MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rotary Lights Project – Monday 23 March
PDG Brian Trenery reported that the Rotary Lights Project meeting is on next Monday and he also thanked Ian Cairns for the radio interview in which he publicized the event. Rachel Furness was also thanked for her help. He reminded Rotarians about the upcoming Rotary Lights Project on Monday 23 March. This will be held at the TAFE building at Deakin University. At least 10 volunteers are needed to help out on the night with checking tyre pressures, checking headlights, directing traffic, keeping the billy boiling and the volunteers well watered. TAFE, Tyre Factory and Vic Police are all keenly following this Rotary initiative. A number of members expressed their interest on the night and more are needed. Please contact Robert Cuzens or Brian Trenery if you can help out.
Rural Urban Night at Mailors Flat Community Hall - 24 March
Club members will meet with the Mailors Flat Community at our meeting on 24 March. All are welcome and members are encouraged to invite guests. Terry O'Sullivan is the guest speaker and he will be talking about the redevelopment of the Warrnambool airport.
Father of the Year
Ian Cairns reported that there will be a Father of the Year meeting on Thursday 19 March and asked for another volunteer for the Committee.
Combined May Race Day Meeting - Thursday 7 May
This promises to be another enjoyable meeting with funds raised going to ARH. Matty Stewart will once again do a phantom race call. Numbers are needed early, so please let Anne Adams know if you are attending.
RYLA Dinner - Friday 10 April
Rachel Furnell advised that RYLA is coming up on 6-11 April with the dinner to be held on Friday 10 April at Camp Kangaroobie commencing 6:30 pm. All are welcome to attend and currently three have expressed their interest in attending.
Lyndoch Auxiliary Annual Fete - Thursday 19 March
in the Hostel Activities Room at 1:00 pm. Cakes, biscuits, slices, jams and relishes, books, CD's, vinyls, plants, craft, produce and much more. Raffle $1. Spinning wheel and afternoon tea. All welcome and any donations of cakes or produce on the day would be greatly appreciated.
All proceeds to Lyndoch Living.
Oxfam Walk
John Stuckey advised that the Oxfam walk is next weekend and asked for donations.
Rotary Foundation Movie Night Fundraiser
Mary Fitzgerald advised that the film night raised $1,400.
Midfield Meats Friendship BBQ – 12 April
Gordon Curran called for volunteers for this event which will be held at Flagstaff Hill.
Dinner Auction
John Stuckey reported that this year there will be a major beneficiary of the Dinner Auction who will also assist with attracting more guests and auction items. Possible organisations are The Leila Rose Foundation, The Hospice, or Standing Tall. Letters to potential donors wil go out at the end of March.