Our beautiful little girl Elora Josie Beran arrived on Sunday night. She is the most beautiful little thing I've ever seen .Shalva is going very well and we are home and happy.
Thank you for your support throughout. I can't wait for you all to meet her.
Next Meeting is on Monday the 7th of May 2018, where our Guest Speaker will be Janepher Nansubuga and Annabelle Chauncy from School for Life Foundation,based in Uganda
Janepher Nansubuga grew up in rural Uganda and lost her parents at 16, which meant she and her siblings had to move to live with her grandmother in Kampala. Education there was harsh – no meals all day and beatings. Janepher decided she had to change things for her family and began working to pay for private education for herself and a sister and subsequently all her siblings. She eventually worked her way through teacher training and then started work as a teacher. She has been with School for Life since its beginnings and her outstanding approach to education has seen her develop into the role of Director of Schools.
Annabelle Chauncy is a dynamic leader and social entrepreneur who started School for Life Foundation at 21 years of age with operations in Australia and Uganda. Through her Foundation she has built a team of over 120 staff, built 3 schools in rural Uganda providing education to 680 students and outreach to more than 2,000 people. Annabelle has overcome huge barriers including running two high performing business in 2 continents, managing cultural and gender biases, shifting mindsets , driving change and innovation and engaging staff to achieve high performance. Annabelle is one of the youngest recipients of the Medal of the Order of Australia and is she is testament to the fact that one person can make a difference.
Last Monday's Meeting,30th April 2018.
The International Toast was made by Cyril Clark to the Rotary Club of Santa Monica,California. Chartered in 1922,Santa Monica Club has sponsored two Interact and one Rotoract Club.
Cyril also mentioned that today is the anniversary meeting of the Crows Nest Club started in 1969,chartered on the 10th of June in the same year.
The highlight of the meeting was the celebration of Cyril's 90th birthday.
Birthday cake,speeches by most present of Cyril's commitment to Rotary,being our only activefoundation member.
Most of the meeting was taken up with the Board Meeting .We encourage ALL members to read the attached minutes
BBQ was very successful on Saturday ,sausages ran out by 3:30pm.Well done for all involved.
Another discussion point was the new policy related to Bullying and Harassment ,please refer attachment
Reminders
Red Shield Appeal Day 27 May 2018
Next Board Meeting Monday 4th of June.
Rotary Leadership Course,5th and 19th of May .Cost to be borne by Club
District Changeover for this year will be July the 7th
Tom is organising a special ,read cheaper tickets, night for Strictly Ballroom on Wednesday ,the 23rd of May. Please advise Tom on numbers .Refer flyer below.Tickets are selling fast .Get 'em while they're HOT!!