Coolamon Rotary Bulletin #1920-31

18 April 2020 by Paul

Meeting of April 6th

[There was no meeting on April 13th because of the public holiday.]

President Daryl welcomed 18 members and two guests to our second Zoom meeting, which will be our standard way of meeting until restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic are eased. Present in the virtual meeting room were members Daryl, Paul, John G, Henk, Grahame, Ian, Don, Anne, Alex, Albert, John B, Bernadette, Garth and Leslie. Visiting Rotarians included David Benn (Rotary Club of Wagga Wollundry) and Chip Ross (Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise, BC Canada). One guest (Chez Post) also attended. Apologies received from Myffy Collette, Neil Munro and Dick Jennings (eye accident).

President Daryl opened the meeting and welcomed our visiting Rotarians and our guest.

Henk Hulsman read the correspondence which included Rotary Down Under increase in annual cost of RDU magazine ($44/annum), letter of thanks from Marg Perkin for the gift that Grahame purchased for Marg on our behalf, and Coolamon Shire Council bill for the community hall hire for our last bingo.

Paul Weston advised us that his daughter Nicole who lives in New York City may have contracted the virus, however Nicole is well and believes that she is now immune and is back at work (working from home).

Alex and Chez have been weeding and walking the dogs.

Don said it was a good time to plant the trees. Ian feels that they are best done in the spring after another ripping. Albert suggested that water-retention crystals be used, regardless of when planting occurs.

Daryl thanked Henk and Albert for helping to complete the caravan shed.

David Benn says that Wollundry will start using Zoom soon and the Board has already met via Zoom.

Daryl said that Wagga Wagga was very quiet.

Chip Ross joined in and shared what is happening in Canada and noted that Canada was doing much the same as Australia. Chip spoke about his club and what they have done on the international Rotary scale which includes:

Wheel chairs and prosthetic limbs for Chennai in India.
Water projects in Mexico together with their District 5060 and the Rotary Foundation. They are looking at a suite of projects raising over $200-300,000 US$ and are working with WASRAG (and WASH.
They will be supporting 4 villages in Mexico.
Chip said they had the same problems with lack of toilet paper in Canada.
Chip invited us to join his club one day on Zoom (our meeting started at 3 am for Chip!)
John G presented Chip with $20 Canadian in return for Chip’s $50 Aussie that Chip gave to JG in 2005 at the Chicago Convention.

The re was no fine session or raffle, but we’re working on a way to implement virtual fines and raffles!

Daryl closed the meeting at 8:35 pm and thanked everyone for attending and said that it was a most enjoyable meeting. Our next regular meeting will take place on April 20th at 7:30 pm (via Zoom).

Coronavirus Update

Editor’s note: over the next few weeks, I’ll be including informational pieces on viruses in general and the coronavirus in particular. After doing a bit of reading on the topic, I thought sumarising this information in non-technical terms might help members to better understand the nature of viruses and the biological basis of the current pandemic.

Caronavirus Briefing
Part 3 – How viruses cause illness. Recapping from the previous two instalments, viruses are not living things, but are able to reproduce (replicate) by getting cells of a host organism to “read” the genetic material they carry and then manufacture more virus particles (the genetic material plus the protein coat that surrounds it). COVID-19 is caused by an RNA virus, a group of viruses that includes the viruses that cause the common cold, polio and SARS (a respiratory virus that threatened the world several years ago, but then fizzled out). The virus that causes COVID-19 (the name given to the disease) is technically referred to as SARS-CoV-2 and likely originated from a virus that infected bats. Most viruses attack organisms only within one species, which is attributed to the presence of proteins on the surface of the virus that can only invade cells that have the appropriate receptor protein that can bind to the surface protein. The virus SARS-CoV-2 is most genetically similar to a virus that infects bats, but a genetic change must have occurred to allow its surface protein to bind to proteins found in humans, perhaps after transitioning through a third organism. This is what happened when SARS appeared several years ago; a virus from bats jumped to civet cats after a surface protein mutation occurred, and from civet cats it transitioned to humans. In any event, 2019-nCov makes its home in the cells of humans, causing the disease known as COVID-19. How does COVID-19 kill people? When viruses invade our cells, the body recognises the foreign bodies and mounts a defence, which has two main stages, a short-term, rapid response by leukocytes (also called “killer cells”) and a longer-term, more targeted response that produces antibodies that neutralise the invader. As people age, they produce fewer of the cells that generate antibodies, which leaves most of the defence up to the non-specific killer cells. One of the main tools of the killer cells is the production of cytokines, which have the unfortunate side-effect of causing inflammation. The inflammation caused by SARS-CoV-2 is centred in the lungs because there are more of the receptor proteins that bind to the viral protein there than in other tissues. The inflammation in the lungs impedes oxygen exchange, which accounts for the breathing difficulty associated with COVID-19. Besides older people, those with chronic respiratory problems or cardiovascular impairment are at increased risk of dying from COVID-19, but there is much we don’t know about the virus because young, apparently healthy people have also succumbed to the illness. In the next instalment, we’ll look at transmission of coronavirus and the rationale behind strategies being used to control the societal impact of COVID-19. – Paul Weston

