Notes from the President
 
Even though it is two weeks since our last meeting there has been a lot going on in my world. I attended Rimern for the first time in several months and packed linen , which had been damaged by heavy rain through the ceiling . They desperately need helpers and so if you do have some spare time it’s worth considering going over to provide a hand.

There was a citizenship ceremony on 26th February at which 180 people from 36 countries were naturalised. It was a thrilling event for them.

The following day there was a Presidents meeting where the seven Presidents from our craft  group get together to discuss issues and what the other clubs are doing it. It is really quite amazing how much work the road Rotary clubs are performing. They are achieving great things in the community. They also asked me about changeover which I now need to organise.

On Sunday, 1st March , I sat in on a zoom meeting for the Rotary District Grant and was surprised to find that there there is a reasonable amount of money available and the coordinators explained that it is not too difficult to get a grant – if the questions are answered correctly!! 

And then back to our regular meeting on the 16th with the speaker being Colleen D’ Offay from Donations In Kind followed by a board meeting. 

I also need to remind you of the Volunteers Expo to be held in the Hawthorn Arts Centre on18th March and if you can help, could you please contact Elizabeth as she may need extra hands.

Have a nice few days until we meet again.

Cheers,
Jill