News:
- End result of discussion over donation for Flood Relief to the people of Northern NSW was for George to discuss with his Mullumbimby contacts in either Rotary or Lions to work out the most effective and worthwhile method of supporting the area .Then we have a separate collection bucket at this weeks BBQ ,see how much we get and then decide to what level we top it up from our own funds .This total amount will be decided upon at our next Monday's Meeting.
- Since our Meeting ,we have adopted Plan B ,due to the urgency of the situation .George made contact with the Rotary Club of Mullumbimby who established an urgent need ,which all Directors agreed to ,and Owen has now sent $2000 to the Club directly for various aid projects .Potentially more to follow ,with our Collection bucket at this Saturday's BBQ
- the next District Assembly to be held on the 1st of May ,venue ,TBA .
- encourage more members to attend the District Conference on the 18th/19th of March .Currently approx. 300 going ,but they would like more.
- Ross is champing at the bit as he will be attending the PETS course next Sunday
-the Polio Train ride ,organised by Beecroft Club ,raised almost $16000 last Saturday ,an excellent effort.
- the Rotary Foundation is organising a disaster relief appeal for the people of Ukraine .Howard advises that Shelterbox have been very active with their support also.
- President Phil would appreciate some feedback on his President's Message appearing every week in the Bulletin.Good ,bad or indifferent!!
-Angelo and Mark are chasing up overdue subs ,and while Howard was on holidays ,have been doing some work on the BBQ roster .Never an easy task .Especially as we have some unavailable in the coming weeks.
-Discussion on soft drinks for the BBQ ,cheapest vs. most popular .Need to look out for "specials" during the week .Also need to stock up on the American mustard which is proving to be very popular.
-Much discussion on options to increase prices at the BBQ .Apparently the DG was in talks with Bunnings ,which is very much a corporate decision.
- Phoenix House has purchased the Coffee machine, as part of last year's Grant. Also Sue will be following up with them on the purchase of the Fridge.
-Andre Harriman is organising a Charity Movie Night at the Mandarin theatre to support End Polio.
-Thanks to Bill and Lidia Lee for donating linen to the Tallumande House.
-Ross advises that after a two year absence ,the Crows Nest Fair is back on again this year and the organisers are asking of our interest in being involved.
-Tom joined us briefly to advise us he is slowly but surely coming good ,that is apart from neuropathy ,following his chemo treatment.
-Bill reminded us of the "Foundation Dinner" for Club Members at his place on Saturday evening ,the 2nd of April at 5pm.
All member should get behind this evening which should be great night .Thanks Bill
We tend to take for granted the clean and generally safe and plentiful water sources to which we have access. Rotary International, through the combined actions of individual Rotarians and Rotary Clubs, seeks to assure that all people have adequate access to clean and safe water. The Rotary theme for March, Water and Sanitation, asks us to focus on the life changing improvements that we can make through these international, as well as local projects to provide a more readily available and healthy supply of water to all people.