JUST FOR LAUGHS

THE PUZZLER

Answer to last puzzler: The answer was a net.

This week’s puzzler:

DIARY

NB: All face-to-face Rotary events have been cancelled until further notice because of the coronavirus pandemic. Board meetings will be held as previously scheduled but will be virtual meetings (conducted via Zoom). Regular meetings will be held via Zoom on a trial basis starting on 30 March.

Monday, April 20th – Zoom meeting. 7:30-9:00 pm. See meeting invitation in SMS or email message sent to members for login details.

~~Sunday, April 19th – DisTec20 (District 9700 technology workshop), Young.~~

~~Saturday, April 25th (ANZAC Day) – Catering for Trotting Club, Coolamon Showgrounds.~~

~~Saturday & Sunday, May 16th & 17th – District Assembly, Young. Income board members expected to attend.~~

Monday, May 18th – Club Assembly. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7 pm.

Wednesday, May 20th – Board meeting. Zoom, 7:30-8:30 pm.

June 6-10th – RI Convention, Honolulu.

Wednesday, June 17th – Board meeting. Zoom, 7:30-8:30 pm.

*Monday, June 29th – Coolamon Rotary Changeover. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club.

* denotes partner & guest night

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. 2019-20

Chartered March 3rd, 1971; Sponsoring Club Narrandera Rotary Club

President: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140

President-Elect: Howard Atkinson

Secretary: John Glassford

Treasurer: Henk Hulsman 6927 3486

Rotary Foundation Director: Neil Munro

Membership Director: Paul Weston

Service Projects Director: Howard Atkinson

Youth Director: Anne Rzeszkowski

Club Admin Director: Dave McKinley

Club Services Director: Albert Suidgeest

Public Image Director: Grahame Miles

Immediate Past President: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140

Sergeant @ Arms: Albert Suidgeest

Bulletin Editors: Grahame Miles and Paul Weston

Webmaster: John Glassford

April is Rotary Maternal and Child Health Month Month

Coolamon Rotary Bulletin – #1920-30

3 April 2020 by Paul

Meeting of March 30th

President Daryl welcomed 18 members and two guests to this extraordinary club meeting, our first using ZOOM technology!

Present in the virtual meeting room: Members Daryl, Paul, John G, Henk, Grahame, Dick, Ian, Don, Myffy, Anne, Neil, Dave, John N, Howard, Albert, John B, Rod and Alex as well as guests Chez Post and Sarah Collins.

Henk read out correspondence, including letters from Coolamon Shire Council confirming occupancy of our new shed for the and the closure of the Community Centre Hall for all events, including Bingo.

Daryl briefly discussed some motions that were passed at our recent ZOOM Board Meeting. The minutes of that meeting were sent to all members last week.

Anne confirmed the cancellation of RYDA this year.

Our Club will support the Coolamon Urban Trail by way of handling the grant money for Council to allow them to obtain 1-to-1 matching grants.

Coolamon Rotary club are supporting the Batlow RC in the construction of a Men’s Shed for Batlow as part of their bushfire recovery. Our club will donate $10,000, matching the amount being contributed by Batlow RC.

Barry Lilywhite’s request for funds towards his stepson’s medical expenses was rejected. Individual members wishing to donate to the cause should visit Barry’s Facebook page.

Grahame advised members that Bingo has been cancelled for April and May, at this stage. Further cancellations are likely.

Grahame has arranged the purchase of a gift as a welcome home present for Marg Perkin after her recent hospitalisation in Wagga.

Daryl polled participants regarding their preference for weekly or fortnightly Zoom meetings for the duration of the NSW lockdown; weekly meetings narrowly won the day, so our next meeting will be next Monday, April 6, starting at 7.30 pm.

