President: Graeme
In the absence of President Graeme at the first meeting of the year (noted!), Bernie updated the club as follows:
Clive B in hospital, Suzanne soon to be released from hospital, Ralph and others suffering from 'man flu'.
First board meeting was held (at the George Harcourt Inn) at which a lot was discussed. The board will be looking at the structure of committees and members will be asked for their preferences to work on different committees.
It is proposed that rotational dinners be reintroduced and will be asked if we'd like to register our interest in progressive dinners. Bernie asked if someone would like to volunteer to organise these?
New members Keith and Ali are now full members. Welcome.
A reminder to please update your details on MyRotary.org
Secretary/President Elect: Cynthia
Cynthia reminded us that Rotary Wine Appreciation event is on this weekend - (Vic proposed that every Tuesday is wine appreciation)
Treasurer: Liz
Reminder that Dues are now Due.
Club Service: Vicki
The speaker calendar is filling up quickly but could Rotarians please provide speaker suggestions for the coming year? We'd particularly like more interesting speakers that aren't just after funding.
Please send suggestions to Vicki.
International: Yvonne
First meeting of the year and 'nothing to report'
Community: John
Attended Hall Progress Association meeting. They are looking at ways of funding expenses of school site, such as a rental or use fee on the buildings. It is believed fees are necessary in order to pay for things such as security, water and power. There may be a rental on the cottage for meetings.
Youth & Vocational: Janine
Roger and Janine interviewed potential students for NYSF and have proposed three candidates forward for decision. Of the 46 applicants in the district, there are only 15 places available.
Also the board have supported funding for Chloie Eggins of Dickson College to attend the school Japanese trip.
CRFM: Clive B
In Clive's absence, the report was delivered by Peter who in an effort to emulate Clive's statistical bent by informing us that it was -5.5C last Saturday.
