19th February 2018 at  The Broady.

 

Sergeant in Arms Sue Svenson introduced President Lee.

 

 President  report.

We had a fruitful Board Meeting on 7 February. Thank you to those who were present. Susan Bell, our Secretary Extraordinaire, tells that the minutes will be circulated very shortly (if not already) and they are also available on the website so have a look and see the gems of wisdom we have been discussing.

 

Last week I had a lunch meeting with Viki Fennell, President of the Rotary Club of Geraldton Greenough and Kaylia Broad, President of the Rotary Club of Geraldton. We discussed a couple of things that I need to bring back to you.

 

One is the RWADE- Rotary West Australian Driver Education that is coming up on Thursday 15 March. I am told this is a 3 club event that is driven by the Rotary club of Geraldton, Di Gilleland in particular, but it is essentially something that we all need to contribute to. To that end we need at least 3 volunteers to help out because last time they were struggling with the lack of helpers. We did lunch time cooking but not actually assist with the running of the event during the day.

 

Paul Harris Fellow to local non Rotarian citizens – We also discussed the possibility of awarding a Paul Harris fellow to a non Rotarian couple who do a lot for Geraldton which would be from all three clubs, not just one or the other. Both of the Presidents were keen on the idea and have taken it back to their respective Boards for discussion. So if this comes about it will be a first (we think) for Geraldton, that being a PHF from all clubs. I prefer to keep the name of the recipients under wraps for the moment although if you were to read the Board meeting minutes that Susan will be circulating you will find out who it is.

 

As usual I have the first page of the emails printed out here for you to write your name on if you wish me to forward it to you.

 

Visiting Rotarians:

Clark Scarff – Assistant Governor and member of Rotary Club of Geraldton Greenough. Robert Mosel – Treasurer Rotary Club of Geraldton.

 

Anastasia – Guest of Nygal Brooks

 

Ciedele Mezger – 4 Way Test District semi Finalist

Russell and Charity Mezger – Ciedeles parents

 

Club Service: Jen Edwards, please reply as soon as you can for the next meeting as I will be away next week

 

Community Service: Mick Powell, will organise a stall at the Railway Markets to promote Rotary, Dead Reds and the Yellow Submarine.

 

Vocational Service: Greg Pike, Our visit to the old Goal was a successful night.

 

International Service: Nepal is not happening. I spoke to Grammar School regarding the exchange student and spoke to Erin’s Parents.

 

Youth Service: Tom Thuijs, Reminder about RWADE Thursday 15 March to help with lunch. 4way test finals in Perth.

 

Membership: Greg Sivwright, given it a lot of thought and will be at the Markets.

 

Clark Scarff, reminded everyone that Rotary will be looking for a District Govennor from July 19.

 

Mark Worthington, Council can’t help with Yellow submarine. Dead Reds isn’t happening before the conference.

 

Red Hill, Steele Campbell has offered on April 14 the Prospectors Day, they are welcome to camp out and the Rotary can supply food and it can be a fun raiser for the club.

 

Enjoy your week, Faye.