Week of 27th August, 2018
President Daryl welcomed 21 members & guests Ann, Lorraine, Jan, Chez, Warren Charlton & Lee Steer
Though our guest speaker was unfortunately unable to attend on the evening a enjoyable night was had by all. Points of discussion were;
- Daryl thanked all those who helped with the catering on Saturday’s charity event for the Randle family. Henk reported did that the food van went at above event – made $550
- Food van has to be registered soon & Mark R has completed doing the electrics in the van.
- Our proposed guest speaker Jake forgot to turn up to do his talk, so there were some disappointed guests
- David Post to talk on Sept 24 to talk on Mate Keeper program.
- Wayne reminded members that we need to help cut up the firewood opposite his place for the next firewood raffle.
- Neil reminded those rostered onto the next Bingo on Sept 13
- – see diary below
- Myffy was commended on the last issue of the Chronicle
- Howard offered to have the garage sale to raise funds for the Rotary sponsored drought appeal at the Old Convent on the same day as the Monster Town Garage Sale
Jan N won the raffle
See Quote of the week, Club Diary & Community events below.
On the lighter side
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Which famous person made this quote? – To win a raffle ticket
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving”.
Diary
Monday, 3rd September – Guest speaker: Phil McIntosh from Wollundry Club to inform us about planning for Beers & Gears. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Friday, September 7th – Catering for Junior Football & Netball at Sports Club
* Saturday, 8th September – Advance Ganmain Trivia Night in Ganmain Hall
* Monday, 10th September – Guest speaker: John Nixon, .on CanAssist. Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Thursday, September 13th – Bingo. Community Centre Hall, 7:00-10:00. Wayne L (Captain), Dave, Bruce & Howard.
* Monday, 24th September – Guest speaker: David Post, .on Mate Keeper program.
Coolamon Sport and Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Sunday, 30th September – Beers & Gears & then Fire Engine Muster
Monday, 1st October – no meeting
* denotes partner & guest night
Community Events
Saturday, 8th September – Advance Ganmain Trivia Night in Ganmain Hall
Beers & Gears event & Fire Engine Muster, on September 30th
Reminders
Annual subscription fees are due
Please get your working with children check completed and give the number and expiry date to the secretary ASAP. Failure to do so may mean you are not covered insurance wise when you volunteer at events.
ROTARY CLUB OF COOLAMON Inc. 2018-19
Chartered March 3rd, 1971; Sponsoring Club Narrandera Rotary Club President: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140 President-Elect: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501 Service Projects: vacant Secretary: Paul Weston 6927 2972 Treasurer: Henk Hulsman 6927 3486 Rotary Foundation Director: Neil Munro 6927 3156 Club Admin Director: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140 Youth Director: Dave McKinley 6927 8553 Membership Director: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501 Public Image Directors: Myffy Collette 6927 6313 / Bernadette Milne Immediate Past President: Paul Weston 6927 2972 Sergeant @ Arms: Ted Hutcheon 6927 3349 Bulletin Editor: Sarah Collins 0448 118 003 and Grahame MilesAugust is International Month of Membership and New Club Development
DISTRICT 9700 2018-19
District Governor: John Glassford {Membership Retention} Coolamon
District Governor-Elect: John McKenzie {Service Projects} Orange North
District Governor Nominee {New District}: Michael Moore
Immediate Past District Governor: George Weston {Youth} Leeton
Foundation Director: PDG David Kennedy {Foundation} Blayney
Secretary: PP David Benn {Administration} Wollundry Wagga Wagga
Treasurer Finance & Audit: PP Doug Conkey {Budget} Wollundry Wagga Wagga
Communications Director: PP Paul Murray {Public Image} Wollundry
Millennials Director: PP Clare Lawlor {Membership Millennials} Wagga CSU Rotaract
Associate Member: AG Julie Poplin {Assistant Governors}
Other District Appointments
Executive Secretary and Web Master: PP Paul Murray Wollundry Wagga Wagga
District Trainer: PP Geraldine Rurenga Wagga Wagga Murrumbidgee
PETS Facilitator: PDG Tony Monley D9810
Public Officer: PDG Ian Tooke Blayney
2019 Griffith D9700 Conference Chair: PP Ross Grillo Griffith
DIO Insurance/Risk Management: PP Sam Catanzariti Griffith
COL 2019 Representative: PDG Gary Roberts
We are still looking at appointing one more Assistant Governor.
We are also looking at the structure of all the Standing Committees and the Special Committees.
We will post all further news on D9700 2018-2019 on my DGJG Blog:
DG JG 9700 2018-2019
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2018-2019
President: Barry Rassin, RC of East Nassau The Bahamas
District 9700 Governor: John Glassford, RC of Coolamon
District 9700 Governor Elect: John McKenzie RC of Orange North