.
 
Drought update - $1M is available to 334 needy families due to drought in D9700 & D9710 for the period May & June 2019. The Wagga Wagga LGA is excluded at this juncture. Drought Community Support Initiative by Commonwealth Government is available to provide immediate assistance to farmers, farm workers, and farm suppliers/contractors who are facing hardship arsing from the impact of drought in eligible LGA’s. $30M has been allocated for DCSI for use by 30th June 2019 and funds will be funnelled through CWA, RAWCS, St Vincent de Paul society, and Salvation Army. The benefit provided is limited to one per household to a maximum of $3,000.
 
The main subject for business and discussion was that the chairman’s position for Food & Wine Festival has become vacant. It was expressed that the position is necessary and that a member will need to fill the position within the next week as important decisions need to be made in a timely manner in order to provide a smooth operational platform for the festival. It was decided at the meeting that a meeting of the Food & Wine Festival committee and other interested members be convened at 5.30pm Tuesday on the deck of the Commercial Club. The meeting is to allow discussion on our options and a way forward.
 
Enjoy your New Year serving and benefiting the wider community