Narooma Rotary Beacon 11 November 2021

Andrew’s Thoughts

As anticipated, it has been a quiet week for Rotary – a bit of a lull before the storm, what with the Board Meeting on Wednesday, the dinner meeting on Thursday when we shall induct Susanna Chung, followed by the Business Breakfast with Jenn Black the following Thursday, dinner with Dr Michael Holland on 25th , and a resumption of our markets after so long. So much to do and so much to enjoy!

The PCSG ‘three amigos’ President Andrew Lawson, Mike Young and Julie Hartley have been busy spreading the word from Batemans Bay to Eden.

Meanwhile, the Prostate Cancer Support Group (PCSG) marketing has continued with ongoing visits to medical practices and Men’s Sheds up and down the coast. The feedback has been very positive and we’ve received some interesting observations and advice. Laurelle, as ever, has done a splendid job of publicising with all our regional media, including a brief spot for me on 2EC/ PowerFM. local news on Thursday’s Kimmi’s Breakfast Bar.

In the immediate future, can I ask you all to please bang the Business Breakfast drum? There is little doubt that this is a major opportunity to engage with a younger cohort which is so important to the Club’s future.

So, as ever, it’s onwards and upwards mes amis!

THIS WEEK

Our dinner meeting on Thursday (11th) will feature our very own Julie Hartley speaking on ‘This is My Life’. The Board meets the day before (Wednesday) at 4pm at Lynn Hasting’s home.

The Week that Was

Vulnerable Youth Project inspires Clubs

Our District’s Vulnerable Youth Project ‘Ruby’s’ featured at a meeting hosted by Merimbula Rotary last Wednesday which was also attended by Rotarians from Pambula and Bega Rotary Clubs and invited guests.

District 9705 Governance Board chair Dr David Marshall gave an inspiring presentation about the project which aims to support youths (12-17 years) who are at risk or currently experiencing homelessness for various reasons in the ACT and Southern NSW. The concept is to try to help families stay together while providing young people with a safe and secure place to live. It addresses the biggest gap in social services across the country – finding accommodation for youths who find themselves without a roof over their heads. Ruby’s Rotary Youth Support Program is a designated District 9705 project. More information https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000015411/en-ca/files/homepage/vulnerable-youth-project/Rubys-Vulnerable-Youth.pdf.

Invited guests included Member Eden-Monaro Kristie McBain, Mayor Russell Fitzpatrick and Cr Mitchell Nadin from Bega Valley Shire Council, PC Sarah Bancroft, Beth Moore of PCYC and various community organisations.

Moruya Rotarians head to the Races

Moruya Rotarians and friends enjoyed a great day at their Melbourne Cup Lunch with Moruya Jockey Club last Tuesday; it was a lot of fun and a wonderful team effort. They had a Calcutta and Sweeps galore by the sound of it, and even Fashions in the Field. Kim Armstrong, Michel Nader and Derek Anderson won prizes for their sartorial elegance in the Fashion Stakes. Money raised on the day was donated to Eurobodalla District Show Society whose catering team did the honours on the day.

Out and About

Support for local to assist Guatemala

Local Rotary Clubs are providing support to local Jessica Thomas who will soon be on her way to Guatemala to work with the Rotary Club of Columbia Falls, Montana, USA. The project is being funded by a Rotary Global Grant to help provide clean drinking water. Jess reached out to Moruya club for support and, because of the Rotary Global Grant, Phil Armstrong suggested Moruya Club spread the word to clubs across District 9705. As a result, a friend of a Weston Creek Rotarian donated $2,000 to Jessica’s cause, Batemans Bay Rotary $500, Milton Ulladulla Rotary $200 and Moruya Rotary $500. Moruya was able to present Jess with $3,200, enough to cover her airfares. Jess is a dedicated young lady and will stay in touch with Moruya Club.

On a lighter note

Life is sexually transmitted.
Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach a person to use the Internet and they won’t bother you for weeks, months, maybe years.
Life is like a jar of jalapeno peppers.  What you do today may be a burning issue tomorrow.

NEXT WEEK

Our Breakfast Meeting next Thursday 18th starts at 7am (sharp) at Narooma Surf Club with our guest speaker Jenn Black, Merivale Regional Manager. Cost is $10. Bookings essential.