VOL 30 NO 1

June  28  2011

Changeover Dinner at Club Grove, Tuesday, 28^th June 2011.

President Noel Emselle welcomed all those present at a well attended meeting. There were upwards of ninety Rotarians and guests present.

P.P.John Wynne proposed an excellent toast to Rotary International. P.D.G. Henry Hudson responded with his usual mixture of wit and serious aplomb.

To their great pleasure and surprise Alison George and Rod Greer were presented with Paul Harris Fellowships.

A plaque was presented to the President of the Bowls Club, Ross McDonald, for display in a prominent place.

President Noel reported on the events of the year and thanked the many members who have assisted with various tasks which keep the club running and raising the money we have so much pleasure distributing throughout the community and other charities. It is worthwhile reading the Annual Report to refresh the memory about the busy the Club has had.

The opening of the Heritage Park by Jan Farrell was well attended. It is worth  spending some time reading

the signs as they are full of usefull information. More work is planned in the park in the future.

The Club was awarded with a Presidential Citation with Distinction. A reflection of the many avenues of service the members contribute to and the effort they put into fulfilling the goals of the Club.

P.D.G. Henry Hudson inducted Margaret Campbell into the office of President.

President Margaret thanked P.P. Noel and his team for a job very well done. The healthy bank balance was also noted. President Margaret forecast a very busy year ahead, including:

-the Art Show in October

-the Multiple Sclerosis Swimathon in the summer

-Ambulance equipment fundraising with other service clubs- an ongoing project, as well as our regular activities.

The new Board was introduced;

P.P. Noel Emselle

V.P. Peter Cullen

P.E. Dick Clay

Sec. Vic Harnarth

Treas. Fred Andrews

Service/projects, Phil Edwards

Membership, Heather Wallace

Public Relations, John Flett

Foundation, Trevor McArdle.

Special mention was made of the sterling efforts put in weekly by John Fox in writing the Club Bulletin. It is hoped he will continue to voice his opinions and enlighten us with words of wisdom. Thankyou John for a job well done and for the help you have given me.

Results of the previous planning meeting will be discussed at the next meeting so the direction of the efforts for 2011/2012 can be planned.

Notice for the meeting at Club Grove, Tuesday 5^th July, 6.00 for 6.30

Subject   Work and planning meeting/ Presidential Remarks/Meet Gordon King.

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Chairman    Margaret Campbell.

Assistant Cashier  Dick Clay  Greeter & Assistant Sergeant    Geoff Ford

Birthdays    Rod Greer 1/7, Tony Haines 7/7, Peter Cullen 8/7.

Notice for the meeting at Club Grove, Tuesday 12^th July6.00 for 6.30 p.m.

Subject: Motor Neurone Disease  Speaker  David Cooke.

Chairman  Coral Barker.

Assistant Cashier  John Flett        Greeter and Assistant Sergeant  Geoff Eglin.

Birthdays   Barbara Cummins

Just a few words from the church bulletins…..

-Ladies don't forget the rummage sale. It is a chance to get rid of those things around the house not worth keeping, especially if you haven't used them for two years. Bring your husbands.

-For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.

Remember the Winter Market on Sunday, July 3 at the Surfside Centre at 9.30a.m.

A.A.G. 2/7/11.