After his introduction by the Sergeant noting the formal sponsorship of this meeting by Caloundra Law
Chair Trevor rose to the occasion
Guest Jim was welcomed and introduced by Merv
 
The International Toast was proposed by Genta to RC Tokyo, chartered in 1920, the first of more than 2000 clubs in Japan
 
Thanks for the photos Irish
Genta announed his 60th birthday get together on 29th August at Yume at 5:00pm,
I wrote bring chair and dishes
He is selling the restaurant and moving back into a health career
 
Trevor and Gina were sitting at home working out where in the world they would visit after Covid
So they got a map of the world and threw a dart - guess where they are going?  OK, its two week behind the fridge
 
President James has returned to the helm after 5365 km through outback Queensland
  • Thanks to all for "keeping the wheels turning", and a special thanks for Changeover
  • Theme - Serve to change lives
  • Our guest speaker this morning was a Covid apology
  • Board meeting yesterday - directors to report
  • Centenary monument - not going ahead with funds transferred to RUSCCF scholarships ($5461 raised on the night)
  • James and Merv attended a membership summit
  • James is chair of DV Safe Phones - 3000 phones so far - Ask & Patrick doing a great job, but they need a volunteer for admin
  • Gordon has had surgery on his eye (5 stiches) but still has major surgery ahead in Brisbane
  • Neville - leave of absence till end of the year
  • Dave to assist with Clubrunner
 
Directors
Merv reported on the Membership Summit
The new District 9620 has 109 Clubs and 2142 members
(and I still haven't had a satisfactory answer as to what exactly happened to District 9600)
49% of members resign after less than 3 years - so keeping members is a key focus
Social occasions important for time to talk
 
Darryl Bribie vocational visit coming up
Two fund raisers in planning - Outdoor Movie Night - possibly at Corbauld Park
Xmas raffle  for "Grocery Grab"
 
Bernie - Hub - leasing arrangement still being considered by Council, $100 anon donation + MW, toaster & kettle donated
$500 approved by Board to help CCSA Hall with air conditioning
 
Deborah - "Rags to Riches Fashion Parade"
 
Pam - Welfare - let Pam know id anyone needs contacting
 
James - BBQ at Council Social - Thursday breakfast - volunteers needed
 
Genta - converting hemp charcoal to grow probiotics
 
Sgt Ian dished the dirt