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A note from the Co-Presidents
It’s a very busy time for many club members this week as they prepare to depart on the annual sight and hearing medical mission to the Philippines. Including the four final year Orthoptics students who are sponsored by the club, the mission this year has 23 participants.
For several of the group, it will be their first Philippines medical mission (PMM), but probably not their last. Best wishes for a successful mission and a wonderful experience.
Still on the topic of helping those less fortunate, the next Pantry Collection is coming up on 20 October, the first week back for the PMM team, so everyone needs to gather their donations of pantry items, the 10 on Steve C’s ‘Panty’ list:
UHT full cream Milk, Rice (white or brown)
Honey Cooking oil
Jam/vegemite/peanut butter Instant coffee
Biscuits (sweet or savoury) Dried herbs &spices
Tuna/salmon tins Rolled oats
Michelle has recently taken on the role of Speaker co-ordinator and her first speaker, Dr Margaret Murray, was a fabulous find. Her presentation about the role and requirements for protein in human nutrition was most professional, interesting and surprising! It generated many questions and discussion. The slide showing the research on protein requirements by sex and age compared to the average consumption was quite thought provoking. See Anne’s report later.
Next week there is no meeting at CNC. We are meeting at the Harp Hotel (Harp Rd, Kew) at 6-6:30 for a social evening - ensure you tell Alan if you and any guests are coming.
I urge you to participate in Rotary Walk with Us, involving your family and friends to gather donations for this most important cause. The link is https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/.
Keep up the good work
Elizabeth