Grahame brought up the need to find a member (or members) willing to take over from Myffy in producing the Coolamon Community Chronicle. There was much thoughtful discussion, but no volunteers as yet. One or two members are needed to assemble the stories for the Chronicle and to distribute it to the various outlets around town (the paper will be put together by students from Coolamon Central School and their faculty advisor). Discussion will continue over the next few months; if no members can take this on, we may have to look at paying a non-member to do the job.

John N asked about the finances for the Chronicle and Myffy explained how it all works. Myffy said there would not be an issue of the Chronicle in May because of the Easter holiday and that the April edition was going out very soon.

Daryl invited members to give a brief account of what they have been up to over the past few weeks under self-isolation and how they’ve been travelling.

We all wished Alex a happy birthday with some inspired (and some tired!) singing. Happy Birthday, Alex!

Albert was unable to fully participate in the meeting because of technical difficulties, so there was no fine session. The meeting adjourned at 9 pm.

Caronavirus Briefing
Part 2 – Types of Viruses. Although all viruses have the same general structure (a protein envelope surrounding genetic material), there are some significant differences in the type of genetic material they possess and the organisms that serve as the host. Before we look at the type of genetic material used, we need to delve a bit into the processes by which cells store genetic information and then convert that information into proteins and other molecules that make up all of living things. Genetic information is stored in cells in the form of DNA. The information encoded in DNA is deciphered by the cell and transformed into RNA, another form of genetic material. The copied genetic information in RNA is then used by tiny chemical “factories” (called ribosomes) to produce the end products (e.g. proteins, enzymes, etc.) needed to carry out cellular processes. As we saw in the last instalment, viruses replicate by getting a host cell to read the genetic information carried in the virus, causing the host cell to produce copies of the proteins and genetic material that make up the virus. Here’s where the information about DNA and RNA comes in handy; some viruses carry their genetic information in the form of DNA and others carry RNA. Within these two broad groupings there are a number of variants, but the features that distinguish them are way beyond what we can cover here. Suffice to say that viruses have been classified into seven groups, based on whether they use DNA (Groups I, II and VII) or RNA (Groups III, IV, V and VI) as their genetic material. Well-known diseases caused by members of these groups include: I – chickenpox/shingles and smallpox; II – parvo (those with puppies are familiar with this one); III – rotavirus (causes gastro in children); IV – dengue, SARS, COVID-19, polio and rhinovirus (common cold); V – ebola, measles, mumps, rabies, influenza; VI – HIV/AIDS; and VII – hepatitis B. In addition to the diverse means of replicating, there’s quite a diversity in the organisms attacked by viruses. Most viruses are specific in what they attack; the examples listed above are caused by viruses that attack humans (and dogs, in the case of parvo), but viruses are known to attack every type of organism on the planet, even bacteria! In the next instalment, we’ll look at how viruses cause disease in humans (spoiler alert—it’s not the virus that causes the symptoms!). – Paul Weston

JUST FOR LAUGHS

THE PUZZLER

Answer to last puzzler: The answer to last week’s riddle was memories.

This week’s puzzler: What what object has fewer holes in it after you tear a hole in it?

DIARY

Monday, April 6th – Zoom meeting. 7:30-9:00 pm. See meeting invitation in SMS or email message sent to members for login details.

Thursday, April 9th – BINGO. Rostered on are Neil (captain), Leslie, Bern and Rod (or MarieAnne).

Saturday, April 11th – Coolamon Rotary Easter Markets. Up To Date Store, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm. Volunteers will be needed to sell raffle tickets at the door and outside the newsagency. The markets will be accompanied by the UTD Art Battle and will be followed by the town party being run by the Coolamon Shire Council (“Ditch the Dust”).

Monday, April 13th – No meeting (public holiday).

Wednesday, April 15th – Board meeting. Zoom, 7:30-8:30 pm.

~~Sunday, April 19th – DisTec20 (District 9700 technology workshop), Young.~~

~~Saturday, April 25th (ANZAC Day) – Catering for Trotting Club, Coolamon Showgrounds.~~

~~Saturday & Sunday, May 16th & 17th – District Assembly, Young. Income board members expected to attend.~~

Monday, May 18th – Club Assembly. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7 pm.

Wednesday, May 20th – Board meeting. Zoom, 7:30-8:30 pm.

