N. B. To all members our Annual General Meeting is set for Monday 11th November.
N.B. Change of programme: *Monday 25th November – Guest speaker Inspector Jill Gibson from the Wagga Wagga Police Local Area Command: Inspector Jill’s talk will be on domestic violence.
Meeting of Monday 28th. October 2024
Acting President Mary Potts welcomed 20 members to our Silly Hat Dinner in aid of mental health. President Adrian is away on holiday.
There were several outstanding hats tonight including the nun serving wine!
Before our Q & A with Albert Suidgeest we had some general business to discuss including:
- Mary Potts reported on the results of the Open Garden Days which showed a return of $7,700. In particular the devonshire teas were a great success.
- Daryl Breust thanked everyone who volunteered and said that the melanoma bands were well received. Daryl pointed out that these bands DO save lives.
- Paul Weston reported on the last board meeting and among the items approved by the board was the future of the Coolamon Community Chronicle. The board decided to terminate our printer contract and to have Active print take on the printing. The extra cost to do this is minimal and sustainable.
- Paul also advised the meeting that our club will be approaching qualified organisations in our area to become Rotary Corporate members of our club. The board also approved a donation of $400 to the Anglican Church.
- Members present would like a certification of appreciation to the 6 owners of the open garden days. It was also suggested that we send a letter of thanks to the volunteers who are not members of our club for their work.
- Grahame Miles said that the Shire turned down our request for financial support for the Chronicle.
- Grahame miles reported that a quick survey over the Garden days showed that 50% came from Coolamon and 16% from Wagga Wagga. The viewers in the main learned about the days from Social Media, Instagram and Facebook 40%, the flyer 20% and the Chronicle 15%. Word of mouth and 2AAA made up the rest.
After dinner Acting President Mary interviewed PP Albert Suidgeest in a Q&A format.
Albert’s answers were as follows:
- Favourite TV: Live Football AFL
- Favourite Actor: Morgan Freeman
- Best Movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
- Animal or bird: Wedge Tail Eagle
- As an Olympian: Discus, javelin and the 100 metre sprint
- Cars? Not into cars
- Holidays: Africa in particular.
- Things we don’t know about Albert: He gets very nervous with public speaking
- Future Rotary projects: Wealth distribution and working on the energy problems of the world.
- Dinner Date: Marcus Bontempelli from the Western Bulldogs.
- Coolamon Needs: Better environmental planning with long term benefits.
- PM For a Day: Albert would look to implement free preschool for 3-4 year olds. AND to get more respect for our teachers.
Well done Mary and thank you Albert for your answers.
Here is a gallery of the hats worn last night all in all a great effort from our members to join in the fun. We donated our raffle money tonight to Australian Rotary Health.
The silly hats judges nominated:
- Ian Jennings
- Gary Truscott
- Grahame Miles
A very happy and fun filled meeting ended on time which gave us an opportunity for some good fellowship. Well done Mary most enjoyable night.
SECOND COOLAMON ROTARY CLUB’S OPEN GARDEN DAY
Saturday Sunday we held our second day of the two days for our Open Garden Days project. There were 6 gardens on display in and around Coolamon. This week I have some photos from the Breusts’, Extons’ and Lorraine Farrelly’s gardens.
Jann and Daryl Breusts’ garden is outstanding and the photos don’t do it justice. Here are some photos in gallery mode.
Six Miles from Coolamon is Jananee Station. The farm of Kellie and Anthony Exton. So good to see a local farmers’ garden and it is a lovely peaceful place. The fire pit looks inviting for cool nights some photos see if you can spot the fly!!!!
Here are a few random photos from other members, includes Lorraine Farrelly’s garden below:
DIARY
*Monday 25th November – Guest speaker Inspector Jill Gibson from the Wagga Wagga Police Local Area Command: Inspector Jill’s talk will be on domestic violence. Coolamon Sport Rec Club, 6.30 for 7.00 pm.
*Monday 2nd December – Guest speaker Robert Shore District Governor Elect, District 9705, Rotary regionalisation. Coolamon Sport Rec Club, 6.30 for 7.00 pm.
*Guests welcome bring your partners and friends.
Happy Haggis Halloween.
All of the above images were obtained from Facebook.
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OCTOBER IS ROTARY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ECONOMIC MONTH
ROTARY CLUB OF COOLAMON Inc. 2024-25
Chartered March 3rd, 1971; Sponsoring Club Narrandera Rotary Club
- President: Adrian Lindner
- President-Elect 2025-2026: Mary Potts
- Secretary: Paul Weston
- Treasurer: Mary Potts
- Rotary Foundation Director: Gary Truscott
- Membership Director: Brian Pattison
- Service Projects Director: Anne Rzeszkowski
- Youth Services Director: Scott Mudd
- Club Admin Director: Ian Jennings
- Public Image Director: Grahame Miles
- Sergeant @ Arms: Albert Suidgeest
- Club Environment Representative: Adrian Lindner
- Immediate Past President and Vice-President: John Bond
- Bulletin Editors: Paul Weston and John Glassford
- Webmaster: John Glassford