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PRESIDENT CHRIS SUTTON welcomed members and guests Linda & Bob Schirmer, Ken & Gwenda Knight Strathalbyn S.A., Linda Watson.
- Thanks to members who acted as marshals for St Joseph's Fun Run.
- Thanks to members for Art & Craft Show raffle ticket selling.
- Big weekend with Art Show, call on all members to support.
- Barefoot Bowls, the Les Lawrence Shield competition with Nathalia Rotary at Numurkah Bowls Club on 21st March. Two course meal $22.
- Ruth Konig RC Yea passed away. Ruth spoke to club about her pilgrimage walk last year.
- Attended Friendship Exchange meeting at Benalla with Lorraine. Group from Sweden attended. Upcoming exchanges were detailed.
- Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Bernie Ryan's "Bonshaw" Stanhope. Lunch 2 courses $30, BYO drinks.
CHAIR: P.P. IVAN ROUTLEY:
Spoke on the hot spell in October had serious impact on fruit crop. Present hot weather not improving things, slowing down the maturing of fruit.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Linda Schirmer
 Linda & Bob Schirmer spent time in Broome W.A. from 2011 to 2014. Screening her excellent photographs Linda gave a running commentary on Broome.
Broome has a population of 16,000, many of whom are transient.
Main industries aboriginal services, police and Shire.
Relies on bore water, which is high in content of silica, phosphate and calcium.
Aboriginal artists carve designs on boab nuts to supplement income.
Erbium aboriginals still forage for food.
Worthwhile seeing: Pearl lugger exhibition & presentation, Cygnet Bay pearls, birthing of pearls and tours.
Paspaley pearl jewelry.
Exporting live cattle to Indonesia.
Cable Beach camel drive worth seeing.
REPORTS
SECRETARY PHIL MEAGHER:
Board meeting tonight.
P.E. JOHN WATSON:
Nine volunteers acted as marshals fro St Joseph's Fun Run. Great experience watching the runners, all ages going past.
Thanks to Rotarians for the Art Show raffle ticket selling.
P.P. JUNE HEWSON:
Thanks to all who contributed to the success of last meeting.
P.P. TERRY BRENNAN:
Need to finalise sponsorship of Art Show by calling on those who have promised but have not as yet given funds.
P.P. LOU HAMON:
Spoke on the origins of the Art Show, and as it is the major fund raiser for the club it relies on the support of all members to back up the tremendous job done by the committee.
Thanks to those who indicated their availability during the weekend.
Some shifts still light on: Saturday afternoon, Sunday afternoon and Monday afternoon. If available please assist, as these are the busiest times.
Looking good for another successful exhibition.
P.P. KATE HODGE:
Advised club we have now received 291 art entries and 34 photographic entries.
P.P. IVAN ROUTLEY:
Received 44 entries for the 4WD trip.
Jenny had 4 entries last week for quilts in the craft section of the Art & Craft Exhibition, now has 28!
JULIE ANDREW:
Kate and herself spoke at the Shepparton Women's Day Breakfast. 200 in attendance. Positive feedback with some donations to orphanage received.
ATTENDANCE:
Sharyn reported 28 in attendance 82.25%
Apologies Mark McNamara, Phil Seager.
FELLOWSHIP:
Linda reported Tracey Carter's birthday this week.
HEADS & TAILS:
Winner Joan Barker.
NEXT MEETING
DATE: 21st MARCH
VENUE: NUMURKAH BOWLING CLUB
CHAIR: JASON ANDREW
LES LAWRENCE SHIELD BOWLS COMPETITION WITH NATHALIA R.C.
APOLOGIES:
Sharyn Griffiths
Phone: 5864 6554
Mobile: 0409 591 487
Email: griffacres@bigpond.com
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