PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Sergeant at Arms Andrea Sampson had more tales about Exchange Student Fabio's busy social life and what an angel he is to host, but now it is back to school this week for both of them. Andrea introduced President John Hunt who welcomed members and guests Ivan Baker, Margaret Ross and Andrew Suggett and congratulated Keith McLeod on receiving a Local Achievers Award at the Warrnambool Australia Day Ceremony.

President John mentioned that he had had a busy week celebrating birthdays - his mother's 90th and his own 60th (is he really that old?). Everyone rose to their feet and sang Happy Birthday.

President John saved members the pain of being fined by contributing a BIG fine to cover everyone's misdemeanours. Thank you John.

Rotarian Andrew Suggett, Chairman of the Rotary House Committee, brought to our meeting the Community Event of the Year Certificate, presented to him on Australia Day - a thank you to the Warrnambool Rotary Clubs on the completion of Rotary House. Andrew thanked Judy Ross, Doug Maclean, Tony Austin and Mal Price who were part of the Rotary House Committee.