4th August Meeting - Solomons Trip by the CalPac Team

 Chair Merv

 
Noel came into focus after some breakfast 

Visitors
The Cal Pac team:
Ross Harrison
Peter Higgs
Dan Thomasson
Peter Asher
Peter Hovey

Judy’s mum Merle Mills
Ken McMeekin RC Morwell

International Toast
Norm proposed a toast (or was it a short story) to RC Nairobi chartered 1930.  Nairobi is the capital of Kenya, which has 50 Rotary Clubs.  They do the world climbing championships on Mt Kilimanjaro. - Anyone want to sign up for a trip next year?  The toast is to mark one full year without Polio cases in Nigeria

Makeups
RYDA
Board
Helen x2 at NYSF
Gordon’s Meeting

Apologies
An apology from Heidi came through later in the day - A  truck backed into her car while at the auto teller on the way to Rotary

President Judy
Welcomed all
Bunnings BBQ Roster
Rubie’s letter -$500 donation
Breakfast fee to increase to $20, but includes fine

AG’s Talk
Gordon gave his “official” talk.  District 9600 has 1588 Rotarians in 67 Clubs divided into 12 clusters.  Rather than wear my typing fingers out, I photographed Gordon’s notes - see below.

Speaker
Peter Hovey represented the Cal Pac team and gave an informative talk on their recent visit.  The Global Grant was done by Caloundra, Caloundra Pacific & Sydney Cove clubs.

Seeking some spiritual advice

 (Sorry, couldn't resist doing that)

They made a difference, gave a gift, were involved, provided a legacy and had fun as well.

Directors
Helen - two candidates for NYSF.  Neha Chaudrasekar from Matthew Filnders was chosen.  The candidate from Unity College missed out.
Genta - Happiness forum

Sergeant
Noel