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A note from the Co-Presidents
It was a wonderful meeting this week, even though numbers were a little down due to illness and the call of the Brownlow Medal for footy tragics.
It was good to see Karin and Rob Simpson back safely from their travels. We also welcomed Fiona Anderson and Michael Li. Michael will be inducted in the next few weeks.
George Dolezal was back in fine form, despite his hand being in a protective brace, to prevent any movement of his finger. He made a surprise presentation (on a year’s loan) to me of a Peace broach, which the inventor of Peace Poles had given to his Father-in -law.
This was very topical, following as it did, the unveiling on Sunday, the International Day of Peace, of the four Peace Poles at Victoria Park. The pleasing crowd of 40-50 people, including the District Governor, Peter Shepheard, the Mayor of Boroondara, Monique Ryan Member for Kew, Jess Wilson, Member for Kew (with son Patrick), Cr Shima Ibuki, the Presidents of the Rotary Clubs of Kew, Canterbury, Camberwell and Nth Balwyn and many rotarians , family and friends attended the moving ceremony, then enjoyed a sausage in bread.
Many thanks to all involved, especially David Chivers, Rob Simpson, Russell Hoath and Ray Norton who cooked the sausages and those who worked on the paving ready for the opening.
Nora reported that the FAM at Scotch College on Thursday was most successful, with 28000 meals being packed.
At Monday’s meeting, Alex Birnie informed and entertained us with a peek into her life - one of many challenges and achievements. We are lucky to have her as a member of our club. See later for a fuller report of her presentation.
Our speaker next week is Dr Margaret Murray, explaining “The Hype about Protein”. Also next week the team travelling to the Philippines Medical Mission are preparing to depart. The following week we will have a friends and partners social night at the Harp Hotel. Do let Alan know if you are coming .
Cheers
Elizabeth