Brian Johnson with Janet
President 2007-8
Rotary Club of Strathfield
President's Blueprint
Wednesday 25 July 2007
District Governors’ aide, Helen McCaffrey met with myself prior to last week’s Rotary meeting. I informed her of our intended programs for the year and explained that at this early stage we are on track.
Helen was particularly interested in last year’s Membership drives and the excellent results in increased membership. The first President’s meeting will be focusing on Membership, so I suspect District will want to know more about our formula for success in this area. DG’s aid Helen enjoyed her time at our Rotary meeting.
Another excellent guest speaker in marketing guru Don Keady. It was a pity we could not afford Don the time he needed to deliver his complete presentation. Maybe he can be coaxed into presenting “Part Two” some other time!!
I wish Eric Khu's son well with his fundraising exercise for young William Gallagher, a most worthwhile cause.
Janet and I had an enjoyable time last weekend with our exchange student Laura. A fleeting visit to Katoomba on a bitterly cold day allowed Laura to see the “Three Sisters” and the Rotary Club of Katoomba’s centenary project, “The Road Builders Memorial”. Further on to Mudgee then to Coolah where Laura enjoyed horse riding up and down the steep, rugged mountains forming the picturesque Coolah Valley. Finally, after almost two weeks in Australia, Laura now has her luggage. It appears it had been left at Charles De Gaulle Airport and only arrived in Sydney on Friday 20th.
Remember “Service Above Self”.
President Brian