Vicki did a great job organising catering for this symbolical event. It must be a special time for people who have lost loved ones to suicide, but shining a light during the darkest night of the year does touch a lot of our people. Preparation of food went very well with Judy,Meredith,Julie, Gordon and Vicki. Gordon was very gallant by offering to do the job with the most tears(peeling the onions) We were quickly reminded of kitchen rules – knife holding, wet cloths under cutting board etc., and given snakes to eat so we kept up the energy and pace. All over by 10.30 and we left Vicki to clean the kitchen. Sunday night was again a well organised event with Gordon, Leanne,Dan,Chiq,Vicki and Julie. Kept busy for about 3 hours selling our great recipes. VICKY should be pleased. Even Justin turned up for short time to help, even though though he was on call for his business.
Category Archives: Members
cLUB mEETING 21 jANUARY 2015
Guest Speaker Stephen O’Connell. Albury-Hume member Stephen has been a committed professional musician and composer for over 30 years and is highly active as a touring musician and recording artist. He has toured, played and recorded with many well-known artists including Ross Wilson, Phil Manning (Chain), Eugene “Hideaway” Bridges, Steve Arvey, Kamahl, Rolf Harris, Four Kinsmen and JW Jones. Stephen has a broad background and training in classical music traditions and has specialized in the fields of jazz, blues, funk, rock and pop with extensive recording and live experience. He has written many pieces of music in response to the amazing environment of the Central Australian Outback. Further, Stephen has been commissioned to write pieces for major music institutions, the 2000 Olympic Torch Relay and has had pieces published in the Australian Piano and Australian Saxophone Anthologies. He is published by Wirripang.
Bill Stirling turns 90
AUGUST
AUGUST – MEMBERSHIP & EXTENSION MONTH . This Rotary month celebrates our own Membership and Extension. Will your Club celebrate by inducting any new members for the start of the new Rotary year? Contact the District Membership Committee for new ideas. Invite them to come and speak at a Club meeting. Plan your membership highlights for the Rotary year right now.
President’s Message
For those who were unable to attend our meeting a couple of weeks ago, Paul Armstrong tendered his resignation from the Club for personal reasons at the end of the last Rotary year. I am grateful that PP Pete and the Board at their last meeting extended to Paul an honorary membership of the Club, and that Paul kindly accepted this invitation. I know that Paul is greatly respected by all in this Club, and it is wonderful that he & Marcia continue to be part of our Club. We are also fortunate to welcome Agnes Westlund, our exchange student from Sweden – welcome Agnes and we look forward to sharing the next year with you. Thanks also to Rod & all the exchange families. The sadness of the Malaysian Airlines disaster in the Ukraine highlights the importance of organizations such as Rotary in promoting international peace. It also reminds us of how fragile life is. Our thoughts go out to all families suffering from this tragedy, and other areas of conflict. Whilst we are truly lucky to live in this country, this event shows that our nation is not immune from the effects of such violence. It reminds us that through Rotary and other areas we are called to foster international fellowship. Justin