First of all…
Firstly I’ve been asked by Bob P to continue to remind everybody that the Golf Tournament is on after 12 noon on May 2. David W also reminds us that the Bathurst Half Marathon is also happening on May 2, but in the morning. We really need all hands on deck to work at least one of these events. If you can, please book your self in for both.
On the same day (May 2) there is also the District Assembly. As the incoming president, Peter C will be attending on the club’s behalf though any member can attend.
Finally, further to last week’s attendance record, Alan B reminds everybody that if you can’t make it to a meeting, please do an online make-up:
1. Go to http://www.rotary.org.au/
2. Click on “Rotary Districts”
3. Click on “9700”
4. Click on “Links”
5. Click on “Meeting Make-up at Rotary eClub”
6. Click on “Make-up programs”
Meeting of March 23…
This week we had apologies from Sally, Peter C and Rob B.
Chris B took the H&T honours as Andrew throws an unprecedented number of heads.
David W reminds us of the Half Marathon that we’ll need martials for. You just stand on a corner of the running route and point runners in the right direction. It's very easy money for the club. David also reminds us that on April 10 and 11 is the B2B Bike ride. Anybody interested in volunteering should contact (I presume) Rob B. We’ll volunteer as individuals but not as a club.
Over some discussion of the District Conference between David W and Jack A there was a reminder that next year’s conference is in Orange. Our club’s senior members seriously encouraged particularly the newer members that it is very worth attending a district conference at some point as a Rotarian.
Bob P is still looking for hole sponsors for the golf. There was some discussion if anybody has ties to local businesses to please contact them about sponsoring a hole.
David N had been contacted by DGE Neil regarding the Australian Rotary Health Fund. Anybody interested in getting involved with this program should get the information from David N.
More discussion was also raised about the Art Union. While last week we discussed the Richmond Foundation as a charitable tie, there has since been further discussion with the Bathurst City Council (personally with the mayor himself). They will help promote the Art Union and help select local charities to disperse money raised after the event. Danielle suggests to get the commitment in writing.
The draw for the Art Union will happen on November 6 at a dinner at Carrington House (dinner price suggested to be $120 per head). Chris B is head of the organising for the dinner itself so he may be contacting any of us for help. Further to members asking other members for help, Sally is running the promotion of the Art Union, Pete is on the tickets and Adam is on ticket distribution. We should all give freely of our time when (not if, but when) we are asked to help.
First prize is an Impreza (valued at $27K) while second prize is $15K holiday voucher. We must sell 6,000 tickets at $10 per ticket but hope to sell 10,000. Our application has been submitted to the Department of Fair Trading and we hope to begin selling tickets by the start of May. We as a club won’t be selling ALL the tickets ourselves, so if anybody has any contacts at local sports clubs or schools that can do selling for us (and take 30% of the sale for their club/school), be sure to let Pete know.
This Art Union is really coming along and Pete really deserves a pat on the back from all of us. We may recall that the idea initially was sparked with a group of us sitting around over a few drinks at Steve E’s house that really motivated Pete. While Pete often talks of “fireside chats”, he is really leading from the front on how valuable they really are to keep the club invigorated.
Finally, we heard from Andrew C about an email/schedule computer program called Outlook. Andrew circulated a booklet he put together highlighting how to use Outlook for an immense number of things including sending and receiving emails, attaching electronic documents and photos to mail, reminders of daily appointments, scheduling tasks you need to do, and storing contact information (like in a Rolodex). All of this can be available on your computer or even a mobile phone.
Rather than me trying to recreate the entire presentation here, you should ask Andrew for a copy of the booklet. Even those of us who are old hands at Outlook I think picked up a trick or two from his booklet. As is often the case, some of our best guest speakers come from inside the club. Thanks Andrew for a great job.
Next week’s meeting (March 30)…
This week, David N is on for a speaker. I have not heard what David is planning so it’ll be a surprise to all of us. David W, do you have a speaker lined up for April 6?
In the coming weeks...
April 6 - Guest Speaker: David W; VoT: Anthony J; Welcome: Greg
April 13 – Guest Speaker: Alan B; VoT: Steve E; Welcome: Karl
April 20 – Guest Speaker: Frank S; VoT: Peter F; Welcome: Peter C
April 27 – Guest Speaker: David S; VoT: Chris B; Welcome: Sally
May 2 – David W (Half Marathon)
May 2 – Bob P (Gold Tournament)
May 4 – Guest Speaker: Nev D; VoT: Peter C; Welcome: Tim
May 11 – Guest Speaker: Danielle; VoT: Sally; Welcome: David N
May 18 – Guest Speaker: Anthony J; VoT: Andrew C; Welcome: David W
May 25 – Guest Speaker: Steve E; VoT: Tim; Welcome: Eric
June 1 – Guest Speaker: Peter F; VoT: David N; Welcome: Frank
June 8 – Guest Speaker: Chris B; VoT: David W; Welcome: David S
June 15 – Guest Speaker: Greg S; VoT: Eric D; Welcome: Nev
June 22 – Guest Speaker: Karl M; VoT: Frank S; Welcome: Danielle
June 29 – Adam S / Peter C
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