Two firsts for the Rotary Club of Greensborough. Both acknowledged as successful.
The meeting on the 17th of September was the first of a trial period during which a monthly evening meeting will be held at the Greensborough RSL. This first meeting highlighted the need to work on noise matters related to conducting the meeting but in spite of that was a great success.
The other one was the presentation of Certificates to the first two Junior Rotarian of the Month participant
s from Greensborough College. This programme, which was run in years past, has been reintroduced in conjunction with the College and Joel and Jack have attended four meetings of the Club. They each brought family members for the evening and each spoke briefly about their experience of Rotary.
s from Greensborough College. This programme, which was run in years past, has been reintroduced in conjunction with the College and Joel and Jack have attended four meetings of the Club. They each brought family members for the evening and each spoke briefly about their experience of Rotary..JPG)
Special Speaker for the night was Rotarian Peter McKenna who also brought his family for the evening.
Peter talked to the members and guests about the special Vinnies Sleepout project with aim of finding accommodation for homeless people in our area. The meeting was challenged by some staggering statistics in regard to homelessness in our communities.
Community Committee Chair Bill Carter announced that the RCG Board has recently agreed to pledge a contribution of $3000 in the current Rotary Year.
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