Good Evening Rotarians and friends of Rotary.

Chairman Geoff Taylor opened the meeting tonight.

Secretary Chris (filling in for Elaine), spoke about rotary youth citizenship,Chris is going to talk to Dromana Secondary College about it. also mentioned smart grants, a thank you letter from MS in regards to our $700 donation, A letter from the shire about grants, another letter from district in regards to the conference.

he also mentioned WEB site and face book, also a newsletter from centenary house.

Director Chris spoke about RYPEN and how Michael Anderson was on board, we have also donated to Dromana Sec College, Dromana Primary School, Red Hill Primary and Dromana Special School.

Director Harry spoke about Tonga, to upgrade there college, the other is Somoa, the other one is Aroa , its a FAME  trip and the accommodation is on site.

Director Peter thanked all those for helping in the Bunning BBQ, we sold over 50kg of snags for the day, he also brought members up to date about Member Roger McMillans wife Ginny, he said she was on her next  session of Chemo and is in doing very well, Ginny has a very positive attitude, we all wish her well.

Also over the weekend l went to Linda Morris's house for a meeting with other Incoming Presidents to get to no them, 5 turned up on the day with Incoming District Gov running the meting, Janne Spears gave us all a booklet and information including dates to remember to major events, it was a pleasant time were all gave a brief introduction of themselves.

Also ,Peter did the GIG this week, and as something different for a GIG, asked all members who would like to come in as President after him,and to his surprise Michael Anderson put his hand up for the top job, l would personally like to thank Michael for volunteering to become President after him, thanks.

Peter also mentioned about a ABCD BBQ ,is on the 15th Dec and asked if any members could help them out.

Director Rick spoke about the Christmas dinner, also mentioned members paying for the shirts they got.

Member Col spoke about the ride to conference, 30th Nov cut of dates, and they are looking for someone to drive the 30 seater Bendigo Bank bus, its a 7 to 10 days all up.

Member Merv was approached around to do the Marshalling in Ballarat, Merv Declined.

Member Greg thanked everyone for there help with the Halloween night.

MEMBER PIC OF RICK ON HIS BIKE RIDE