Lynn’s Lines
Our new Board met last Friday and achieved quite a bit of planning for the coming year.
Narooma High will again field a team to MUNA in August, They are booked to speak with us about their experience the following Thursday (17 August); booking will be confirmed once school returns.
The Board also talked about members ‘buddying up’ with organising some key Club activities so more people get to know the ropes, in other words ‘succession planning’ (!). Other members may wish to volunteer. Discussed were:
Whale Watching Raffle – possibly Andrew Lawson and others. Norm Ingersoll of Narooma Charters is on board again. Board decided this year’s proceeds would go to Carers’ Accommodation for the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital and to Prostate Cancer Research. Printing of tickets is being organised in time for the July markets
Australia Day Duck Race – Julie Hartley, Mike Young and John Rungen
Pride of Workmanship Awards – Laurelle Pacey and Françoise Cleret
Business Networking Breakfasts (resuming September) – David McInnes, Laurelle Pacey, Andrew and Karen Duggan of Oakleigh Farm Cottages (Chamber members), with a rotating Rotary chair. September and October speakers organised, still looking for November.
New Food Van subcommittee – Françoise Cleret (chair), Ange Ulrichsen and Laurelle Pacey
Other projects are still to be discussed. David is pursuing the Club gaining charitable status with Donor Gift Recipient status.
The Board also agreed to action a recommendation of the previous Board and buy a new laptop for the Club secretary. This would be used exclusively for Rotary business and passed on. David McInnes has researched possibilities; has to have some longevity, recommended a Dell laptop costing about $1,000.
The Rotary phone with squares connected to both Charity and Administration accounts is a WIP.
The Board also approved:
- Supporting 50% of Phoebe Coxon’s cost of going as an invited leader to the next RYPEN programme in October; she obviously made a very good impression to be invited back in such a position.
- A $200 donation towards Narooma Legacy’s cost of painting a mural on the toilet block at Ken Rose Park commemorating 100 years of Legacy.
Also, a reminder that Club fees for 2023-2024 are now due. This fee includes dues to Rotary International, District and Rotary Down Under magazine (RDU). Acting Treasurer Mike Young will email Tax Invoices to members in the next few days; it can be paid either as one payment of $280p.a. (for RDU as a digital copy) or $285 (for hard copy RDU) OR two x six-monthly payments.
THIS WEEK – Thursday 13 July
We’re stepping out to Lynch’s Hotel on Thursday for a social dinner at 6pm (order off the menu) instead of having a Dinner Meeting at the Golfie (Golf Club’s kitchen is being renovated so is out of action). Partners and friends welcome. Please let John Rungen know if you are coming by Tuesday 5pm. Hope to see you there.
Out and About
RI’s Leadership Month
Rotary International designates July as New Leadership Month for obvious reasons, with Rotary Clubs and Districts across the globe inducting new leaders. Our leaders exemplify qualities that make our members extraordinary; integrity, expertise, and commitment to service.
Rotary develops leaders by providing opportunities for all members to provide service to our local communities and communities across the globe. With that service comes a learning experience in leadership, team building, planning, marketing, communication, and organisation.
Serving as a Club or District officer or committee member provides an opportunity to enrich a member’s leadership skills by sharing experiences and ideas with other Rotarians throughout the region.
Many of our Youth programmes also seek to nurture tomorrow’s leaders.
NEXT THURSDAY (20th July)
Next Thursday is a Dinner Meeting at the Golf Club when we welcome two District 9705 Guest Speakers District Governor Elect Rob Uhl and our District Area 6 Governor Haseena Tweddle
Rob Uhl is from the RC of Moss Vale and has been an active Rotarian since 1997. She has held various positions of International, Vocational, Youth Exchange and Club President. She has also had experience with RAWCS, Outback Science/ Engineering, Youth Director, MUNA, Youth Exchange Safaris. She was President of the Rotary E Club of Brindabella and was District Secretary 2022-2023 D9705.
Haseena Tweddle is from the RC of Berry and replaces Adam de Totth as our Area 6 Governor. She is looking forward to meeting us.