Rod McDougall
President 2006-7
Rotary Club of Strathfield
The President's View
Wednesday 23 May 2007
Welcome to the Strathfield Youth Achievement Awards for 2007. Congratulations to all awardees on your success. A special welcome to their families and friends, to Strathfield Mayor Bill Carney and to representatives of Council joining us tonight.
The awards are a joint initiative of Strathfield Council and Strathfield Rotary. Thanks to Nicole Andary, Bradley Ayres, and the Council and Rotary teams for organising the evening.
The District 9690 Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN) camp was held at Blue Gum Lodge, Springwood last weekend.. A total of six students from Strathfield Girls High, Homebush Boys High and Meriden were sponsored by our club. Thanks to Bradley Ayres for organising their attendance at what was another successful camp.
Support from the club for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal held last Sunday was excellent. Over twenty Rotarians and partners assisted as drivers, collection counters, etc.. Peter Smith, the Salvos regional co-coordinator, reports that over $18,000 was raised from the Strathfield door knock.
Members may have noticed that your board has approved a new procedure for advising members when a nomination for membership of the club has been received and approved by the board. Previously, only members in attendance at a particular club meeting received notification. All members will now be advised, by email (if an address is known) or fax (if a number is known) or letter.
It is not too late to make a donation to the Chalmers Road Special School Bus Project. We are currently just short of our target of $3,600 required to put the new bus on the road for one year. Please see Treasurer Keith Stockall if you wish to make a donation (cash, cheque or credit card accepted). Any amount will help.
Next week is a fellowship evening and we will say au revoir to Bob Templeman as he moves to Springwood Rotary. This will be an optional partners night.
Start time is 6:30 for 7:00.
Enjoy Rotary … by getting involved!
President Rod