A reminder that the Crows Nest Fair,is on for the 16th of October.As the nearby shopkeepers have priority over food type ,only if there's a free space will we be able to run the sausage sizzle .Ross is trying hard to get a spot close to Bravos.
Mark is also working on the TRIFECTA ,updating all the email addresses for participating Clubs and Charities.
Angelo is working with Chris Anthony ,who runs Teachers on Wheels ,to set up a programme in East Timor .Challenge for the Timorese ,as when they come to Australia on working visas ,can only get jobs in agriculture .So ,to get work in areas like Aged Care they need to have Australian Accredited qualifications ,which are currently not available in Timor.
Our new member ,Kevin Condell was presented with his name badge
Sue advised that the District Grant for Mary's House has been submitted and approved
Received a letter of thanks from Taldumande appreciating our support for their State Govt. Grant
D-Cafe was back on again this Wednesday despite increased Covid numbers .Will be interesting to see the turn out.
On International ,still waiting for the data on the rainfall figures for Maliana,to help in designing the water treatment plant
Discussed the options on Meeting frequency going forward ,the Board is in favour ,at least on a trial basis ,of skipping the Zoom Meeting .This will now be put to the Members for their input.
George advised that RYLA will now be transferred to Kings School for the 23rd of January .Cost will be $500 per nominee ,and our Club has one.
From Kate ,Canteen advise that they would welcome Club Members to visit their office in Newtown to see the play stations and games we donated ,being used .Kate has also suggested we consider a book stall.for second hand books ,for the Crows Nest Fair
The Meeting was finalised by Tom for his rendition of a 1952 Radio Play by Wayne and Shuster on "The Ides of March". Well done Tom
Reminders:
This month's theme is "New Leadership Month." Rotary brings community leaders together who have a common characteristic: the desire to serve. As leaders we have a responsibility to our community, local and globally, to place service above self to make the world a better place.
