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PRESIDENT CHRIS SUTTON welcomed members.
- Last week at Pioneer Lodge "Sing Out Loud" music program concert, the culmination of 2 months work with weekly rehearsals.
- Spent weekend at Bright/Mt Beauty enjoying the autumn colours.
- Attended the charter presentation of E-Club 9790 Latrobe.
- Combined Service Club Dinner next Monday at Numurkah Bowling Club. Numbers required for catering.
- Breakfast meeting tomorrow at John Watson's residence, 33 Maple Crescent 7pm. Bookings open and tickets selling.
- Board meeting tonight.
CHAIR: SHARYN GRIFFITHS:
Busy on the farm. Worker off work with a broken toe. Zach took week off work to help on farm, Steph at university. Connor just turned 15, still at school but prefers working on the farm.
A Fairley Leadership Program participant.
Dairy industry shocked by Murray Goulburn announcement.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Anthony Brosse
 Born in New Zealand Anthony came to Shepparton with family, educated in Shepparton. Worked in Foreign Affairs Department in Melbourne, returning to Shepparton working with RACV as travel agent.
Became case manager for Dr. Sharman Stone MP, then later her media advisor.
Wellbeing Officer for a number of catholic primary schools and Program Facilitator of the Fairley Leadership Program.
The Fairley Leadership Program is an enriching year developing capacity of our leaders in our area. Program has 24-26 participants.
Commences with an Opening Retreat followed by a series of Seminar Days on selected local topics. A Canberra Study Tour for 4 days and a Melbourne Study Tour for 3 days included.
Closing Retreat and Graduation finish the year.
Now in its 20th year with over 500 graduates.
Organising a Candidates Forum of local political candidates for the upcoming election.
REPORTS
SECRETARY PHIL MEAGHER:
- Thank you from Pip Cowan for donation of funds raised from a BBQ for his "Busking My Way to Mississippi".
- Preliminary notice District Changeover on Sunday 26th June Trackside Kilmore. Bookings open 15th May.
P.P. LOU HAMON:
Treasurer Sue Fisher has provided the Profit & Loss Report for the Art & Craft Exhibition.
Income $22,975, including Sponsorship $13,450. Expenses $11,389. Profit $11,585.
Congratulation to members for a great result from their hard work.
On 23rd May planning a "hands on" information night on Club Runner. Meeting will be at the Numurkah Community Learning Centre. Details to follow.
New look website featuring a Carousel of photos which will be changed on a regular basis to depict the diversity and fun of the club.
JENNIFER RODGER:
Pleasure to host exchange student Zoe for a few days. Attended Anzac Day Ceremony and visited the Rotary Club of Rutherglen to meet up with fellow exchange students.
On a personal note, now the proud owner of a motorhome.
ATTENDANCE:
Sharyn Griffiths reported 24 in attendance giving a percentage of 70.59%.
Apologies Ivan Routley, Steve Mills, Ernest Jones, Mark McNamara. Julie & Jason Andrew, Allen Canobie and Sieg Seiter.
FELLOWSHIP:
Linda Boyd reported birthdays for Dorothy Stewart on 30th April, Chris Sutton 1st May and Heather Jones 3rd May.
Wedding anniversary for Steve & June Mills May 14th.
Joan Barker celebrates 3 years in Rotary on 6th May.
Club sang Happy Birthday for President Chris.
HEADS & TAILS:
Sharyn Griffiths won the prize she donated! Enjoy the Port Sharyn.
NEXT MEETING
DATE: MONDAY 9th MAY 2016
VENUE: NUMURKAH BOWLING CLUB
COMBINED SERVICE CLUB MEETING
CHAIR: CHRIS SUTTON
APOLOGIES:
Sharyn Griffiths
Phone: 5864 6554
Mobile: 0409 591 487
Email: griffacres@bigpond.com
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