June 6-10th – RI Convention, Honolulu.

Wednesday, June 17th – Board meeting. Zoom, 7:30-8:30 pm.

*Monday, June 29th – Coolamon Rotary Changeover. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club.

* denotes partner & guest night

REMINDERS

ROTARY CLUB OF COOLAMON Inc. 2019-20

Chartered March 3rd, 1971; Sponsoring Club Narrandera Rotary Club

President: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140

President-Elect: Howard Atkinson

Secretary: John Glassford

Treasurer: Henk Hulsman 6927 3486

Rotary Foundation Director: Neil Munro

Membership Director: Paul Weston

Service Projects Director: Howard Atkinson

Youth Director: Anne Rzeszkowski

Club Admin Director: Dave McKinley

Club Services Director: Albert Suidgeest

Public Image Director: Grahame Miles

Immediate Past President: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140

Sergeant @ Arms: Albert Suidgeest

Bulletin Editors: Grahame Miles and Paul Weston

Webmaster: John Glassford

April is Rotary Maternal and Child Health Month Month

Coolamon Rotary Bulletin – #1920-29

31 March 202030 March 2020 by Paul

Meeting of March 16th

President Daryl welcomed 18 members including guest Chez Post. Apologies from John G, Lyn, Dave, Grahame, Bernie, John N, Garth, and Marie-Anne.

Business

Bingo last Thursday night (Paul) – 14 players. Approximately $115 dollars profit. Jackpot didn’t go off.
District Conference, Ditch the Dust, Markets – all cancelled because of COVID-19.
Discussion on suspending Coolamon Rotary meeting until 4th May– very little business or activities now happening. All in agreement.
Bingo to e suspended until further notice because of COVID-19.
Garth invited members to come with on a three-day Blaze Aid fencing trip, while club is in limbo.
Daryl asked members to think about ideas to make meetings more enjoyable with a social focus.

Following the discussion of business items, the meeting was adjourned early and members were invited to share fellowship for the rest of the evening.

Caronavirus Briefing
Part 1 – The Biology of Viruses. Actually, the title of this instalment is misleading because biology is the study of living things. It may surprise you to know that viruses are not considered to be living organisms because they cannot carry out any of the processes that living organisms need to do to except to reproduce, which they can’t do by themselves (that will be explained below). Viruses are simply packets of genetic information surrounded by an envelope made of protein. That’s it–they don’t eat, they don’t move on their own, they don’t reproduce (on their own), in short, they don’t carry out any biochemical reactions that characterise all living organisms. Nonetheless, they are quite capable of causing major disruption to the lives of living organisms, as we know all too well. We know that viruses spread from person to person (host to host), which requires some ability to reproduce. If viruses aren’t living, then how do they reproduce? They do this simply by getting a living cell from a host to produce more copies of the virus by “reading” the genetic information contained in the virus, which instructs the host cell to produce the various components of the virus (genetic material, protein coat, etc.) and to then assemble them into more virus particles. The virus thus multiplies courtesy of the biochemical machinery of the host, and then spreads to other hosts via secretions from the first host (e.g. via sneeze droplets, faeces, etc.). The ejected virus particles typically enter the new host via moist membranes, such as those found in the eyes, nose and mouth, which is why it’s so important not to touch your face after contacting materials that may have been touched (or sneezed/coughed on) by an infected individual. Ejected droplets from a person infected with coronavirus can remain viable for hours or days, depending on the surface composition (up to 3 days on plastic and stainless steel), which is why it’s important to wash your hands thoroughly after touching anything in areas where infected people might have come in contact. In the next instalment, we’ll look at the various types of viruses that cause major illnesses.– Paul Weston

JUST FOR LAUGHS

THE PUZZLER

Answer to last puzzler: The misspelled word was “receipt”.

This week’s puzzler: What am I?

You have me today,
Tomorrow you’ll have more;
As your time passes,
I’m not easy to store;
I don’t take up space,
But I’m only in one place;
I am what you saw,
But not what you see.

DIARY

Monday, March 30th – Zoom meeting. 7:30-9:00 pm. See meeting invitation in SMS or email message sent to members for login details. Joint meeting with Junee and Temora. Roundhouse Museum (5:00 pm) followed by dinner at the Junee Ex-Services Club, 7:30.

Thursday, April 9th – BINGO. Rostered on are Neil (captain), Leslie, Bern and Rod (or MarieAnne).

