President George's
12 October 2005
PDG Lloyd Roever gave us all something to think about last week in his talk on Reaching Overseas Medical Aid for Children. The subject was perhaps somewhat sobering, but what a great Rotary programme.
The Club BBQ was in action again on Sunday at the Strathfield Spring Fair.
Later in the day Catherine asked me if only the girls were doing the Rotary Sausage Sizzle! Well what a question. Perhaps for a while it looked that way as Shirley, Connie and Janelle were the ‘front girls’ and what a great job they did, selling 500 sausages in record time. However the boys were certainly on the job cooking the onions and sausages to perfection. The end result was a profit of over $1000. Well done and many thanks to all concerned.
I am sure that Strathfield Council will be well pleased with this years Spring Fair. There was good entertainment all day and a very good attendance. Over 80 stalls and a carnival atmosphere prevailed. Several former Strathfield Rotarians were in attendance: - Clarrie Edwards and Jean, Rod Rimes and Malcolm Buck were seen circulating.
Fred Haddon is to have two hip replacements on the 18th of this month. I am sure we all wish Fred well and hope to see him back at Rotary before too long.
Changing times. Supermarket product lines available in the 1960’s about 2000. In the 2000’s – 40,000. Weekly time spent on sport and exercise 1960’s – 10 minutes, 2000s 1 hour.
Average time spent preparing main meal 1930’s 2-5 hours, 2005 – 20 minutes
Just thought you would like to know!
Until next week
Enjoy Rotary
President George
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