Bulletin No 19/16-17 (20-3-2017)

Hi reader,

A lot has been happening over the last few weeks and for those who haven't been to our weekly meetings, I'll try and provide a potpourri of updates in this edition.

Unfortunately we've had a few problems with the club website over the last two weeks. Firstly with server memory issues and secondly with an attack on the code that required me to restore the site from backup and take action to make the site more secure. It seems even well meaning Rotary club sites are still fair game for unscrupulous web hackers.

In this issue:

This issue is a bit of a catch up issue as production of the Bulletin has been thwarted on a number of occasions.

See you on Tuesday for dinner at the Wandering Goose (ie. the old Gumnut) - ED

Of interest

Janine and Chris attended RC Jerra's recent membership evening held in their local hall. 16 people attended the information night and upon following up this week, Chris was told that the following Thursday the club had 6 new potential members attend their weekly evening.

Well done RC Jerra on a fantastic initiative.

Market Roster

The Capital Region Farmers Market Roster is on the Club Calendar.

Please view the roster on the club calendar or you may choose to subscribe to the calendar and have the club events appear in your own calendar on your phone, tablet and computer. (Recommended)

Weekly Reports

Presidents Report

On 28 March, President Paul welcomed Matt Morrissey (Chef's Apprentice Awarded) and Ivonne (CIT). He also thanked Yvonne for organising Phil Greenwood from the John James Foundation to speak the previous week - a greet presentation of a very well planned project.

Last Thursday evening I assisted David and Yvonne interview UC students for our UC awards. Three down, one to go this week.Stay tuned.

Friday I meet with Bill W and to discuss governance arrangements for the Investment Committee.

I received a request from Preys Liz from Jerri to cover there attendance at CRFM on 6 May. They have a prior commitment with the MS Mega Swim. We will require 3 additional members to  help with roster. Pres Paul will send out separate email request.

Request via Peter for an assistance dog young boy in Murrumbateman. I have spoken with his mother and advised that we will consider her request. under consider by Youth Committee. See gofundme website for Briton Jobson.

Fiona and I meet yesterday with Dale Cooper and Alan Fiddock from Bridgeworks regarding a project in Thailand. fiona and Committee to consider.

Bill W has been assisting Dream Cricket - agreed to supply drink bottles for upcoming event.

Report for 4 April:

President Paul welcomed our guest speaker Daud, who spoke about his childhood in the Sudan and in Kenya and his experience living with his family in a shelter box for seven years before having the opportunity to immigrate to Australia as a refugee.

P.Paul thanked Vic and David for their assistance with the kitchen setup on Saturday and Roger and Janine for organising work on the club room.

In other news, Paul is working with Vicki on updating our insurance for District and he also visited TADACT with Roger to present a cheque. They were very grateful.

Pictured above: Roger also visited Pegasus to hand them a similar donation to help them in their work with riding for the disabled.

Thanks to Davis and Yvonne - we finalise US Scholarship interviews and selected 3 candidates for 2017 awards and Paul is following up with David regarding a young fellow and an assistance dog.

Club Service

Reminder to check out The Club Calendar all upcoming event information should be here!

NB: Your timely RSVP by 6:00pm Sunday is appreciated. Responses after this time cause all organisers logistical difficulties and as such you may be unable to attend.

Note the this week we are back at what was once the Gumnut.

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