Ross Whitehead was the Chair for this week’s meeting and we had Sergeant Pete back with us to strike fear into the hearts of all those “deserving” of a fine.
Greg spoke about the Interplast Dinner that he, and a table of eight from the Club, attended the previous Tuesday. He said that the Interplast Team was very impressive in their presentation and that he would ask the Board to raise our contribution to $5,000 to bring us in line with other clubs in the cluster. The Team had spoken about working in Mongolia and treating children with burns. Families moved from the country to the outskirts of the capital and tried to maintain their lifestyles. This didn’t always work and the living arrangements meant that the kids were likely to burn themselves on the cooking fire. Greg mused that this may be an opportunity for the Club’s Stove Project and will be looked into. The specific team that our cluster is funding will be sent to Tonga and Greg spoke of one of the nurses who had been the main organiser for this and many other Interplast teams.
The Chair now called for Directors reports and Charles stepped to the lectern.
Charles reminded the meeting that November is Rotary Foundation month and that we have the opportunity to support the Fight Against Polio by having a film night. The film in question is the Lost King and is the story of an amateur historian and her fight against establishment resistance and success against the odds. The Rosebud Cinema is the closest one which is willing to work with us to present the film and the 1 – 7 December are the available dates. A TriBooking account has been set up and the tickets are $20 each. Charles will confirm the actual dates and the expected numbers. (see below for contact details. Ed.
Secretary Mark now gave his update:
- A reminder that our AGM is on 30th November and will involve voting on the By-laws changes;
- The District AGM is on 13th November and the Club delegate is Mike Smith;
- The Shire has produced an invoice for the Market licence; and
- The Southern Region Rotary World Community Service (RAWCS) will be having a Zoom meeting on 21st November to discuss flood relief.
Director Lyn reminded all volunteers that the Mock Interviews at Balcolme Grammar, with the Mt Martha Club, are the next Thursday and we are expected at 8:30 am. We will then be able to peruse the applicants resumes. (see below for my impression. Ed)
Next was Chris to remind us that volunteers were required for the next Market on the 26th November. One difficulty at the moment is finding a reliable coffee vendor but he is working to resolve that.
Treasurer Bernard asked the meeting to present any outstanding Halloween invoices to him as soon as possible.
Ross now called for Lotto and Fines. Greg won Lotto and Pete proceeded to make up for lost time. Fines were issued, with a critique of Charles’ hair, around the Halloween night and Bowling competition. Fines also flowed from the floor, especially focusing on Greg and his “generous” consumption of Roast Beef Rolls at Halloween.
Treasurer Bernard announced that he hoped to be able to give an estimate on the proceeds from the Halloween Bonfire in the not too distant future.
The designated TMG, Chris, was a bit tongue tied this week so your Ed jumped up to talk about his favourite subject, himself. The meeting was mildly entertained when I (talking about yourself in the third person is weird/pretentious) ran through the various jobs that I had held, from selling I Like Swipe (failure) to working with strippers (you had to be there).
Another “full” meeting but one that finished unusually early because there was a Board meeting following. We closed at 7:50.
Polio Movie Event
Don’t forget that we have the opportunity to raise more funds for the fight against polio with this movie event.
“Hi All ,
The link required to order your tickets for the movie
The Lost King is ,
Make sure you choose the correct site.
Please remember that all of the money raised will be used to fund the “ The Eradicate Polio Project.”
So tell all your family and friends to attend.
Regards
Charles”
The Balcolme Grammar Mock Interview
Having only ever driven past the Grammar I was very surprised to see how large the campus is. We were welcomed at the Reception and escorted to the Library where the interviews were to take place. This was a well appointed building with a beautiful view across the Bay. I’m not sure if I’d be able to get much study done in such an environment, but I was never that studious in the first place.
There were 6 tables with two interviewers at 5 of them. Armed with fresh coffees we set about interviewing around 70 year 9 students.
I’ve never seen so many gangly limbs and metal grins (the peninsular orthodontists are doing a roaring trade) but the interviewees were a delight and I think they did their school proud. I was most impressed by the schools assumption that, as soon as they were legally able, the student would get a part-time job and learn how to contribute.
After finishing we were all treated to lunch and more heartfelt thanks for our contribution.