Apologies: Jim Rudling, Peter Beadle
President Sam attended District Presidents meeting Friday 26th July. Sam reported on two topics that were of interest to our club - the “Adopt a Town” drought relief programme and “The Train Ride to end Polio initiative”. Our club will discuss the former at length.
Sam is also trying to organise a joint meeting with Liverpool and Liverpool Greenway Clubs for when the District Governor Di North makes her official visit later in the year.
Secretary Charles tabled the resignation of member Tara Sharma due to distance issues. She however is considering joining Rotary Club of Hurstville Club, which is closer to where she works.
Jim Rudling has had a further meeting with Mounties Board Members, which will be explained at next meeting.
Tissa Perera has agreed to handle the Youth Portfolio whilst John Pillay is on ADG duties. Jim Rudling will ably assist him.
Preliminary results of the club survey was outlined and a further more in depth document has been distributed for discussion at our Club Forum on 6 August 2019. Once you have read this document be prepared for this discussion which will shape the future direction of your Club.
Treasurer Gary again reiterated that club dues are now due. 36% of members are now financial are you one of them?
He also advised that our telemarketing campaign has commenced for our Circus in May 2020, while it is early day it is doing better than for the same period last year.
Community Services Director Shiva has organised the last two Guest speakers and Program Director Ted has two more booked for coming meetings –
Amar Singh from Turban 4 Australia, who are trying to set up a food service van to cater for the homeless in the Liverpool area will be with us on 20th August; and
We will have a presentation from “the Story Factory” a non profit creative writing centre on 27th August.
The challenge to you is to help Ted by letting him know of interesting speakers, providing him with contact details so he can organise for them to come to our club.
International Director Rinna Ly highlighted the upcoming AHHA humanitarian trip to Cambodia just over two weeks from leaving Australia, with a number of club members going to support this worthwhile effort..
Our Guest Speaker Dr Vitor Rocha gave an interesting presentation on the upcoming Community event to be held at Liverpool Library on 8 August at 1:30pm “What to know before you go” and Community workshops to be held in Camden and Campbelltown for more information contact Vitor at vitor.rocha@swsphn.com.au or call 02 4632 3019.
In Australia, every horse has its birthday on the first day of August each year - known as the horses' birthday.
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