 President Roy Garret welcomed today’s guests Sue Ashby, a friend of Anne King, and Julia Page, our guest speaker, accompanied by Malcolm.
Frank O’Brien (Chairperson) called for an early start, commencing with
Announcements:
- Kevin Love and Neville John outlined the current stage of the 2017 D9800 district conference (Neville will be District Governor and hosting the conference, Kevin is the appointed Chair)
The objective is to draw on inside club and outside project participation.
- around March (possibly 11th March).
Location options: Geelong, Ballarat, Shepparton, others?
- of the conference: “Year Theme”, not known yet, ideas are welcome!
- to be filled: Programming and marketing, sponsors ideas, and others.
- Roger Thornton gave a reminder: Filled Christmas donation bags, whichever colour, should be brought along to the club meeting on 16 December.
- A statement from Frank O’Brien: Community Village participation guaranties no immunity against breathalyser testing on the way home...
Director’s Report:
Chair of the day, Frank, gave a special welcome to the presenter of the report on INTERNATIONAL activities – Director Frank O’Brien.
- “Laos/Luang Prabang”: 3 projects completed, Kevin & Veronica Love participated in opening ceremonies; next year possibly re-build of 1 or 2 classrooms.
- “Fitzroy Crossing” project to support indigenous community services, planned for June 2015.
- “Sister Clubs”: Echuca-Moama; steam rally participation planned again by Alan Driver.
- “Sister Clubs”: Osaka Midosuji; George Mills represented RCCM-S at their 24. Anniversary function.
- “Donations in Kind” committee meeting tonight for the event in 2nd half of 2015.
- “International House”, Fraternitas Award and Cafe Internationale continue again next year.
President’s Report
President Roy spoke about the importance of the Business Leaders Breakfast on 3rd March 2015. Silk-Miller Scholarships will benefit from this event.
Sergeant Session
Sergeant Bernie Gerlinger entertained in his Christmas trivia with unkown facts. The “top unknown”: What was the biggest Christmas present ever (so far)? The Statue of Liberty to the USA by France in 1886.
Guest Speaker
" veski inspiring women: support, advance, inform"
[Ed. “veski” – Victorian Endownment for Science, Knowledge and Innovation]
Since 2004, veski has delivered a dynamic program of fellowships, awards and international networks to inspire innovation across Victoria and support outstanding scientists and leading researchers and their families. The fellowship programs include Victoria’s most prestigious science and innovation awards.
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