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PRESIDENT'S COLUMN

 
Hi everyone, 
 
"There is always two sides to every story"
 
This theme was the basis of the talk given by our guest speaker last Monday evening, Denis Moore. A former officer in the Australian Army and expert on the Gallipoli campaign of WW1.
 
He spoke of the proud history of the Otterman empire and the involvement of the Turkish nation in the defence of the Dardanelles and the bloody conflict with the ANZAC'S as well as the UK, Irish and Indian troops. 
 
What an interesting talk, full of facts, maps, and explanations that gave all 22 of us (Yes 22 attended last Monday - a record for Crows Nest.).
We had many partners and guests including our DG Jenny May as well as a surprise visit from Bruce & Jo de Graaf.  We also welcomed Vince, Cheryl and one of our BBQ buddies, Gloria and her son Matthew.  We had a full house! 
 
Dennis Moore was a wonderful guest speaker and his subject BEFORE DURING AND AFTER Gallipoli was welcomed by all. 
We look forward to the return of our world travellers Sue and Angelo in early April and a return to our Bunnings BBQ in April.
 
Best wishes to all,
President Tom
 
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Our next BBQ is Saturday is 13th April, then 4th May.
 
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Our next meeting is Monday 8th April - Lunch  
 
Crows Nest Hotel for Lunch - Speaker is to be confirmed by Tom
 
Schedule for  March / April 
 
Date: 2024
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Monday 8th April  Lunch - Crows Nest Hotel 
Monday 22nd April  Dinner - Crows Nest Hotel 
Monday 6th May  Lunch - Crows Nest Hotel 
Monday 22nd May  Dinner - Crows Nest Hotel 
 
Lunch meetings: 12.30pm for 12.50pm 
Dinner meetings 6.30pm for  7pm 
Zoom Meetings 12.30pm.  Link:   Click here at 12.30pm to join us!
 
 
Last Meeting - Monday 18th of March - Rotary Club Runner  
 
Toast: 
 
Kate Riddle toasted The Rotary Club of Colombo | Offical Website | Rotary Club Colombo 04 (rotarycolombo.lk) established in 1929 with 64 Members, their focus is on water and building schools.
 
Member news:
 
Our Guest Speaker was Lieutenant Colonel Denis Moore (Retired) Australia Artillery Regiment, Vietnam Veteran and Representative for Friends of Gallipoli. Denis gave a detail talking about the history of WW1 Gallipoli talking about the Turkish perspective, the detailed history into the lead up to Turkey involvement and how they entered in to the conflict of WW1.
 
-  7 members of Crows Nest Branch attended the District Conference in Terrigal. This year they had numerous wonderful speakers, one being Greg Page from the Wiggles who discussed the importance of defibrators and heart health, it was fun to see a full auditorium doing the 'hot potato'.
 
- Gemma from The School of St Judes School located in Tanzania spoke about the impact of one thought and a $10.00 donation from her best friend started her journey in 2002 of creating full scholarship for 1800 students, raising $9 million a year to feed over 29,000 meals a week, house, educate and cloth each student. 
 
During her speech she invited onto the stage two of her graduated students, one whom became a lawyer, the other is successful in business.  What an amazing achievement. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
-Request for donations from Project Clef 
- Request for Crows Nest to do a Joint Venture with Timor- Leste for Education and Youth Empowerment Program
- When issued please response to Tom survey on improving member meeting attendance. 
- Dues have been issued, please do a direct payment 
- Nominations required for Rotary Emergency Services / Volunteers
- ROMAC set target of 32 patience this year which is positive
- Sponsors are sort for Crows Nest Fair in October
- George has arrange for Lindfield Public School to be Sponsored by us for MUNA (Model United Nation Assembly)
- Easter Egg Raffle - Mary House PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
 
Reminders: 
 
- 25th - 29th May - Rotary International Conference - Singapore 
- Board meeting - 11th April
 
 
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Posted on Feb 08, 2024
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