Brian Johnson with Janet
President 2007-8
Rotary Club of Strathfield
President's Blueprint
Wednesday 24 October 2007
At the end of last Wednesday nights proceedings I again felt proud to be part of this organisation we call Rotary.
The Pride of Workmanship Awards night saw twelve deserved people receive their awards in front of over 100 distinguished guests, Rotarians and partners and the awardees families and friends. Thanks go to Vocational Services Director PP Keith Byrn and his Committee for organising and running yet another excellent awards event.
What an excellent guest speaker was Col Joye OAM. He had us all rolling in the aisles with stories of his life.
For those unable to attend last weeks meeting, on the night I was privileged and honoured to bestow honorary membership on Arthur Crossin, partner of Rotarian Janelle Watson. Arthur was welcomed warmly into the Club.
LAURA'S CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
For those who are not aware Rotary has a Youth Exchange Program and our Club are fortunate this year to host a delightful young woman , Laura Fleurquin, from Rodez in France.
Laura's activities over the past week were:
Wednesday to Friday- School Camp.
Saturday- Surfing lessons with other Exchange Students at Manly (organised by
District 9690)
Sunday- At Bondi beach with friends..
A reminder to fellow Rotarians that it is not just the host families who are to look after and entertain our exchange student. Laura should feel that she is a part of each and every family within our Club. Lets all make Laura's stay in our country a truly memorable one.
Remember “Service Above Self”.
President Brian