Thought of the Week
The best way to get things done is to not mind who gets the credit.
Meeting Notes
- Induction -
-Kendra Simpson
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We were very pleased to induct Kendra Simpson into Rotary. Kendra is a Physiotherapist and has been a regular visitor to Rotary events over the past few months. She is a very welcome addition to the membership.
Board Report - Pres. Jane
The recent Board Meeting outcomes were presented to the meeting for the information of members.
- Christmas Pageant, After Pageant Fair and Carols. Rotary volunteers will be working with the Naval Cadets or working with Hope. Every volunteer has to fill out the Council form and return it to the Secretary by 12th November. We have to prioritise manning the MCU. There is also an online induction on 24th November, and a group induction on 26th November.
- Bedford Shed. They have been advised of Rotary's contribution of $10,000.
- Debit Card. The Debit Card/Expense Account has been established, and the Card now lives with Leanne.
- SA Community Service Awards. Mic has finalised and lodged submissions in the categories of Health, Teamwork, Education and Re-purposing Infrastructure.
- Citation and Action Plan. Brian and Jane are updating these.
- Boomerang Bags. Lesley has offered all proceeds of of the very popular Boomerang Bags Sales to THE Rotary Foundation. A Rotary Logo will be added to the bags in some form. Sales are estimated to reach $1.5k this year.
Club History - Keith
Keith dived deep into the bottom of the box and dragged out the Annual Report for 1961-62. President that year was Bob Roll (Snr. Meetings were held at the Spencer hotel where they had the meal downstairs and the meeting upstairs afterward. A couple of the projects that year were the Rotary Fountain whim was installed at the entry to the Council Offices in darling Terrace and a Wishing Well which is still standing in Ada Ryan Gardens near the tennis courts. Cash donations were made to 15 worthy causes including £20 to the Rotary Foundation. We have since donated over $61k in that direction. Meeting then were 'Male Only' but the wives would meet separately under the banner of 'Inner Wheel' and would often undertake projects of their own.
Upcoming Events - Keith.
Dec 6th. Tom Curtain a Good Life Tour at the Jubilee Park Showgrounds. 5 pm - 8 pm. Dec 7th Whyalla Hospital Fete.
Dec 14th. Whyalla Christmas Pageant, After Pageant Fair & Carols evening.
Members Highlight's and Achievements.
Brian Herd visited Pt. Lincoln and chose to visit Bunnings whilst he was there. Both his wife and daughter both asked him "Why? " Perhaps they just didn't understand a man's need to visit a Bunnings Store?
Leanne sliced her hand and needed two stitches. A glass of wine was the only anesthetic needed Lesley had a great time on holiday. Kendra went to the 'Lucky Dumpling Markets in Adelaide'. Kerre and Jane attended the recent ROTARY FOUNDATION AWARDS DINNER in Adelaide on the weekend.
