Guest Speaker Irish spoke on the "Teacher in a Box" project delivered to her old high school in Hinatuan, on the island of Mindanao, Philippines
And also, special thanks to Irish for not only getting better in time for the meeting, being the guest speaker, and also capturing this rather rare (in the Reel) image of Roger, who chaired the meeting
The photos are here
We welcomed 13 live members back to our first real meting for a while
And thanks to a technology update from Mark, we had another three Zooming in, so a special hello to Noel, Alan and Kath
PE James gave the President address, unfortunately Pres Bernie was an apology as she was feeling unwell
James gave a briefing on yesterday's Board meeting - the last for this year's team of directors
Project spending was discussed
He has been doing the online president's training, ready for next year and our new theme "Rotary Opens Opportunities"
and don't forget Changeover here at Oaks in the Verandah Room on the 18th July
Irish spoke on the "Teacher in a Box" project delivered to her old high school in Hinatuan, on the island of Mindanao, Philippines
Teacher in a Box was developed by RC Paddington, Brisbane as a means no deliver internet style learning opportunities without actual internet
Thanks Irish & mark - a great project
Directors
- Darryl's team at The Travel Agent are organizing the Melbourne Cup Function at Pelican Waters Tavern - special thanks from PE James
- Gordon mentioned next year's Golf Day - 9 holes + 9 holes, Fri 19th (or maybe the 20th if you haven't got you head around that new fangled calendar idea - still don't know why working to the moon's cycle wasn't good enough - Personally, I blame the Egyptians) To be confirmed by the new owners
- Deborah suggested STEPS as the major recipient of the funds raised - Next speaker is Patrick "Me"
- Gerry re Trifecta tickets - Roster first - then order tickets
- Mark - fee for first half of the year to remain at $150, but may have to increase for second half of year
- Pam - District Changeover online, 24th June RUSCCF joint dinner and raffle also online
Stuart gave an impromptu quick talk about STEPS and their funding issues around their college extensions
STEPS helps people with disabilities to learn to live independantly
Their major fundraiser, the Winter Ball is online this year
Sgt Merv dished the dirt and ran the Heads & Tails
Roger
We thought this would be of interest to the members.
Some months ago I was looking on Facebook market place when I saw an interesting story behind an item being sold. In the description of the item it read, I need to sell this item to be able to buy medicine.
I sent a message asking for her address and it turned out she was staying with some people at the northern end of the Sunny Coast.
Bernie and I decided to send her $20 to help with her medicine.
We have just received a message back thanking us for the help. She was now back in her home country. She informed us that she had donated to two charities over there sharing the love around the world.
We replied to her message and it turns out she is a young person from San Paulo, Brazil, the same as our exchange student Mirela. She is now living in Golas near a National Park full of water falls.
We now have another email friend.
The story is that we need to have faith that there are good people who sometimes need a little hand up in this world full of bad stories
Ron & Bernie Strong
Ron Strong BM FAICD JP ( QUAL)
We thought this would be of interest to the members.
Some months ago I was looking on Facebook market place when I saw an interesting story behind an item being sold. In the description of the item it read, I need to sell this item to be able to buy medicine.
I sent a message asking for her address and it turned out she was staying with some people at the northern end of the Sunny Coast.
Bernie and I decided to send her $20 to help with her medicine.
We have just received a message back thanking us for the help. She was now back in her home country. She informed us that she had donated to two charities over there sharing the love around the world.
We replied to her message and it turns out she is a young person from San Paulo, Brazil, the same as our exchange student Mirela. She is now living in Golas near a National Park full of water falls.
We now have another email friend.
The story is that we need to have faith that there are good people who sometimes need a little hand up in this world full of bad stories
Ron & Bernie Strong
Ron Strong BM FAICD JP ( QUAL)