From the President’s desk

7 November 2018
 

Hi all

Armistice Day
It is a week off to 11 November. Next Sunday, in London and throughout the UK there are celebrations. In London, a ticketed event for street viewing, for a march along Horse Guard Parade, past the Cenotaph, where the Queen is to lay a wreath. Sadly there is not the same pomp here in Sydney. Not sure why?  Australia, lost 62,000 men. A memorial is in every town and an Honour Roll in every hall and church.

But all is not forgotten, however;  I am aware that the Rotary Club of Tumut will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the armistice to end World War 1 with a lantern walk on the Tumut Community Labyrinth for Peace at Rotary Pioneer Park at 9pm (11 am GMT) on 11 November

My poem this week is “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae.(click)

AGM and Elections
Rod is reminding the members of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting and the Board Elections for the next Rotary year with President Elect, Arie Pappas. An important spot on the Board will be the President Elect for the next year. It is the Club President for year commencing 01 July, 2020 through to 30 June, 2021. President of  our Club is an honour, and a fulling position. It is not has demanding as may be imagined, because our Club supports each other, I know. We could not complete the events we do if this was not the case. If there is doubt, the membership will carry you through.

Pride of Workmanship
Pride of Workmanship at our Club turns 21. It is amazing, an award that was commenced as a vocational project, honouring those who were in business in the locality. The award was named after the deceased Rotarian, Ray Sherry, a local plumber. Roy Ellis, who has lived in the area for a number of years, remembers Ray doing work for him, easy going and completing the job well.

Christmas Party
Our family Christmas Party is be on Thursday 6 December, 2018. At Nonna’s Restaurant. Planning is underway for a wonderful night. Prepare for fun!

Charles