~~Monday, April 13th – No meeting (public holiday).~~

Wednesday, April 15th – Board meeting. Zoom, 7:30-8:30 pm.

~~Sunday, April 19th – DisTec20 (District 9700 technology workshop), Young.~~

~~Saturday, April 25th (ANZAC Day) – Catering for Trotting Club, Coolamon Showgrounds.~~

~~Saturday & Sunday, May 16th & 17th – District Assembly, Young. Income board members expected to attend.~~

Monday, May 18th – Club Assembly. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7 pm.

Wednesday, May 20th – Board meeting. Zoom, 7:30-8:30 pm.

June 6-10th – RI Convention, Honolulu.

Wednesday, June 17th – Board meeting. Zoom, 7:30-8:30 pm.

*Monday, June 29th – Coolamon Rotary Changeover. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club.

* denotes partner & guest night

REMINDERS

ROTARY CLUB OF COOLAMON Inc. 2019-20

Chartered March 3rd, 1971; Sponsoring Club Narrandera Rotary Club

President: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140

President-Elect: Howard Atkinson

Secretary: John Glassford

Treasurer: Henk Hulsman 6927 3486

Rotary Foundation Director: Neil Munro

Membership Director: Paul Weston

Service Projects Director: Howard Atkinson

Youth Director: Anne Rzeszkowski

Club Admin Director: Dave McKinley

Club Services Director: Albert Suidgeest

Public Image Director: Grahame Miles

Immediate Past President: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140

Sergeant @ Arms: Albert Suidgeest

Bulletin Editors: Grahame Miles and Paul Weston

Webmaster: John Glassford

March is Rotary Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Month

Coolamon Rotary Bulletin – #1920-28

12 March 2020 by Paul

Meeting of March 9th

PP Paul welcomed members, guests Chez P, Susan G and visiting Rotarian John Egan and his wife, Maria. Apologies from Daryl, Marianne, Ian, Lyn, Grahame, Leslie, Neil, Bernie and Garth.

Correspondence from Secretary John:

Reciept from Australia Rotary Health acknowledging our donation of $2500 for Indigenous Health Scholarship
Registration for the district conference in Temora closes this Thursday, 12 March
Draft of new Bingo poster was circulated for comment

Business:

Coolamon Rotary Easter markets will go ahead on Easter Saturday in Pieper Park (in the main street of Coolamon). Volunteers will be needed to sell raffle tickets on the day.
A most worthwhile read is the report from District Governor Peter Ford (District 9710, with whom we are merging in July), copied below (this was inadvertently omitted from the last bulletin).

Guest speaker (John Egan)

Wagga Wagga-Wollundry Rotarian PDG John Egan gave a most informative talk on the Rotary Foundation and Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholarship programme, which generated quite a few thoughtful questions. Henk thanked John for the interesting talk and presented him with a cheque for $2,500 in support of the Indigenous Health Scholarships. We hope to meet the student we’re sponsoring sometime later in the year.

Albert led a rather abbreviated fine session. The raffle was won by Chez (again!) and Howard.

Message from District Governor Peter Ford (District 9710)

It has been an extremely difficult couple of months for D9710. Leading in with the severe drought conditions, we were then hit in multiple locations by the bushfires. My thoughts go out to all the affected areas and clubs. These fires have been devastating and it will be a long road to recovery. With this in mind, I formed the District Bush Fire Recovery Committee (DBFC), chaired by PDG Phil Armstrong and with representatives from both D9700 and D9710. Rotarians are not traditionally first responders. We are here for the long haul to do what we do best – making a difference in our local communities. You will have heard from me and the DBRC already and there is much more to come. The DBRC is meeting weekly and newsletters will be issued periodically. I must congratulate the clubs that have taken up the initiative to put some recovery programs into place in their areas. Please keep the DBRC in the loop so that we can achieve a coordinated approach. Offers of assistance are coming from all quarters and we really appreciate this support, not the least of which is being managed through the Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) and the National Disaster Appeal. In the near future, we anticipate that there will be a dispersal of funds from this appeal. This will be managed by a group of District Governors and PDG Phil Armstrong will represent our Districts (9710/9700) as part of that group.

Peter Ford, DG

[We’ll fill you in when we work out what DBRC stands for – ed.]

JUST FOR LAUGHS

THE PUZZLER

Can you spot the spelling error in the story above on the meeting from March 9th?

