Volume 15 Issue 44 - 15 May 2007 Editor: Brian Bragg

Is "Service Above Self" your motto?

Club supports Bossley Park High School at RYDA

Pres Jim represents the Club at the Sydney Western School for Autism Walkathon

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Last Meeting:

Big thanks to Jim K for taking the notes on the meeting as your editor was busy at RYDA. On reading the below it looks like those who weren't present missed an interesting and fun meeting.

Attendance: PP Roy as Chair, Bill, Jes, Helen, Jim K, Chris, Peter, Darren, Vicki, Roland and Peter Zipkis.

Apologies: June, Kieran, Drew

Make Ups: Pres Jim, Brian, Darren & Alan at RYDA

Jes James – Liverpool Rotary function for Harry Hunt

It was noted that a team was supporting RYDA today.

There was a call for show of hands for those members who were considering attending the LA Convention. Some interest was shown.

Community Report:

Red Shield Appeal - The Collection days are Saturday and Sunday 19^th and 20^th May 2007. Roy indicated that he may be available but would need to confirm. Some members were assisting in other areas. For more details on the Salavation Army Red Shield Appeal Click Here.

Please let Peter know of your availability to assist.

Shelter Box: Discussions with Richmond Club have confirmed that a box will be available for the Clubs Open Day. It is probable that the box will also be available the Business Expo.

Business Expo: result of preliminary discussions with Cabramatta Club is that Cabramatta and Wetherill Park Clubs will work together on the Rotary stand.

International Report:

No report in absence of Director.

Darren announced that he would be travelling to Germany to attend a wedding (not his own) and would be stopping off in Thailand on the return journey.

Secretary's Report:

RYDA: seeking support for Monday 18 June, when Fairfield High School is attending the program. Any one who can assist, please let Brian Bragg know.

Invoice to the Marquee for the Golf Day received - $770.00 .

Sending booking for the Business Expo – Superior Small stall at cost of $605.00.

Helen has received invoices from Roland re the Golf Day.

Vocational Service Report:

RESRA happening. There have been some changes but still on track. Need to confirm numbers for the 21 May 2007. Note – no breakfast meeting on 22 May.

Ambulance Band has confirmed it will be performing. Jes will speak to Harry and ensure the plaques are ready by the due time. We have a major raffle prize donated – Large First Aid box (valued at $95.00). Tickets will be on sale at 3 for $5; 7 for $10; 15 for $20. At present there were some 53 attending – 24 plus 19 guests, plus DG Harley & Megan and Deb Sanders.

Smithfield – Wetherill Park Chamber of Commerce – Jes has been Executive Director for past 12 years. He will be ceasing with the Chamber on 4 July. The Chamber has commissioned Narelle Stoker from Fairfield Workplace Learning Partnership to recruit 100 new members, completion of which may lead to her being offered the Executive Director's role. Jes will be taking a break before seeking future options.

Other items:

Welcome to Charter Member: Charter Member Peter Zipkis attended the meeting. He reminded us that he has a legal practice in Fairfield. He said that while soliciting he had to hand out his briefs. His children are aged 25 and 10 years. The elder is looking for a career in the Australian Public Service.

Club Marconi: Roland gave the meeting a short report on what was happening with the Clubs refurbishment and why it was happening. The relocation of the Chinese restaurant was the result of better & more economic utilisation of resources because of the perceived impact of the Smoking Legislation becoming effective from 1 July 2007. As a result of the work some 130 machines have been removed from service. Further refurbishment will occur to the Auditorium and the smoker's garden attached. Other long term issues are the Motel and further into the future – the Retirement Village.

Golf Day: Accounting and administration is almost complete and it appears that the fundraising still stands around $10,000 after expenses. The issue of the Accommodation voucher for the winner of the Raffle was raised. Asked that it be referred to Ashley who was following up on the matter.

Joker: Raised $63.00 – which raised the pot to $177.00. Peter Zipkis drew no. 88, lucky for Chris. However, Chris drew K of Diamonds so the Joker Jackpotted.

Darren did a marvellous job as Sergeant, relieving everyone of their spare coins – especially Roland and his backers.

What we learn from TV: On 1 –v- 100, it was learned by an unnamed member that "Idiot" refers to the IQ level of 25 or less, the next bracket was "Imbecile", followed by "Moron" and so up to "Genius" – I suppose. On learning this magic piece of useless information, there were quite a number of quips about the intellectual levels attending. Question asked was whether two 'idiots' would make an 'imbecile' and whether two 'imbeciles' a 'moron'. One could get a giggle without getting a definitive answer. Still good humour prevailed without bloodshed.

Items from previous issues requiring attention: