Director’s Roundup
- President Carmel:
- Thank you to Peter and Erin for hosting the Christmas Party – it was a great night.
- The proposed BBQ at the Plaza has been cancelled.
- George
- Time limit for applications to RYLA have been extended by 1 week
- Avanti Christmas Party next Thursday at 6.30pm.
- Barry
- Talked about the Market Day and Ham Carnival. (Due to the editor’s procrastination bit events are now over).
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Sergeants Session – Alan Brumfield
Alan did something different and arranged the seating in order of the length of time in Rotary. Of those present, the winner was Barry, followed closely by George. Average membership, of those present, was calculated by Eric (the most recent member) at around 24 years.
A most interesting session that got us all moving (except for Matt who was able to remain in position.
Usher Alan – Nicholas looks confused
Raffle was won by Andrew.
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Market Day
Saturday was a relatively hot day with a great roll up of volunteers. Bill got on with the cooking and had a great selection of food available early in the day.
There was also a good variety of stalls on the day but, for some reason, the customers didn’t show up so it turned out to be a very steady day.
The overseer at work
Answer: A one-story house has no stairs.
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Ham Carnival
Once again there was a good roll up of members for the day. It was also a beautiful afternoon, and we were settled nicely under the trees. We kicked off on time at 4pm with a few eager buyers. There was a bit of a hitch with the loudspeaker but, thanks to our trusty electrician, it was soon remedied. Buyer numbers were probably a bit lower than in past years but, thanks to the good work of the ticket sellers, the marvellous spruiker, and all those others involved, we managed to get rid of 72 hams. This left the remaining 8 to available for the unlucky members to purchase ( most had spent enough on tickets to buy the hams twice over).
It was really a good time. Very well organised (thank you Graeme) with good fellowship for the afternoon.
Happy? Customer
Loaded up and rarin’ to go
(Ed note: Due to a slight oversight, I have no pics of the ham carnival proper. Probably because I forgot to take any pics).
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You Better be Good
Sarah and her thirteen-year-old sister had been fighting a lot this year. This happens when you combine a headstrong two-year-old, who is sure she is always right, with a young adolescent.
Sarah's parents, trying to take advantage of her newfound interest in Santa Claus, reminded the two-year-old that Santa was watching and doesn't like it when children fight. This had little impact.
"I'll just have to tell Santa about your misbehaviour," the mother said as she picked up the phone and dialled. Sarah's eyes grew big as her mother asked "Mrs. Claus" (really Sarah's aunt; Santa's real line was busy) if she could put Santa on the line. Sarah's mouth dropped open as Mom described to Santa (Sarah's uncle) how the two-year-old was acting. But, when Mom said that Santa wanted to talk to her, she reluctantly took the phone.
Santa, in a deepened voice, explained to her how there would be no presents Christmas morning to children who fought with their sisters. He would be watching, and he expected things to be better from now on.
Sarah, now even more wide eyed, solemnly nodded to each of Santa's remarks and silently hung the phone up when he was done. After a long moment, Mom (holding in her chuckles at being so clever) asked, "What did Santa say to you, dear?"
In almost a whisper, Sarah sadly but matter-of-factly stated, "Santa said he won't be bringing toys to my sister this year."
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