Tuesday 8 Feb 2011

Meeting of 8th February 2011

This meeting held particular importance for our longest serving member, Jack Aubin. Unfortunately due to Jack's health he was unable to attend the meeting which was in his honour of his 90th birthday celebrations!!

Guests

Jack's wife, Ruth

Nev's wife, Johanna

Pete's wife, Vicky

Karl's wife, Eva
Alan's wife,

Apologies

Unfortunately I didn't catch all of the apologies, but I know one of them would have been Jack Aubin due to his health. So I'm very sorry for anyone else I missed.

Sergeant Adam started off with a round of heads & tails with Anthony taking the prize.

Lucky Door prize went to one of our lovely guests, Pres Pete's wife, Vicky.

Pictures from the Duck Race on Australia Day

Meeting Minutes

* Rob B talked about the draft program which he has put together. Please take note of when your name is down to provide a guest speaker, or take the stage for the 3 minuter.

Here is what Rob has come up with so far up until April, feel free to speak up if you have any ideas.

Date Organiser Speaker/Topic/Activity 3 minutes

15 Feb Rob/Anthony Club Discussion

22 Feb Tim Stuart Cole (Financial Advisor/Running) Adam

1 Mar Karl & Rob Paul Toole ??? Arthur

8 Mar Mark Life before Rotary Eric

15 Mar Nev Games night - Bx East??? Anthony

22 Mar Chris Flying Bob

30 Mar David N Real Estate in Bathurst Greg

w/e 2 Apr Peter Mayfield Garden

5 Apr Tim Peter Wright - Basketball Rob

w/e 9-10 Apr B2B

12 Apr Adam David W

w/e 16 Mayfield Garden

19 Apr Arthur Danielle

* David W talked about the Bathurst Half Marathon which is coming up on Sun 1st May. This is any easy was for the club to make $1,000 by providing 20 officials on the day. So please mark this date in your diary to help out. It will start again from the Bathurst Rugby Club on Hereford Street.

* Bob P also reminded everyone about the annual Golf Day. He had placed a booking in for Sunday 8th May, although this is mother's day which could affect the numbers on the day. Bob is going to check and see if there may be another suitable weekend.

The main focus of the evening was the fact that Jack is celebrating turning 90, and that is an amazing milestone. Therefore it was fitting for some of the senior members of the club to reflect on their memories of Jack and his involvement with rotary.

Frank S

- Remembers him and his late wife going to many a social function in Bathurst with Jack & Ruth, they were always good company.

- Jack & Ruth being married for 59 years in Nov this year, which is another amazing milestone

Karl M

- Has fond memories of the Aubin Brothers Ford delaership in Bathurst

- Jack was always refered to as "Mr Rotary" as he represents a true rotarian in every sense of the word, and it very well known in Rotary circles

- Rotary used to be more about buiness, and was built on the original principals of Paul Harris and his mates sharing business and knowledge with each other. Karl remembers Jack being part of this type of exchange back in the days

- Jack also has 100% attendance across his many years of Rotary which is something that would not be a regular occurance. This is an amazing feat!

- Jack used to put together the Rotary bulletin each week and did an amazing job, it has never been done like that again!

Nev D

- Got to know Jack from the garage (Aubin Bros), and joined Rotary around the same time as Jack
- Remembers when the group used to meet above what was Heath's Cafe and then the Motor Lodge

- Jack started the 'Jack Aubin Young Citizen of the Year" award, this is very important to the club and now needs someone to follow in Jack's footsteps and continue on with this award under his guidance until he is ready to give it up all together

- Was there at Mount Panorama for the 12 Hour when Craig Lowdnes and Warren Luff came up to visit and wish Jack a happy 90th birthday, Jack was absolutely delighted

Alan B

- Jack was District Govenor from 88-89

- He was President of the Rotary Club of Bathurst prior to this
- Another aspect of Rotary which Jack was heavily involved was Rotaract, he started the first club for the youth of Bathurst

- Jack also boasts and is very proud of the fact that he went to the very first race at Mount Panorama 50 years ago, hence his love of motor cars!

Ruth A

- Jack has been a Rotarian for 48 years, he was nominated by Bob Coote to join
- Jack has held a number of high positions within Rotary and we have been able to enjoy some great times meeting people and travelling all over the Rotary district and the world

- Jack has an OAM, and has also been bestowed with the highest Rotary honour, a Paul Harris Fellowship due to his service. He was also awarded Citizen of the Year in Bathurst, and started the Young Citizen of the Year.

Once everyone heard these stories, I could definately say that I feel very privledged to know Jack, and be part of the Rotary Club of Bathurst. Jack has done so much in his 90 years, and given so much of his time to serving his community. I hope that we as a club are able to continue to keep up the high standard which Jack has set over his many years of service.

\veryone then say happy birthday to Jack and Ruth blew out the candles and cut the cake. So even though Jack wasn't there in person, he was there in spirit and I'm pretty sure everyone had a drink for him! Hopefully Jack will be back on his feet soon and we will see him at Rotary.

A quick reminder that the meeting this week is an opportunity for everyone to chat about the direction for the club over the next 12 months. So if you have some ideas please bring them along and be ready to listen and chat.