President George's
19 October 2005
If having an impact on the audience were the criteria, last weeks guest speaker would be top of the class. PP Raymond McCluskie told of the effects of the unexpected arrival of a Down syndrome baby. In a moving address Ray gave us an insight into some of the issues involved. Through it all Ray wove a golden thread of sunshine and I am sure that we are all grateful to Ray as well as being a little wiser.
District Governor Bill Little invited Vocational Service and International Service Directors to the Presidents’ meeting at Panthers last Friday. Harley Tarrant, as DG Elect, was present so with Paul, Bradley and myself Strathfield was well represented. We were invited to attend the Care Flight helicopter base at Westmead as a transfer meeting at any time during the coming months. Is there any interest? We were also encouraged to support the ‘adopt a village’ programme in the fight against Malaria. One child dies every 30 seconds from Malaria. The most effective method of prevention is a mosquito net costing $7.50.
In DG Bills newsletter which is available tonight we are reminded that a $50 saving is available to Rotarians registering before the 30th November for the Port Macquarie Conference.
Sunday was the picnic day to Joan and Ross Brown’s property in the Yarramalong Valley. What wonderful hosts Ross and Joan are. We owe them a big vote of thanks for their hospitality! A Rotary get together in such a setting is something special and to be remembered. The weather was not perfect but the rain held off until mid afternoon or if you were a walker half way round the course! Only light rain and not much to worry about though. The trek was lead by Bob Templeman who was a mine of information on trees, cattle, wombats, you name it. One or two of the girls arrived back with ticks attached.
It was all great fun! Thank you to Connie for arranging the day and again thanks to Ross and Joan for a great day.
Until next week
Enjoy Rotary
President George
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