On Monday it was a pleasure to ask Tom – OAM to propose a toast to our recent Queens Birthday honours recipient - Harold Sharp awarded the OAM for “Service to the Community and Charitable Initiatives”. Again Congratulations Harold - it was well deserved.
Late breaking news on Monday was the notification from the Northbridge Golf Club that they will allow us to hold our Changeover dinner at the club on Monday July 13th. Please contact Ian or me if you have not received your invitation. Tom is also planning to incorporate our Pride of Workmanship awards into the evening’s activities.
Hopefully the Crows Nest Hotel is not far off letting us return there for our Monday lunches. Ian has decided to have Lunches on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Mondays of the month, with Zoom evening meeting on the 2nd & 4th Mondays. This will initially be a 2 month trial. Please watch the eBulletin for details.
Looking forward to seeing you next Monday. Stay safe.
Bunnings has advised that there will be no BBQ's until further notice due to the outcome of the Corona Virus.We will advise as soon as this policy has been changed.
Our Next Meeting, via Zoom, will be on Monday, the 22nd June 2020 when our Speaker will be Raj Bagpai;
Raj Bagpai currently represents nbn as a community ambassador. In his role, he is responsible for having conversations with a wide variety of community groups so as to help them better understand the nuances of nbn roll out. NBN Co was established in 2009 to design, build and operate Australia’s wholesale broadband access network. Underpinned by a purpose to connect Australia and bridge the digital divide, nbn’s key objective is to ensure all Australians have access to fast broadband as soon as possible, at affordable prices, and at least cost.
To achieve this objective, nbn has been structured as a wholesale-only, open-access broadband network. nbn provides services on its local access network on equivalent terms to retail phone and internet providers, to provision for end-user needs. This is intended to level the playing field in Australian telecommunications, creating real and vibrant competition within the industry and providing choice for consumers.
This presentation will include:
· What is the nbn™?
· How does it impact your fixed line phone and internet connections?
· What do you need to do to get connected?
· How to avoid scam calls related to nbn
Reminders;
- July 13th Changeover Dinner, 7pm Northbridge Golf Club,
At our Meeting on the 15 June 2020, our Club Directors presented their Portfolios achievements over the last year, ie 2019-2020.
See more in our Annual Report soon to be released.
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Club members and families attended this one important night of the year, when funds raised throughout the year 2018-19 of $50,000 is handed back to worthwhile organisations.
Past President Sue Raveane, handed over Cheques totalling $50,000 to seven non-profit organisations, four who look after our local Community, and three who benefit communities in other countries.
Taudumande
Pheonix House
Canteen
Orange Sky
Shelterbox
School for Life
Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children
Past President Sue said "this is what Rotary is all about! Rotarians in our Community giving back to their Community."
A very pleasant evening was had by all who attended.
However one organisation was absent on our Giving Night and on 3 Feb 2020, the Club presented a cheque to Mr Sean Mura from the Kenyian organisation 'So They Can'.