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Next Meeting – 6th September 2016
Attendance desk:
George Raffan & Malcolm Lye (Reserves: Helen Gulson & Mike Cocks)
Set up & pack up:
Robert Coote & Peter Antaw (Reserves: Kim Wilkins & Alan Hession)
Speakers & topic:
Club committees workshop session during the meeting
Rotary Club Meeting August 30th 2016
Introduction
President Paul welcomed everyone and especially our guests, Jan Duggin and Angie Fernandez.
Toast Don Landers proposed a toast to the Rotary Club of Balgowlah. Balgowlah Rotary was chartered in 1974 with 24 members, on the same day as Neutral Bay Rotary. They work to assist youth, local charities, especially Lifeline Northern Beaches, and Dalwood.
Announcements
David Clancy gave a brief report on the Zone meeting he recently attended.
Rob Coote thanked members for supporting him in the Walk he undertook to raise funds for Parkinsons NSW. Their efforts contributed to his raising $1600 for this worthy charity.
President Paul thanked all for their contribution to help raise funds for Robyn Borusso’s charity following her talk at last week’s meeting. The committee will meet to consider ongoing support to this charity.
Guest Speakers- Kevin Tattrie - Computer Security and Identity Theft
Yvette Boulos introduced our speaker for the evening, club member Kevin Tattrie. Kevin had his audience spellbound with his enlightening talk about computer security, cybercrime and protecting oneself from identity fraud. He said there is no 100% protection from cybercrime and the best form of defence is avoidance – don’t put your information out there! Implement updates on all devices when prompted, and back up. Too detailed to report everything he talked about, Kevin will bring handouts of his talk next week to help us all maintain vigilance across all our electronic devices.
Cambodia is one of the poorest countries in the world, and for people who have no means to pay, adequate health services are difficult to access.
Recently the Rotary Club of Northbridge supplied some dental equipment to the Samrong Health Centre (pictured below) in the Sotnikum Hospital, which is located about 34km eastern side of Siem Reap, Cambodia. The Health Centre services a population of 200,000, and had no proper facilities for providing dental care.
The equipment supplied includes a dental chair, autoclave, x-ray machine and dental consumables. The project was supported by Club funds, a donation from one of our members, and a small District Grant. The equipment was sourced from a supplier in Phnom Penh, ensuring that spare parts and maintenance/repairs will be available locally, and shipped to Siem Reap by road.
Spare parts and additional consumables will be funded by revenue from patients who are able to pay a fee which is less than the cost of a private service. The very poor will receive the service for free.
Photo of village life near Siem Reap & the new dental equipment
Citation for the awarding of a sapphire pin to Sally O’Neill at the Rotary Club of North Sydney lunch, 4th August 2016
Sally O’Neill joined Sailability Middle Harbour in 2005 soon after it was formed. From the outset her skills and ability shone out and I very quickly suggested she became our secretary and sailing day co-ordinator which she gracefully accepted.
Showing considerable initiative she put in place all the necessary structure and systems which have allowed Sailability to grow and function properly. Sally has overseen our growth from two boats and 5 members to 6 boats and 45 members.
Her boundless energy and dedication to our cause have resulted in hundreds of disabled sailors enjoying the opportunity to go sailing on the beautiful waters of Middle Harbour. Further, she has brought together volunteers from all walks of life to work together like a well oiled machine to make each sailing day a success.
So in recognition of the considerable contribution you have made to the success of Sailability Middle Harbour over the past 11 years, it is my pleasure to award you a sapphire pin to go with your Paul Harris Fellowship
PP John Taylor
Sponsors
The Rotary Club of Northbridge gratefully acknowledges the generous sponsorship of Northbridge Plaza for our Annual Community Fireworks Night & Pictures on the Pitch Film Night
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