At rather short notice Darryl was persuaded to step up to the chair
Visitors & guests
Bruce Williams, speaker
Kim, guest of Judy
Ken McMeekin, RC Morwell
Chris Westlake, RC Youngtown Tas
International Toast
Norm proposed a toast to RC Amsterdam
Established 1993, meets at Hilton Hotel Mon evenings
but in Summer recess now
Apologies
Everyone at RYDA, Ron, Heidi, John & Pauline, Pam
Makeups
BBQ at USC yesterday
Presidents Report
Deborah welcomed the visitors
USC BBQ’s “all good”
Christmas in July next Thursday
Speaker
Bruce introduced Bruce
B1 & B2?
Bruce spoke at Rotary 18 month ago. He is an author and wealth & wellness trainer, inspiring people to push past their limits
Bruce recounted his own story. In 2011 he weighed 100kg and was “not happy”.
Einstein’s definition of insanity “Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result” applied. Bruce decided to “listen to himself”. At 51 he needed to work out what to do with his life.
The thing in his earlier life which mad him feel good was riding his bike. As a child he was still riding a scooter when all his friends had bikes, so the transition up to a bike had added meaning. So he stopped drinking and eating junk food, and rode his bike.
He met Jim Adam, who “made an impression” on him. After Jim’s death he tried to start a “JimAdam memorial ride” but due to various reasons including less time at USC and more with his own business the idea became difficult to achieve. Instead, he is writing a book about “his story”
"In memory of Jim Adam, cyclist, purveyor or mirth, wearer of odd socks,
Rotarian and difference maker"
Jim and friends
Some of the proceeds will go to Australian Rotary Health, Rotary’s mental health research arm and favourite charity for Jim.
When riding a bicycle, it’s all about “steering with your eyes” (same with surfing)
The same works with your mindset - if you focus on the obstacles you will hit them.
Bruce expects “Cycleology” will be out in Sept Oct
Directors
Genta had two reports
The first about the Happiness Conference on 9th August
There will be a hairdresser, costumes and photos
Japan trip - 21st April 2015 will cost approx $3,000 pp twin share basis
Gerry noted that there were still some Rotary Directories to pick up
BBQ starts at 11:00 - free parking
Sergeant Gerry gave us the usual shake down
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