Brian Johnson with Janet
President 2007-8
Rotary Club of Strathfield
President's Blueprint
Wednesday 22 August 2007
In my brief speech at the Club Changeover Night I included the Royal Far West Children’s Health Scheme as a possible recipient of Club raised funds this Rotary year. After Wednesday night’s presentation by Jann Kingston, CEO of that organisation, I am convinced that the choice was a good one. Shortly a committee will be formed to organise a night, hopefully sometime in May 08, to raise funds for this worthwhile organisation. Will keep you informed progressively.
Those on e-mail will already know of Bob Templeman’s hospitalisation at the end of last week. Bob has developed a heart complaint and is in Nepean Private Hospital for observation until further notice. I have spoken to Bob and Jan and Bob is happy to take calls from his Rotary mates( direct line 47327139). I hope to have more information on Bob’s health later this week.
As for Shirley Del Prado, it is hoped she will be home from hospital by the time this bulletin goes to print.
I look forward to another wonderful Police Officer of the Year Awards night this week.
LAURA’S CULTURAL EXPERIENCE.
On Saturday afternoon Janet, Laura and I, along with Club Councillor Peter Van der Sleesen, attended a District run briefing session for inbound exchange students at Kingswood High School. A very impressive professional presentation was put on by District Chair David Rayner and his committee of councillors. Laura was able to meet up with the other inbound students to District 9690 and exchange pleasantries.
At the briefing Laura was introduced to the humble aussie treat, the lamington. Also Laura is now, thanks to Janets’ help, well trained in the production of that famous aussie biscuit the anzac. Look out, there maybe a sample coming your way soon!!
We have asked Laura to prepare a “wish-list” of places she would like to see and things she would like to do while she is in our wonderful Country. I will pass the list onto fellow Rotarians in due course..Remember “Service Above Self”.
President Brian