Apologies from Rose.
Sergeant Ken opened the meeting at 18.18pm.
President Phil welcomed everyone to this, our 22nd meeting of the year.
Annette gave the Reflection on how our schooling is changing, especially in inner Parramatta where a new high school Arthur Phillip High has started. The students enter the multi storied building by swiping their key cards (no roll call here) and climbing the stairs to their designated floor level where all their classes are held. Teachers move between the classes not the students. Laptops are essential and the libraries are situated on each class level with only the books required for that year.
Ray gave the International Toast to the Rotary Club of Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada, as he and Jane will be travelling there soon.
Halifax Rotary club is very similar to West Wollongong Rotary ,in particular the age profile. The clubs in the district have a varied meeting schedule both weekly and fortnightly. Their key fundraising event is rib fest which is very food orientated.
They charge a small entry fee and the funds go to intellectual disability support including employment, life skills and individual mentoring to support personal development.
Kerry called to order the AGM and the minutes were accepted by Michael and Noel.
Noel explained the audited financial report kindly completed by Albert.
IMB Bank kindly awarded us a grant again.
Kerry outlined the shared President roster between Bob, Barry, Janet and Annette after Phil's term finishes end next year.
Helen announced the district grant has come through to support Women Illawarra in their support of women facing homelessness.
Phil discussed our new meeting format.
1st meeting in February will be a social night and the new fee will be $35.00 as a trial.
DV walk is this Saturday commencing at Fairy Meadow Surf Club and finishing at Stuart Park.
Phil and Ed wished all members a very happy Christmas and safe travels.
Michael and Barry were our lucky wine raffle winners.
Ken as usual gave a wonderful recital of Rudyard Kipling's poem IF.
Hopefully we will all catch up at our Christmas dinner with Santa and his Elf .
Meeting closed at 19.20pm.
