The Hon. Walter Edwin Kee Jr.

In The Chair: President Peter Draper
 
Members: 14
Guests:  The Hon. Walter Edwin Kee, Jr.; Jim Geltch; Erin Draper    
  Javian
 
 
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Jim from Moama and Ed from Delaware
 
Jim Geltch is well known by many in the club as an excellent farmer, great sportsman and a ‘local made good’.  He was the CEO of the Nuffield Foundation that mentored many young farmers over many years. He now lives in Moama and is retired from his job with the Nuffield organization.
He understands the importance of having an interest post-retirement and, at the moment this involves the Old-Yanconians Foundation.  The Foundation has now supported 11 scholarships -  3 indigenous.  They are also working to create a digital platform describing the vocational and tertiary opportunities for students.  This will come with a 2-day event at Yanco High School associated with Gala Day.
 
In introducing Ed, Jim highlighted that he has been Secretary of Agriculture in Delaware and, following a trip to NZ, he wanted to get involved with the Nuffield Foundation and has sponsored 21 US Fellows.
 
Ed explained that he graduated from the University of Delaware (a Land Grant College in America). He then Managed a vegetable production facility – including managing around 60 migrant workers.  He then moved to the University as a Vegetable Production Specialist.  He was then appointed the Secretary of Agriculture in Delaware.
 
The biggest threat in that State is the selling of land for Development.  There is also the need to encourage the young towards careers in Agriculture.
 
Hence, he is in Australia to tour Agriculture with Jim as Jim has toured US Agriculture with Ed.
 
Ed is here to talk with the Senior Students at YAHS to highlight opportunities in the Agriculture Sector.
 
There was much discussion around Agriculture in Delaware; Agricultural Policy in the US; the increase in irrigation in Delaware and Energy Policy in Delaware.
Ed and Jim were thanked by President Peter for such and interesting, wide-ranging, and entertaining session.
 
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The Brain Teaser
Three playing cards in a row. Can you name them with these clues? There is a two to the right of a king. A diamond will be found to the left of a spade. An ace is to the left of a heart. A heart is to the left of a spade. Now, identify all three cards.
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Director’s Roundup
 
  • Nicholes
    • Don’t forget to register for the Resilience Breakfast on Wednesday 21st February.
    • River of Life church fundraising Drive 2nd March. -  see Flyer at the end of the announcements.
    • Cas Chatham reached out and wanted to say hello to the club. Cas is still in Esk but has down shifted to part time semi retired. 
  • Carmel
    • Combined meeting for DG’s visit on 29th February.  Make sure you RSVP with Carmel or Brian.
  • Bruer
    • RYDA at Yanco 27, 28 and 29 Feb.  help will be needed for the BBQ.
  • Peter
    • No Meeting on 22nd Feb. Go to the Breakfast on 21st.
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    • A: Ace of Diamonds, King of Hearts, Two of Spades.
  • Javian:  Physio is nearly complete.  He will be able to play Soccer in 2 weeks.
 
 
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Sergeant’s Session: Bill Aliendi
 
 
Yet another great session form Bill that left no-one feeling left out. He was particularly hard in non-Melbourne supporters – Geoff and Barry.
Alan got a bouquet for the near completed. There were plenty of likes for the far the sprouts story on Facebook.
There was some discussion about the green bill controlled by Erin.  No-one had seen one before.
Thank you, Bill.
 
Raffle was won by the guest (Jim).
 
 
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It is the Year of the Dragon
 
1. Why didn’t the dragon observe the Sabbath?
    He only preys on weak knights.
 
2.  Two dragons were sitting in a bar.
Dragon 1: It’s hot in here.
Dragon 2: Shut your mouth.
 
3.  What do you call a dragon in a silk gown?
     A kimono dragon.
4.  A poor vagabond, travelling a country road in England, tired and hungry, came to a roadside inn with a sign reading: “George and the Dragon.”
He knocked.
The innkeeper’s wife stuck her head out a window.
“Could ye spare some food?” he asked.
The woman glanced at his shabby clothes and obviously poor condition.
“No!” she said rather sternly.
“Could I have a pint of ale?”
“No!” she snapped again.
“Could I at least sleep in your stable?”
“No!”
By this time, she was fairly shouting.
The vagabond tried again: “Might I please…?”
“What now?” the woman interrupted impatiently.
“Do you suppose I might have a word with George instead?”
 
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