Tim Gleeson
Tim Gleeson Sergeant in Victoria Police has been stationed at Numurkah Police Station for 16 months was the guest speaker at the clubs meeting.
Came from Echuca previously serving in Shepparton and Melbourne.
Tim commenced by stating Numurkah is no different to most country towns, and does have a drug problem.
With the massive growth of the internet it has introduced a new crime - Cyber Crime.
Cyber crime has an impact on many of us, happening in every country town. Hacking, On-line fraud, Identity Theft, Privacy violated, On-line predators many of the issues.
SPAM - electronic junk mail with offers of free goods, offers of money, inheritance scams, fake charities, unexpected winnings, dating and romance, jobs, on-line predators - never respond. If too good to be true, it usually is!
Money lost to scammers $6.8million each year.
Never send personal details, bank account details. Think about it, take a step back, and be wise. Do research either Google or Acorn website
REPORTS
P.P. IVAN ROUTLEY:
4WD high country trip over the weekend highly successful with 42 undertaking the trip which included 8 Rotarians.
Number down on last year, but an ideal number for catering.
P.P. PHIL SEAGER:
Thanks for the support from the club on the Environmental and Discovery trip.
Phil called on Judy Newman, a first timer to share her opinions.
JUDY NEWMAN:
First time and 'blew her away'.
Beautiful camp-site, wonderful meals, amazed at the preparation and planning that was executed so well.
Looking forward to next year!
P.P. LOU HAMON:
Official notification arrived from Moira Shire advising the club was successful in its application for a $2000 grant for the Art Show this year.
As undertaking a Mediterranean Cruise on a sailing ship, advance notice that a scribe will be required for the bulletin as Jennifer will be away.
Julie Andrew volunteered.
LORRAINE GREENWOOD:
RLI last weekend gave a presentation on Rotary Foundation.
Excellent information for matching grants.
District Youth Exchange request a loan of the BBQ on 20th May.
P.P. CHRIS SUTTON:
Advised Kate had had an altercation with a cow and has a crushed hand.
Shepparton Runners Club invited club to have BBQ, but would charge for the site.
Attended Shepparton Rotary Club combined dinner with guest speaker Margaret Twomey, High Commissioner to Fiji.
Long serving Rotarian Kepple Turner presented with Ruby Paul Harris pin.
JEFF BUZZA:
BBQ for Pip Cowan raised $285, which was a good result considering the weather.
LORRAINE GREENWOOD:
Received report from the Youth Exchange Safari. Presently in Alice Springs, planning to head towards the Queensland Coast!
ATTENDANCE:
Bill Hewson reported 23 members in attendance with 6 apologies giving a percentage of 68%
FELLOWSHIP:
June Hewson that it was Lorraine Greenwood's birthday tomorrow, Tuesday,
HEADS & TAILS:
Phil Meagher,
NEXT MEETING
DATE: MONDAY 10th APRIL 2017
VENUE: NUMURKAH GOLF & BOWLS CLUB
CHAIR: JASON ANDREW
APOLOGIES:
Bill Hewson
Phone: 5662 1944
Email: whe13166@bigpond.net.au
An American touring Spain stopped at a local restaurant following a day of sightseeing. While sipping his sangria, he noticed a sizzling, scrumptious looking platter being served at the next table.
Not only did it look good, the smell was wonderful. He asked the waiter, "What is that you just served?"
The waiter replied, " Ah señor, you have excellent taste. Those are bull's testicles from the bull fight this morning. A delicacy!"
The American, though momentarily daunted, said, "What the hell, I'm on vacation. Bring me an order!"
The waiter replied, "I am so sorry señor. There is only one serving per day because there is only one bull fight each morning. If you come early tomorrow and place your order, we will be sure to save you this delicacy."
The next day, the American returned, placed his order, and then that evening he was served the one and only special delicacy of the day.
After a few bites, and inspecting the contents of his platter, he called to the waiter and said, "These are delicious, but they are much, much smaller than the ones I saw you serve yesterday"
The waiter shrugged his shoulders and replied, "Si señor. Sometimes the bull wins!"
