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This Week Meeting 3371
Tuesday 14th January 2025
'Comfort Inn'
6:30 p.m.
Chairman
: Brian Moodie
Guest Speaker:
N/A
Topic:
TBA
Vote of Thanks:
N/A
Raffle:
Cassandra
(if she wouldn't mind!)
Apologies:
Last Week's Meeting
Meeting 3370
7th January 2025
Chairman:
Leanne Herd
Guests:
Bella & Vinnie Russo
Guest Speaker:
Jane Owens
Topic:
Club Admin Committee
Vote of Thanks:
N/A
Raffle:
Raised $53. 1st draw by Vinnie was won by Perry and the 2nd draw by Bella was won by Greg.
Apologies:
Brian Herd, Kendra Simpson, Shelley Sellars.
Thought of the Week "Start where you are, use what you have and do what you can."
Meeting Notes
President's Remarks - Jane Owens The Club Admin Committee ensures the smooth running of club affairs, such as Secretarial functions, finance, guest speakers, club bulletin, public relations and special events. The plan is to meet on the same night as the Service Projects Committee.
Other matters.
Meals Ordering: In an effort to streamline the flow of meetings, meal orders will be taken in the Meeting Room promptly at 6:30 p.m. after which the formal meeting will begin.
We have been invited to attend the SA Service Clubs Association Lunch. We have submitted various projects for awards.
Jane showed us the new oversize cheque which we will use when donations are made.
An invitation to attend the Bedford Group 80 year's celebrations on Thurs, 6th Feb.
There is a working bee to clean and set up the MCU on Sat. 18th January in readiness for the Australia day event.
We will hold our AGM on Jan 28th to formally elect Leanne as the President Elect.
Boomerang Bags. Lesley presented the various options and costings for adding the Rotary Logo to the bags now that the sale proceeds will be directed to The Rotary Foundation. Members preferred that we obtain a quote from Bedford Group.
Christmas and New Year wishes were received from Past President Peter Reid now living in Mexico, and who visited last year.
Members Highlights
Kerrie had a wonderful few weeks away visiting Cambodia. Perry got to watch every ball bowled in the tests. Mic The Blast Furnace is up and running. Greg is back at work in new offices. Cassandra apologised for almost killing her brother and promises to do better next time. Jane had so many highlights that she couldn't describe. The rest of us acknowledged the great Christmas and New Year we had.
COMING UP
Next Meeting
Tuesday 21/01/25
Following Meeting
Tuesday 28/01/25
Chairman
Jari Peltonen
Mic Russo
Guest Speaker
TBA
TBA
Topic
TBA
TBA
Vote of Thanks
N/A
Raffle
Cassandra
(if she wouldn't mind!)
Cassandra (Probably)
Apologies
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Anniversaries
Shelley Sellars
January 11
Members
Greg Dunn (Child Protection)
Perry Eden (Metallurgy)
Lesley Hartup (Teaching)
Brian Herd (Metallurgy)
Leanne Herd (Customer Service)
Brian Moodie (Electrical)
Jane Owens PDG(Health Services)
Jari Peltonen (Metallurgy)
Mic Russo (Engineering)
Michele Sellars (Administration)
Keith Sichler (Banking
Kendra Simpson (Physiotherapy)
Larisa White (Engineering)
Kerre Willsher (Nurse Education
Cassandra Herd (Junior)
ATTENDANCE AND APOLOGIES
If you are unable to attend a Club Meeting or function your apology can be made to Secretary Brian Herd 0410 313 271 before 12 noon on the day of the meeting
