Today’s meeting was spent in discussion about key activities within the club.  Key points were

Alon opened by reminding us of our five core areas of focus. These being International, Children welfare, Community , Domestic Violence & Youth.

Pride of workmanship Award dinner in conjunction with North Sydney Sunrise. Tom is still seeking nominations and also requests that members to respond to his event invitation, so he knows where he stands. Currently we have 12 attending from Crows Nest. Please note we have cancelled the Monday meeting that week(Nov13th). Michael agreed to be doorman.

Community activities include Tree of Joy with Chatswood Rotary from 11th until 16th of December. Delvina house cooking classes are proceeding well, and Taldumande Youth have a list of  required whitegoods coming.  

Neuroblastoma have a Gala night on February 22nd next year, and the board has agreed to be a $3000 sponsor. Alon will circulate details and we hope to have at least a table of ten.  

Following on from our successful China school program from 1997 til 2007, Bill has a request from Taiwan for us to sponsor 10 students @ $1500 each. It will be passed onto the board for consideration.

Our combined Xmas party / Giving Night being organised by our Past President Peter, will be at the Malabar restaurant on December 11th (Cost $45).

Melbourne Cup trifecta is going well with a record number of sets sold to other clubs. Crows Nest club itself still has 250 tickets to sell. Please call Angelo ASAP if you can help.  

In terms of membership & improving the club, we discussed the idea of a "summit" for getting community input. Tom offered to look into meeting format & frequency. Should we separate the meal from the meeting ? If so, can we meet at the Crows nest community centre for the meeting, with heaps of options for a meal before or after. 

Also note that the board meeting has been moved from Nov 13th to Nov 6th.  All members are encouraged to read the minutes and give input to board members.

AGM is on Monday 27th November. Seeking nominations for President, please see Angelo if interested.

In Other News 

• International Toast by Celia, was to the  Rotary club of Prague  
• Next BBQ is November 4^th and volunteers urgently needed. Please contact Angelo.
• Trivia Night hosted by Chatswood Sunrise is on Saturday November 18^th with proceeds Mary’s house & Hipporoller. Both involved in Crows Nest projects. Please contact Andre at ahariman@tpg.com.au 

Phillip as Secretary of the International Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians (IFMR) has started his next event; that of an International Ride lasting 16 days, raising money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service

• Board meeting, Monday 6th November.
• Pride of Workmanship Award Dinner Thursday 16^th November
• AGM – Monday November 27^th
• Giving Night & Xmas party – Monday December 11^th
• Neuroblastoma Gala 23 February
• District Conference 10th - 11th of March