“Wow! That was some Guy called
Sandra, Robin!”
Holy Flying Foxes, Batman! Did I just see Batgirl with a bat in a
mat. Not a rat in a vat; and not a cat in a hat, but a bat in a
mat, at Strathfield Bat Cave last week? Pow! ! Bam! Crash!
Well, we had a very interesting and enlightening presentation from
Sydney’s very own Batgirl – Sandra Guy – last week in our Club.
It’s not often we have an animal as a special guest, but this week
we did, and it was a special occasion – World Animal Day – how very
appropriate Programs Chair, PP Raymond McCluskie. Thanks for the
inspirational scheduling. It was evident that all members truly
enjoyed the experience and were fascinated by the little critter –
Barbie – that accompanied Sandra. For the full report, please see
the Speaker Notes section later in this bulletin; it was truly very
educational as well as entertaining.
IPP Stephen Taylor
In my President’s Update last week I announced that I had received
and accepted the resignation from our Club, of IPP Stephen Taylor.
It is with much sadness that I received this notice, however I fully
understand and respect the decision that Stephen has made. Of
course, Stephen is very welcome at our Club at any time, and I hope
he pops in for a visit every now and then. He has given a lot of
himself to Rotary for over 40 years, and he now deserves a break to
focus on other important aspects of his life. Stay well, Steve, and
stay in touch!
Celebrity Guest Chair for
Tonight’s Meeting
As you will have figured out by now, I’m not here this week. So… as
a special treat, I have arranged for a Celebrity Guest Chair for the
meeting, none other than the Golden Greek himself – Arie Pappas! I
do hope you enjoy Arie’s inimitable style at the meeting this week;
he is sure to please and deliver a very professional meeting.
Next Week’s Speaker
This week we hear from Peter Watson on Lessons in Life and
Business. I wish I was here this week to hear Peter; this
guy (no
relation to Sandra!), has run over 50 marathons. I thought I was
doing OK having run 6; I feel so inadequate already. The question
to ask him is ‘why?’; Why run so many? What motivates him?. Did
you know that we are all motivated in all that we do by a part of
the brain known as the Limbic Brain, or the Limbic System. This is
the emotional core of our being. It has no language; no words live
there; it is where feelings and emotions come from; and it is where
our ‘why do I do this?’ lives. I wonder if Peter will talk about
this? If he doesn’t, as him ‘why?’. Enjoy the evening. I’ll see
you next week.
Rick
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