Presidential Prattlings

We started Tuesday’s meeting with some reminiscences on Neil Roberts from PDG Bernie Walshe. Neil was a much-loved and respected member, who will be sorely missed. His funeral will be at 2.30 on Friday at St Columb’s Church.

Following some wise-cracks from Sergeant David Corrigan on dogs, our guest speaker Dr Elaine Saunders continued in the same vein, to give us all some “Sound Advice”.  Her description of advances in hearing-aid technology caught the interest of members, leading to several questions and requests for further information.

Following speakers Bob Glindemann and  Dr Elaine Saunders from Melbourne Rotary Club, we look forward to a Club Visit  by Melbourne Rotary Club on 4th March. 

At the board meeting on Tuesday, we discussed the possibility of us having some extra money to distribute.  (Treasurer Robert Ball is SO efficient!)

Your suggestions are welcome: the best answer earns a kiss at the Xmas Party. Send me your ideas, please.

Rotarians at Work Day is in April: who will please volunteer to co-ordinate with our cluster clubs? Call me anytime, on 9500 2359

End Polio Now: on Tuesday25th February, our sergeant will be focussing on “End Polio Now”, and any fines will go towards this long-standing Rotary programme.  Be sure you have plenty loose change in your pockets.

Next week, Dr Simone Taffe and students: (Luci Coleman, Fiona Lewis, Beth Fernon, Jane Roberts)  from the Faculty of Design Swinburne University of Technology will present their Award-winning project for us to enjoy.

Despite Cochlear (COH) shares falling by 9% on the stock market, my thought for the week is some more Sound Advice from poet FRANKLIN P ADAMS:

Dear Mrs. Ibycus, accept a little sound advice,

Your manners and your speech are overbold;

To chase around the sporty way you do is far from nice;

Believe me, darling, you are growing old.