Three students from Canterbury Girls' Secondary College - Olivia, Sarah and Sophie, competed against John, Julie Mason and Susie Cole, with the debate topic being that “Life is better now than it was 50 years ago.” All six debaters gave it their best but the adjudicator, Maddie Miao, decided in favour of the students. All debaters were presented with a medal, with Sarah being judged the best debater and presented with the second medal. Elizabeth Shepherd had also organised a trophy and we are hoping that this can become an annual event. Obviously, Canterbury Girls Secondary College took the cup home this year!
It was a wonderful event. We had at least 90 guests, including Mr Pessuto, the state member for Hawthorn, Rotarians from the Melbourne, Balwyn, and Glenferrie clubs, and our club members, family and friends. Supper was provided by Rob and Karin Simpson and Elizabeth Shepherd. Helen Hartnett and Pat Little helped decorate and set up the rooms, and Michelle provided the necessary administrative background to help the event run smoothly.
It was a really well run, well presented event and a credit to John and Liz McCaskill for their organisation. We also especially need to think Elida Brereton who acted as moderator, and the two Rotarians who presented the negative case with John McCaskill - Julie Mason and Susie Cole. Proceeds from the evening went to Rimern. Overall, it was a fun evening and one to be repeated.