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FreeRoam Theater Executives Present a Five Star Show
President David, Executive Producer Natasha Shimpf and
General Manager Jai Rayner from FreeRoam Theatre
 
John Mason introduced our guest speakers as he is Secretary of FreeRoam Theatre. Tash  (Natasha) Shimpf and Jhi Rayner spoke about FreeRoam Theatre, which is a local, professional theatre company in Wagga. 
 
The objective of the theatre is to provide the services that help to create, learn and perform.  The theatre was formed in 2020 when it was noticed that professional theatres were closing.  So, there was a gap.  Since then, they have put on12 plays and their 13th will be Frankenstein.  Tash will be directing Frankenstein and it will play in November.  They will also be doing workshops that will reach out to the schools and 120 students will be participating with assistance by 8 VET students.  They indicated that Workshops bring in the money and shows spend the money. They are hoping to get 280 audience members.  There will be a performance on November 22nd.
 
They are asking Rotary to provide funding for the Playhouse  venue  and back house support staff which will be $8,742.00.  This will allow their tickets to remain reasonably priced. They are offering Rotary advertisement in their brochure and 40% reduction on tickets for a Saturday night performance.  They have sponsorship through Riverina Water and have applied for funding from WWCC.  They use social media and have over 840 followers. 
 
John Horton suggested that they think about joining Wollundry!
 
President David presented them with a small gift and remarked on their enthusiasm.
 
Presidents Report July 16th
We are seeing a good attendance at Tuesday meetings, thankyou, this always make meetings interesting and informative
A Toast and Welcome to our Club Assembly meeting, with a little difference.
 
As we had pre booked Freeroam Theatre to speak. Jai and Tash were introduced by John Mason. Jai and Tash presented a comprehensive overview of their Wagga based incorporated not for profit Theatre company, from their humble begins of wanting to develop and provide live theatre in the local area to presenting innovative and exciting productions. It was fantastic to listen to their enthusiasm and passion for theatre. They spoke about the history and their future direction both Jai and Tash showed a clear understanding of the reality of running an artistic business and the importance they place on fund raising and grant writing. Freeroam have made a request for Rotary to become a financial supporter as they have an application sitting with Projects at present for a small grant. I do encourage members to check out their website, social media and possibly make a big effort to attend one of their performances.
 
Club Assembly matters for discussion and to be ratified were projects from 24/25 #1 Bike Canteen, 24/25# Days for Girls and 24/25# Nepal Village grant – all were approved.
Members Subs have been forwarded to all members.
Two members have been approved for LOA, Doug Sutton and David Post, both will enjoy a well-deserved break.
 
To all the members assisting with the set up and pull down of the Lawson meeting room, thankyou.
Member Bob Willis is home from hospital and taking his time to recover, you can give Bob a call for a chat as he does enjoy a quick chat.
A follow-up conversation with Felicity at Kurrajong Catering re the cost of individually packaged sandwiches. Felicity indicated the cost will be $7.00 and this could consist of a single filling of a mixed filling sandwich (half & half) plus a $10 delivery Fee for the full order of sandwiches. I will now pass this to the Meeting and Reception Committee for follow-up with members regarding ordering and pre-payment.
Beer, soft drinks (Coke & Lemon Lime & Bitters), red & white wine is now available $4 per beer and $4 per wine, soft drinks $3 each. This is an honor system, payment will be card or cash as there will be an EFTPOS machine available.
It was noted that David Benn may need to pay for the extra-large glass 😊😊
Phil Burgess has agreed to stand in for myself for the next four meetings.
 
Thankyou for a good meeting,
Have a great week,
David
Secretary's Report 16.07.24
Hi all,
 
Remember, next Tuesday 23rd July will be a vocational visit to Pinaroo Village Glenfield. Usual time 12.00 for a 12.30 start. Quite a few members are away for the winter season, I am expecting about 25 to attend. A BBQ will be provided by Wal and Mal, $15 per head payable on arrival.
I have COVID and will not be able to attend. Both President David and immediate PP Darren are away. PP John Smith is organising the visit and has agreed to chair the meeting as well. Thank you, Smithy.
 
 
Important Dates:
 
Tues 23rd August               Vocational Visit to Pinaroo Village
Frid 19th July                     Rotaract Changeover
Mon 29th June                   Sat Markets Committee Meeting 5.30pm at the Sat the Lawson Motel
Sat 10th August                  The next Sat Market Day
Tue 3rd September             Vocational Visit to the Riverina Conservatorium of Music
 
Kind regards,
Sec Phil
 
Wollundry Donates $6,850 to Carevan
Here is a Facebook note to Wollundry: Many thanks to the Wollundry Rotary Club for their extremely generous donation to Carevan.
Donations from community groups keep the wheels of Carevan turning. We greatly appreciate your support.
 
