Week of 9th July
A small but dedicated turn out of members and their guest were at the meeting to greet newly minted President Daryl and District Governor John this week. Daryl asked the members put their thinking hats on regarding the efforts and direction of Coolamon Rotary over the course of the next 12 months. Wayne also informed members of an opportunity to help remote aboriginal populations in the prevention and treatment of trachoma by funding the cost of transporting a container of goods and medicines that will aid in the battle against this condition. The Fred Hollows foundation has more information if you are interested.
Guest Speaker: District Governor John Glassford
Our very own John Glassford, the new District Governor, gave a talk on his vision of what he and District 9700 are aiming to achieve for Rotary and its causes in the coming year. Central to his message was that he and the district are there to serve the members in Rotary to do the good work that they do in their communities and he encouraged clubs to tell him what they need. However, he also reminded us that we can support Rotary by talking about what it is we do and why we do it – because we care about each other and our communities.
John then went on to outline some of the causes he will be supporting as DG for the year. These included:
- A legacy time capsule in each peace town and village to commemorate the 100 anniversary of armistice to end World War 1. The capsules will be opened 100 years from now and will raise money for Legacy.
- A Polio Plus bike torch relay with a goal to raise $500,000 by riding through every town in the district. The money raised will help eradicate polio worldwide and with only 11 cases diagnosed this year this is a real possibility
- The District Conference in Griffith with fantastic line up of guest speakers to help celebrate and promote women in Rotary.
We all look forward to an exciting Rotary year ahead.
Diary
*Monday, July 16th – Fellowship and brainstorming meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, July 18th – Board meeting.
Thursday, August 9th – Bingo. Allawah Lodge, 7:00-10:00. Neil (captain), Garth, Bern & Ivan.
Thursday, September 13th – Bingo. Allawah Lodge, 7:00-10:00. Wayne (Captain), Dave, Bruce & Howard.
* denotes partner & guest night
Community Events
Up to date Art exhibition Friday 27th July – 12th August, For further information please email: [email protected]
Reminders
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. 2017-2018
Chartered March 3rd, 1971; Sponsoring Club Narrandera Rotary Club President: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140 President-Elect: Wayne Lewis 6927 3501 Service Projects: Secretary: Paul Weston 6927 2972 Treasurer: Henk Hulsman 6927 3486 Rotary Foundation Director: Neil Munro 6927 3156 Club Admin Director: 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 Miles
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