Chairman PP Julie Tekell opened the meeting welcoming members and guest Georgia Hartwig, guest of PP Patsy Johnson and Harrison Clinch.
PP Patsy Johnson: advised members she had opportunity to speak on radio about the work of Rotary in mental health via the Australian Rotary Health Foundation. Donations from tonight’s meeting will be donated to this cause. Members were thanked for their participation in the wearing of the hats at the meeting.
PP Dave Griffith: requested members to think about nominations for the RYPEN programme coming up soon.
PP Ron Lloyd: appealed for volunteers to assist with catering at the Gawler Blue Light Pool party to be held at the Gawler pool on Saturday 22nd. Details available from Ron if you can help.
PP Brian Burt: gave notice of the U Care fundraiser on March 20th. Details will be published in upcoming Bulletin.
Hat winners: Deb Williams, Mike Williams, Kevin Clarke
This week has been allocated for committee meetings. Thus no guest speaker was scheduled
President Steve:
Thanked the members who attended the opening of the new Willo’s Mens’ Shed workshop which was sponsored by a grant application by the Rotary Club. Particular mention and congratulations to Mark Smeaton for his project management and leadership. Well done Mark.
A big thank you to all who contributed to the success of the Barilla fund raiser held on the 9th Feb. Proceeds will go to the Drought and Bushfire Appeals. Close to $600 was raised on the day.