Wednesday 18 September we gathered at the Riverside Golf Club in Ascot Vale for the traditional
District Governor's visit. Accompanied by DGE Peter Shepheard and Alex Lapina, President of Rotary Activate, Michael was warm and friendly, inspiring us with his speech on The Magic of Rotary and how to make Rotary and clubs irresistible.
District Governor's visit. Accompanied by DGE Peter Shepheard and Alex Lapina, President of Rotary Activate, Michael was warm and friendly, inspiring us with his speech on The Magic of Rotary and how to make Rotary and clubs irresistible.
There were many highlights on this special night:
1. President Lesley announcing that Peter Cribb has been shortlisted for a Victorian Senior of the Year Award.
1. President Lesley announcing that Peter Cribb has been shortlisted for a Victorian Senior of the Year Award.
2. Presentation of a RI Presidents citation to PP Shraddha.
3. Welcome to new member Deborah Ryan and her induction bythe DG.
3. Welcome to new member Deborah Ryan and her induction bythe DG.
4. Welcome to prospective member Hayden Smith, a former Exchange student.
5. 4 youth participants attending - Simeon Butler and Charlotte Marshall Pearson who will attend NYSF in January, Ava {Jo's granddaughter} who is off to RYPEN in October and Sarah Alman, our Del King Scholar.
6. Duncan Hillier from MAC, Maria Silber Rotary Footscray, Chris Richardson Rotary Essendon North and Susan Robb Rotary North Melbourne.
Drew Sheehan was MC for the evening and managed a late and delayed agenda as everyone was having so much enjoyment chatting and catching up on the news. Thanks to Nicole Marshall for the Acknowledgement of Country - always reliable, it rolls off her tongue with no hesitation.
Geoff and Dulcie, Peter and Bev, Beate and Karolina had lots to discuss although we were sad to miss Len who is recovering from pneumonia.
Melina hosted an Op Shop table as we welcomed Frances Stratford, another volunteer, and Deborah's husband Kevin to share the celebrations.
Melina hosted an Op Shop table as we welcomed Frances Stratford, another volunteer, and Deborah's husband Kevin to share the celebrations.
Jeff hosted the youth table with Nicole and Charlotte, Duncan and Simeon and Chris.
Susan Robb provided several moments of delight as she spoke on The Big Serve, and Alex Lapina and Drew showed off their skills with te big racquets.
Ava helped Drew with the raffle - won by Chris Richardson, Deborah Ryna, Jeff Weitzel and Drew. These funds will go to our End Polio event.