Rod McDougall
President 2006-7
Rotary Club of Strathfield
The President's View
Wednesday 9 May 2007
To our invited guests this evening, a sincere Strathfield Rotary welcome to this information night.
The meeting tonight is devoted to providing information about Rotary that we hope will assist you in considering whether you wish to join our organisation.
My thanks in particular to Ray Wilson and Niall King for their efforts in arranging the evening.
Applications for Rotary Foundation Fellowships for Peace and Conflict Studies in 2008-10 close on 1 July 2007. Further information can be found in the bulletin.
Tony Lanzafame is still seeking good used clothing for distribution to drought affected families in New South Wales. Deadline for collection is end of May.
Our incoming youth exchange student, Laura Fleurquin, will arrive from France in July. Paolo Giammarco is seeking nominations for an additional host family. Laura has been enrolled in Meriden School.
A reminder that proceeds from the Trivia Night this Friday 11 May will go to the Chalmers Road Special School (for intellectually handicapped children). We hope to raise sufficient funds to support operation of a new school bus for one year. Please be sure to invite colleagues and friends.
Don't miss the opportunity to join Rotary International President Bill Boyd and his wife Lorna at dinner on 1 June at Waterview, Bicentennial Park This will be the last opportunity for those not attending the convention in Salt Lake City to hear him speak as president. See separate bulletin insert for details.
Paul Reid of Holroyd Rotary has been selected as district governor of our district in 2009-10. Any member wishing to challenge the selection should advise Harley Tarrant in writing by 25 May 2007.
Next week we welcome Judith Lawson, the principal of Santa Sabina College in Strathfield. With over 1,500 students the college is a major educational facility and Judith is a leader in her field. Her talk will be very interesting. Start time is 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Enjoy Rotary … by getting involved!
President Rod