Our two NYSF awardees, Christine Xu and Shayla Platt, spoke at Rotary this week and were outstanding in their enthusiasm and articulation in terms of the opportunities the program has presented to them. It certainly made the Rotarians present very pleased that we had once again participated in this program. Both have indicated they would like to become Friends of Rotary and wish to stay in touch with our club and learn about the programs and activities we participate in.

Calperum weekend at Renmark is coming up – 6^th -8^th April - and for those planning on doing your bit for the environment and learning more about this amazing property, please give $30 next meeting to John Karran, who has volunteered to do all the cooking and catering for us. Bring towels and sheets or sleeping bags, toiletries, sun protection and hats, suitable shoes, work gloves plus any extra nibbles required. Water available on the property is drinkable. Please let John K know your estimated arrival time so as to ensure there will be someone there to meet you. Those travelling up on Friday afternoon may like to join us for 6pm dinner at the Renmark Hotel. We will be working but having fun at the same time.

We are also pleased to be sponsoring a student to attend the RYPEN camp from 6-8 April 2018 at Nunyarra Camp, Belair. Following the camp we will endeavour to have Olivia attend a meeting and speak to our club on her experience.

Thought for the week:

You may not know what is going to happen when you try, but if you do not try, nothing will happen.

President Julie with Shayla Platt

Christine Xu