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Liza McCosh
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Dr Liza McCosh President 2019/2020
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We had nineteen members brave the chilly morning for our July 10 meeting.  The school holidays do have an impact on our attendance figures, however there are also positives; it was lovely to welcome Barry Brookers’ grandson and Mehul Patels’ son into our meeting.
 
 
Our guest Presenter was Warrnambool’s Citizen of the Year Janet McDonald, although Janet was wearing her other ‘hat’ as President of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society when she spoke with us.  Janet gave us a very informative talk on the Historical Society and some of the projects they have undertaken.  Her talk gave us insight not only to the role of the Society but we were able to garner some interesting facts pertaining to the history of Warrnambool.  Of interest was the changing main business street of Warrnambool over time; originally located in Banyan Street, the main business area moving to Timor Street and then later to Fairy Street.  The Society carries out valuable historical research and restoration work on items in its collection. It was also interesting to note that the Warrnambool and District Historical Society provides an annual corporate membership for groups at a cost of $60, individual memberships are $30 with family memberships $42.
 
 
It was nice to welcome back Sue Cassidy, who has been travelling throughout South America in recent weeks with her husband David.  I was finally able to present Sue with her 2019-20 Rotary Pin as the current Director of Foundation.  Sue also received a Centurion Certificate and Pin for her donations over the preceding year.  We are yet to collect departure and return tax for her travels!
 
 
Members received an update on Rotary House Warrnambool Inc., and also on the resurgence of Rotaract in the region with a newly formed local Club largely supported by the Rotary Club of Warrnambool.
 
There has been some discussion amongst members regarding the future of Daybreak’s meeting venue into the future and this was discussed further at this week’s meeting.  A preference sheet was circulated to garner the feeling of members and I have requested responses from those members that were not in attendance. At this stage the majority of members are willing to embrace change, however a final decision will be made after further consultation with members and perhaps a trial meeting in the near future at an alternative venue.
 
We have started the year with a zest for fellowship and let’s face it, this is our quite time of the year in regard to projects so let’s get together and have some fun!  Last Sunday Geoff organized a breakfast/coffee morning at Bohemia with a healthy turn out of eight people.  Geoff is also organizing dinner for anyone that is free this coming Friday at the RSL Club, a date that will coincide with Julie’s birthday anniversary.  Geoff is also trying to organize a trip down to the Terracotta Warriors at the National Gallery of Victoria.  If you are interested please contact Geoff.  If we get enough numbers then we can toss around some dates.  It looks like Geoff may be in the running for title of “Daybreak Social Secretary”.
 
 
Our guest speaker next week will be Robert Dowell from the Warrnambool Special Development School who will give us an update on their building project.  Having Robert at our meeting will provide the opportunity for Jenny Turner to present him with a cheque for $4,000 from the proceeds of The Long Lunch held back in February.
 
 
Remember as you go about your work as Rotarians in the coming week, that you are playing a vital part in “connecting the world”.
 
Have a great week
 
Liza
 
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LAUGHTER, THE BEST MEDICINE

A new pastor was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, he took out a business card and wrote 'Revelation 3:20' on the back of it and stuck it in the door.
 
When the offering was processed at the next worship service, he found that his card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, 'Genesis 3:10' Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he broke up in gales of laughter. Revelation 3:20 begins 'Behold, I stand at the door and knock.' Genesis 3:10 reads, 'I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid for I was naked.'
 
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A priest and a taxi driver arrive at the pearly gates of heaven. St. Peter welcomes them and shows them to their new homes.
For the taxi driver, a beautiful villa looking over a gorgeous field of clouds. “Thank you,” the ecstatic taxi driver says anticipating an even bigger mansion, the priest is dismayed when they arrive at a small one bedroom apartment.
 
“St. Peter, I’m a little puzzled,” the priest says. “As a clergyman, I devoted decades of my life solely to serving the Lord. How come the taxi driver got a villa, and for me, only a small apartment?”
 
St. Peter smiles and says: “Up here, we go by results. While you preached, people slept; while he drove, people prayed.”
 
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The fact that there’s a highway to Hell, And only a stairway to Heaven, Says a lot about Anticipated Traffic Numbers.
 
So, when is this old enough to know better supposed to kick in?
 
When you are dead, you don’t know you’re dead.
It’s only difficult for others.
It’s the same way when you’re stupid.
 
 
Be careful when you follow the masses –
Sometimes the ‘M’ is silent.
 
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Three storks, father, mother and baby, are asked what they did today?
 
Father stork says, “I flew everywhere making people happy.”
 
Mother stork says, “I also flew everywhere making people happy.”
 
And Baby stork says, “I flew over a camp of college kids and frightened the crap out of them!”
 
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From George
 
Two Interesting Years
 
Interesting Year 1981
1. Prince Charles got married.
2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe.
3. Australia lost the Ashes.
4. The Pope died.
 
Interesting Year 2005
1. Prince Charles got married.
2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe.
3. Australia lost the Ashes.
4. The Pope died.
 
Lesson to be learned:
The next time Charles gets married, someone should warn the Pope.
 
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A man writing at the post office desk was approached by an older fellow with a post card in his hand. The old man said: “Sir, I’m sorry to bother you but could you address this post card for me? My arthritis is acting up today and I can’t even hold a pen.”
 
“Certainly sir,” said the younger man, “I’d be glad to.”
He wrote out the address and also agreed to write a short message and sign the card for the man. Finally, the younger man asked: “Now, is there anything else I can do for you?”
 
The old fellow thought about it for a moment and said: “Yes, at the end could you just add, ‘P.S. Please excuse the sloppy hand-writing’.”