CLUB MEETING 3rd SEPTEMBER 2018

PRESIDENT STEPHEN MILLS welcomed members and guests Geoff Austin and guest speaker Neville Atkinson.

APOLOGIES:

Lorraine Greenwood, Jeff Buzza, Rex Shield, Judy McDonald. Ross Hardham, Joan Barker, Michelle Davis.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

• Thanks to Gary & Geoff for the catering last week.
• Reminder G.V. Rotary 70th Birthday 21st September
• International Exchange Students 21 - 23rd September
• Koala Rescue "Pick a Project"
• Board to discuss Foodbowl Festival commitment.
• Judy Newman to coordinate the car raffle.
• Bunnings BBQ 24th November.

GUEST SPEAKER: NEVILLE ATKINSON.

 Neville is passionate about indigenous involvement in community.

Goulburn Murray Catchment Authority charter to include aboriginal participation.

Model of inclusion of aboriginal people in society with economics bringing about a common ground, not benevolence, but inclusion for social change.

Murray River corridor an opportunity to be inclusive and diversify as other Catchment Management Authorities form a tri-state alliance collaborating to do it better in managing resources and allowing people to develop to their best potential, not relying just on welfare.

Education, health and economics parity so the aboriginal people can look after themselves and not depend on other and be empowered to help others.

Doing it the same way for so long, with nothing changed.

Neville enlisting private sector involvement to bring about business disciplines.

REPORTS

P.P. JOHN WATSON:

Life Education van needs moving from school to school in district. An appeal for Rotarians with a truck license to assist.

P.P. SIEG SEITER:

Sieg advised his popular Octoberfest Dinner will be held on Saturday 27th October starting at 6.30pm with a charge of $25 with all food included. Entertainment from the Numurkah Town Band with proceeds to the Band. Tables of six or twelve. Sieg asked for an indication of interest.

JULIE ANDREW:

District debating rosters have been sent out. As the club's hosted team was in the finals last year they have a first round bye in September with our first debate later in the year.

A.G. CHRIS SUTTON:

International Student Exchange has volunteer family hosts and guides.

P.P. KATE HODGE:

Numurkah Inclusive Cycling Program is one of the "Pick My Projects" with voting now open.

The program will provide three rickshaw style bikes piloted by a group of community volunteers to provide a cycling experience to community members who otherwise do not get to experience this simple joy.

Visit  https://pickmyproject.vic.gov.au/ or drop into Numurkah District Health Service for assistance.

A TASTE OF RYLA:

Each year we see Rotarians challenged to invite young people to the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Conference. We know it can be difficult to sell something that you haven't experienced firsthand.

This is the second year we have offered this solution for you, any members of your club and family. The solution is "RYLA – a taste for the Rotary Family" and it is being brought to you by the District 9790 RYLA Program Team. Please note this is not for your RYLArian(s).

What is "RYLA – a taste for the Rotary Family"?

This 5 hour session allows you to experience the essence of the RYLA Conference that RYLArians participate in each year. This is your/your clubs opportunity to get that sneak peek you have been waiting for!

Date: Sunday, 23 September 2018

Location: RSL - Seymour, 2 Station Street, corner of Station Street and Crawford Street, Seymour

Time: 11 am to 4 pm

Lunch: included ($25 contribution towards lunch/materials)

Spots are limited so book here ASAP http://ryla9790.org.au/taste/

We can't tell you exactly what activities you will be doing (not knowing is part of the magic of RYLA) but if you have any questions around the logistics please contact Linda Gidlund on 0418 173 279.

ATTENDANCE:

Ernest reported average attendance for August 64.66% with year to date attendance 68.02%

FELLOWSHIP:

No report. 

HEADS & TAILS:

Greg Moralees. 

NEXT MEETING

DATE: MONDAY 10th SEPTEMBER 2018

VENUE: NUMURKAH GOLF & BOWLS CLUB

CHAIR: PHIL SEAGER

APOLOGIES:

Ernest Jones

Phone: 5862 1968

Email: hidejones@bigpond.com

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