Don Landers called an Extraordinary General Meeting to adopt and new Club Constitution. The motion to adopt the new Constitution was moved by Peter Hodgson, seconded John Turner and passed by the members present. Don then closed the extraordinary general meeting.
Karin Eurell announced that Sally O’Neill was recently awarded a Sapphire pin by John Talyor, Rotary North Sydney in recognition of the work she has done for Sailability over the past 11 years.
Sally O’Neill introduced Meenoy Chamdavieng from the Vientiane Women and Youth Centre for Health and Development (VYC).
Meenoy spoke about the Centre and that the work the VYC does in Vientiane is unique, no other organisation in Vientiane provides the service, ie advice and diagnosis of HIV, STDs, family planning, etc, to young students and factory workers.
Meenoy explained that if the clinic and mobile clinic didn’t exist, the people just wouldn’t go elsewhere, so it is very important that the Centre continues.
While funding of the Centre comes in part from the Laos Government via the Lao Women’s Union, this is insufficient and it is a constant battle to seek donations, with the staff having to take part wages frequently.
The Assistant District Governor addressed the members about the Rotary Zone function to be held by the District Governor at North Ryde RSL on 24 August and asked if members would consider attending.
Michael Cox announced that a Welsh Choir will be singing at 2:30 pm on 21 August at St Peter’s Presbyterian Church (on the corner of Miller Street and Blue Street near the entrance to Shore School).
Ranald Stewart welcomed and introduced .Dennis van Someren from Rotary Kenthurst and Gloria Larman from Shine for Kids, a children of prisoners support group.
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