PRESIDENT JENNIFER RODGER welcomed members and guests A.G. Martin Wilmshurst, Rene McDermott.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
Rotary Club of Nathalia dinner celebrating 100 years of Rotary in Australia well attended.
"Humanity in Action" book presented to club.
ANZAC Day Breakfast BBQ and Service well attended.
GUEST SPEAKER: GARRY MCNAMARA:
Garry McNamara acted as chairman and guest speaker.
Left school early and became an apprentice jockey, on becoming too big worked on race courses.
In 1972 called up for National Service, although wanting to drive large vehicles was taught how to cook.
On discharge worked in racing industry in Ballarat for 12 months, then Brisbane for 3 months before enlisting in Army.
Posted to Townsville promoted to Lance Corporal, posted to Portsea for 2 years. Completed a clerk administration course and posted to Army Reserve in Hobart for 2 years and promoted to Sergeant. Next post was Lithgow ammunition's depot. Promoted to Staff Sergeant and posted to Bendigo, promoted to Warrant Officer and posted to Broadmeadows, after 3 years posted to Port Moresby PNG for 2 years.
Promoted to Warrant Officer 2 and posted to Canberra, then Darwin for 2 years in Armored Regiment, finishing in Defence Public Service at Lavington for 4 years.
In a nice gesture, Garry McNamara presented each member with a half penny coin, minted in the year of the members birth, which he had fashioned into a key ring. Pictured with Lorraine Greenwood. Thanks Garry.
REPORTS
A.G. Martin Wilmshurst:
First face to face meeting since COVID pandemic. Numurkah known for its diverse and interesting meetings and its community involvement. Cluster not going so well with Finley, Tocumwal and Deniliquin struggling, but all clubs have common denominator of fellowship.
Hoping to be able to make more visits as COVID restrictions eased.
SECRETARY SALLY ROSE: (by email).
2021/2022 Lapel Pins members may wish to purchase RDU Newsletter “Service to Change Lives” $6.50
Rotary Opens Opportunities
Registration is open! Don’t miss your chance to connect with Rotary members at the 2021 Virtual Convention: Rotary Opens Opportunities which will take place from 12 through 16 June 2021.
Enjoy a special rate of $49 through 7 May 2021. After that, the registration fee is $65.
You can also join us early at a preconvention, 10-11 June, for Intercountry Committees, Rotaract, and Rotary Youth Exchange officers. Each preconvention will cost an additional $20.
The 2021 Virtual Rotary Convention and preconventions are open to all Rotary members and participants and include access to the virtual House of Friendship.
Don’t forget to visit the convention event page on Facebook to connect with others and stay up-to-date on event news and program highlights!
JULIE ANDREW: As Community Service Director visited "Orange Door" which has opened in Shepparton providing assistance to domestic violence victims. Self referral, providing a safe place.
Possibility of our club providing assistance.
P.P. STEPHEN MILLS:
Soldier Settlement map on display. Committee meting on Wednesday including Historical Society and RSL. Scott Dealy worked tirelessly on the map.
Hoping to finalise and make it a Centenary of Rotary in Australia Project for the club.
PRESIDENT JENNIFER RODGER:
Saturday BBQ in Newman Square this Saturday from 9.30a.m.
ATTENDANCE:
Lou reported for Ivan,
21 in attendance with 6 apologies giving 70%, with make-ups for Love Your Sister percentage 75%
Lou outlined requirements for "Make Ups". Can be claimed if members participate in a club service project or a club sponsored community event.
Members to submit claim for "Make Ups" to Attendance Officer. Board sanctioned claim form to be looked into. Lou to investigate ambiguity of club Constitution and Rules and the Club Runner Attendance Module criteria.
FELLOWSHIP:
Marie reported: Birthdays Greg Moralee 29th and Dot Stewart 30th.
Wedding Anniversary: Julie and Jason Andrew 25th, on April 20th.
Linda Boyd 6 years in Rotary, April 26th
NEXT MEETING
DATE: MONDAY 3rd MAY 2021
VENUE: NUMURKAH GOLF & BOWLS CLUB
CHAIR: GARY PHILLIPS
APOLOGIES:
Lou Hamon
Phone: 0427 400 087
TO END WITH A SMILE
Feeling down about my thinning hair, I told a friend, “Soon I’ll never need to go back to the beauty salon. Whenever I vacuum, all I pick up is my hair.” A glass-half-full kind of gal, she responded, “Well, then you won’t need to vacuum either.”
