President’s Report

20 June  2018



Last week

We heard a very interesting and informative presentation last week from Peter Kerr – Head Teacher, Special Education at Strathfield South High School – on the topic of autism. This largely misunderstood condition is not a ‘disease’ but rather a lifelong developmental condition that affects, among other things, the way an individual relates to his or her environment and their interaction with other people. We also learned of the wonderful work of Strathfield South High School in the education of their autistic students, preparing them for life after school.

Vale: Franziska Bock

As reported during the last week, Burwood Rotary President Walter Bock’s wife – Franziska – passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 8 June 2018. Her funeral was on Monday this week. Our sympathies are with Walter and his family at this sad time.

Last two weeks

We really are into the home stretch now. This week is our last ‘regular’ weekly meeting we have before Changeover. Next week is a transfer to Old Government House in Parramatta for a Ghost Tour. Let me take this opportunity to thank you all for your fantastic support and encouragement to me and you’re your Board this year. You’ve all made it an absolute pleasure; but more of that at Changeover! Please make plans to come along on the night; it will be a fabulous and fun celebration of the year that’s been.
 

This week

Tonight we hear from one of our newest and certainly youngest members – JP Baladi – on the topic: ‘Stepping up for the overseas poor’. Looking forward to hearing your talk, JP!

Thanks

Rick