Presidents Thoughts of the 4th Meeting of 2012-13
. It was great to welcome DG Dennis to our weekly meeting on Tuesday, taking a break from what is an extraordinarily busy round of obligatory attendances at Club meetings. The good news is that chicken was not on the menu !
· During the week Norman Hall launched our RCH facebook page. (see item)
· An enthusiastic response was given to the proposed vocational visit on Tuesday October 16th to – wait for it – the Carlton Brewery. Tastings are optional !!
· Brian Reid exhorted us all to think about who we can introduce to Rotary. (see item)
· Thanks to the generosity of Simon and Gigi O’Donoghue, our first fellowship function happens from 3pm this Sunday, at their home at 123 Wattle Valley Road, Camberwell. A welcome party for the President and a house farewell for Simon and Gigi in anticipation of their move to Aerial …
From the Club Forum:
I was excited to finally present the 2012-13 Annual Plan to you on Tuesday.
It’s been several months in the compilation. Hopefully it will keep members informed about our many RCH projects and activities, and encourage more hands-on involvement. It should also be useful as a PR tool when marketing to potential new members.
Signficant points:
· PR and Marketing: JiIl Weeks, our PR guru, requests at least one month’s notice from Directors and organisers of any newsworthy
· events and projects, so that she can send copy to the media
· The request from the Salvation Army for funding to allow them to continue the Thrice Weekly hot lunches is being considered by the Board. It is a natural follow up to our hands-on work each week with Second Bite. The Baillieu Government has cut funding to Eastcare, which means they are no longer able to support the program
· Neil Roberts presented a different perspective on our new ‘Rotary Cares’ program, an idea begun by Yarra Cluster and supported by the Boroondara Council. Once implemented it would tick four boxes, Community, Vocational, New Generation and Fundraising. The concept has great merit and Neil will follow up with our Director of Community …
· Ian Stoney and his committee were meeting again after lunch to continue planning for the 2012-13 Vocation projects, the Ron Carr Innovation Awards and Career Counselling and Vocational Mentoring. Thank you Ian, Michael and Geoff, for your energy …
· Chris Hanson, with support from Meredith, is handling the Breathometer project and good progress is being made on the application for the TAC Grant…
At our next Club Forum, on August 21st, we will present a budget summary and bring you up to date on our Club Vision Facilitation …
Around the Club:
· David Corrigan was in demand this week for his ‘sergeant’s wit and notes’. Described as 65 and spry, it took me a while to work out which sergeant the caller was referring to. Keep up the gym workouts, David …
· David and Sue Rush have settled in quite happily to the Peninsula lifestyle - a little gardening, a few rounds of golf, bike riding around the beach side paths, make-ups at RC of Sorrento and plenty of socialising. It’s a hard life ! David handles his secretarial duties by email and phone ...
· Jack and Joy Ings are both unwell this week, Jack with an illness that will keep him absent from meetings for at least a month. We send them our best wishes for improved health …
· Charles Morrison is feeling a little better each day, and is eager to get back to his Front Desk duties …
· Birthday greetings to Philip Slobom, Trish Hall and Jean Smith …
Thought for the week, from the Dalai Lama on his 77th birthday:
"For me, every day is a new day, and every day is an opportunity to benefit others".
Cheers,
Ngaire