Outside the Square
Well it was a week of ticket selling and packing bags. Wednesday saw me outside the IGA on the Flat and on Saturday outside the Newsagency selling race tickets and promoting the Expo. On Wednesday I was helped by Bob Antill and by Charmaine on Saturday. We have sold over 90% of the race tickets allocated to the Club.
On Thursday we toasted the Rotary Club of Blenheim South, the closest club to the earthquake that rocked NZ last week, and the hamlet of Kaikoura that seemed to be worst hit by the earthquake.
Finally, on Saturday, at Charmaine’s house, eight of us packed bags for the Renewable Energy Expo. Many thanks to Charmaine, who once again showed her generosity in support of Rotary.
Remember: this Thursday, we are feasting on the delights of Meals on Wheels and learning about the work the organisation does in our community.
Come and have drinks from 6.00pm
Michael
The Week that Was
Last Thursday 15 members were present along with three guests:
our guest speaker, Robin Scott-Charlton and regulars, Sandra and Merinda.
Robin Scott-Charlton, inspired us with her tales of a recent trip to the USA where she participated in a choir that performed in many churches, predominantly African American, in areas as diverse as Chicago, New Orleans and Memphis. In between performances Robin was able to tour the sites, including Graceland – the home of Elvis.
After her presentation Robin was joined by Merinda, Angie, Chris and Sandra for a bit of soul signing. See the clip below.
The winners
Eggs: Peter Hartley (39)
Bread: Merinda Antill (21)
Port: Sandra Doyle (31)
Wine: John Doyle (5)
Sweets: Laurelle Pacey (3)
Needed – Board Members 2016/17
An effective Club needs a strong and active Board to operate productively. If you are interested in keeping up the good work of Rotary in Narooma please nominate for a position. Please let Michael know of your interest.
The week ahead
This week is a big one for the Club with the Assembly and special ‘Meals on Wheels’ dinner on Thursday and the Narooma Rotary Renewables Expo on Saturday and Sunday. The Committee has done a wonderful job organising the Expo. Let’s hope that the weather is bright and sunny and that crowds flock to the exhibits.
Some Humour
An elderly gent was invited to his old friends’ home for dinner one evening. He was impressed by the way his buddy preceded every request to his wife with endearing terms-Honey, My Love, Darling, Sweetheart, Pumpkin, etc.
The couple had been married almost 70 years, and clearly they were still very much in love. While the wife was in the kitchen, the man leaned over and said to his host, “I think it’s wonderful that, after all these years, you still call your wife those loving pet names.”
The old many hung his head. “I have to tell you the truth,” he said, “I forgot her name about 10 years ago.”