We had small attendance but great discussion. Thanks to Jim B, Jes, Renzo, Brian, Roy, Vicki, June, Helen and me for coming. Alan Crane for the NAB attended again and as usual when school holidays are on my mate Ben Robb was at the meeting with bells on. (The boy loves his hot chocolate)

Well it's that time of year again where our treasurer Vicki hands out membership invoices. Please be prompt in paying. There is an early bird discount of $30 if paid by the end of July 2007. Fees are $330 for 1 year (less $30 for early bird discount) or $165 for six months. The club has to pay RI, District and RDU by 31 July so please pay ASAP.

Brian reported that the NYSF selection day is on for 24^th July and there has been 4 candidates been put forward.

Vicki reported more about the ball. For the research grants that we are raising for (Breast and Prostate cancer) they cannot be less than $15K each. Since there was a quorum of board members present, it was approved that we support the two research grants. That means we need to raise $30K net from the Ball – SO LETS ALL GET BEHIND VICKI AND THE COMMITTEE AND SELL SOME TABLES.

Apologies were received from Peter R, Ashley and Keiran.

Joker Draw: Brian ran the draw this week, which saw Jes going for it. No one told Jes that he had to find one of the jokers, not the 7 of hearts. Jackpot stands at $18.

Rotary Changeover: Let Roy H know if you are going to the changeover.

The details for our Club Changeover are:

When: Monday, 16^th July 2007

Time: 7.15pm for 7.30pm start

Venue: Smithfield RSL Club, Neville St, Smithfield

Cost: $40pp for 3 course meal. (Cash bar).

Dress: Neat casual

A musical interlude will be provided by students from Patrician Brothers College Fairfield. To assist us with the catering it would be appreciated if you could please RSVP to Past President Roy Hilton by Monday 9^th July.

Cabramatta Changeover: We have been invited to the Cabramatta Changeover which will be on July 23^rd at Liverpool Catholic Club. Cost $55. Let Peter R know if you are interested in going.

Board Meeting: The first Board Meeting for the new board will be on 11^th July. 7:15 pm at Marconi. Bill R will be sending out the notice of agenda. All board members are asked to be there.

RI Convention 2008: The 99th RI Convention is in Los Angeles, 15–18 June 2008
Lights, Camera, Action!

See the Stars! Share the spotlight with fellow Rotarians in the entertainment capital of the world.

Los Angeles is the ideal stage for Rotary International's annual extravaganza. Like the family of Rotary, this sprawling metropolis of 3.8 million people boasts a diverse ethnic mix and cosmopolitan flare. L.A. is the second largest city in the United States and teems with activity and culture — from its star-studded motion picture industry to its picturesque beachfront communities and resorts.

Convention cost is $265USD if paid by 15th December 2007.

The convention will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Centre, a mammoth steel and glass building with 720,000 square feet of exhibition space. Download or view the PDF at http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/downloadcenter/pdfs/c08_brochure.pdf

Let's make sure we are in the centre of the action by booking early!

Did you know that Avis and Budget car rentals offer discounts to Rotarians? Goto www.rotary.org and see for yourself.

"Next Meeting: Tuesday 10th July 2007 normal breakfast. Please try and attend.

The Unconcerned Widow

An old man and woman were married for years, even though they hated each other. When they had a fight, screaming and yelling could be heard deep into the night. He constantly told his wife in front of all the people in the town: "When I die, I will dig my way up and out of the grave to come back and haunt you for the rest of your life!"

The neighbours believed he practiced black magic and was responsible for missing cats and dogs and strange sounds at all hours. He was quite feared and enjoyed it very much.

Then the man died abruptly under strange circumstances and there was a closed-casket funeral. After the burial, the wife went straight to the local bar and began to party as if there was no tomorrow. Her neighbours approached in a group to ask if she wasn't worried about her husband digging himself out of the grave.

The wife put down her drink, smiled and said, "Let the old bugger dig. I had him buried upside down!"

Just a quick note from the editor

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Month	Monthly Editor
July 2007	Bill Robb

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