Rod McDougall
President 2006-7
Rotary Club of Strathfield
The President's View
Wednesday 11 April 2007
For a president with a background in technology, it is great to have a guest speaker from a related field. Our speaker last week, Rob Campbell, gave members an excellent update on developments in the telecommunications field – but for me, all that talk about megabits and nanoseconds was the real buzz!!
Youth Director Bradley Ayres is having a busy time with this year's Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA), Rotary Youth Enrichment Program (RYPEN) and the Youth Achievement Awards (a joint initiative with Strathfield Council).
I encourage members to accept Bradley's invitation to observe some of the MUNA debates personally. Please see him for details. Thanks to Angelo Franco for agreeing to assist with the Youth Achievement Awards.
Bob Templeman has signalled his intention to join a Rotary club closer to home and after many years will leave Strathfield to join Springwood. Rotary. More information later. Angelo has very kindly agreed to step in as bulletin editor.
Ray Wilson, Niall King and Brian Johnson are putting the details in place for our Rotary information Night on 9 May. Please ensure that Ray has the names and contact details of those you recommend be invited – by 20 April.
This week President Elect Brian Johnson will have the pleasure of running the meeting as I take a short break..
Joe Campisi has plans for our Trivia Night in hand. The night once again promises great fun and fellowship, and an opportunity to raise funds for the Chalmers Road Special School and the Meriden Interact Club. Please invite your family and friends.
"Actually it is more of a grimace!"
Conference Chair Bert Houston, following a suggestion that since he was smiling, all was in readiness for the district conference.
Enjoy Rotary … by getting involved!
President Rod