MEETING REPORT  8th MAY

Posted by Cecily NEIL
Visitors and Guests Welcomed
President Frank welcomed several visitors, including:

- Kate Strain, Assistant Governor, Bateman Group
- Dale Hoy, Rotary Club of Brighton, (our AG elect)
- John Oxenford, Rotary Club of Bribie Island, Queensland
- Amanda Wendt, Rotary Club of Melbourne
- Greg Harbour, Docklands Re-launch Working Committee
- Flavia Minikus, Switzerland Exchange Student
Photo: AG Kate Strain and Dale Hoy, our current AG and  our AG elect  
Announcements
  • Neville Taylor reminded members of the Club’s Changeover Celebration which will take place on 29 June.
  • Bruce Heron reported that because of the clash with Mothers’ Day, the Camp Getaway working bee this weekend will start early on Saturday morning and last for the full day. There is a long list of tasks that need to be done, but it is anticipated that with effort they can be done in this time.
  • Peter Duras informed the meeting that Bunnings had offered us four more sausage sizzle opportunities. [Editor; Please see separate notice for your diary dates.] The routine for volunteers is a 3-4 hour shift at any time between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. 
  • Neville John reported that a new Docklands satellite club is proposed once 15 people have committed. The Working Committee will be meeting from June in the Docklands Library.
  • Herb Greenwood announced the cancellation of the Fund Raising Committee meeting for that morning.  The End Trachoma Used Stamp Appeal is ongoing, having raised $7,680 over the last year, and over $120,000 over the 20 years since it was started.
President Frank's Announcements.
  • There had been a good response to the orders for club polo shirts – orders were now closing.
  • The Echuca - Moama Steam Rally will take place on 9/10 June. Volunteers sought -refer to Frank please.
  • Terry Cox,  Founding President of the Club, will be turning 92 next Saturday. Happy birthday Terry.
  • Gerard will be retiring from work in the next 2 weeks.
Youth Team Report (Bernie Gerlinger)
  • Flavia, our exchange student, will be leaving on 10 July, and still has a wish list with respect to places she would like to visit.
  • Rypen – attended by 2 from Police Legacy and 3 from Princes Hill Secondary College.
  • Model UN – there is a nomination from the Princes Hill Secondary College.
  • National Youth Science Forum – there is no nomination from the Princes Hill Secondary College; the Club is sponsoring a nominee from Mac Robertson Girls Selective School.
  • The Overseas Student Hosting is continuing -  if interested in hosting a student, please contact Stuart.
Guest Speaker Presentation - Please see separate report in this Bulletin
 
The Swindle
A possibly little insincere wave of regret swept the room when once again the draw for the swindle was unsuccessful.
 
President Frank wrapped up the meeting.