Rod McDougall
President 2006-7
Rotary Club of Strathfield
The President's View
Wednesday 25 October2006
"Rotary at its best!". One of several comments your president was delighted to receive following last week's Pride of Workmanship Awards.
The quality of the awardees was exceptionally good, the mood was relaxed and friendly – and the proceedings ran smoothly. A very enjoyable evening.
The joint presentation of an award by the club and Suttons Motors was a success I believe - and an initiative that I hope will be considered in the future with other local companies. It is a great way to develop a relationship with them. Thanks to Allan Teale for the suggestion.
I think it fair to say that our club made its contribution to Rotary leading the way in vocational service. I am hopeful that we will get some good PR and that this will assist in encouraging those who have been invited to our information night to come along.
Many club members contributed to the success of the night. Special congratulations to Kevin Beltrame, Kevin Freund, Keith Byrn, Connie Galletta, Joe Campisi, Bradley Ayres and Sal Tosto.
Registrations for the district conference are rolling in and I am happy to report that conference chairman Bert Houston is registrant number one.
If you had not noticed – Christmas is just around the corner. The children's party (to be held Wednesday 13 December) is in Connie Galletta's capable hands. As president elect Brian Johnson has the honour of planning the adult party (to be held Wednesday 20 December). I know they would both welcome ideas and offers of assistance.
A reminder that the District 9690 banner and pin design competition closes at the end of this month. Entries should be sent to DG Harley.
The winner will be announced at the district conference.
Enjoy Rotary … by getting involved!
President Rod