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Bob's Banter
Our Assembly meeting included the AGM where all positions were declared vacant.  Nominations were called to fill the positions for 2020-2021 year.  Congratulations to our new Board & committee members:
  • President Robert Blanchard
  • Immediate Past President Bob Booth
  • President Elect 21/22 Vice President 20/21 Lee Taylor
  • Secretary Greg Butcher
  • Treasurer Johannes Venter
  • Club Service Jenny Hyland (incorporating Membership)
  • Service Projects Amanda Ryder (incorporating Rotary Foundation)
  • Youth Service Leila Thompson
  • Public Relations Brian Lane
 
Sergeant at Arms:         Mark Thompson
Public Officer:               Des Harvey
Attendance Officer:       Peter Robinson
Bulletin Editor:  Position Vacant – previously held by Lee Taylor
 
Let's enjoy the festive season and I look forward to working together in making the rest of this year a success. Congratulations to the 20 – 21 board, I look forward to working with you all.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
 
Lee's Chitchat
 
 
Bob reported that the Bridge Walk BBQ was successful raising $1300.  Thank you to all those who could help out at such short notice.  Blanchard’s Haulage had the privilege of being the guinea pigs for the 1st vehicles over the second crossing and came out with flying colours. 
 
Bob & Brian attended the appreciation morning tea at Dougherty Villa for all their efforts during the year and had a lovely time.
 
There will be no meetings over the Christmas and New Period the 1st meeting back will be the 8th January 2020.
 
Amanda gave Thanks to all the committees in our club for all their efforts during the year and reminded us that if you have a project you are interested in to let us know to get if off the ground and helpers to assist.
 
The local Salvation Army will distribute the Carols raffle money raised $1600 – this will go directly to families in need in our area.
 
I would like to remind everyone that our Christmas Party is this Sunday at 2.30pm – Barefoot Bowls at the South Grafton Bowling Club.  The cost is $5 to play – please bring a plate of nibbles to share and a gift up to $10 for the Secret Santa.
 
If you missed the Carols slideshow click on the link.
 
The slideshow is available at:
Please send Lee any other photos you want added.
 
Upcoming Events
Christmas Party 2019
South Grafton Bowling Club
Dec 15, 2019
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
 
Guest Speaker Janelle Hale
Dec 18, 2019
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
 
Christmas Day No Meeting
Dec 25, 2019
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
 
New Years Day No Meeting
Jan 01, 2020
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Roches Hotel
Jan 02, 2020
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Assembly Meeting
Roches Hotel Captains Room
Jan 08, 2020
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 
Rotarian Speaker
Jan 15, 2020
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
 
Guest Speaker meeting TBA
Jan 22, 2020
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
 
Fellowship Meeting
Jan 29, 2020
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
 
Dougherty Villa Luncheon - volunteers required
Dougherty Villa
Feb 06, 2020 12:00 PM
 
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Guest Speakers
Dec 18, 2019 1:00 PM
Fierce Female Relief
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Rotary Grace
 
Oh Lord and Giver of all Good
We thank thee for our daily food
May Rotary friends and Rotary ways
Help us to serve thee all our days
Bulletin Editor
Lee Taylor
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Brian Lane
December 29
 
Stories
My Little Luna
Herman & Deborah welcomed a new baby to his family and she is absolutely gorgeous.  There is no doubt who is the favourite now.
 
Bridge Walk BBQ
A great community event that was well supported.  Who has driven across the bridge yet?
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Happy Story Time
I would like to share my Happy Story this week - I was blown away with an overwhelming wave of emotion as I have received an Invitation to the Australia Day Awards Ceremony as an Honoured Guest.  
It is an absolute Honour to be recognised within the community as someone who has made a difference within the local community.  
I love Grafton and all the people within it - it is a welcoming community where there are so many opportunities to make friendships that will last forever. 
I love being involved with our wonderful town of Grafton and would like to thank Midday Rotary for supporting the projects that I am involved in.
 
My nomination for Citizen of the Year has been selected to be judged by the panel from the Clarence Valley Council.
The awards will be announced at the Yamba Golf Club on the 23rd January 2020.
 
 
 
 
 
Social Activity - Roches Trivia Wednesday evenings
Last week we managed 2 teams again with stiff competition.  A point separated the teams with all players enjoying a fun evening.  
 
Please come along if you want to join in - I know I have learned heaps this year and knew the strangest answers to some questions.
Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Grafton Midday
Service Above Self
We meet Wednesdays at 12:45 PM
Roches Family Hotel
85 Victoria St
Grafton, NSW  2460
Australia
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Let Richard Nichols know if you cannot make it to the meeting
0431 512 063 before 11am Wednesdays.