Quick.....scarfer!
Peter Cook has boxes of scarves now untagged which we can give away to any good cause but we must disclose that they are faulty...the scarves, not the causes.
Don't (or Do) Be Badgered
Tony Alsop announced that there are some excellent Rotary badges to protect us from fines. Buy one.....or two...and be saved.
Christ Church Meals
Bill Bailey on behalf of Jenny Acopian is looking for 5th Monday volunteers for the Christ Church Meals project on 30 July.
Increased Meal Cost
Just a reminder to members that the single course will be $28.00 per head and $33.00 per head for 2 courses and wine will be $9.00 per glass.
Options for other perhaps less costly meal arrangements will be explored by the Board for consideration by the members.
Smile for Satbir
Our Club's Chief Photographer Satbir Chug has a vast array of Club photos on his home-based server and can provide members with an app which allows password-protected access to this treasure trove of high quality photographs.
See Satbir for more information.
Upcoming Events section in the Bulletin - What's When and Where?Please give your upcoming Club events to Warren and Bulletin Editor Peter for inclusion in the Upcoming Events.
Give Warren a bio for the guest speakers you arrange for pre-promotion in the Bulletin.
Members are invited to give ideas for speakers.
Pay Your "Do's"
The full fee is $254.00 and the concessional rate is $237.00 with those who join the Club after 1 January will only pay 50% of the concessional rate. You can pay direct into the Club's account with Bendigo Bank, the details of which are BSB 633-108 Account 146425996.
Defying The Drift
The Defying the Drift program will be held at the end of September this year.
It is a Sunday to Wednesday residential program this year at Horsham.
It aims to keep young people in rural communities by demonstrating the employment opportunities in their home area.
Stan Deans reminded us that we seek Year 10 & 11 students to attend the course and inspire them to take a career in agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry or perhaps forestry which in turn reminds us about.....
Tree Planting Day
Adrian Innes reported on behalf of Peter Funston that 9.00 am on Sunday 29 July off Rennie Street in the Pound Reserve will be tree planting.
Bring gloves and sensible footwears.
Peter Funston has sent out an email to all members with the precise location courtesy of Ye Olde Melways.
BIS Sport Fundraising Activity
Cameron Loftus from the Barwon Sports Academy looking for support of a Fundraising Breakfast on Wednesday August 15th.
See last week's Bulletin and/or our Club Secretary Jenny for more details.
No Meeting at The Hub on 31 July
…..so instead members will be assisted in attending at other Rotary clubs if they wish to do so. Details to follow.
Volunteering Information
Yannick is collecting information on the volunteering hours provided by our members...so we need to tell Yannick what we do in that regard.
RUOK?
On Monday 30 July between 7.30 am and 9.00 am our BBQ trailer will be at Steam Packet Gardens for the RUOK Day breakfast. If you would like to assist, contact Club Secretary Jenny or John Birrell.