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President Darren opened the last meeting for the year giving thanks for the many good things we enjoy. He then proposed a toast to all the members of our Rotary Club. He thanked all for their support throughout the year and said he is looking forward to handing over the reins on Saturday.
Darren also welcomed our two guests Ken Dillon and Ross Kennedy.
As one who likes to break conventions, Darren wore a celebratory shirt instead of our new uniform. It looks to be one of a kind. Could this be a part of our Summer Collection?
CHANGEOVER
Our Annual Changeover Dinner will be held this coming Saturday at The Grange Retirement Village Community Centre, 74 Gregadoo Rd Lake Albert, behind the Grape Vines, opposite Mater Dei Primary School. The event will commence at 6p.m for 6.30p.m.
There are three car parks on Grange Boulevard at the Rear of the Community Centre, one adjacent to the Community Centre, it is on the left after you drive under the Port Cullis. If it is not too muddy you could also park on the golf course at the front of the Community Centre.
Eighty Two people including Twenty guests have booked for the dinner. Drinks at your own expense can be purchased from The Grange Bar which will be manned by two volunteers from The Grange Community. The cost of the meal is $35 per person and can be paid by eftpos at the door if not already paid. Have an enjoyable evening and please remember your alcohol limits if driving home.
SECRETARY
Peter MacKinnon thanked Phil Burgess and President Darrren for their support throughout the year. Secretary is a big job and Peter did it exceptionally well. He didn't have anything specific to report re club activities but reported a thank you to the Club from Gail Crozier. Peter is off on a break and said "I'll see you all in the New Year"
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PHIL MACINTOSH reported that the latest edition of Lonely Planet Guide to the Epic Bike Rides of Australia and New Zealand, features an article on our very own Gears and Beers. Photos are included and can be viewed on the Internet. The Author was particularly impressed with the Volunteers and paid tribute to Wollundry Rotary and the Beer Festival. Click on shop.lonelyplanet.com then on your smart phone or tablet, if you swipe across you can read the article.
BUDGET 24/25
Past President and Past Treasurer David (Pykie) Pike used the projected images to help us make sense of the budget for the year.
The main takeaways are that we are in a healthy financial position. Our annual fees will be reduced to $250 members and a first year new member fee of $150 (prorated). Members can contribute to the Rotary Foundation if they wish by adding an amount of their choice to their invoice. To be a Centurion you need to contribute $100. It is totally optional.
Our Community Account including money set aside to run our events, has a balance in excess of $100,000 For more detailed information please refer to the budget documents which were emailed to all members.
SICK LIST
Doug Sutton asked members to be aware of any members who are unwell. If you know a member is unwell let others know by email, via club runner, so that the sick can be supported through contact. Rick Priest was unwell and is now recovering at home and Bob Willis is still on the sick list. Good to see Croz back at club on Tues along with Stuart Heriot.
SVDP AND BUNNINGS BARBECUE
On Sunday the 7th July the Bunnings Barbecue will be manned by volunteers for St Vincent De Paul. The Barbecue operates from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Takings will go to the Society for assistance to the Poor of our City. The Vinnies Conference at Kooringal which is made up of about ten members of similar ages to our Cub members, is responsible for the day and needs some help. Shifts of a couple of hours will be arranged. If you can help out please contact me: Doug Sutton at dokay@bigpond.com or 0418451563. If we wear our new shirts and coats, it will be good advertising for our club.
JOHN HAMBLIN RIP (Rotary Club of Young)
David Benn reported on John's death. He said John was a great Rotarian and was well known in our District and to a number of Wollundrians. His funeral will be held in Young this Fr
iday. For further details contact David 0439710716.
iday. For further details contact David 0439710716.LUCKY DRAW PRIZE
John Gray was the winner of a bottle of the best from Borambola Wines.
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Michael Knight and guest Ross Kennedy having a serious discussion or could it be that Michael is displaying his best party trick "How to suspend a glass in mid air"