A Note from the Prez
As the weather is becoming cooler and wetter, it reminds us that the current Rotary year is coming to an end. Our Changeover celebration, where we farewell the old year and welcome the new one, is rapidly approaching. Please see the invitation to Changeover at the Box Hill Golf Club on 30 June starting at 6 for 6:30pm and book your tickets.
The club is gradually settling into its new home at the Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre and members are stepping up to help setup the room and pack up at the conclusion of our meetings. Tea and coffee is available to help yourself in the foyer. Please do so before the speaker begins. Thank you those who have already put their names on the roster and those, including John B, George, Rob and Cathie, and others, who regularly help out. It was great that we had several visitors to welcome; John, Robyn, Michelle, Jules and Alex. Thank you, George, for chairing our meeting. Everyone will have a turn at being the Chair at some time during the year so watch out for your name.
This week we were provided updates about our club finances and information, particularly relevant for visitors and potential members, about the origins and current status of several of our international and local projects. It was exciting to hear that a record 28000 meals were packed at the latest FORaMEAL emergency food relief packing event held at Yarra Valley Grammar, and that two new projects with Rotary Canterbury are beginning - Team Sports for All, and Briquette Community Garden.
Next week will be an exciting meeting as we welcome back Gilly Swinnerton who will tell us about her experiences in New York, New York!.
I look forward to seeing you then.
Elizabeth