Happenings at the last meeting.
Rick opened the meeting and spoke about the Donations button currently on our Website. He said that any suggestions for other donation recipients would be welcome. He also pointed out that early help was required to set up for the meetings.
After dinner the meeting was chaired by Chris who called upon Secretary Bob.
Bob reiterated that the next Bunnings BBQ was on the 5th April. No Tiny House visit was possible because of the lockdown and has been re-scheduled for Tues 23rd February. Ross, from the Mornington club, said that they were interested in our housing initiative and they were pursuing the idea that a hotel in their area may be converted. Bob announced that; PETS training was available, Avenues of Service was scheduled for 23rd May and MOONA for 26th May. Bob pointed out that we had to keep our Working With Children updated and that the Council had queried about our Certificate of Currency.
Next, this weeks GIG was presented by Geoff Taylor. Geoff spoke about the 2003 District Conference which the club put on in Geelong. He spoke about the great logistic efforts and they was that the club rose to the challenges to produce a very successful conference which set the bench-mark for years after.
After Lotto, Mike spoke about the social media updates that have been made and that the market flyers were about to be produced. The market has 52 sites already. Fines were imposed.
Director Greg spoke about the upcoming Hillview working bee which, in fact, was a great success with Murray Dart and Jenny providing a great morning tea. (The next working bee will be on 20th March). Greg also mentioned the need for letters of support for the park update. Lastly, Greg spoke about the following letter received from Bernie Farquhar in Bairnsdale in relation to the launch of the Timber Mill.
“
Hi all, last year your clubs were responsible for the funding of the
purchase of a lucas mill for the Sarsfield group to use on Fire
Affected properties, to assist in the rebuilding of fences and stock
yards lost in the fires of 2020.
The project has involved in the setting up of a new group , the
donation of $80k from lions international to buy a vehicle and a
trailer, an additional $5k from Rotary to train operators on the mill
at the local Tafe.
The mill project is designed as not just only fulfilling a physical
need , but a much needed mental boost, by providing farmers with a
self help need. Rather than just gifts.
There has been a great deal of effort going on behind the scenes to
get this project up and running, Two people in particular Ingrid Biron
and Glenn Scheache have been exceptional in their efforts.
IT would be fantastic to have someone from your club come down for
the launch but fully understand that distance, time and covid are all
factors, we will have representation of the Rotary clubs of East
Gippsland there.
AS well as rsvp to Glenn, could you let me know as well if you’re coming.
cheers
“
Also enclosed was the attached invitation with an RSVP date on Monday 22nd February.
After a coffee break Chris introduced a presentation from the incoming RI President. Two highlights were the mottos “Grow More, Do More” and “Serve to Change Lives”.
Chris handed back to President Rick who noted that the Wednesday Board Meeting would be conducted via Zoom. The meeting closed at 8:10.