Thinnest grips the biro!
Sgt V Fennell introduces Pres J Clarke who asks I Taylor for invocation and toast - the latter turns I&T into a mini operetta.
Guests: Peter Newman and Sally McKenzie from Geraldton Surf Life Saving Club; Jamie O'Brien from Foodbank; Hayden Cooper from Radio MMM
Apologies: Ross Baietta, Peter Sukiennik, Clare McElhinney, Bob Symington.
On Leave: Tom Maina, Chamari Linayage
Thought for the day with Brother XL: An optimist is someone who invents an aeroplane - a pessimist is someone who invents a parachute.
Rotary Corner and Raffle with bustling Bob Urquhart
Bob refers us to an article in the current edition of the Rotary International Magazine and Rotary's commitment to the Shelterbox project. We have until December 9th to make a financial contribution as a club or individual. RI has promised to match and double these contributions.
Jack of Clubs wins the raffle... and the TradeMutt shirt goes to Jim Dillon.
Fines Session with first time finer Chris Buckton- CB says he has been in Rotary for 16 years but has never been a finesmaster... step up Chris!
Di Gilleland the cake lady and the upselling of Christmas cakes
Laurie Dines weather forecasting and selling air conditioners
Kevin Green our professional lobster hunter waits on the run of whites
All Eagles supporters - NB only three admitted to following the blue and gold
Don Rolston and the hospital revamp tender
Geoff Watson who forgot his breakfast money
Geoff Wood accepting awards at the MWSports Federation night
Bob Urquhart and deckie drama
Jason McCarthy and the candle that burns at both ends
Grant Woodhams after the Rotary Radio Auction is up for a return to FT broadcasting
Terry Stewart doing the stomp to Mick and the Mullets
Viki Fennell matching shoes and blouse
Don Rolston set his alarm to wake him up... he was already at Rotary
Doc Taylor singing Opera too early
Jo Clarke and the tale of which table goes first for breakfast
Hayden Cooper eating meals (plural) at the Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Jim Dillon wine tax aka shirt tax
Floor Fines- Jim Dillon on Ian Taylor; Barry Dring on Jason McCarthy; Di Gilleland on Grant Woodhams; Geoff Wood on Chris Buckton.
Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries- wild celebrations:
Russ McKinnon admits to being in Australia for 31 years.
Kevin Green is now early 60'ish.
NEXT WEEKS MEETING IS OUR CHRISTMAS DINNER - PLEASE REGISTER.