President s Night Lakeside Club

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1 Bulletin Volume 89 No 02 July Rotary Club of Sale Rotary District 9820 Incorporated Last Meeting: Chairman: Pres. David Strauss Sergeant: Rod Exton Guest Speakers: Pres. David Guests and Visiting Rotarians Monday July 17 President s Night Lakeside Club President David Strauss outlines his plans for the new Rotary year.

2 This will be a special year with our own DG Don Ripper leading the District and the District Convention in Sale in February. D.G. Don.

3 Sergeant: Nil. Sergeant Rod presented everyone with their Centurion Certificate in recognition of member s efforts in raising at least $ for Foundation. The Club also was awarded as a Centurion Club, the only Club in the District with a 100% success rate. There was a special fine for Noel with the launching of the Save the Langley Mansion, under threat from developers, to avoid the fate of some of the other stately homes in Sale. Langley Mansion Sergeant Rod

4 President s Announcements: President David outlined his ideas for the coming year and encouraged members to contribute. He commenced his remarks by saying that he wanted the year to be fun for all members and for members to have plenty of opportunities to contribute. David referred to our very successful Blaze Aid operation in 2012 and drew parallels with Sale Central s Monday Tucker. His suggestion that we could offer our support on a regular basis gain approval of members present. David is also keen to continue our support for the Wheelchair Project and Jude Ripper s Tree Planting initiative as wife of the D.G.. Rachel will liaise with Jude. David introduced his new Board especially welcoming new member Jenni as assistant secretary and returning member Carmel as Vocational Director. Other areas of interest promoted by David were: Rotary Leadership Seminar National Youth Science Forum Continue Centurion contribution Matching Grants possibly for the Water Tower project Nursing and medical Scholarships. 5 Star Project. Leo reported that the second stage higher needs unit development is well under way with land purchased and many opportunities for Rotary to become involved. Fundraising options will be discussed by the board. From the editor: Sailability is losing its home currently in Max Morrison s old shed currently occupied by Maclaurin Upholstery. We are very grateful to the owner who has allowed us to store the boats and trailer so close to Lake Guthridge free of charge for the past 10+ years, but it is now up for sale and we will have to move out soon. Any members with any suggestions for a place to store our boats so the good work of Sailability can continue can contact me ASAP. Thanks, in anticipation. Neil. District in the next few months Don would welcome members willing to accompany him on his many visits around the

5 From Keith: Greetings from FNQ. I think it is time to remind members of the Sale Show dates and that travel, weddings and dirty weekends are banned for 3-4 November. They should know that the three certainties in Sale Rotarians lives are death, taxes and the Sale Show roster. Members enjoy the evening

6 Next Meeting: Chair: Mike Smith Sergeant: Leo O Brien Next Meeting Monday July 24 Gippsland Education Fund Scholarships Steph Wall and Max McKenzie Lakeside Club Apologies and Guests to Laurie It is very important to ring, (not ) Laurie before 12 noon on the day of the meeting with apologies and/or guests. No s please as they are often delayed and the Club may be charged for late apologies. Upcoming Programs Date Program Chair Sergeant Venue July 24 Gippsland Education Fund Scholarship Steph Wall and Max McKenzie Mike Smith Leo O Brien Lakeside

7 Member First Name Dyer PP PHF Graeme Alida Exton PHF IPP Rod Gillian Henwood Jeanette Langley PP PHF Noel Betty Lewis Lewis PP PHF Alan Christina Miller Keith Gwen O Brien Danny Vicki O Brien PP PHF Leo Debbie Rijs PP PHF Adrian Louise Ripper PP PHF Don Jude Ross PHF Neil Maree Smith PHF Mike Spouse Smolenaars PP PHF Daniel Norrisa Wheal Smyth PP PHF Laurie Jill Strauss PP Rachel David Strauss President David Rachel Thomas Jenni Tulloch PP PHF David Judy Webb Carmel Lyndon Webb PP Lyndon Carmel