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President James opened the meeting and welcomed guests Andrew Crackenthorpe and Guest Speaker Daryl McLean. He then called on Exchange Student Sofi to bring us up to date on her weeks so far. EXCHANGE STUDENT Sofi told us that she had been to Paul and Carolyn Murray's farm and learnt to call up the cows. She also patted a Black Angus Bull. A very courageous act in my opinion. She played percussion instruments for the Community Band on Thursday night and topped it off with a birthday dinner at the Wagga Beach. ROTARY INFORMATION Doug Conkey recounted his time as the 34th President of the Rotary Club of Wollundry. Some of the highlights were: - An increase of members from 75 - 78, including new members inducted: Michael Merylees, Kevin Moffat, Tim McGillicuddy and Wal Paton.
- 36 Rotarians have left our club since that time.
- Greatest legacy of that year was acquiring funds for our shed at North Wagga which Rob Pearson built the following year.
- Eugenie Koche was a very popular exchange student.
- Donations for the year totalled $108,020 with Micah House being the recipient of a major donation.
- Attending the International Rotary Conference in Bangkok Thailand and meeting the International President who later came to Wagga.
HELP CAMBODIA Darren Wallace told us that the pictures above are of the same girl who met the team of Wallaces and Hillis in the dump and who, through the assistance of the Wagga based charity, has now graduated from University!! What an achievement by her and only achievable by the efforts of Mark and Darren and family and supporters. The purpose of the Help Cambodia organisation is simply to provide Health and Education to the poor in Cambodia, with an emphasis on education as the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Darren pointed out that the government schools are not very good and the "dump School" built by donations from Wagga, provides supplementary teaching in English and computer skills. It is now a RAWCS project. Money is raised though a number of ways: one off events, recycling, and individual sponsorship. You can sponsor a child for one year's education for $40 per month. For further information contact Darren at: darren@pcresources.com.au INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBER Our newest member Andrew Crackanthorp was introduced by his sponsor PP John Gray and welcomed by President James. Andrew was approached by John some years ago to ask him to join the Board Of the RSL Club, which he did. John appreciated Andrew's skills as an administrator coupled with his integrity. In replying to his induction and welcome Andrew said he looks forward to his involvement with Wollundry Rotary as he wants to become involved in community building and has admired our work for some time. As the General Manager of Riverina Water he brings wealth of experience to our Club. Members stood to applaud our new member. SERGEANT John Ferguson was today's sergeant and being Melbourne Cup Day he provided some interesting facts about the cup. - Most wins in succession, Makybe Diva, 3. Only horse to achieve this feat winning in 2003, 04, 05.
- Jockey Bobby Lewis won Cup four times. Harry white next best.
- Most number of winners for a trainer, Bart Cummings.
- First and only woman rider to win was Michelle Payne aboard Prince of Penzance. (Jamie Kah was almost the second, riding Prince of Arran in a fast finishing third in this year's cup)
- Fastest run Melbourne Cup was Kingston Rules win in a time of 3' 16"
- Biggest weight was carried by Carbine.
- Shortest starting odds were for Phar Lap.
- 34 Pacesetters have won (Now 35).
- Only Rising Fast as won the triple. Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup in the one year.
MELBOURNE CUP SWEEP RESULTS Doug Conkey, Richard Rossiter and Peter Crozier organise the sweeps. Sweep Winners collect their winnings at next week's meeting. They are: 1. Twilight Payment: R. Rossiter, R Nicholson, J. Gray, P. Burgess. 2. Tiger Moth: Sofi, P. Crozier, N. Pinto, S. Herriot. 3. Prince of Arran: P. Wilesmtih, C. Duff, P. Burgess, W. Parker NAIDOC WEEK FEATURE GUESTS Andrew Crackanthorp, Daryl Mclean (Guest Speaker), Sofi Seneme (International Exchange Student Brazil) APOLOGIES Craig Bromley, Graham Burmeister, Shane Carroll, Peter Clucas, John Flynn, David Hodge, Pat Ingram, John Ireland, John Mason, Paul Milde, Wal Paton, Robert Pearson, Andrew Puckeridge, David Wishart, Jonty Shuter, LUCKY DRAW PRIZE John Egan |
