Steve’s Snippets 7 August 2002
Welcome to our first partners night for this Rotary Year. I apologise for the lateness of advice to members and partners, but as the subject is of vital importance to many women (and therefore their husbands or partners too), and an excellent speaker was available, we thought "sooner rather than later", even though it’s also straight after another great night at the theatre.
This weekend also saw our Rotary cycle group grow by another two members, in Rod (I couldn’t procrastinate any longer) McDougall and Bill (I need the exercise) Carney. Even though the Pres was uncharacteristically absent due to the bloody flu, reports from the field indicate both new riders acquitted themselves very well. Rumours also abound that Brian Johnston will also be a starter in the next week or two. (Methinks the Pres. needs to get better quick and get back on the bike, so to speak).
Tonight we also should have for member’s information the first draft of the club calendar with guest speakers, social events and community activities.
Progress is being made on our debate dates with Burwood and Concord, and a regular program of "what’s new in my business" has been organised by Graham True.
At present Partners’ Nights are being arranged for approximately six-week intervals, which we hope will be satisfactory.
Please be assured the board is also working hard to ensure the fundraising proposals are well thought out, affordable for all, and suitably spaced through the year. Details will be provided soon.
Hope all those seeds are now beginning to flower,
Steve.