DIARY

Thursday, March 12th – BINGO. Rostered on are Paul (captain, for Daryl), Bruce (for Don), Dave and Ivan.

Friday-Sunday, March 13th – 15th – Hot rods visiting Coolamon. NB: Our club will no longer be required to cater for breakfast.

Monday, March 16th – Regular meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7 pm.

Wednesday, March 18th – Board meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7 pm.

Friday-Sunday, March 20th – 22nd – D9700 District Conference, Temora. Volunteers from Coolamon will be needed to work the Rotary Down Under booth.

Monday, March 30th – Joint meeting with Junee and Temora. Roundhouse Museum (5:00 pm) followed by dinner at the Junee Ex-Services Club, 7:30.

Thursday, April 9th – BINGO. Rostered on are Neil (captain), Leslie, Bern and Rod (or MarieAnne).

Monday, April 13th – No meeting (public holiday).

Wednesday, April 15th – Board meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7 pm.

Sunday, April 19th – DisTec20 (District 9700 technology workshop), Young.

Saturday, April 25th (ANZAC Day) – Catering for Trotting Club, Coolamon Showgrounds.

Saturday & Sunday, May 16th & 17th – District Assembly, Young. Income board members expected to attend.

Monday, May 18th – Club Assembly. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7 pm.

June 6-10th – RI Convention, Honolulu.

Wednesday, June 17th – Board meeting. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 7 pm.

*Monday, June 29th – Coolamon Rotary Changeover. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club.

* denotes partner & guest night

REMINDERS

Subs are now due.

ROTARY CLUB OF COOLAMON Inc. 2019-20

Chartered March 3rd, 1971; Sponsoring Club Narrandera Rotary Club

President: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140

President-Elect: Howard Atkinson

Secretary: John Glassford

Treasurer: Henk Hulsman 6927 3486

Rotary Foundation Director: Neil Munro

Membership Director: Paul Weston

Service Projects Director: Howard Atkinson

Youth Director: Anne Rzeszkowski

Club Admin Director: Dave McKinley

Club Services Director: Albert Suidgeest

Public Image Director: Grahame Miles

Immediate Past President: Daryl Breust 0409 551 140

Sergeant @ Arms: Albert Suidgeest

Bulletin Editors: Grahame Miles and Paul Weston

Webmaster: John Glassford

March is Rotary Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Month

Coolamon Rotary Bulletin #1920-27

9 March 20208 March 2020 by Paul

Meeting of March 2nd

PP Neil welcomed 18 members and guests Chez and John Martin (ex-Secretary of our Club from many years ago). Apologies from Daryl, Marianne, Ian, Lyn, Dave and Garth.

Correspondence from Secretary John:

Young & Hout Bay Bulletins
Rotary’s DisTec20 IT training workshop is on Sunday, April 19
Big band concert at Ganmain Hall on Saturday, May 30th

Business:

District Conference at Temora on March 21 -22 – Volunteers/attendees are Alex & Chez, Paul. Ian, Neil, Ted, Paul, Brian, Anne, Howard & Ann and Don on Sunday
Forbes Club have asked our club to man our food van on Sunday morning of the district conference for breakfast. Howard, Ann, Brian, Ted and Anne have voluntered.
Our new Youth Director Anne introduced the topic of Rotary Youth Exchange as District 9700 is looking for two clubs to host overseas students starting in June. The topic will require further discussion.
John Bond generously volunteered to take notes for the bulletin for the next two weeks while Grahame is away.
The Bingo roster for the next 14 months was handed to members. Grahame has asked members to circle the months when they are rostered on and add to your calendar. Grahame also reminded members that they are responsible to organise a swap if they are unable to fill their obligation for a given month.
Please bring milk bottle tops for “Lids for Limbs” to our next meeting for collection by Myffy.
The future of the Coolamon phone directory (our club projet) will be discussed at next Club Assembly or earlier club meeting.
A most worthwhile read is the report from our District Governor, copied below.

Albert led another lively fine session. The raffle was won by Chez.

JUST FOR LAUGHS

THE PUZZLER

Can you spot the spelling error in the story on the meeting from March 2nd?

DIARY

*Monday, March 9th – Speaker meeting: John Egan speaking on the Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholarship program. Coolamon Sport & Rec Club, 6:30 for 7 pm.

Thursday, March 12th – BINGO. Rostered on are Daryl (captain), Bruce (for Don), Dave and Ivan.