Weekly Message From President Ngaire
What an entertaining and informative speaker we had this week. Eugene Fusillo was Chief Engineer of the Twin Towers in New York and in one of the lifts at the time of the car bomb explosion in 1993. Eugene engaged the audience with his version of the experience and the following responses to the disaster. His handling of questions afterwards was masterful. A colourful speaker who surely should be added to the District Speakers’ Bank. Now there’s a thought. Well done Lawrence Reddaway and Bill Troedel for the fun presentation.
It was good to welcome Joe Devereux back on Tuesday after an absence of 2 months. Joe was in very good spirits on the Welcome Board. Around the club: Pip Smibert and Ian Stoney continue their recovery at home. Regretfully both Ian Cathels and Vic Burns have taken falls and broken bones - we wish them all well. Neil Roberts heads over to the US in mid-March to commence a new drug trial and our thoughts and best wishes go with him and Helen for a positive trip.
Phil Stewart announced a marvellous result from our Christmas Hams of a profit in excess of $17,000. Well done Phil, Richard Logan, Murray Elrington and Geoff Dumayne for the sterling effort and many hours you all put in to make this fundraiser so successful. Thank you to all club members who supported us by purchasing and delivering the hams and wine, especially Simon O’Donoghue for obtaining corporate orders.
Our thanks to the 17 volunteers for Wednesday March 6 to fill the Conference ‘Show Bags’ at the Auburn Bowling Club - with so many willing helpers we should complete the task quickly. The committee would also like help with loading the conference truck after the meeting on Tuesday March 12. If you can assist, please just turn up at Auburn Bowling Club.
Our FootyTipping competition is underway and very much in need of your support. You can expect to be asked again next week to ensure this fundraising venture is successful right from the start of the season.
Three early entries for your diaries. A show of hands at yesterday’s meeting supported the decision of NO MEETING on Easter Tuesday April 2.
District Assembly is scheduled for Sunday May 19 so please note that date.
And following on from our last vocational visit to Carlton Brewery, we have another really interesting visit planned for Tuesday May 21. Geoff Wright will keep you advised about that outing – please tell your partners about it now.
Next week Charles Morrison will introduce Mike Rosel, Air Ace Extraordinaire, as our speaker. Mike would be a great speaker for potential members to hear so please consider inviting a guest. Do let Gerry Cantwell know if you are bringing someone.
I will look forward to seeing many of you for lunch at Kooyong in the coming weeks.
Yours in Rotary,
Ngaire
Thought for the week:
"”The place where your greatest fears live is also the place where your greatest growth lies.” - Robin Sharma