Last Tuesday night, six club members met for the Community Service meeting at the Astor Hotel for a very positive constructive evening and it was great to have Margie and Paul's input for the first time. Unfortunately, we had a number of apologies. Katey and Kirsti asked if I could organize a monthly Coffee Conversation on a Saturday morning as not everyone can attend our Thursday mornings in Dulwich. The first one is planned for Sat. 5th. June at Bici, 259 Hutt St. directly across from the Hutt St. Centre and hopefully in a private room, depending on the numbers. Just like Thursday's this will be a very informal social occasion.
That same evening Richard and Di Jarrett represented our club at the RYLA Celebration Dinner at the Glenelg Golf Club which was apparently a great success with lots of positive responses from the participants including the young man which we sponsored, Sam Alberton.
I rang Marg Harding on Friday for an update on Dr Phil. After six weeks in the Calvary Hospital, Phil has been transferred to the Estia Nursing Home on the Parade for three weeks of physio and rehabilitation. Because Phil can only receive a limited number of visitors, Margie has asked that if you wish to visit Phil that you email me so that I can pass on your details to Marg who will contact you.
I spoke to Raagini during the week who informed me that she is currently not working to allow her to concentrate on finishing her studies by mid to late May and on behalf of everyone I wished her good luck.
At the first District 9510 Rotary Conference, Katey Halliday was mentioned very positively and it prompted me to remind you that our Katey is a member of Rotary International group, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force. Katey informed me that she has met some incredible people through this group including the incoming RI Vice President, Valerie Wafer who chairs this task force.
Last Friday evening, 21 of us enjoyed an excellent night at the Wholly Belly Pizza Cafe which included two Rotaractors and former member, Rob Brook. Everyone commented on its success.
Most of you will remember that the Eastwood Club meet for breakfast at the Royal Coach and are apparently looking to move and are considering the Sage.
The late Di Casey (Nicholas) was a wonderful member of our club for many years, who passed away last year. Her youngest son Tom has organized a memorial service for Di this coming Wednesday 5th. May at 10.30 am at Fulham Funerals, Underdale Chapel, 137-139 Holbrooks Rd. Underdale. Sadly, I will be an apology.
The Rotaract Club approached me about organizing a second Come And Try Rowing morning which will be on Sunday 16th. May at 9.30 am. on the Torrens River at the Riverside Rowing Club. If this appeals to you, please let me know.
This coming Thursday 6th. May is a Coffee Conversation in Dulwich from 9.30 am.
Best wishes,
Rob
