President Yvette is in Europe for a wedding and she has asked me to deputise for her, plus fellow members, John and Bruce are also in Europe.
Our Breakfast Meeting last Thursday morning was a great success with two visitors. Fatemeh’s sister Zahra arrived in Adelaide three Weeks ago after living in Turkey for four years having had to leave Iran. Zahra is an expert in the IT arena and is looking for employment.
Our second guest was Pasang Sherpa originally from Nepal and is currently nursing as well as studying law. Pasang was obviously impressed .as she has expressed great interest in joining our club.
At this meeting, two of our long serving members were presented with Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) awards.
Dean Sullivan, who is a Past President of our Club and has put his stamp on many Club roles over the years, was awarded with a PHF with sapphire for his many years as Club Speaker Coordinator.
Richard Jarrett, who is also a Past President, and has been for many years Club Web Master, Club Administration Director, Vocational and Youth Service Director, and Rotaract Liaison, was awarded a PHF with four sapphires.
Tomorrow Monday, we will be running our monthly barbecue at Bunnings, Mile End and once again have some "Friends of the Club" assisting us, Tony, Emily and Max .
Next Saturday morning,19th July we have been asked to organise a Working Bee at a Catherine House property which will involve weeding and general tiding up five small gardens. I am organising a roster and am looking for approximately seven more volunteers to help between 9am and 12 noon and if you can help, please Contact me.
Just before John W. flew to Europe, he ordered more shiraz and riesling from Mitchell’s in the Clare Valley with the price unaltered. The wine is due to us on Monday 11th August. If you would like to place an order, please contact me on 0430 930 067 as both drops have proved to be Very, Very popular.
Most of you would know that our member, Paige, was attempting to run 100 miles(160 km) this weekend to raise money for the Afghan Girls Education Project. The good news is that she smashed her fundraising target of $5000, however very wet feet, very bad blisters and infected toe nails contributed to Paige having to withdraw at the 80 km mark. I am sure that you will join me in congratulating Paige on running such an amazing distance, when a normal marathon distance is 42kms and all for such an amazing cause.
This coming Thursday morning, 17th July some of will be meeting for our regular Coffee Catch-up at the White Picket Cafe in Dulwich, from 9.30am and everyone is welcome to join us.
I hope that you have a great week.
Rob
