Weekly Message from Ngaire
What an inspiring young speaker we had this week. Chris Johnson, a former AFL player of some repute – he played for the Brisbane Lions when they won 3 Premierships - gave us an in-depth look at the intensive training program the AFL provides for its squad of young draftee hopefuls, with an emphasis on personal development and cultural appreciation. Well done Bill Troedel, for introducing Chris to our speaking program.
Two travellers returned to lunch today after holidays - Sergeant David Corrigan enjoyed a relaxed three weeks in sunny Queensland and Geoff Wright was full of travel tales of Peru and Machu Picchu. He assures me they took the train to the peak!!
Our membership Director Brian reminded us that the future of our Rotary Club is in our hands and urged all members to think of whom they could invite to the club as potential new Rotarians. Our website has attracted several inquiries recently, and hopefully will prove an additional source of new members.
We welcomed Roberta Ashby from Vision Australia to our meeting on Tuesday and look forward to Roberta’s induction in a few weeks time. Roberta is hoping that we will support the Blind Cricket being held in November –what a busy month that is going to be!! The notice is reprinted elsewhere in the bulletin.
One of Archie Crow’s last acts was to bequeath $1000 to our Rotary Club, a generous and thoughtful gesture that is very appreciated. Also received is a lovely card from Neil Roberts extending his thanks to the Club for our support over the last rather difficult month. Dr John Carre-Riddell, who does such a great job in his Care for Members, is himself on the sick list, and we wish him a speedy recovery from his respiratory condition.
Our District Conference comes ever closer as Conference Chairman Noel McInnes reminded us on Tuesday with an invitation to help stuff envelopes next week. Ian Mac will be in touch to gather the helpers together at the Auburn Bowling Club, so look for his email.
Several other invitations were extended to our membership, including the annual Paul Harris Breakfast on November 14, held at RACV club, and White Ribbon Day on November 22 at the Civic Centre in Camberwell. Anyone interested please contact Simon.
Enjoy a happy week…
Yours in Rotary,
Ngaire
Thought for the week: “Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.”