PAST PRESIDENT STEPHEN MILLS welcomed members and guests, Wayne Limbrick guest speaker and David Williams..
PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
Jacqui Phillips has reported a second community bus has been ordered. Donation of $10,00 received from a family.
CHAIR: P.P. KATE HODGE:
Family well, with Daughter Sophie celebrating her 20th birthday. Sophie has updated the Open Garden pamphlet. On a personal note, run off feet as a vet in Nathalia.
GUEST SPEAKER: WAYNE LIMBRICK.
Wayne Limbrick, a passionate and dedicated supporter of Umoja Orphanage in Kenya spoke to the club on his involvement, and gave a 2022 update on the orphanage, using a PowerPoint presentation.
Umoja Orphanage, Kenya, is located south of Mombasa on east coast of Kenya, founded in 2011 and it is a RAWCS project. Wayne and partner Pam have been involved since 2012.
As a member of a volunteer group erected fencing around the farm compound. In 2015 returned and re-wired the fence replacing the rusted wire.
In 2019 returned with grand-daughter, which was a life changing experience for her, whilst there, Wayne was busy teaching locals how to use tools correctly.
2022 update:
Chicken shed completed.
Tank stand completed, which also provides two levels of accommodation.
Employing 7 full time employees plus casuals.
Food production for orphanage with excess for sale.
Second children's house practically completed.
New hydroponic greenhouse almost completed.
Second water tower being constructed for solar pump.
Workshop established in container.
Second house primed and one coat of paint.
Next Step:
Install solar pump.
Re-fence compound.
Final paint of new house.
Repaint existing house.
More training on tractor.
Wayne and Pam planning to return in October.
"Together we can make a difference".
REPORTS
P.P. LORRAINE GREENWOOD:
As District Vocational Service Director, inspired by talk given to this club by Paul Arnel of the challenges teachers faced during COVID, suggesting an award for teachers, recognising their work during the pandemic.
ATTENDANCE:
20 in attendance, giving a 68.97% attendance.
FELLOWSHIP:
Sally Rose birthday August 27th. Ivan & Jennifer Routley's wedding anniversary 21st August. Ivan Routley celebrated 25 years in Rotary on August 25th and Jacque Phillips 13 years on August 21st.
HEADS & TAILS:
Sally Rose.
NEXT MEETING
DATE: MONDAY 29th AUGUST 2022
VENUE: NUMURKAH GOLF & BOWLS CLUB
CHAIR: CHRIS HARDHAM
GUEST SPEAKER: DEB FOWLER
APOLOGIES:
Ivan Routley
Phone: 0428 646 228
TO END WITH A SMILE
I was at the customer-service desk, returning a pair of jeans that was too tight. “Was anything wrong with them?” the clerk asked. “Yes,” I said. “They hurt my feelings.”...
