Chairperson & Guest Speaker: Stephen Mills.
Still involved in Irrigation Management.
Dairy production is picking up, with water ownership changing.
How does Australia fit in the world of irrigation?
Australia less then 1% of world irrigation, with very low stream flows.
More land under urban development than under irrigation.
2/3 of run off in tropical zone and only 6% in the Murray-Darling Basin..
Australia has the most variable river flows in the world.
Available water is heavily used - relatively small volume left to ensure healthy river.
Australia admired world-wide for the management and infrastructure of irrigation system
Metered allocation to irrigators 30% loss. Meter error 10%, Outfalls 10%, Leakage 10%. Evaporation and seepage small.
Modernisation efficiency target 85%.
Secretary Report – Phil Meagher
No report, covered by President Chris in her report of the Board Meeting.
Directors reports:
P.P. June Hewson a reminder to return money boxes first week of May.
Jeff Buzza:
BBQ raised $403.50 for Pip Cowan, thanks to John, Steve and Frank.
Nominations for Vocational Service and Community Service Awards required for outstanding service to the community in these fields.
P.P. Phil Seager:
4WD trip had 62 participants, 8 of whom were Rotarians. Great time with excellent weather, fantastic food and good times.
P.P. Ivan Routley:
Thanks for the slices and cakes supplied by members for the 4WD trip.
Jennifer Rodger:
First time on 4WD trip, a little apprehensive but was very impressed, the food was outstanding, nights entertainment excellent and incredibly well organised.
P.P. Lou Hamon:
On behalf of the committee, Lou thanked the members and Rotariannes for their support in making the Art & Craft Show such a success.
Special thank you to Sue working on the books and coordinating the catering.
Accounts still coming in, but a good financial result is expected.
Lou also thanked Jennifer Rodgers for her comprehensive report on last meeting, which he included in template and published whist on holidays in Surfers Paradise.
Also did the same for Deniliquin Rotary club to assist them out whilst their editor was on holidays.
Lorraine Greenwood:
Spent a weekend in Melbourne with exchange student Zoe. Remarkable young lady who is trying to read and speak only English whilst in Australia. Now on Safari.
Attendance report – Sharyn Griffiths:
27 in attendance, 3 make-ups Kate Hodge, Jason & Julie Andrew, Apologies Kate Hodge, Julie & Jason Andrew. 85.71%
Fellowship report – Linda Boyd:
One birthday Alastair Whittington April 13th.
Attended District Assembly and found it very enlightening. Interested to hear what other clubs were doing and thus gaining ideas from them.
Heads & Tails June Hewson.
Phil Seager issued various fines.
NEXT MEETING
DATE: MONDAY 18th APRIL 2016
VENUE: NUMURKAH GOLF & BOWLS CLUB
CHAIR: JUNE HEWSON
APOLOGIES:
Sharyn Griffiths
Phone: 5864 6554
Mobile: 0409 591 487
Email: giffacres@bigpond.com
