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Todays meeting number 43 Setup stared early with Secretary Phil, who is still feeling the long-term effects from his brush with Covid-19, brining in and setting up the gear from the storage room. Next came our new projector, brought in by John Smith, who then gave our I.T. duties man Doug Sutton a lesson on setting it up and the finer details of using it. Rick continued his help of setting up the mic and speaker. Neil and Greg dutifully watched over the Rotary hats that are still available to members. All the while John Grey was diligently marking of the names of members as they arrived. Today’s bulletin editor Peter Wilesmith was coming and going and had John loudly complaining that he had marked my name off four times. President Richard started the meeting by leading us into grace and a toast. He talked about the upcoming book fair. He then told us he has only eight weeks to go as current president... but who’s counting. He reminded us the change over dinner will be on the 28th June. Fellowship time was generous today as there was no guest speaker, visitors or guests. Phil Burgess presented a summary report of last Tuesday nights board meeting. The district in now looking for placements for inbound youth exchange students however will wait until January 2023, at the start of the school year. A motion was passed that the CSU scholarship be approved. The new member application of Steve Barker has been approved. The district grant of six thousand dollars for the purchase of water filters to go to Tonga was approved and lodged by John Egan. Phil commented on a discussion around the amount of exposure around the content from the bulletin being placed on the website. A motion was passed to have the incoming public relations director and the webmaster to come back with some suggestions for the board. Phil elaborated on President Richards mention of the upcoming book fair on the 14th & 15th of May, they would prefer to have volunteers on the Thursday, Friday before or the Sunday beyond as they have to get in and clean up the Kyeamba Smith hall after the event.  |
| Peter GreenPeter was invited to talk about the CSU/Wollundry Scholarship, He said the award was made a couple of weeks ago, a young girl from Nangus way won the scholarship this year. The committee that is responsible for the selection process is having a meeting next Tuesday after our Club meeting. Just to clarify a few of the matters raised this year and in the past. He said we need to sort out where we’re going with the scholarships, whether we increase the award value and look at the selection process criteria. It’s been running for thirty years now, since 1992 and a lot has changed in that time so a review is due. Peter put out an invitation to any club members that would like to come along and be part of the review process, and said everyone would be very welcome. The review meeting will be next week after the lunch meeting. Neil Pinto responded to say thank you to Peter and the committee for all the hard work they have put in and said well done. |  |
| ApologiesBromley, Craig – LOA | Cook, Ken | Crakanthorp, Andrew | Duff, Colin | Ferguson, John | Fuller, Frank | Hamilton, James | Hodge, David | Ireland, John | Mason, John | Puckeridge, Andrew Pyke, David | Shuter, Jonty | Wallace, Darren |
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| Secretary's ReportPresident Richard rang the bell to announce Phil Burgess to come up and give us the secretaries report. Phil said it was the earliest he had given the report at a lunch meeting. He raised the topic of his survey that was sent out recently, 20% have responded so far and he asked to please complete the survey and send it in. He also note that it can be printed out, filled in with a pen and brought in. Phil said he will be away next week and David Benn will be filling in with the secretary role. |
| Stuart Heriot was invited up for a quick talk before the end of the meeting. A few members suggested that a quick talk by Stuart was probably not going to be a reality. However he did manage a quick few words about a few members going out to the shed after the lunch meeting. The purpose being to tidy up the shipping container and bring in some cabinets. Romanos have kindly allowed us to store some things on-site. There was a lot of debate about the time and logistics but Stuart had all basis covered and wrapped up is talk in a timely manner. He reminded us that there is still a few sizes of hats available. |  |
| | Paul Murray spoke to us saying he was shocked to see the quality of the projector video on the screen. He said it is a very good quality projector and thanked John Smith and Steve McCoy for their work. |  | | Paul was also pleased to have his number drawn out of the bed pan at the end of the meeting. |  | | To show of the quality of the new projector and to fill in some time (that we didn't have) we watched a short video of an entertaining acceptance speech. |  |
|  | | Fish was a popular meal at this table. |  | | A small but enthusiastic attendance at todays meeting. |
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