Garden Expo. Sat. Sept. 18th. and Sun.19th.
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| Open Gardens Saturday 6th. and Sunday 7th. November |
CLUB ASSEMBLY - President Paul's First Meeting
President Paul called the meeting to order saying that he was faced with 3 crises in his first week. The first being that no caterers were available and since the pizzas and pasta had arrived we should start with that first. Thank you to Ann for organising tonight’s meal.Paul then thanked Carol, Russell and Rodney as well as others who set up the hall etc for changeover night.
He announced that the next Club Assembly will be held on September 9 as he has decided to make them bimonthly.
Marj Hamilton has been appointed convenor of the Fun Nights which can take different forms including serious nights, ideas nights, information sharing etc.
3 MINUTER—SUE CARPENTER
Changes in my life since becoming a Shire Councillor. It was all because of Rotary and thank you to the club for giving her the confidence to become a Councillor. Council consists of a mixture of members from a range of backgrounds and mostly without political affiliations. The Shire is responsible for so many things and decision making is a slow process because it in-volves consultation, transparency and relying on Council officers for the correct information.
Thank you to those who voted for me. I’m thoroughly enjoying it.
PRESENTATION
Our Paul Harris Fellows were presented with a special medal on a sash which David Anderson tells us is one of a few left.
Sue Carpenter, Ian Sichlau, Gary Cocks , Bob Dewar and Ken Foletta all received one.
The club was given 6, so there is one left to be presented.
David also informed members of the order in which members should wear badges. The Rotary wheel badge always goes to the top, then the Paul Harris medal, then theme badges.
President Paul presenting medals to
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| Ian Sichlau | Gary Cocks | Sue Carpenter |
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| Bobby Dewar | Ken Foletta |
CHANGEOVER 2021 - BEAUFORT MANOR, YEA
President Carol welcomed distinguished guests, members and guests then PDG David Anderson proposed the Toast to Rotary International. DG Bruce Anderson responded to the Toast.
President Carol then reviewed the year 2020-2021 which was most unusual due to Covid 19, but our club still managed to achieve a lot. You will find more information in the Annual Report. An electronic copy is available on request.
Tippy (real name Suppattra Wannasubchae) was inducted and welcomed as a member of our club. Welcome Tippy!
DG Buce Anderson
Some special awards were presented.
- Glenda Woods was a very surprised and humble recipient of the David Long Community Service Award.
- Ian Sichlau received recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow for his contribution as secretary, and to projects within our community which made use of his skills as an architect.
- Sue Carpenter received recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow for her service to the club which started when her daughter wanted to become a Rotary Exchange Student, saw her become President of the club and continues in her role as our club’s Chair for the Rotary Foundation.
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| President Carol and our newest member Tippy | David Long award recipient Glenda Woods and Richard Long | PHF recipients Ian Sichlau and PP Sue Carpenter |
Paul Kellett was then inducted as President for 2021-2022 and a very relieved Carol handed
Paul outlined his vision to bring the Club more into the Community and to focus on such things as Mental Health, Age and Disability, Partnerships with other clubs and Fellowship (among other things). He promises to clarify the goals for the upcoming year at future meetings
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| President Paul and PP David Anderson | Presisdent Paul outlining his vision | President Paul and Family |
