What an excellent
Literature Extension Program,culminating in an equally excellent
group of presentations last week from those students from
Strathfield Girls High School. Well done to Youth Services Director
Bradley Ayres in organising the program and presentations in
conjunction with Deputy Principal Debbie Irwin. Debbie is moving
permanently to Port Macquarie in the next few weeks; however she
assures us she will try very hard to ensure this worthwhile program
continues, and that Strathfield Girls High School continues its
close association with our Rotary Club.
At the first Presidents
meeting for the year the focus was on Membership Development and
Public Relations/ Advertising. As PP Rod is now on the District
Membership Committee, I am sure his track record and subsequent
input will have positive results in increased membership for the
District. Our close association with the local newspaper,
Strathfield Scene, is providing good monthly coverage of our Club
activities and Rotary in general.
Rotarian Warren Abbott is
having a slow recovery with his Osteoporosis health problem. Warren
assured me he would be back at the club in the next few weeks. Get
well Warren. Rotarian, Secretary, Allan Petersen had a minor
operation on Friday 10/8 at Strathfield Private. He is recovering
quite well and should be home on Monday 13/8. Get well Allan.
LAURAS’ CULTURAL
EXPERIENCE.
Our Club as a whole has committed to the Youth Exchange Program This
year we have an excellent student in Laura Fleurquin who would like
to share her culture with some of our members’ families, other than
those families who are hosting for the four lots of three months. I
can assure you that you will benefit from the experience. When you
wish to host Laura for a day outing or for a dinner at your home,
all you have to do is call.
This year Meriden School
has committed to raising funds for World Vision thru the 40 Hour
Famine Project. As you know Laura is a student at Meriden, and as
such she has committed to this worthwhile fundraiser. “Every $ 40.00
raised will help to feed and care for 8 children for one month in
under-privileged countries the likes of Laos.”
As all members of our
Rotary Club are Laura’s’ family for her 12 month stay, those family
members who would like to sponsor their “daughter” should see Laura
after the meeting with your donation. PS Laura enjoyed a visit to
Manly Beach on Sunday afternoon with Janet and me.
Remember “Service Above Self”.
President Brian