Kate Hodge
Kate Hodge was guest speaker at the Rotary Clubs meeting on Monday 27th March.
Kate together with Chris Sutton and Linda Boyd undertook the "Ride to Conference"
To research how the event was run and discern the necessary organisation required, Graham took part in three Rides to Conference with D9800 - in 2003, 2005 and 2008.
Graham encouraged the Rotary Club of Corowa to adopt the ride as one of its projects and the Club has been supportive from the start.
The Inaugural D9790 RTC took place in 2009 – Shepparton to Geelong with a team of 8. There were 7 cyclists and 1 road support representing three Rotary Clubs – Diamond Creek, East Shepparton and Corowa. The team cycled 450 km and raised $5,000 for Polio Plus and $600 for the Bushfire Appeal.
Since then the team has grown in number, the distances increased and the amounts raised increased. In 2015, the team comprised 31 participants from 14 Rotary Cubs and raised $16,500 for ARH. When one of the original cyclists had knee troubles, she continued to participate in the event by swimming laps at local pools. In 2015 she swam 51 km in the 6 days – a wonderful achievement!
The 2017 Ride to Conference "Strathbogie Saunter" was a six day ride starting in Shepparton 11th March finishing in Shepparton on Thursday 16th March.
Kate took up road cycling in December, with a heavy training programme.
Joined on ride with 5 from Albury North, 1 from Bright, 6 from Corowa (including support staff), 1 from Deniliquin, 3 from Eltham, 1 from Mooroopna, 3 from Rutherglen, 2 from Seymour, 1 from Shepparton, 2 from Yarrawonga/Mulwala, 1 from Yea.
Overnight stops in motels with swimming pools for recovery.
REPORTS
GRANT DEPPLER:
Thanked the Rotary Club for loan of BBQ to raise funds for Everest Expedition.
Exchange student Lizzy now on Safari. Took her to see penguins and an AFL match.
On a personal note son Will played in a basketball grand final and his side won.
P.P. PHIL SEAGER:
Thanks to members for the cakes, slices, biscuits for the 4WD Trip.
JEFF BUZZA:
BBQ for Pip Cowan this Saturday outside Home Hardware from 10 to 12.
Appeal for Nickers for Nairobi collection inside Home Hardware.
P.P. TERRY BRENNAN:
Meeting of committee organising 60th Celebration Meeting. Date will be Saturday 28th October.
P.E. JACQUE PHILLIPS:
Reminder Speed Networking this Wednesday from 5.30pm at Telegraph Hotel.
P.P. KATE HODGE:
Attended conference after Ride, inspirational speakers. Next Year in Yarrawonga where Sam Bailey will be one of the guest speakers.
ATTENDANCE:
Bill Hewson reported 23 in attendance with 6 apologies giving 65%
FELLOWSHIP:
June Hewson reported Caroline McNamara birthday March 21 and Frank Malcolm birthday March 31.
NEXT MEETING
DATE: MONDAY 3rd APRIL 2017
VENUE: NUMURKAH GOLF AND BOWLS CLUB
CHAIR: GEOFF STEWART
APOLOGIES:
Bill Hewson
Phone: 5862 1944
Email: whe13166@bigpond.net.au
Three Little Pigs who went out to dinner one night.
The waiter came and took their drink order. 'I would like a lemonade,' said the first little piggy. 'I would like a cola,' said the second little piggy. 'I want beer, lots and lots of beer,' said the third little piggy.
The drinks were brought out and the waiter took their orders for dinner... 'I want a nice big steak,' said the first piggy. 'I would like the salad plate,' said the second piggy. 'I want beer, lots and lots of beer,' said the third little piggy.
The meals were brought out, and a while later the waiter approached the table and asked if the piggy’s would like any dessert. 'I want a banana split,' said the first piggy. 'I want a cheesecake,' said the second piggy. 'I want beer, lots and lots of beer,' exclaimed the third little piggy.
'Pardon me for asking,' said the waiter to the third little piggy,' But why have you only ordered beer all evening?'
The third piggy says - 'Well, somebody has to go 'Wee, wee, wee, all the way home!
