PRESIDENT CHRIS SUTTON welcomed members and their partners and special guests: Hilda McNamara, Jean Kilgour, Heather Thornton, Melva McPherson, Nancy Graham, Claire West, Hazel & Noel Boschetti, Lorraine Milner, Ricky Boers.
- Tonights meeting looks amazing with special guests and formal dress. Important to look back, we have so much to learn
- Tonight we clebrate the 111th birthday of Rotary.
- "Ride to Conference" was a wonderful experience, with 13 clubs represented with 22 riders and 4 support crew - but only two women. $20,000 raised to Rotary Health Research.
- At the conference Malcolm Kerr from Cobram is the Assistant Governor Nominee.
- Condolences to Bob Fyfe on the passing of his sister Jean.
CHAIR: P.P. GRAHAM HODGE:
Greeted guests, all part of our history.
Congratulated President Chris on her achievement and effort participating in "Ride to Conference".
On a personal note, role has changed from carer to being lost.
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Best dressed couple: Kate & Stuart Hodge.
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Best dressed male: Phil Seager.
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Best dressed lady: Hilda McNamara.
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P.P. ALLEN CANOBIE:
Allen led a roving mike segment with past members partners and members reminiscences.
SKIT:
Terry Brennan and John Watson portrayed the events that led up to women in Rotary, educational and fun.
P.P. JUNE HEWSON:
Extended thanks to all who had assisted in organising tonights meeting.
P.P. FRANK MALCOLM:
Commented on positive impact of women members.
LORRAINE GREENWOOD:
Rotary Friendship Exchange meeting Sunday 11th Rafferty's Benalla. Exchange visits to Romania, Long Island New York.
P.P. TERRY BRENNAN:
Reminder to members that sponsorship for Art & Craft Show must be finalised.
ATTENDANCE:
Bill Hewson reported 24 members in attendance with 12 apologies 66% with 9 guests.
Apologies: Jeff Buzza, Peter Carter, Adrian Connolly, Gary Fisher, Bob Fyfe, Sharyn Griffiths, Dianne Hill, Ernest Jones, Phil Meagher, Jacque Phillips, Ivan Routley.
FELLOWSHIP:
Sharyn & Steve's wedding anniversary Sunday. John Watson joined Rotary 3rd March.
HEADS & TAILS:
Jean Kilgour.
NEXT MEETING
DATE: 7th MARCH 2016
VENUE: NUMURKAH GOLF & BOWLS CLUB
CHAIR: IVAN ROUTLEY
GUEST SPEAKER: LINDA SCHIRMER
APOLOGIES:
Sharyn Griffiths
Phone: 5864 6554
Mobile: 0409 591 497
Email: griffacres@bigpond.com
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