Our Meeting July 16 2024
 
Secretary Phil came to the podium and gave a report from the Projects Committee: 1. Bike Canteen $5,000, 3, Days for Girls a replacement printer $1,099 and 4. Nepal Marty Village $500. Phil moved , John Gray and Geoff Breust seconded and it passed.
President David reminded members to pay their subs.
   
President David read an email for a Tolland Clean Up Day Monday August 26th and it was agreed if members wished to participate individually to contact Deidre Tome.
 
President David read an email from District about Wollundry’s applications for two District Grants has been capped at $3375.   David Benn spoke and told members that his children and Tim Hutchings children are currently in Fiji involved in the school project helping and participating in the construction. The Board proposed that the grant money for the school in Fiji and the STARTTS project be reduced and both projects be supplemented by the Club’s project committee.
 
Peter Crozier kept track of everyone who had a glass of wine or a drink at the meeting and along with Peter Wilesmith performed the duties of collecting money for the libations.
 
Secretary Phil talked about the visit next week to Pinaroo Village.  It will cost $15 per head and an EFPOS machine will be available. John Smith reminded Rotarians attending Pinaroo Village to please park on Pinaroo Dr as parking is very limited in the Village. See the map on the bottom of the bulletin.
Phil and John Egan will be attending a DV conference.
President David said he will be gone for 4 weeks and Doug Sutton will be gone for 8 weeks. 
 
Phil reports that Bob Willis is on the mend.
 
John Ashcroft won the bottle of wine  door prize.
 
Members Meeting Photos
 
Next Meeting
Tues July 23rd 12.30 P.M.
Pinaroo Village
Next to Aldi's & South City
Speakers
Jul 23, 2024
Voc. Visit Pinaroo Village (see map below)
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Rostered Duties:
Reception 
 
23 Jul D. Golland
30 Jul W. Paton
06 Aug J. Ashcroft
13 Aug D. Conkey
 
Furniture / Fellowship
 
23 Jul T. Hutchings
30 Jul W. Parker
06 Aug J. Ross
13 Aug N. Schirmer
 
BULLETIN EDITORS
 
Jul 23 P Murray
Jul 30 M Knight
Aug 06 M Knight
Aug 13 M Knight
Aug 20 J Egan
Aug 27 J Egan
Sep 03 J Egan
Sep 10 D Sutton
Sep 17 D Sutton
Sep 24 D Sutton
 
TECH SETUP
 
Jul 23 J Hamilton
Jul 30 P McIntosh
Aug 06 N Pinto
Aug 13 D Pyke
Aug 20 D Wallace
Aug 27 D Sutton
Sep 03 J Egan
Sep 10 P Murray
Sep 17 J Ashcroft
Sep 24 J Horton
 
MARKET SIGNS ROSTER
Aug 19th James Hamilton
Sep 14th John Flynn
Oct 12th David Pyke
Nov 9th John Gray
Dec 14th David Byfield
 
MARKETS ROSTER
 
JULY No Market
 
August 
OIC Mark Hillis
G Breust
P Burgess
G Conkey
C Duff
G Gerlach
M Knight
D Milne
R Pearson
J Ross
D Wallace
P Wilesmith
A Whiting
 
SEPTEMBER
OIC C Bromley
M Armitage
R Baguley
D Benn
D Byfield
D Conkey
J Ferguson
J Flynn
D Golland
J Hamilton
J Horton
T Hutchings
P Crozier
 
OCTOBER
OIC P MacKinnon
J Ashcroft
J Ireland
J Egan
D Foster
F Fuller
S Heriot
P Ingram
P Murray
W Paton
D Post
J Smith
D Sutton
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Col Duff
July 2
 
Phil McIntosh
July 6
 
Wal Paton
July 10
 
Peter Clucas
July 14
 
Stuart Heriot
July 20
 
Michael Knight
July 25
 
Peter Crozier
July 26
 
Stephen Anderson
July 29
 
John Ashcroft
July 31
 
Tim Hutchings
July 31
 
Spouse Birthdays
Isabel
July 2
 
Jenny Conkey
July 9
 
Anniversaries
Adrian Whiting
Rachel Whiting
July 5
 
Join Date
John Smith
July 1, 1991
33 years
 
Kevin Watts
July 1, 1991
33 years
 
Bob Willis
July 30, 2013
11 years
 
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Bulletin Editor
Paul Murray
Able bodied members park on Pinaroo Dr.  Those with walking issues, drive in driveway.
Wollundry Bulletin Editors: 
Doug Sutton, Michael Knight, John Egan, Paul Murray. Assistants: Tim Hutchings, David Pyke