It was great to welcome some more members back from their winter break and to welcome in Spring.
Monday saw the departure of Doug, Martin, Lindsay and Phil to Timor for 2 weeks to work on a water project, computers for the region and the official launch of the “meals on Heals” Kitchen.
Sunday th 30th Rotarians were joined by students from the Weeroona college and their parents for the catering at federation Picnic. We were kept busy right through till the 1:30 gate closure, and it was another great event. Our thanks go to the Weeroona College student s and family helpers who ensured we had enough staff to keep the crowd fed and queues to a minimum. We will continue to improve the process and thanks to the Rotarians who provided feedback this week club forum.
We now have an official request from the Valentines Day ball committee to support the ball for 2016. The proposal is to run the event on February 13, 2016 and for each club to provde $500 donation to the Ball to help with the fundraising efforts. From what I what I understand attendees cover costs through ticket price and any profit would come from donations or sponsors much the same as last year. They aim to make 17 to 24k to go to Bendigo health Real unit for the purchase of a dialysis machine.
There is still time to book for the Rotary District 9800 Foundation grants seminar in Bendigo on Monday the 14th of September 6pm for 6:30pm at Kangaroo Flat’s Gataway function centre. If anyone would like to go and Join Ray Carrington please let me know Wednesday so I can get the RSVP into district.
The District conference gets closer every day and the conference organisers would like to hear from any rotarians who would like to help or perhaps take the lead in the areas of
Sponsorship
Functions - Friday night Welcome function and the two Saturday functions
Entertainment
Golf Day.
Please let me know or contact Mark and Leonie Weragoda (when they return form Sri Lanka in the next couple of weeks) so we can get your details to district.
Don’t forget to note the 30th September in your diary for a possible surprise evening event, just trying to finalise arrangements and hope to have more on Wednesday.
Paul