Meeting 26 October 2010

Upcoming dates of note
Arthur C’s wife Hilary has a birthday on November 5
David W and Kathy have a wedding anniversary on November 28
Pete C and Vicki have a wedding anniversary on November 29
Arthur and Hilary also have a wedding anniversary on November 30

Guests, Apologies & Prizes
Apologies were received from Nev Dawson, and there were no special guests at this weeks meeting.
Heads and Tails was won by Anthony in record time, I think it only took a couple of coin tosses. Alan B won the raffle later in the evening.

Meeting Minutes
Anthony reported not all that much correspondence, there was a letter from RIPEN for the Services Director which we eventually worked out was Chris Bennett.
David W asked that everyone please do some make ups if you are unable to attend the meeting, and let him know.

The program over the next few weeks will be as follows:
Tue 2nd Nov - Alan B will be bringin along John Fry
Tue 9th Nov - Danielle B (TBC)
Tue 16th Nov - Jack A will organise Carla Archer (TBC)
Tue 30th Nov - Frank S (TBC)
Tue 7th Dec - Dave N or Rob B
Tue 14th Dec - Sally P organise Christmas Drinks
Tue 21st Dec - Danielle B Christmas Party, details TBC

Just for fun, after all coins had been exhausted, we had a Barrier draw for the Melbourne Cup –
Cost $ 1.00 (those who didn't pay need to pay up this week, if not you will be charged $1.00 fine on top of your $1.00 sweep)
Prize being a bottle of Port donated by Pres. Pete.
Barrier Member
1 Weekes, David
2 Drinkwater, Eric
3 Aubin, Jack
4 Matiszik, Karl
5 Ellery, Steve
6 Ballinger, Danielle
7 Johnston, Anthony
8 Brown, Alan
9 Pardey, Bob
10 Matiszik, Karl
11 Crewes, Peter
12 Stanley, Greg
13 Sargeant, Tim
14 Bembrick, Sally
15 Smith, Frank
16 Drinkwater, Eric
17 Smith, Frank
18 Bennett, Chris
19 Schembri, Adam
20 Barlow, Rob
21 Nicoll, David
22 Johnston, Anthony
23 Ellery, Steve
24 Pardey, Bob


Congratulations are in order following the elections at our AGM.
The new board voted in will take effect 2011 – 2012.
The results are as follows:-
President - Johnston, Anthony
President Elect - Bembrick, Sally
Secretary - Weekes, David
Treasurer - Stanley, Greg
Club Administration - Barlow, Rob
Membership - Nicoll, David
Public Relations - Bennett, Chris
Service Projects - Schembri, Adam
Foundation - Drinkwater, Eric
Imm Past President - Crewes, Peter

A big thank you to all those that made the effort for Mayfield Gardens. For those that were ‘turned around’ due to the enclament weather that we experienced my apologise as it was beyond my control.
The numbers indicated by our members wanting to help was certainly very pleasing and gratitude has been extended by the Oberon club so well done fellows.

From the DG:
DG Neal has reported that the official visits of the 42 club has been completed.

Last year Clubs in the District donated over $1.4m – that is about $1200 per Rotarian. The great majority of that was donated to local community projects and groups, with additional support to national Rotary projects like Australian Rotary Health and ShelterBox as well as The Rotary Foundation and Polio Plus.

Generally I found the Clubs in good health, although most face some challenges.
Healthy Clubs have:
Well run meetings that are enjoyable, interesting and welcoming to visitors
Projects that engage and involve all members
Support a range of Rotary programs
Membership being a common challenge.

District 9700 Conference
Friday 1 to Sunday 3 April 2010 in Orange
Further details: will be available on the District website in December and you will be able to register online.