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Mark McNamara
July 6
 
Jason Andrew
July 15
 
Ernest Jones
July 30
 
Spouse Birthdays
Gayle Buzza
July 24
 
Jennifer Routley
July 28
 
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Allen Canobie
Margaret
July 6
 
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Bill Hewson
July 6, 1998
20 years
 
Frank (Francis) Malcolm
July 27, 2009
9 years
 
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CLUB BULLETIN 2nd july 2018

Upcoming Events
Club Meeting - Chair Lorraine Greenwood
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Jul 09, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Assembly - Chair Jeff Buzza
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Jul 16, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
District Governor Visit - Chair Julie Andrew
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Jul 23, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Meeting - Chair Ross Hardham
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Jul 30, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Meeting - Chair Kay Moodie
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Aug 06, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Meeting - Chair Michelle Davis
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Aug 13, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Meeting - Chair Frank Malcolm
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Aug 20, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Meeting - Chair John Watson
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Aug 27, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Meeting - Chair Judy Newman
Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club
Sep 03, 2018
 

CLUB MEETING 2nd JULY 2018


PRESIDENT STEPHEN MILLS welcomed members and guests, Geoff Spencer, Anne Spencer, Stuart Hipwell, Gerry Green, Jeff Stanyer, Phil Ashton, Lorna Wilson, June Mills, David Geddes.

  • Thank you to Jacque for her leadership skills in the 2017-2018 Rotary year.
  • Bob Fyfe tendered his resignation after 39 years of service to Rotary and this club.
  • Email from Mens Shed.
  • Club Assembly in two weeks.
  • Soldier Settler Memorial steering committee of Rotary, RSL and Historical Society have met and confirmed proposal.
  • Moira Shire suggested Gus Balbontin from Lonely Planet as a guest speaker.
  • RLI 1 &3 5th August.
  • Nathalia Rotary Club Changeover Wednesday.
  • District Conference in February, Registrations now open.
  • RSL members invited to hear guest speaker Geoff Spencer talk on the centenary of Le Hamel.
  • Board Meeting next week.
  • Malcolm Kerr inducted as District Governor who stated in his address: 

    Above all, make sure part of your club activities this year is to celebrate your achievements both inside your club and also in your community. Let the world know what you have achieved as Rotarians and inspire others to do the same.

 
 
CHAIR: JUDY McDONALD.
 
Lived in Whittlesea on a farm with husband, beef cattle and training trotters. Full time book-keeper. Moved to Numurkah in 2010 following death of husband earlier. Loves living here and has met lots of friends. Keen gardener and likes travelling.
 
 

GUEST SPEAKER: GEOFF SPENCER>

 

Geoff Spencer spoke on the centenary of the battle of Le Hamel 4th July 1918.
Historical context, terrible conflict with outmoded tactics of British with unacceptable deaths and casualities.
In 1917 1st Australian Army Corp commanded by an Australian Lt. Gen Sir John Monash who questioned traditional approach, did proper risk assessment and understood modern warfare with the role of infantry to advance under the maximum posible protection.
Comparing the Battle of Fromells, under British command, and the Battle of Le Hamel, under Lt. Gen. Sir John Monash command.
Fromells worst single night in Australian Military hitory, whilst Le Hamel was a perfect battle. Fromells duration 14 hours, Le Hamel 93 minutes. Outcome Frammels a failure with 7,000 casualties with no ground won, Le Hammel succesful with 250 killed and ground won.
Le Hamel was meticulously planned, consultive conferences and intense training.
Success of Le Hamel helped change the mind-set from defense to offence.
46,000 died on Western Front, with 21,000 buried in beautifully kept cemetaries, with 15,000 bodies still lie undiscovered.

REPORTS

 

A.G. CHRIS SUTTON:

Spent 3 weeks in Canada, 2 weeks with family then 1 week at Rotart International Convention in Toronto. A mind lowing experience with 25,000 delegates from 147 countries.

 

SALUTING BOB FYFE on his retirement from Rotary.

Member picture

Bob joined Rotary on December 18 1978, served as secretary in 1994 and again in 1995, and is a Paul Harris Fellow recipient.

Bob has been a keen supporter of community service projects of the club, assisting Sieg Seiter with Octoberfest events, and organising for many years the annual car raffle.

In his quiet unassuming manner, Bob served this club with distinction, and the club thank him and wish him well.

 

ATTENDANCE:

Apologies: Terry Brennan, Michelle Davis, Lorraine Greenwood, John Watson, Joan Barker, Phil Seager, Jason Andrew, Julie Andrew, Kay Moodie, Kate Hodge.

25 present - 64%

 

FELLOWSHIP:

 Birthday, Mark McNamara 6th July. Allen & Margaret Canobie 50th wedding anniversary 6th July, Bill Hewson 20 years in Rotary July 6th. Ross Hardham birthday Wednesday.

 

HEADS & TAILS:

 Lou Hamon.

 

 

NEXT MEETING

DATE: MONDAY 9th JULY 2018

VENUE: NUMURKAH GOLF & BOWLS CLUB

CHAIR: LORRAINE GREENWOOD

 

 

APOLOGIES:

Ernest Jones

Phone: 5862 1968

Email: hidejones@bigpond.com