President's Report (ghosted by RT in President Lyn's absence.)
Rotary Junior Community Awards:
The first of our two Rotary Junior Community Award programs was conducted at the last meeting.
15 out of a possible 16 participants presented a brief account of their personal Rotary journey, which is surely a school record.
(Upon his return Robin will provide a running record of presenters from each school, however we do know that ESPS has by far the highest student representation over the years.)
The school community was also really well represented with strong parental and staff support. Six staff attendees, including Principal Ian Frost, indicates how ESPS values this program.
Many Rotarians commented on the more thorough preparation and oral presentation this year.
An obvious improvement in future is to move Rotarians into the audience so that they can both see and hear better. Footnote:
Our next RJCA event is on 26 October. There will be 7 ASPS and a single SSPS students relating their RJCA stories.
Roger attended the Willow Grove PS assembly on 16 October and presented Angus James with his RJCA certificate.
Guests Acknowledgements:
1. It was pleasing to have Bev partner Bruce Paull for the third successive club meeting.
It's always wonderful to socialise with Bruce on his southern visits and Bev provided a meaningful insight into her involvement with the View organisation.
She also told us of her club's success in the Christmas gift wrapping program, and the resultant boost to club numbers via this promotion.
2. Again we had the pleasure of the company of District IRO Alma Reynolds and Greg King.
Together they highlighted district updates as well as the Gippsland FM's Moe Rotary announcements which have now commenced.
Upcoming Fundraiser – Wheelchairs for Kids
A fundraising event has been organised for Friday, 4 December in support of the Wheelchairs for Kids Program. The event will be held at the Newborough Bowling Club, with entertainment featuring music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
Tickets are available now by contacting Lyn Cassar on 0434 239 744.
Lyn Cassar
President
Roger's Programme Report
Monday 19th October:
GRGC 27 - What Lies Ahead.
(A club discussion)
Monday 26th October:
RJCA Presentations from ASPS and one SSPS student.
Footnote:
Moe Hotel has been informed of our meetings. I will help set up the room for the RJCA nights so that parents may be accommodated.
- Roger Taylor
Botanic Garden Playground – Cleanup Roster
Thanks to the following members who have volunteered to help maintain the
Botanic Garden Playground and surrounding area
October - Lyn
November - Robin
A Trip Down Memory Lane
From the archives ............. 2016 to 2018
2016-17
“Wheelbarrows of Marigolds” project to brighten up the Moe CBD area.
Sponsorship of students from Lowanna Secondary College to participate in Model United Nations Assembly program, representing the country of Russia.
Support for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal collection.
Provision of three planter boxes for garden project at Newborough East Kindergarten.
Upgrade of boys’ toilet facilities as part of our Bali “Adopt a School” school project.
2017-18
Donation of $2000 to Rotary Donations in Kind to send container of medical and education equipment to Vanuatu.
Assistance provided to Moe Apex and Lions Clubs with community bonfire and fireworks display.
Donation of $3000 to Disaster Aid Australia for purchase of a Sky Hydrant.
Visit by a number of Moe Rotarians to Takasago Seisho Rotary Club in Japan for their 40th Anniversary celebrations.
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