Minutes of Meeting held on 22nd September 2021
Format: Zoom at 7am
Attendance: 19
Buggsy’s Banter: In the absence of our President, Sgt. Liza conducted a survey of members activities over the previous week:
- Serge – making money
- Gerard – shooting targets
- Ann – destroying an eco-system within a jasmine vine
- Chris – had call from Tony Austin, Warrnambool R.C. re Cabin at Surfside Caravan Park that is in need of major maintenance, Rusting nails holding cladding require replacing, cost about $20k or 100 hrs of volunteer work.
World Polio Day: Cheryl presented a RI produced video on the progress of the End Polio Program in Africa, https:vimeopro.com/rotary/rotary-videos/video/589058691
Members Announcements & Discussions:
Jennie: Planning & expectations for next year. Consider 2 year terms for the President position, many other Clubs are doing it.
Mehul: does the Club get Carbon Credits for tree planting? Answer- no.
Sandra: need to consider which organisations will receive the proceeds from Long Lunch. Suggestions – Brophy, Mpower, Merri River School, Hospital
Sandra: working on application for “Jump” community grant
Sandra: suggests that Club Assembly conducted either by Zoom or meetings next week
Andrew: having a competition amongst grandchildren to keep them active and stimulated during Lockdown in Melbourne
Fines: Bob in bed again
Meeting Closed: 8.15am
ROTARY CELEBRATIONS
BIRTHDAYS
Janey Preston Sept 1
Mary Bouwman Sept 13
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Drew Giblin Sept 17
ROTARY ANNIVERSARIES
Geoff Grec Sept 3
MEALS ON WHEELS
10 Sept Fiona Steenhuis
17 Sept Jan Read
24 Sept Cheryl Bellman