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Happenings at the last meeting…
Last meeting was a Club meeting using Zoom. There was no guest speaker. Rob indicated that Janet McCahon, the first female 9820 District Governor, from the Latitude 38 Rotary Club. She would be able to discuss efforts in Vietnam and Cambodia. This could become an opportunity for our members to go to Cambodia to assist in an international project
On the subject of international projects, Tyrell has received 100s of pages on the stoves from the stove team. He is going to make a presentation about our involvement to the board.
These was a meeting of the Halloween committee. CFA has agreed that the function could be held at the football ground with the agreement of the Cricket Club and the Shire.
The future development of the Market was discussed. It was suggested that we may be able to use the CFA to provide the first aid activities in exchange for support for their fund raising efforts.
Tony put the possibility of second Market to council representatives. He has a positive feeling on the possibility that the number of markets will be extended. The Council and Tony will establish whether this is possible under the current agreement or whether it would need to be extended.
Chris and Tony are going to review possible ways we can extend the use of the park used for the Market. Initial thoughts are to have a coffee shop in the information booth, They also discussed whether we could add value to the agreement by doing some basic maintenance of the park for the Council. Maybe we could create a better event park. Maybe we could build an awning over the stage new the community centre or a shelter in the park with some funding form the Council.
Rob raised issues for future fundraising. He said we should attempt to get grants, and to support others to write grant applications. Rob suggested that we could provide our expertise to others. This would like selling our skills.
Tyrell spoke about there being three main types of grants: philanthropic, Sate based and Federal based. These may be either competitive or discretionary. Each grant type requires a different approach and getting the grant may have a different chance of being successful.
Greg requested that we continue to look outside the Club and Rotary for potential recipients of the Paul Harris awards. We have done this in the past and it should continue into the future. Greg is going to follow up on a potential recipient.
Harry asked members if they wish to have additional Rotary clothing. He felt that we should be seen in Rotary branded clothing when we are participating in Rotary functions.
Greg said that the Habitiat group has been cleaning up around Hillview and found a koala and what might be a special or near extent of a flower or plant. Watch this space,  Upcoming events The District Governor’s visit is planned for the 30 September.
A visit to Disaster Aid Australia is planned at a cost of $20 per head to see the action of the Skyhydrant. Watch this space.
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