GUEST SPEAKER - DALLAS ARMISTEAD
John Hunt interviewed Dallas Armistead. We learned that Dallas has been a member of our Rotary Club for 10 months. His dad was a builder. He liked to help his father and realised he too would like to be a builder and he did his apprenticeship was with his father. Dallas has now been working for about 22 years.
Dallas is 41 years old. His wife Kylie is studying nursing and helps run the business. They have 3 children. He attended Warrnambool East Primary School, North Tech and Brauer College. His favourite subjects were woodwork and chemistry. Favourite teacher was Mr Ballinger. He later studied engineering in Geelong. Much of the work he does is restoring old homes. The necessary bookwork is not a favourite part of what he does. He said the most difficult thing is getting permits for what people want done.
Dallas has enjoyed playing cricket and football. He has played with Russell’s Creek and South Warrnambool and has coached Timboon and Allansford. When asked if he was ever reported he said yes, and was rubbed out once. He said he prefers cricket over football. Dallas said he really enjoys what he does.
Past president Brian thanked Dallas for taking part in the interview. He added that John’s Talks help us to get to know more about members.