Welcome
President Peter Antaw welcomed the only guest, Sally Hetherington from the charity Human and Hope Association.
Toast
Kim Wilkins proposed a toast to the Rotary Club of Dubbo South, which was chartered in 1966. The club raises funds through various projects including a 4WD rally around the area and a black tie Ball. It supports RFDS and the local hospital and recently raised $30,000 (matched with $30,000 from a sponsor) for local drought relief.
Club business
President Peter mentioned that Vicki recently fell and fractured her ankle.
Susan Law asked for help with collecting amenity kits for young people entering Taldumande houses.
Luke Keighery reported that, at a recent Mary’s House fundraising event, he had won a voucher for a commercial photography session. He raffled it to members and raised $250 (thanks to PP John Bolton) for the club’s Charities Account.
Eleanor Chevor reported on her visit to RC of Wellington accompanied by her two sisters, and Kim Wilkins and Michael Bartok. They had donated several Prom dresses, helped feed 110 children at the barbecue, and also visited a farm and an aged care facility.
Rob Coote noted that several club members were visiting Wellington and Dubbo on October 16 and 23 to assist with school visits to the Dubbo Zoo. The Wellington club also needed help on October 30 when 200 pupils were expected at the Zoo. Rob noted that RC Wellington could also do with help with barbecues on clearance sale and market days.
Rob Coote said that our club would be holding a Drought Relief bucket appeal at the Plaza on October 19 and 20.
