PRESIDENT JACQUE PHILLIPS welcomed members and guests, Marie & Geoff Austin, Phil Ashton, guest speaker Adele Dyson.
Sue Fisher has tendered her resignation from Rotary.
Thanks to directors for annual reports for the Changeover on 25th June.
Disbursement decision at combined board meeting tonight.
Email re ROTEX, young people who have been on exchange.
Golf & Bowls Club have placed Rotary logo on their website.
Induction of Marie Austin by president Jacque Phillips. Pictured Membership Director Kate Hodge, Marie Austin, husband Geoff Austin and President Jacque Phillips.
Marie and Geoff have resided in Numurkah for 20 years, Maree a primary school teacher now teaching english at TAFE to migrants.
Became interested in Rotary after visiting St Jude School in Tanzania.
CHAIR: P.P. KATE HODGE:
Spent 2 weeks in England and France to visit with her mother an art exhibition by a relative Alexander Cresswell in Westminister Abbey. Kate screened photos of her trip.
On family front, Amy a third year occupational therapist is on placement in W.A. Laura first year science, Sophie in year 10 and Stuart enjoying bike riding.
GUEST SPEAKER: ADELE DYSON.
Adele gave a passionate, personal account of her life, history and philosophy.
Studied teaching at Melbourne University, working at Safeway. Took up a corporate role of compliance training with Safeway. Moved to Vancouver for 2 years working in hospitality, returning home Adele joined a not for profit organsation Skills Plus coordinating a training program.
On holidays met Wayne Dyson who was moving to Numurkah to join his father's business.
Employer gave Adele an eight week challenge to set up a business and training program.
Stepping back into trainingship seeking training opportunities in rural Victoria.
ADM Training Solutions runs RSA courses and social media training in Numurkah and region.
Made a "Little Bag of Magic" for her daughter which has developed into a business and shop.
Gym studio established out the back of the shop for "Fitness 3636". Three years ago designed a travel journal, discovering caravaning which became a platform to sell journal
Important for people to shop locally. 45% leaking out of town. Live local, shop local, helps business owners.
REPORTS
SECRETARY PHIL MEAGHER:
Mt Buller skiing fellowship
R.C. Nathalia changeover 4th July Middle Pub 6.30pm $25pp.
R.C. Albury North Changeover 22nd June North Albury Sports 6pm $45pp
R.C. Milewa Oxley Changeover 3 July 6.30 Lindenwarrah Milewa $50pp
R.C. Cobram Changeover 27th June Barooga Sports Club $30pp
P.E. STEPHEN MILLS:
Ron Baker clearing sale BBQ Thursday commencing at 8.30am
Men's Health Night - low registration numbers, please encourage attendance.
JULIE ANDREW:
Bunninga BBQ Saturday 24 November for Omoja Orphanage.
P.P. GEOFF HOLMES:
Sunday working bee at Numurkah Secondary College green-house clean up good result.
MICHELLE (SQUISH) DAVIS:
Numurkah Primary School Breakfast Club requires assistance, Monday and Thursday 8am to 8.45am.
A.G. CHRIS SUTTON:
Heading off to Toronto for a family vacation and attendance at Rotary International Conference.
ATTENDANCE:
Ernest reported apologies from Allen Canobie, Jason Andrew, Joan Barker, Phil Seager, John Watson. 33 in attendabce 83%. Average for year 73%.
FELLOWSHIP:
Judy reported Fiona Seager birthday 5th June. Gary Phillips 3 years in Rotary, Terry Brennan 43 years, and Lorraine Greenwood 6 years.
HEADS & TAILS:
Frank Malcolm.
NEXT MEETING
DATE: MONDAY 18th JUNE 2018
VENUE: NUMURKAH GOLF & BOWLS CLUB
CHAIR: GARY PHILLIPS
APOLOGIES:
Ernest Jones
Phone: 5862 1968
Email: hidejones@bigpond.com
“Poor Old fool,” thought the well-dressed gentleman as he watched an old man fish in a puddle outside a pub. So he invited the old man inside for a drink. As they sipped their whiskeys, the gentleman thought he’d humor the old man and asked, “So how many have you caught today?”
