Great news from Cyril on the BBQ results last Saturday, with a record profit for this year of $1440. A great effort by all involved ,and just so we are not out of touch we have another shot this weekend coming, the 17th, so please check the roster and assist Howard where required.
Also, while we’re talking money, despite our financial situation we have decided to donate $1000 to the Timor Leste Flood Relief Appeal, being coordinated through Angelo’s RYLA connections in Timor. A very worthy Appeal.
On the other hand, it is indeed disappointing that we have had to cancel the Pride of Workmanship Dinner on the 3rd of May, due to late cancellations by some Clubs who were joining in, plus unfortunately lack of support by our own Members ,with Lane Cove Club being the only strong participant .We have now decided to include the POW presentations at our Changeover Night on the 28th of June.
Also good that, as a Club ,we have voted to continue to alternate between a Face-to-Face Meeting at the Union Hotel and a Zoom Meeting.
Finally I would like to mention our Guest Speaker this week, being a video from the recent District Conference, the keynote speaker was Dr Ray Hodgson, who spoke of his incredible experience, no holds barred, in the support of the life of young women, more often girls, living outside of Kathmandu in Nepal and his efforts to build an urgently needed Women’s Hospital in the region. Speechless.
We still are continuing to rotate every 2nd week between Zoom & Union Hotel.
Last Meeting Monday: 12th April 2021 our speaker was Dr Ray Hodgson.
President Ian play a video from the recent District Conference, the keynote speaker was Dr Ray Hodgson, who spoke of his incredible experience, no holds barred, in the support of the life of young women, more often girls, living outside of Kathmandu in Nepal and his efforts to build an urgently needed Women’s Hospital in the region.
For those you haven't caught up of some excellent speakers at the District Conferences , this speech & other District Conference speeches are available on at this link.
International Toast - was proposed by the Howard to Shelterbox which operates worldwide. Please check their website for more information.
News:
- D_Cafe will be starting on Wednesday 28th of April - "Soft" opening for a more relaxed start.
- Crows Nest community Centre project for a "library" of IPADs has started. Mark is to be a mentor. Others welcome to volunteer.
- BBQs at Bunnings raised $1440 last weekend. Volunteers are still needed. Please call Howard if you know anyone.
- Volunteers are welcome to join Cyril & Ian at the annual Red Shield appeal on 30 May.
- Pride of Workmanship Dinner, planned for Monday May 3rd , is now deferred until Changeover night(June 28th). Nominations still open.
- Angelo is co-ordinating donations to aid flood relief in East Timor. Club has donated $1000, but other donations welcome.
- Club agreed our yearly donation to the Rotary Foundation will be $1500.
- Ideas for new local projects for a district grant are welcome & needed by May.
- Registration opens this month for the Rotary International Convention in June. $49 for early bird.
- Board minutes from the April 7th meeting are available HERE.
- Ross is updating our WWC(Working with Children) register. Expect an email from him.
- Tom has booked 20 tickets for his show "Priscilla" for 3pm Sunday May 23rd. Please email Tom (sweeney.tom@hotmail.com) to reserve a seat.
Reminders:
- Wednesday 28th April 10.00am Opening of the D_Cafe.
- April 18th & 24th - Virtual District assembly
- Monday 26th April, 4pm, Club Social get together at the Condell’s residence, Bilgola Beach
- Monday 3rd May Pride of Workmanship Dinner. 6.30pm Northbridge Golf Club
- Sunday May 23rd. Priscilla Show at Chatswood Concourse theatre.
- Sunday 30th May - Red Shield Appeal
- Wednesday 9th June 6pm Board Meeting on Zoom
- June 12 - 16 International Convention - Taipei - Now Virtual
- Monday 28th June 2021 - Presidents Changeover Dinner, 6.30pm Northbridge Golf Club. Includes Pride of Workmanship.
- Monday 26th July, District Governor visit to the club
