President-Elect John Murdoch opened the meeting at 6.30 pm and led us tonight in singing a chorus of Advance Australia Fair.
WELCOME to our SPEAKER and GUESTS:
Sophie Harrington and Robyn Smith – Guest Speakers.
Marion Cahiff and Samuel Mathew - Guests.
APOLOGIES & LOA:
We had 17 Apologies and 7 LOA and 4 guests so around 37 people were in attendance tonight.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Question: What kind of service does Interplast provide?
Answer: Surgical and Allied Health Services.
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES: (Richard Ranshaw)
Member’s Birthday
Tim Humphry – April 4.
Ron Wilson – April 4.
David Ellis – April 9.
Partner’s Birthday
Aisha van Straalen April 4.
Lindquist, Mary-Jo partner of Lindquist, John Jan 29.
Anniversaries
Stuart and Margaret McCoubrie April 3 54 years
CLUB AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Anita called for winter clothing to send to Laverton.
The International Committee gave notice of a film night on 30 April to raise funds for Ukraine.
SERGEANT’S SESSION : ( Jon Steward )
Fines meted out by our Sergeant included:
- The “Wine Table “ led by John Lindquist.
- Richard Ranshaw – poor use of titles.
- Craig James for not taking the Minutes of this meeting.
- Trevor Gorey for getting a black eye.
- Ron Wilson – Birthday Boy.
Introduction of GUEST SPEAKERS: Tony Chien
Sophie Harrington and Robyn Smith - Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Australia
Sophie Harrington explained that she was the CEO of program development and implementation for FASD throughout Australia.
Robyn explained that her responsibility was for “helplines” and that she had been a helpline officer for the last six years. The helpline effectively offered a triage service to the public.
FASD was founded 22 years ago by Sue Myers who fostered a child after raising her own family. The foster child was later diagnosed with foetal alcohol disorders. The causes are the effects of alcohol on the unborn child in the early stages of pregnancy, often before the mother realised that she was pregnant as the baby is subject to developmental issues up to 8 weeks of pregnancy.
The problem is evident in all spectrums of society.
The key is for early diagnosis of the problem
FASD has well qualified and experienced Board but is operating on a shoestring. It is very grateful for the support given by our Rotary Club.
Sophie presented the Club with a certificate of appreciation for our contribution.
President-Elect John thanked Sophie and Robin for their interesting talk and presented them with a beautiful Rotary Fruit Cake.
REMINDER OF COMING EVENTS : (Pres Jason van Straalen)
- 11 April – Survey feedback Evening
- 18 April – Easter Monday – No meeting
- 25 April – Anzac Day – No meeting
- 2 May Anniversary Dinner – David J Gainer US Consul General. This will be a partner's night subject to Covid restrictions.
Thank you to the Staff of the Nedlands Golf Club. Thanks to on-Par Catering for a fine meal.
