Well, wasn’t it interesting to have our first evening Meeting, and, such a great success on Zoom! So I thank all those who joined the meeting, and for those who couldn’t make it, I hope you can connect next time.
Wasn’t our Guest Speaker great, well done to Member Phil for his choice of speakers. The Tourism Manager from Orange, Glenn, certainly created much discussion, so don’t forget, for that “Shark Free Experience” come and check our Orange, NSW, but best to come in Autumn.
Founding Member Cyril gave us an up-date on the BBQ situation, yes, it was cancelled this week, but hopefully will be operating later in August. Watch this space!
And I look forward to next week, when our District Governor, David Clarke, and his Assistant Governor for the lower North Shore, John Zhang will be joining us for a discussion on the Club’s forward program of project for 2020-21, and the annual up-date on important Rotary District matters.
Unfortunately, the venue problem due to the pandemic, remains the same, we still can’t go back to the Crows Nest Hotel in the near future, so I will continue to seek out the viability of other venues, such as the Union Hotel, North Sydney and the Northbridge Golf Club, where larger rooms are available.
But in the meantime, we’ll keep on ZOOMING!! See you next Monday at 12.30pm, click on this link five minutes before the meeting.
Last Meeting - Monday July 27th, our speaker was the Tourism Manager from Orange, NSW, Glenn Mickle
Glenn Mickle, Tourism Manager for Orange City Council, 'enlightened' us on the attributes Orange and its Region has to offer the Retiree, (tree changer) or occasional visitor/tourist.
Orange is a New South Wales city located on 254 km west of Sydney. With a population over 37,000, the city is 13th most populous place in NSW. It also ranks 34th largest urban centre by population in Australia;
It was named for Prince William of Orange, later William I of the Netherlands.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 6.6% of the population.
Orange is a well-known fruit growing district, and produces apples, pears, and many stone fruits. It is interesting to know that even the city is called Orange, but oranges are not grown in the area, since its climate is too cool.
Orange is the birthplace of poets Banjo Paterson and Kenneth Slessor.
The city is relatively wet for an inland location. The climate has enabled the area to be a major apple and pear producer, and more recently a centre for cool-weather wine production.
Orange is four hours west of Sydney by car. Travellers would take the Great Western Highway to Bathurst and the Mitchell Highway to Orange.
The postcode of Orange NSW is 2800.
News:
- Discussions still in progress about our return to the Crows Nest Hotel. The 3rd August meeting will be via Zoom at 12.30pm.
- Bruce/Cyril continue discussions on the revised process for our return to the Bunnings BBQ, hopefully on August 15th. Howard & Angelo are working on the roster. We will also identify those who are comfortable with the Point of Sale Square device. Mark is happy to offer training.
Reminders:
Monday August 3rd District Governor's Visit - David Clark
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Club members and families attended this one important night of the year, when funds raised throughout the year 2018-19 of $50,000 is handed back to worthwhile organisations.
Past President Sue Raveane, handed over Cheques totalling $50,000 to seven non-profit organisations, four who look after our local Community, and three who benefit communities in other countries.
Taudumande
Pheonix House
Canteen
Orange Sky
Shelterbox
School for Life
Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children
Past President Sue said "this is what Rotary is all about! Rotarians in our Community giving back to their Community."
A very pleasant evening was had by all who attended.
However one organisation was absent on our Giving Night and on 3 Feb 2020, the Club presented a cheque to Mr Sean Mura from the Kenyian organisation 'So They Can'.
