Ineke Thornton. Greg Cooke informed the members that Ineke Thornton has resigned from the club due to family commitments. Everyone was really sad to hear this news and wish Ineke all the best. Thank-you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you have contributed and bought to the club. You will be sadly missed and are welcomed back at any time. (Sentiments from the Members) 2018 Entertainment books will be available from early April but early purchasers will receive extra vouchers. Headspace charity luncheon supported by our friends at Belmont Rotary Club is on again Friday 18th May. See Greg if you would like to attend as he is organising a table on behalf of our club. Greg is seeking expressions of interest from Rotary family and friends who might be interested in hosting a Rotary exchange student from mid July 2018 to late June 2019. club members who would like to host. Please let Greg know if you are interested. Western District Bush fire assistance. Graham Perkins provided an update on the Western District Bush fFires and the urgent requirement for fencing supplies. Between Graham and the club we have donated 2 reels of fencing wire via BlazeAid and it was trucked off to the Western District last Thursday. This will be a great help as kilometers of fencing was destroyed. Thanks to Graham for organising this so quickly and making this happen. !!!!!!!!!!!Bushfire Appeal Bush Fire Appeal!!!!!!!!!!! Fire Appeal for the Western District. Please see the email that Peter Codd sent out on 20th March promoting the opportunity for members of clubs in District 9780 to donate to Western Victorian Bushfires appeal. Every little bit helps at a time like this. So dig deep and donate to the cause if you can. Cash donations provide the greatest flexibility. The following account has been set up to receive donations: Rotary International District 9780 Bushfire Appeal. BSB 035070 Account 179149. |