President Electric's Lines

Kirk Wilson had us all enthralled last Wednesday telling us of the research carried out on acupuncture to assist with mental health. Isn’t it good to have speakers we can learn so much from, unfortunately the non attendees miss out on these learning experiences.

P.P. Steve had our taste buds travelling to Italy last Thursday night at the Dolce Café. We had an excellent roll up for the last dinner of the year. The night had a great feel, ‘fun and fellowship’ was had by all. Thankyou to the winners of the Cape Cabarita trivia night for donating their first prize dinner vouchers allowing us to make a small profit on the evening. Penny and I don’t travel often so these international experiences will have to suffice – thankyou Steve.

I received a letter from the Infants Home at Ashfield last week. In past years Strathfield Rotary have supported this worth while institution in various ways. Jennifer Evans the CEO was letting us know of an historical exhibition to be held at the State Library between the 1st – 12th June. This exhibition celebrates 135 years of the Infants Home serving young children and their families, this could be of interest.

I would like to thank three of our Rotarians (Trevor Duxbury, Kevin Freund and Peter Smith) for helping the St Pats boys at the RYDA Programme Penrith last Friday. This youth programme is for educating young people on road safety targeting awareness and attitudinal change. By the end of this Rotary year there will have been over one hundred thousand students passing through this programme Australia wide.

I am very happy to report that after liaising with David Backhouse the General Manager of Strathfield Council the go ahead has been given for the upgrading of our Rotary Grove signage in Edward Park. Niall is happily looking after this project.

The Change Over Dinner is on the 26th June and the commitment sheet is circulating again tonight. Please make sure your name is on the list (this evening is optional black tie).

It will give me much pleasure to induct tonight David Martin our third new Rotarian for this year. David will be under the Community Service portfolio and I wish him happy times in Rotary.

I am looking forward to meeting and listening to Tina McKenzie. Tina is the captain of the Australian Women’s Wheelchair basketball team and is a world class athlete.

And remember: Fun and fellowship in Rotary