September is Rotary's Basic Education and Literacy Month
President Phil with speakers Jayden Godbold, Maddie Lawson, Nicholas Fantham, and UOW representative Shaye Hitchcock
President's Message
It is always a pleasure to hear from our ARH Indigenous Health Scholar Maddie Lawson and John Chaplin Memorial Scholar Nicholas Fantham. Both of our scholar's presentations gave us an insight into the progress of their studies and research and we are proud of their achievements to date. We wish them both well as they move to the next phases of their retrospective careers.
Our recent RYPEN participant Jayden Godbold spoke of her recent experience of the program, what she learnt and what she will take away with her. Her insights have again demonstrated the importance of Rotary Youth Programs and the value they provide to all participants our club sponsor to attend.
The Illawarra Rotary Charity Race Day last Saturday was a huge success, with all in attendance having a fantastic time, enjoying the best weather we have seen in the Illawarra in quite a while. A few managed to back a winner or two! A huge thank you to all who sponsored or supported the Race Day to make it such a special day in support of PCYC Illawarra and Green Connect Farm.
Pre-Meeting drinks this week followed by a short club meeting and our monthly Board Meeting directly after. If there is any matter you like the board to consider, please email Kerrie Hayes-Williams for inclusion in the board meeting agenda.
I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday evening.
Last Week’s Meeting Minutes:Scribe – Anne Christensen
Sergeant Jim opened the meeting at 6:15pm.
President Phil welcomed everyone, especially our UOW scholars, Jayden Godbold and her parents.
Anne provided the International Toast and Reflection.
President Phil reminded the meeting about:
the Race Day this Saturday.
BBQ's on 27th September and 5th October.
Request from LifeLine for BBQ at the Book Fair on 21-26 October (declined)
Michael spoke about Rotary Youth Programs before introducing Jayden Godbold who spoke about her experience at RYPEN and answered questions
Michael then introduced Maddy Lawson, Rotary Health Scholar, who spoke about her Master's of Public Health studies
Michael then introduced Nicholas Fantham, recipient of the John Chaplin Scholarship, who spoke about "Breaking the Barrier" (his Master of Medical Biology project), and antimicrobial resistance
Michael thanked the speakers and mentioned their efforts will affect future generations positively
Our Wine raffle winners were Shaye Hitchcock and Melody Crowley, pictured below.
Phil (as Dennis was away) updated us about the Joker raffle. Joker is still hiding.
Shaye Hitchcock thanked the Club for support of UOW students
Meeting closed at 7:30 pm
Jim enjoying the Illawarra Rotary
Charity Race Day last Saturday in his
TAB gear.
THE JOKER LIVES ON!
Only 4 cards remaining ....
Join us next Thursday to witness the phenomenon sweeping through Fairy Meadow at The Charles Hotel.
