Peter Antaw spoke about Taldumande Youth Services and the article mentioning our club that was included in their latest magazine.
Treasurer John Bolton advised the members that he and John Garrett are developing a major First Nations project. He pointed out that whichever way people voted in the recent referendum, the outcome did highlight the disadvantage experienced by First Nations people. He and John Garrett will be making a presentation at the next club meeting to detail the project which will be based around the items in the closing the gap reports.
Alan Hession advised that the draft roster for the Christmas raffle will be sent out shortly. The tickets will be sold at the Plaza over the first 3 weekends in December. He encouraged members to give their preference for a 2 hour shift.
Kevin Tattrie advised that he, Michelle Barry and the fundraising committee have completed the plan for a $10,000 raffle at $25 a ticket. Tickets may be purchased by QR code. Wallet sized cards featuring the QR code were available at all the tables for members to collect and use to sell tickets. There will be just the one prize of $10,000 with the aim being to sell 1,000 tickets. It will be drawn next June. Club members are not permitted to purchase tickets. However, family members are able to purchase tickets. President Luke suggested that if each club member aims to sell at least one ticket a week until June we would easily reach the target of 1,000 ticket sales.
Peter Russell spoke about both the District Conference to be held in Terrigal in March next year and the Rotary International conference in Singapore in May and encouraged members to think about attending.
Garth Carter advised that he has sufficient nominations for the Pride of Workmanship awards to be held on 28 November. Due to the inability of the Mayor to be present, the awards will be presented by two Willoughby Councillors - Roy McCullagh & Angelo Rozos.
Kim Wilkins advised that StreetWork are having their annual supporters’ dinner. Details are:
Saturday, 9 December 2022 - 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm dinner
Willoughby Uniting Church Auditorium
10-12 Clanwilliam Street, North Willoughby
$70 per person, $60 concession and students - includes a festive dinner, dessert, drinks, and coffee/tea.
For telephone bookings call (02) 9419 7559 or you can email events@streetwork.org.au or simply book directly online at https://events.humanitix.com/streetwork-supporters-christmas-dinner-2023
RVSP by 5 December for catering purposes.
President Luke reminded members that on Tuesday, 12 December the club meeting will be a breakfast meeting to be held from 7.30am to 9.30am and encouraged everyone to bring guests. This will be the last meeting for the year.
Kim Wilkins