Rod McDougall
President 2006-7
Rotary Club of Strathfield
The President's View
Wednesday 24 January 2007
I trust all members and their families enjoyed a happy Christmas / New Year break - welcome back.
Where have all the bowlers gone? Unfortunately, it was necessary to cancel the bowls evening this year due to lack of support. Good fellowship resulted nevertheless, thanks to Peter Harries who organised a restaurant evening, the second of two successful dinners arranged by him. Watch the bulletin for more of the same.
For those who may have missed the news, Brian and Janette Johnson made the trip to Forbes before Christmas to present our $10,000 donation to the Salvation Army. They were exceptionally well received by both the Salvos and the local Rotary club – most importantly, the funds were available to those in need in time for Christmas.
The RYLA conference has concluded for this year with our club sponsoring three bright young people in leadership training, including Connie Galletta's nephew. They will address the club on 21 February.
The Trish MS Golf Day is just around the corner and will be held Thursday 15 February. The Wednesday Rotary meeting will transfer to the Thursday. Members can give their support to Niall King and his team for this very worthwhile fundraiser by attending the golf, or the dinner following, or purchasing a ticket in the raffle (with $4,000 in prizes on offer) - or all of the above!
Tony Lanzafame has planning for this year's youth achievement awards well in hand. To be held in conjunction with Strathfield Council, applications close 4 April.
Spare a thought for your hardworking district conference committee. Bert Houston and his team have an excellent event planned. If you have not yet registered, please do so as soon as possible. Last minute reservations make life unnecessarily difficult for the team, venue staff and District Treasurer Keith Stockall!.
Club dues are now due. Please see my letter to all members.
Enjoy Rotary … by getting involved!
President Rod