Rick opened the meeting and introduced Adrian as the Chair for this evening. He then went on to speak about the spinner at the Mornington Library, which is to be removed and possibly transferred to the cafe at the Eagle. Rick is meeting with the cafe management to discuss.

 

After dinner Adrian invited Secretary Bob to give his update.

 

Bob, as normal, spoke on a number of subjects: NYSF 2022 and it’s closing in July; the spoke on the Santos Experience which is open to years 9 and 10; the District Changeover on 27^th June in Morwell; and the request we have received from Rotary in India to help with the Covid crisis.

 

After Lotto and fines, Mike spoke about the latest social media updates and the emphasis on promoting our new sponsors. He also extended our thanks to Roger Macmillan for all his support for the Market.

 

Director Tyrell spoke on Latitude 38 Projects, especially those in Cambodia and Vietnam. He put forward the opportunity for our club to participate in any, or all, of these projects. Lastly, he added his endorsement to assisting in the Indian Covid response.

 

Next, Director Harry announced that he would be unable to attend the District Assembly, because of a medical procedure, but suggested others attend the Sunday session via Zoom.

 

Lyn took the opportunity to give an update on the progress of the David Buchanan memorial.

 

Director Greg announced that the Market flyers are updated and available.

 

 

 

This weeks speaker was Andrew Haley, the Principal of Dromana Primary School. Andrew introduced himself and sketched his early life before taking up teaching. His spoke of his philosophy around teaching and showed us a number of books which have underpinned and developed that philosophy. He covered the schools at which he has worked, including two years spent at a school in Oman teaching children of the “richest of the rich”. All this informs his approach to his profession and he works with his staff to instil in them the same approach to giving the children the best education possible. Lastly, Andrew spoke of the schools future and how state governments grants have enabled the planning and future execution of new capital works.

 

After taking questions from the meeting, Adrian and Rick thanked Andrew and the meeting was closed at 8:20.