PRESIDENT STEPHEN MILLS welcomed members and guests Cherie, Jenny, Thang.
APOLOGIES:
Allen Canobie, Geoff Holmes, Ernest Jones, Sally Rose, Sieg Seiter.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
Thanks for those who assisted with BBQ on Saturday, raising $500.
Friday first event in kiosk - a BBQ to launch the renovations.
Election Day BBQ at RSL Hall.
Combined Services Dinner next Monday at Numurkah Bowls Club. 2 course meal for $25. Lions hosting. need numbers by Wednesday for catering.
Nominations for Community Service Award and Vocational Service award required.
Letter re Rotary Foundation.
Inspirational Story: Daughter Laura admitted to Bar as a barrister. Educated at Deakin University studied Commerce and Law, 39 subjects receiving 18 High Distinctions.
Last week attended the Bendigo Bank presentation by John Maher on road safety.
CHAIR: JANE WILSON.
Born in Cardiff Wales, father a dairy farmer, mother a dressmaker. In 1968 emigrated to Australia living in Broadmeadows then Montrose. Two children, studied for a Certificate in Adult Education and later a Certificate in Aged Care. Relocated to Numurkah in 2017.
GUEST SPEAKER: CHERIE LAUMEN.
Cherie spoke about a community agency known as Healesville Interchurch Community Care Inc. (HICCI). HICCI commenced in 1989 when the churches in Healesville felt challenged to address the needs of people in the community struggling to cope with the everyday demands of living, or who, faced with a sudden crisis in their lives.
Started with a small food cupboard in a back room of one of the churches, now operates from a purpose build building..
Committee of Management drawn from the seven churches with five part time professional staff running the three programs with 120 volunteers, last year providing 9.074 services.
Grants received from government, plus support from individuals, service clubs and clients.
Emergency Relief Program provide food hampers and provide practical assistance. Also provides assistance with clothing, education costs and medicine.
Transport & Social Support program assists clients to access services and social activities in the community.
Community Meal program provides a weekly two course dinner which promotes social inclusion in the community.
Cherie concluded by stating she feels blessed to work in her own community doing a job she loves and working with a great team.
REPORTS
SECRETARY JENNIFER RODGER.
Email from Ted Ritchie District contact from Archives Committee.
JULIE ANDREW:
Grant Duffy guest speaker at Combined Services Dinner.
Foundation Disaster Response Fund.
Debating teams in by next week.
P.P. KATE HODGE:
Than you to club for supporting the Business Breakfast. $7,777 to be donated to Susan Alberti Foundation.
P.E. LORRAINE GREENWOOD:
Thank you to Rotarians for BBQ last Saturday. $518 raised for Polio Plus.
Debating to start in Term 2. Co-ordinator required.
Membership Director required for next year.
Possible "Open Gardens Project" next year.
BBQ on Friday to launch the Kiosk. 11am - 2pm.
Election day BBQ at RSL Hall. 7.30am - 2pm.
Possibility of monthly BBQ at Kiosk to connect with community with a different theme each month,
A.G. CHRIS SUTTON:
Men's Shed still require ongoing support.
District Trailer to be re-stocked.
FELLOWSHIP:
Birthdays: Bill Hewson 13th May, Heather Jones 3rd May. Anniversary Ernest & Heather Jones 18th May.
HEADS & TAILS:
John Watson
BON VOYAGE:
Bon voyage to Jennifer & Squish on their journey to China.
Bon voyage to Frank & Pam Malcolm on theit journey to Europe.
NEXT MEETING
DATE: MONDAY 13th MAY 2019
VENUE: NUMURKAH BOWLS CLUB
CHAIR: STEPHEN MILLS
THIS IS A PARTNERS NIGHT.
APOLOGIES:
JUNE HEWSON
Phone: 5862 1944
Clean those restrooms
On her way home from a long trip, a blonde drove past a sign that said "CLEAN RESTROOMS 8 MILES."
By the time she drove eight miles, she had cleaned 43 restrooms
