Andrew’s Thoughts
I am not going to give a long post because I updated everybody on Friday about our Zoom discussions.
But it is clear that there is light at the end of the tunnel with Gladys’ announcements on Monday. Next week’s meetings will focus on our steps back to the ‘new normal’.
One thing which I did overlook in my email to you all is on Australia Day we have our annual Duck Race which generates about $4,000 for our charity account. In the past Charmaine White brilliantly ran the affair, but she has now moved on. So, I’m looking for someone to put their hand up. What is entailed is arranging the loan of the ducks, get the tickets printed, and be in charge on the day. We shall all be involved in the ticket selling. So come on Team!
As ever, it’s onwards and upwards mes amis!
THIS WEEK
Not even a Zoom meeting!
Out and About
From Batemans Bay Rotary
The Bay Rotary is calling for nominations from local businesses for their Pride of Workmanship Awards, with their presentation dinner at the Soldiers’ Club Thursday 4 November. Nominations are due three weeks before.
‘Books for Babies’ Literacy Programme
Moruya Rotary has submitted the ‘Books for Babies’ Literacy programme for Rotary International’s 2021Literacy Awards. All babies born at Moruya Hospital receive their first books from the Rotary Clubs of Narooma, Moruya and Batemans Bay.
The programme was launched by Moruya Rotary in September 2005 during Steve Young’s year as Moruya president, assisted by Batemans Bay and Narooma clubs. Thanks particularly to Steve’s wife, Jan the programme is still going strong.
When the combined Club project was instigated by Moruya in 2005, Narooma Rotary president Richard Lovatt expressed his and our Club’s delight. “It expands on a similar project we did a few years ago where Narooma Club presented all babies born south of the Tuross River with a new book,” he said. “That was a little discriminatory so Narooma Community Health Centre took over distribution rather than the hospital. We were delighted when Moruya Club came up with the idea of all three Rotary Clubs in the shire sharing in the project so all babies born at the hospital received a book.”
Good luck Moruya!
NEXT WEEK
Board meeting via Zoom Wednesday 6 October at 4.30pm.
Club Meeting Thursday 7 October at 7.30pm. Hope you can join us.