President George's
Wednesday 3 May2006
I believe that it is safe to say that the past 8 days have been busy ones for the Rotary Club of Strathfield. Our Anzac Day breakfast was both moving and had great fellowship. Next evening with the help of Burwood and Concord Clubs we had 79 present for the final presentation of the GSE Team from Thailand. It proved to be a most enjoyable night with a good feel about it. The girls danced well and spoke well. Team leader, Siri, has certainly left a good impression behind.
Incidentally Bradley and Cheryl Ayres entertained the team, their hosts and a few others, 28 in total to a BBQ at their house on Saturday night. Well done Bradley and Cheryl.
Saturday was also our fund raising “Pearl” day. Connie was the driving force behind this and she put in a great deal of time and effort to make the day a success. Connie was ably assisted by Shirley so we must give a big vote of thanks to Connie and Shirley. Thanks too to all the helpers on the day. The ‘waiters’ were resplendent in evening dress, in fact to see them together was worth the price of admission itself!! Pat Giammarco generously provided afternoon tea. A final monitory total is not yet to hand but will be in the vicinity of $2,500.00.
We were hosts to the District Assembly at Meriden on Sunday to conclude our busy week. George and Sam Helou did their usual great job of catering. Over 200 Rotarians had an excellent lunch with table service and were all served in quick time. Helpers were too many to mention individually but I have to say that Roger and Janice Vince put in a very long and solid days work. Congratulations to all concerned.
“Nothing is really work, unless you would rather be doing something else.” J M Barrie
Until next week
Enjoy Rotary,
President George
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