26 November 2003
Hello fellows,
It has been a busy week once again.
I visited the Strathfield Girls High School this week during their simulated business project. There were 11 groups of year 10 students with 8-10 students in each group. Their brief on Monday morning was to purchase hotel as a going concern, elect/appoint a CEO and recruit an executive team, name the hotel. During the week there were various targets to be achieved and on Friday they had produced a promotional video, an annual report and set up trade display. The involvement of some members of Burwood Rotary club and myself was to act as mentors during the week and to act as judges on Friday. I recommend we consider being more involved with the exercise in 2004.
Last Thursday night 18 members and 4 guests toured the Fairfax Printing plant at Chullora. Speaking for myself I thoroughly enjoyed and from the vibes I got from the other 21 people with me suggested that the visit was definitely worthwhile.
One of our members just doesn’t understand when NO means No. We received instructions from the Fairfax tour guides before the visit and again before the tour started that no cameras were permitted, however it took 3 serious counseling sessions before Rod understood that no cameras meant no cameras.
On Saturday at the Ashfield Infants Home we provided cooking services. Due to the bad weather during Friday night and Saturday morning we were not able to set up the BBQ trailer undercover so we used the Infants Home BBQ under cover. I wish to thank Shirley, Kevin Fruend, Angelo and Steve for assisting me in providing a community service. Next week we will line up and do it all again next week at Dan Murphy’s.
Reminders
AGM 3 December
Christmas Carols 6 December
Thank you to Domenico and Johanna Alvaro for opening their home to us on Sunday. As usual they were generous with their hospitality and it was appreciated by all who attended.
Some Rotary International Statistics as at 30 June 2003:
Rotary Clubs 31,561
Rotarians (worldwide) 1,227,545
Rotarians (Australia&South Pacific) 49,100 (4%)
Rotary Countries 166
Rotaract Clubs 7,552 (estimated members 173,696)
Interact Clubs 9,164 (estimated members 210,772)
Have a good week
Keith