PRESIDENT JACQUE PHILLIPS welcomed members and guests Ross & Chris Hardon, Joan Wilson, Judy McDonald, Rex Shield, Allan Rodgers, Kaye Moodie, Cindy Decker and guest speaker Lauren Harris.
Thanked club members for contributing to the discussion on venue at last weeks club assembly, thanking Lou for reflecting the meeting in the bulletin
Federation Dinner at Corowa Friday 26th.
RLI February 25th.
Australia Day roster on club runner. 7.30 am to 9 am for breakfast, ceremony 9 am to 10 am.
Nathalia Rotary Club wishing to organise a combined meeting at the Heart House in Barmah.
Barry & Barbara Duke will be guest speakers at meeting on 29th January.
Government House 13th March. Names submitted, not confirmed.
Venue Trial:
Golf Club 22/1, 29/1, 5/2, 12/2.
Shamrock 19/2, 26/2, 5/3, 19/3.
Decision on venue to be made at Easter after 4 week trial at both venues.
CHAIR: P.P. IVAN ROUTLEY:
Ivan introduced guest speaker Lauren Harris.
GUEST SPEAKER: Lauren Harris
Lauren a St Mary's student gave a passionate account of her alternate schoolies week in the Philippines.
One of 6 students from St Mary's, Lauren travelled to the Philippines on an immersion program visiting and assisting at housing projects and orphanages.
Difference between Australia and Philippines is that they have no social security.
Big impact was meeting people, always happy and smiling, making the most of what they have. This experience did not make Lauren happy with situation and challenged her to look at situation of fellow human beings.
Heartfelt experience was joining Brother Paul on his nightly visits to women on the street. A humble man, trusted by the women as he handed out medical supplies, condoms and comfort.
Trip impacted on Lauren's future. She was considering entering nursing, now she can not wait to pursue her goal of nursing and return with these skills.
Lauren was grateful she was able to contribute to the situation, thanking Rotary for their contribution.
FRIENDS OF ROTARY
Cindy Decker with Membership Directer Kate Hodge and President Jacque Phillips welcomed into club as a Friend of Rotary.
REPORTS
P.E. STEVE MILLS:
Art Show Raffle books distributed, roster for first two weeks on club runner.
Soldier Settlement Project moving ahead. Rotary to partner with RSL and Historical Society.
GARY PHILLIPS:
Art Show catering letters for catering roster distributed. Please advise Gary if unable to contribute, or would like to assist.
P.P. IVAN ROUTLEY:
4WD trip will take place on Friday 13 to Sunday 15th April.
ATTENDANCE:
24 present giving 66.6%
Club runner records attendance allowing for those exempt, so figures for December 11th 90.63%, and January 15th 82.86%
FELLOWSHIP:
Birthdays: Linda Watson 4th, June Hewson 24th, Jennifer Rodgers 26th, Geoff Holmes 27th.
