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Lee's Chitchat
 
It has been a few weeks between Bulletin editions and I hope you are all well.  Our weekly Zoom meetings seem to be going along very well and we welcomed Christine Lynch as a guest last week.  Thank you to our President Robert Blanchard for running the meetings - creating a positive experience of fellowship for us all in these unprecedented times of the horrid Covid-19. 
 
Last week we had good attendance and discussed some exciting projects for next year 2021 – Rotary in Australia will be 100 years old and celebrations are being planned.  Our District 9460 is planning to be involved in a Centenary Baton Relay – an event to connect all Rotary Clubs across Australia and New Zealand and their communities.  An exciting time of celebrations that we look forward to.  Now is the time to develop and prepare for any projects for our club to get the message out there.  Greg Butcher has quite a few wonderful ideas and we would love to hear about any ideas you may have.  More on this very soon.
 
The board now has generic email addresses to streamline our communication for the future and are as follows;
The new addresses are:
presidentgmrotary@gmail.com
presidentelectgmrotary@gmail.com
treasurergmrotary@gmail.com
secretarygmrotary@gmail.com
 
Annual District Dues will be reduced next Rotary year by $32.00 – a great saving being passed on.
 
Whilst we have a new Rotary year coming up from the 1st July 2020…..Our Change-over dinner has been postponed at this stage until we find out what restrictions will be lifted and perhaps a date for July may be possible……watch this space…..for the welcoming of the new committee.
 
The regular District Assembly will not go ahead as planned.
 
Restrictions are continuing to be lifted and I would just like to remind everyone that we need to remain committed to flattening the curve….
Staying committed to flattening the curve
Each step we take needs to be underpinned by a strong commitment from all of us to:
  • stay 1.5 metres away from other people whenever and wherever we can
  • maintain good hand washing and cough/sneeze hygiene
  • stay home when we’re unwell, and get tested if we have respiratory symptoms or a fever, and
  • download the COVIDSafe app so we can find the virus quickly
Our success depends on us making these behaviours part of our daily lives during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep us COVIDSafe.
Whenever you leave home, you should think about how you’re going to keep yourself, family, friends and co-workers safe. Make conscious choices about what you do and when you do it.
This is particularly important for people who are at greater risk of serious illness from COVID-19, their friends and their family.
 
 
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

Bring local colour and culture to our centenary. The R100 Baton Relay is an event to connect all Rotary Clubs across Australia and NZ with their communities.

Imagine Rotarians, local personalities, Councillors, community leaders, community groups and everyday people carrying the baton of service and passing it forward.

Energise your Club and create a celebration of 100 years of Rotary by planning an event – a Dinner, a Fundraiser, a Walk through Town or maybe a Fun Run. Involve your community in the planning, engage community groups and local businesses to be part of your group. Reach out to media to get your message out.

Your event is a fun way to build your network, build healthy fellowship and diversify engagement.

Be Proud. Be Bold. Be Involved. Be People of Action.

For more about this R100 Centenary Initiative, contact PP Linda Humphries R100@District9820.org

Bulletin Editor
Lee Taylor
ClubRunner Mobile
Stories
YEP - Farewell To Drew Tuttle
We say Farewell to Drew as he heads back to the USA and his family.  Drew is an outstanding young man who will excel in his life.  Robert spent a day in Sydney with him as he missed out on his Safari and Covid-19 altered his stay.  Drew had a wonderful time in Australia for his Youth Exchange experience and we wish him well for the future.  Thank you to both Grafton Rotary Club and our members for supporting his journey in Australia.
 
Member Proud Moments - A Huge Congratulations
Congratulations to our Newest member of Midday Rotary Jenny Ryder.  The dedication and hard work of Jenny and her business partner Kathryn Langford at Anytime Fitness has seen them recognised on a National level as the Fitness Business of the Year at the Australian Fitness Awards 2020.
 
Both of these inspirational women and their wonderful staff strive every day to create a space which is positive and free from judgement, a place where everyone belongs.  Well done to you all.
  
This Weeks Zoom Meeting Details
Greetings Grafton Midday Rotary Members and Guests
 
Please now use this link below.
 
Join Zoom Meeting
 
Meeting ID: 894 5404 1324
Password: 733916
 
Also, please email Robert or Brian before Tuesday evening if you have anything to add or put on the agenda.
 
Kind Regards
Greg Butcher - The Please Requester
AuD, MAudST, BA(Music), FTCL, FCompASMC
Rotary Club of Grafton Midday
Mobile: 0409 046 390
 
 
JOKE CORNER
And more Home Schooling but from the point of view of us older generations sent in by Noel…

1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.
   "If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."

2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
   "You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

3.  My father taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
   "If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

4.  My father taught me LOGIC.
   " Because I said so, that's why."

5.  My mother taught me MORE LOGIC.
   "If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

6.  My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
   "Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

7.  My father taught me IRONY.
   "Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

8.  My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.
   "Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

9.  My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
   "Just you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

10.  My mother taught me about STAMINA.
   "You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

11. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
   "Just wait until we get home."