Thanks to Rob S. for chairing the meeting.
Thought for the day from the pen of C S Lewis
Obviously quite pertinent as we took the opportunity to have an intra club meeting discussing the great opportunities we, as a club, have to offer to the community and potential members. More of that will be shared by the Pres directly to members.
Here is her note to the bulletin
Thank you to the dedicated crew who attended this week’s meeting and supported my report about the year to come.
Huge thanks to all of you who continue your work in Rotary across many projects and roles, without seeking reward or praise, living out the Rotary creed of “Service above self”.
Many thanks for all the contributions and ideas raised when I asked for input and help. I will email members with a summary when they have been collated. Thank you David Chivers for offering to take up the role of co-ordinating Wear the Wattle. John Braine will be pleased to show you where everything related to it is.
Jill and I are attending the BCO event on Homelessness this week (that was in the bulletin last week but didn't show - albeit that it's on the version on the website. Gremlins!! - The Ed.)
Next Monday, August 12th is a board meeting, so please can board members have their reports to Joe by Friday this week.
Next week on Thursday August 15th I will be meeting with the Mayor of Boroondara, Lisa Hollingsworth (who came to our Changeover) at her meeting of all presidents of the Rotary clubs in Boroondara as she seeks to find areas where we can collaborate.
Make our Canterbury Buzz really buzz by sending your stories and photos e.g. ‘spotted at ‘to Tony L (early in the week). More to come in a separate email
Matters in the Interest of Rotary
- Steve helped out at RIMERN recently by installing new (modern) light fittings - You can see more about below that in our new article "Spotted"
- With the retirement of Bob Lambert, we need assistance with the relationship with RIMERN - in particular setting up the roster for next year. It's a one-off event unlike the Sunday Market
- It seems we have happy recyclers - the pink bin is full so Elizabeth took it away for cashing in
- Doug reminded the Upskilling Project committee that we were meeting - this project is progressing really well and there will be more news on that
- John B has extended the fee discount - have you paid up?
- Nora advised of the set up for the food packing at MacRob and also of the upcoming packing with Melbourne Uni Rotaract and RC Melbourne - next week August 14th
- Short report - 32500 meals packed, Thanks to Alan, Ant, Doug & the MacRob maintenance staff - Stuart & Isiah for the set up (the A team apparently)
Also to Alan, Ant, Marg our adopted member from RC Port Phillip, Gerry& Kate, Jill, David, Neil and Steve for yesterday's packing event
- A reminder from Doug about the upcoming Philippines trip - we leave on October 5th - if you are interested let him know