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Chair Russell Rolls opened the meeting with a toast to Rotary International. David Jones stood in for Gerard and asked "Did you hear about the Maths teacher who was afraid of negative numbers? He would stop at nothing." Announcements Neville John stated that several members had attended the the District Assembly and we had qualified for applications for RI grants. Roger Thornton requested assistance for helping to organize Garden DesignFest 2020. Russell Rolls reminded members of the DIK Working Bee on Saturday 22nd June. Herb Greenwood stated that volunteers were urgently required for the RC Echuca-Moama Steam Rally. Please advise Herb by Friday 31/5.
Acting President George Mackie welcomed and inducted Luke Allen and Krystle Mitchell to the Docklands branch of our club. Luke and Krystle shared their backgrounds and what drew them to join Rotary. Campbell Chambers and Rana Ebrahim will be their mentors to assist them as they start their Rotary journeys. It was inspiring to hear how service organizations (including Rotary) had assisted Krystle to overcome early challenges in her life and were helping farmers in drought-affected areas. Member Speaker - Sean Car Born in Zimbabwe with mum and dad his role models from the start, all migrated to Australia. Hoping to be a journalist of note, Sean commenced his education at Beaumaris Primary School quickly recognizing the value of community. After commencing his degree in Journalism he stopped for a trip back to southern Africa. This trip to the eastern regions changed his ways and encouraged his faith in the power of the community in a profound way and sparked his real interest to do something for the needy people of southern Africa. He realized that his way of life was doing nothing and he aspired to make a change. He became involved in raising funds for 100 school children in 13 schools in Malawi to give them an opportunity of education to ultimately empower the people of South Africa. Some trips later, Sean is a passionate supporter of the children and people of South Africa especially in the area of health care. He has assisted in the SOCCER BALL FOR VOLUNTEERS and the CHILDREN FIRST FOUNDATION and his RUN for TIM program raising some $70,000 for Tim and the GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL. Sean established the TIM RUSSELL COMMUNITY CENTRE in Malawi a Clinic providing health care and assistance to the local people and is currently arranging a container of medical equipment, with the assistance of DIK, for shipment to Malawi Sean continues all these activities whilst he runs his business as editor of the local Docklands news, a local paper with local news. Sounds like a lot of inspiration, perspiration and dedication. Thanks Sean for a memorable presentation. George thanked Sean for his presentation and hoped we could hear more. Sean was asked along with Krystle and Luke to draw the special prize draw won by Doug (again), Kevin and Cecily. George closed the meeting reminding us of the impending Changeover Celebration and encouraged all to book on TryBooking. |
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Luke Allen with his mentor Campbell Chambers
Krystle Mitchell with her mentor Rana Ebrahim 
