PP Liza opened the meeting and welcomed everybody including District Governor John Clue.
Liza then called on President Barry to recite the invocation and Geoff the oath of allegiance.
Liza then introduced President Barry who welcomed and thanked all for well wishes during his 2 absence.
Barry welcomed DG John for coming along this morning
- May Race Meeting will be Thursday morning May 5 at WFNC
- District Changeover July 3rd
Pres Barry introduced District Governor John Clue to speak to the meeting
Some key points of John's talk were:
- John is almost at the end of meeting all the clubs, and has met some wonderful people along the way
- He doesn’t want to disrespect older members or the past of Rotary but is very much interested in changing Rotary, changing things we do, dare to be different, meeting our expectations of what our society wants today.
- Social aspects
- New members
- Rotary International President Shekhar Metha – focus of increase membership, by doing more service work, not all about raising money, but doing things in the community and being seen doing it. Have to change the mindset about what Rotary is.
- Join with other Rotarians and other organisations, joint projects and functions
- More diversity in members
- Social media, like other organisations pages to expand your reach, otherwise you are preaching to the converted.
- Be welcoming of new members, mentor them
- Introduce new members to the things that your club does, they will learn about RI as they go along.
- Embrace change, don’t disrespect the past but don’t be set in your ways.
- Focus on club members welfare and health
- DG John encourages to invest in new technology, having guest speakers online, running hybrid meetings.
Andrew celebrated his 79th birthday at last Wednesday's meeting. Happy birthday Andrew.
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PP Peter laid a wreath on behalf of our club at this mornings Anzac Service
Daybreak members went to a social evening at Serge & Jenny's on Friday Night to enjoy some fellowship and to celebrate some April birthdays.
Members announcements
Serge & Jenny’s Social Night
Long lunch – Sandra encourages members to sell tickets
Sandra’s Quiz – Janey 3, Bob 2, Geoff 2, Chris 1, Peter C 1
Ian gave an update of the homeless project
Pres Barry closed the meeting
BIRTHDAYS
Cheryl Bellman April 12
Cheryl Bellman April 12
Sergio Bacchetti April 14
Jan Read April 16
Andrew Suggett, April 20
Dianne Brown April 26
Drew Giblin April 28
MEALS ON WHEELS
May 6th - Janey Preston
May 13th - Cheryl Bellman
May 20th - Ali Dennis
June 3rd - Ian Harper
June 10th - Janey Preston
June 17th - Dianne Brown
June 24th - Cheryl Bellman
July 1st - Peter Smid
July 8th - Janey Preston
July 15th - Jan Read
July 22nd - Cheryl Bellman
July 29th - Dianne Brown
August 5th - Ali Dennis
August 12th - Ann Barker
August 19th - Cheryl Bellman
August 26th - Janey Preston
September 2nd - Dianne Brown
September 9th - Ann Barker
September 16th - Cheryl Bellman
September 23rd - Jan Read
September 30th - Ann Barker