President Paul thanked Derek Matz and Karen Eurell (with help from Sally O’Neill and Malcolm Lye) for their hospitality in hosting the annual Christmas party in their home in December.
President Paul announced he had received the resignation from the club of Yvette Boulos and Ross Pickard. Don Landers moved a motion to grant Ross Pickard honorary membership of the club after his 27 years of service. The motion was seconded and unanimously passed.
President Paul advised that next week will be the Club Forum where matters about the club will be discussed. He asked everyone to consider matters to discuss such as the format of club meetings, how often we meet, membership issues, charities to support, fundraising, participation, etc.
Bob Edwards informed the meeting that performances of “The Carnival”, being organised to raise funds for the renovation of The Haven Amphitheatre, is on at The Concourse and suggested it would be worth attending.
Bob is also looking at arranging a group booking “Spirit of Anzac” at Darling Harbour in April and asked for anyone interested in attending to let him know.
Peter McNair reminded members that the Seniors Lunch will be held on Saturday, 4 March so please note that in your diaries.
Kim Wilkins is looking at organising a group tour of the ABC Studio at Ultimo on Wed, 15 Feb. Cost is $9 or $8/seniors and will last about an hour. Let Kim know if you are interested.
Kim also asked if anyone was interested in being part of a regular walking group to let him know.
Kevin Tattrie spoke about the Youth programmes. RYLA finished this week and the participants will be presenting at Rotary at the 31 January meeting. He also spoke about Rotary Adventure in Citizenship (RAIC) which is for Year 10 students to go to Canberra for a week in May to visit the Parliament, the Parliamentary Museum, the Press Gallery, etc. to learn about how our country works. It will mean being away from school for a week, but if anyone knows of any Y10 students who would be interested in applying, please let Kevin know.
Peter Antaw advised that Liz Grey has had a request from Rotary Club of Suva for books. He is going to Fiji on a cruise and is happy to take books but needs to borrow suitcases in which to transport them so let him know if you can help.
John Weingarth advised that the sign has gone up on the newly named “McCurrich Cut”, the pathway between Minimbah & Dalmeny Roads, in honour of the late Martin McCurrich.
John Bolton reminded everyone that memberships are now past due.
Rob Coote advised the Fireworks will be held on 13 May and planning will commence now.
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