Rod McDougall
President 2006-7
Rotary Club of Strathfield
The President's View
Wednesday 31 January 2007
A warm welcome to our club to Paul White and his partner Angela. It was a pleasure to induct Paul last week and I wish him an enjoyable and rewarding association with Rotary.
Letters of thanks continue to arrive from Forbes expressing appreciation for our Christmas donation to drought affected families in the area., with Forbes Rotary writing this week to express their appreciation.
A reminder regarding Peter Manenti's offer to all members for advertising space in the district conference program booklet. One spot has gone already. Please let Peter know if you wish to take space – by next Monday at the latest.
Connie Galletta is in discussion with Dan Murphy's regarding the possibility of resurrecting weekend carpark fundraising barbecues. These events are a great way to raise money and to promote Rotary and our club. Please give Connie your support.
Peter Harries has agreed to continue arranging the successful fellowship restaurant dinners on a regular basis- with assistance when needed from Andrew Kowalski. The next evening will be at Cunios at Hunters Hill. Please contact Peter.
Roger Vince and Brian Driver are seeking assistance for an Interact dance at Meriden School on Friday 2 March. Please contact them if you are able to assist with chaperoning duties.
January is Rotary awareness month and I ask all members to make their contribution to spreading the good word about our organisation. Please take the time to read the items included in the bulletin by Editor Bob Templeman.
Reminders that six monthly dues are now due, and to register for the district conference if you have not already done so.
Tonight we welcome Steve and Denise Taylor for another of the popular "travelling Rotarian" presentations.
And finally, my thanks to Bert Houston and Tony Lanzafame for stepping in at short notice to help with sergeant and raffle duties.
Enjoy Rotary … by getting involved!
President Rod