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Joan Barker
February 7
 
Linda Boyd
February 28
 
Spouse Birthdays
Faye Holmes
February 7
 
Pam Brennan
February 8
 
Stuart Hodge
February 20
 
John Barker
February 21
 
Anniversaries
Graham Hodge
Coral Hodge
February 12
 
Phil Seager
Fiona Seager
February 14
 
Jeff Buzza
Gayle Buzza
February 20
 
Join Date
Dianne Hill
February 1, 2016
1 year
 
Ernest Jones
February 4, 1985
32 years
 
Bulletin Editor
Lou Hamon

​CLUB BULLETIN 6th FEBRUARY 2017

Upcoming Events
Club Meeting -Chair Jacque Phillips
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Feb 13, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Meeting - Chair Graham Hodge
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Feb 20, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
No Club Meeting
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Feb 27, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Bowls Night witl Nathalia Rotary
Nathalia
Mar 02, 2017
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Club Meeting - Chair Gary Fisher
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Mar 06, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Board Meeting
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Mar 06, 2017
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 
Art Show
Mar 10, 2017 – Mar 13, 2017
 
Club Meeting - Chair Jason Andrew
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Mar 20, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Meeting - Chair Peter Carter
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Mar 20, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Meeting - Chair Geoff Stewart
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Apr 03, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Meeting Responsibilities
Date: MONDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2017
 
Chair
Phillips OAM, Jacque
 
Stories
CLUB MEETIN 6th FEBRUARY 2017
PRESIDENT JOHN WATSON: welcomed members and guests: Julie Hall guest speaker and Malcolm Kerr A.G.
  • BBQ at Historical Society, thanks to Stephen Mills and Jeff Buzza.
  • Board meeting tonight.
  • D.G. Newsletter had three mentions of Rotary Club of Numurkah.
  • District Conference 16-19 March at Shepparton. Book online through District website.
  • Approach to host a Short Term Exchange Student Lisa from Germany. 17th March to 29th April for 6 weeks, which include 26th March to 16th April on Safari. Hosts required for 17-26 March and 16-29 April
My Rotary
Youth Exchange most popular program promoting goodwill, peace and understanding.
Originated 1927 in Nice and later in 1939 California with Latin America.
7,000 participants annually.
 
CHAIR: P.P. MARK McNAMARA:
Mark invited A.G. Malcolm Kerr to speak.
 
A.G. MALCOLM KERR:
Congratulated club on "Ride of Remembrance" project, and being winners of the Moira Shire Organisation of the Year.
Congratulated Chris Sutton for accepting role of A.G.
Report on Committee of Management Meeting.
- Membership decline across Dristrict of concern as if it continues it may force R.I. to merge Districts. Causes are natural attrition and lack of recruiting.
Exit forms available for members leaving the club.
New club formed: Satellite club of Mooroopna/Kialla, which meets online.
-D.G. Partners Project has raised $25,000.
- Working with Children Check. Aim of District is to achieve 100%.
- 2019-2020 D.G. nominations required.
 
GUEST SPEAKERS:

Julie Hall

Julie introduced her subject "Cactus Country" with a video presentation.
Cactus Country was an inspiration of husband Jim and has been an interesting journey.
Julie a local girl had no interest in gardens, but Jim's father had an interest in cacti which resulted in Jim buying his father's collection 28 years ago and planting on a half acre.
Grew broccoli for 4 years but after 4 floods tempted to walkaway.
Undertook growing yellow button squash with a contract to a food processor.
Unfortunately the contract was terminated so sent to markets.
Loxton family from S.A. sold their cactus collection to Jim.
Julie thought Jim would get over it - but did not happen.
Jim was very passionate and determined to achieve what they have today. Grown from a half acre to 10 acres
Son John joined the business 8 years ago and has brought new enthusiasm to business developing social media and online.
Visitor numbers have tripled over 3 years with 12,000 over January.
 
 
 
 

REPORTS

JULIE ANDREW:
Returning to the orphanage in Kenya in September with Kate and new recruit Stephen Mills.
 
P.P. MARK McNAMARA:
Visited Alby Barton over Australia Day weekend. Alby has finished current treatment, and although lost some weight is in good spirits.
 
P.P. CHRIS SUTTON:
Lions Market on 19th February. Orange Juice stand with Art Show Raffle ticket selling.
 
P.P. SIEG SEITER:
Sold over 1,400 Advent Calendars raising $7005 plus $1,500 from sponsors giving a total of $8,055. Expenses $1,815 realising a profit of $6675.
 
Evening for Numurkah Town Band on 8th April at Siege's. Cost $25 with proceeds to Town Band.
Band will provide entertainment with Sieg and family providing the catering.
Please advise Sieg if interested in supporting the evening.
 
STEPHEN MILLS:
Art Show Raffle going well. Full roster this weekend. Will sell at Lions Market with several sellers required.
 
P.P. TERRY BRENNAN:
Reminder to members to canvas Show Sponsorship.
 
 
ATTENDANCE:
Bill Hewson reported an attendance of 28 with 1 apology giving 79%
 
FELLOWSHIP:
Julie Andrew birthday 31st January, Joan Barker 7th February,
 
HEADS & TAILS:
Linda Boyd.

NEXT MEETING

DATE: MONDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2017
VENUE: NUMURKAH GOLF & BOWL CLUB
CHAIR: JACQUE PHILLIPS
 
APOLOGIES:
Bill Hewson
Phone: 5862 1944
Email: whe13166@bigpond.net.au
 
One afternoon a lawyer was riding in his stretched limousine when he saw two men along the roadside eating grass. ...

He ordered his driver to stop and he got out to investigate. He asked one man, "Why are you eating grass?" "We don't have any money for food," the poor man replied. "We have to eat grass." "Well, then, you can come with me to my house and I'll feed you," the lawyer said. "But sir, I have a wife and two children with me. They are over there eating grass under that tree." "Bring them along," the lawyer replied.

Turning to the second poor man he stated, "You may come with us, also."

The other man, in a pitiful voice, then said, "But sir, I also have a wife and six children with me!" "Bring them all as well," the lawyer answered.

They all entered the car, which was no easy task, even for a car as large as his limo.

Once under way, one of the poor fellows turned to the lawyer and said, "Sir, you are too kind. Thank you for taking all of us with you."

The lawyer replied, "Glad to do it. You'll really love my place. The grass is almost a foot high."