23 July 2003
Welcome to another week of Rotary. I particularly wish to welcome Mrs Carolyn Blanden, Principal of Meriden, to our meeting tonight. Also welcome to all our partners who are here tonight.
I was saddened by news received on Sunday night advising Ray Wilson’s father had passed away on Saturday night. On behalf of all the members of the club I offer condolences to Ray and his family, our thoughts are with them, during this time of sadness,
As I mentioned at last week’s meeting I have received verbal advice from District about some very important changes to the Public Liability component of the Rotary insurance cover. Essentially whenever someone is involved in a Rotary activity for personal gain they must provide evidence of a Certificate of Currency of their Public Liability insurance cover which must be for a minimum of $10.m. Cover for Rotarians, spouses and volunteers remains unchanged. When written confirmation of this directive is received from District I will pass it on to you.
Again don’t forget the District Leadership information evening on 15 August 2003 at the Rooty Hill Convention Centre at 6.30 p.m. As I said this evening should provide an excellent opportunity for those Rotarians seeking information about Rotary and what District committees do.
As I write this piece for the Bulletin, I have just returned home from seeing Barry Humphries in his show “Back to my Roots” which I attended together with 18 Rotarians and friends. We had a very funny time. However I felt sorry for Rotarian Alan Taylor because Dame Edna picked him out of the crowd and referred to him on more than one occasion as our senior citizen. He even received gladioli from Dame Edna on conclusion of the show.
I know Rod and Steve have been on the sick list this week, including myself. I hope we get well soon, I don’t get sick very often and I don’t like it.
Have a good week
Keith