President Electric's Lines

Last week Gunilla Denton Cook gave us an interesting talk about the book she devised to help her mother deal with Alzheimer disease. The club members had many questions for Gunilla on dealing with this affliction.

The board decided to donate $500 to Meriden School in support of its Indigenous Education Programme. Our money will go directly towards helping with the living expenses of two girls from a remote settlement in the Northern Territory.

Last Saturday Niall was happy to report that the working bee on the Euan Watson Memorial Garden at the MS Centre was successful. Rotarians Kevin Beltrame, Trevor Duxbury, Kevin Freund, Suzanne Freund, Les Hockley and Keith Stockall were all there with shovels in hand. A big thankyou also goes out to Geoff James from G.F. James Plumbing for his generosity in supplying a tip truck for rubbish removal once again – a job well done.

Thumbing through the R.D.U. magazine what should I see on page 20 but an article headed ‘Anyone for tennis’ (a subject close to my heart) – The Rotarians World Tennis Championship. The International Tennis Fellowship of Rotarians is currently working towards raising money for two worthwhile causes and is holding a tournament in Vienna. I thought of waltzing along but work beckons.

We all wish Margery Foss a happy year as a commander and chief of our fledgling club Breakfast Point. Marjorie will capably take charge as of Thursday night.

The outgoing and incoming board met at my home last night to coordinate the handover. I wish Kevin and his new board well and lots of fun in their year.

The Changeover – don’t forget the commitment sheet this evening.

Fellows this is my last Electric Lines. I must thank the club for making my year such a happy one. The weekly meetings, the camaraderie and the interesting speakers have all made the year a success. I tried to stay “bright” and “alive” and I am not “burnt out” yet, thanks again.

Tonight we welcome Richard Dabinett his topic is ‘What life dishes out’.

And remember: Fun and fellowship in Rotary