President’s Message: What an experience last week’s meeting was, when we entertained our visitors from Christchurch NZ. and who had experienced firsthand, the terrible and heart breaking effects of the numerous earthquakes they have had to endure. The power point presentation was so poignant especially being told how the quakes just tossed 1000 tonne quayside cranes over, and damage to all that property. Also seeing all those containers lining the coast road to keep possible rock falls contained and others being converted into various business uses in Christchurch CBD areas.  It was nice that DG John Gatt and Eileen could make the meeting and officially welcome them to the District. I understand that our guests thoroughly enjoyed their stay with the various hosts, and, all the hospitality afforded to them. On behalf of the club, again thank you for all your helping out. See the photos area for a pic of the team and our hosting members. Last Friday evening, we had our Seriously Pink evening at La Maison where we supped and drank a plenty. The Speakers, Jonathan Lewin and Kerrie Clarke made excellent presentations on various forms of carcinomas within both sexes and treatments. We are extremely lucky within this area to have such expert and highly qualified clinicians to assist us should we have to suffer these complaints. It was also heartening to be advised that through new methods of surgery and drugs the survival rate for most cancers are considerably improving if caught in time. Though we couldn’t achieve a high number of patrons, 46, I think we will be able to provide a cheque of approx. $1000 to the Carer Accommodation. Last week I ventured over to Mulwala to give a presentation to RC of Mulwala/Yarrawonga re John McDonald Medical Scholarship, which I hope was well received enough to gain a donation toward the scheme from them.  On Thursday of this week, I am doing a similar presentation at Wangaratta, Appin Park Rotary meeting.