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Our Commanding Officer (President’s report).

The Editor reminded me that I have not put pen to paper…or perhaps more accurately these days…forefinger to keyboard, since before Christmas. I am sure he was the only one who noticed!

By all accounts members have had an enjoyable January, and we hosted the inbound exchange students for a few days mid month. Thanks to Pip for organising and those who helped out during their stay.

Rowan and his team of experts sorted out construction of the sensory garden at a local retirement village, and Big Bob and his team of helpers sold raffle tickets at the Warrnambool Hotel on Australia Day, raising over $1,600 for Warrnambool Hospice.

Thanks to Les for arranging a social event around the Hole in one competition – a grand total of 3 Rotarians and 2 partners rolled up….a quick hit and then over the road for a most enjoyable lunch. Bad luck to those who missed out!!

The Charity Raffle is to be drawn on 13 February, so you do not have long to get a ticket.

Our Dinner Auction is on 6 April and Quincy and Crew are busy getting it all together.  Make sure you can attend and please bring friends as well.

Cheers

Lew

New Apology Arrangements

Text Andy on 0438 616 462

Please advise all apologies by 4.30 pm on the Tuesday prior to the following day’s meeting.  After this time you will need to contact the Central Court directly on 5562 8555.

Minutes.

We welcomed guests Sandra Couch, Paul Riley and Ashaan Davies.


Stand in Sergeant at Arms Bob McMillan opened with a very clever joke involving your fridge, three blokes, and discussions at the Pearly Gates.

We were reminded of the clubs biggest fundraiser for the year, the Dinner Auction 6 April 2019. Start thinking of potential guests you could invite along to have a good night and pick up some worthy and useful auction items at good prices. It’s not a night aimed at donations, but rather a chance to pick up some good deals in a convivial atmosphere.

Among Directors Reports Tony Davies gave us a short reflection on the trip to India by himself and James met them. James isn’t back yet, and Tony didn’t looked to give a full report, but rather a report on what he saw is the value of the trip. The Rotary club of Nagpur South were very, very appreciative of James’ documentary. Apart from James’ skill and time, the documentary cost us about $1000 to produce, yet off the back of the video the Rotary Club of Nagpur South secured a $40,000 grant from the forestry department to support their surgical camp. Rob Coffey’s narration was so professional the Indian hosts asked how we had managed to secure such a narrator?

Tony saw the venture as wonderful for international relations, and particularly important given some of the Hanson-esq attitudes reported back in India in recent times, and attacks on Indians in Australia. Our Club and theirs have nothing in common though. There are 16 clubs in Nagpur, and the Rotary club of Nagpur South has some 200 to 250 members. They are very active with projects, and the visit really reinforced the value of seeing project which we have been invited or lobbied to contribute. One project being pushed by another club in the area was one which might’ve sounded great on paper, but one which we would certainly not be contributing to having seen the venture in question.

Bob McMillan gave a report on Australia Day and the successful event and activities at the Warrnambool Hotel on behalf of Hospice in the Home.


Our speaker for “Bring a Friend Day“ was Matt Northeast who spoke on his experience in Rotary. He was introduced nine or 10 years ago by Lindsay Monaghan, and his experience mirrors those of most of us. Camaraderie, friendship and satisfaction of being able to put something back into the community in which we live.

Nooka Taylor reported 27 attendees, and to his great delight found himself $20 over rather than his usual position of being somewhat under. Bob delivered a very entertaining series of Australia day related signs, and Father Scott fined the owner of the red MG at today’s meeting (Bruce). Scott reported that he’d breached Commandments eight and 10, and was so jealous he “almost breached the one about killing “.... it’s a bit awkward then, for international relations, that 1985/86 inbound exchange student Aquiles Orduña from Mexico is talking of visiting Australia in early March after a business trip to China. Aquiles has recently sent us photos of his own red MG. Amazing what an influence a man like Bruce can have on the international stage!

Robbo

Ten years ago today/Danish fast facts.
 
Ten years ago this week we ran the following 'Danish Fast Fact' as we were hosting Channie from Denmark at the time.  Did we have no standards at all back then?
 
'In the 1980’s Olivia Newton-John had a chain of Australian themed clothing stores called ‘Koala Blue’.  When I was at university in the ‘80s there was a store in Elizabeth Street called ‘Danish Blue’.  This may have been something similar.'

Ten years ago today/Boré’s view.

Ten years ago Boré published this now famous cartoon of our illustrious President.

President Lew receives banner from RC of Nagpur South.

We thank The Compass for this snap.

District exchange students enjoy mini-safari.

Once again Pip Ritchie did an amazing job organizing the mini safari for district inbound exchange students.  It was a pleasure hosting them at our club meeting.  Thanks to Bruce, Chill, Matt, Ian, Sam and anyone else who helped out while the students were in town.  Thanks to Sam also for these snaps.

 
 

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