Thought of the Week
The Magic of Rotary
Meeting Notes
Highlights.
- Brian, Leanne, Jane, Kerrie and Keith all enjoyed meeting members of the Rotary Club of Dubbo South's 'Destination Outback' on Wednesday.
- Brian found an old sink and made modifications to use in the MCU for handwashing.
- Perry has a new Nissan X-Trail.
- Greg spent the weekend with his dad who had travelled from Victoria.
- Kerre found a copy of the Aberdeen News, which had a photo of a baby she delivered whilst she worked there as a midwife.
President's Remarks.
President Jane bought some gifts for everyone from her recent trip to Hawaii. A pen and some shortbreads. Sweet!
Reports.
Service Projects: Keith Sichler
Keith reported the financial outcome Whyalla Show and despite the trade appearing slow at times, gross takings were just a little better than last year. Leanne added that due to our new location, the after-fireworks rush for donuts returned.
SPEAKERS
Board Meeting Report - Brian Herd
From the Board meeting earlier this month, Brian informed members that we
- Will complete a District Grant Application for $10,000 to support Bedford Group erect a larger shed for their expanding garden maintenance service.
- Are looking into ways to support the Whyalla Christmas Pageant.
- Finalised details with the RFDS to provide lunch for the RC of Dubbo South.
- Will participate with UnitingSA in a 'Walk Against Domestic Violence' in Whyalla but on a different day as we already have a fundraising commitment at the WFL Grand Final.
- Add a vent to the rear of the MCU to allow for better ventilation.
- Continue the development of Trevan Park.
- Request volunteers from Beyond Bank to assist at the Whyalla Show.
- Committed to the Rotary Citation for this year.
- Committed to attend the 'Beer Fest' at South Whyalla Football Club on October 19th.
Club History - Keith Sichler
This time Keith went back to Meeting 2158 on the 15th of July 1997. By all accounts this could have been the Changeover Meeting for that year as both the Past President (Dave Ireson) and New President (Keith Wilson) had things to say.
In reflecting on the past year PP Dave noted that progress had been made on establishing Rotary Park at the Foreshore, we had supported youth in sports and science, changed our meeting night from Thursdays to Tuesdays (still at the Bayview Hotel) and changed our Bylaws to allow for the admission of female members.
Looking forward, we nominated Glen Eden as District Governor for 2000-01. Glen, as the DG's Representative, advised that changes were being made so that each District would be divided into Zones to ease the burden on the DG. The DG Rep would undertake much of the admin work on behalf of the DG, but the DG would still turn up for important events. There was also a new drive to eliminate Polio called Target 2000.
Reminders
- Sept 7th at 2:00 pm. Working Bee at the Pavilion. MCU tidy up.
- Sept. 14th - WFL Grand Final.
- Oct 19th. South Whyalla Beer Fest. We will be making German Sausage in a bread roll with sauerkraut and cheese as our main item. No donuts this time. Shelley is the Job Captain for this event.
THE WHYALLA SHOW
