Where to begin? At the start is
always a good place.
June 29th Changeover night for
the Rotary Club of Strathfield at the Strathfield Golf Club.
On June 22nd President Keith
Byrne said to me “no need to worry about the changeover George, everything is
planned, just be sure to turn up!” Keith was as good as his word. With Peter
Foss as M.C. the evening rolled along very smoothly and I believe very
enjoyably. Chef Rudi, on his last night as the club’s caterer, put on a
magnificent spread. Speeches were all well received. Attendance was
excellent. A really good night well planned by Keith and Sue Byrne. A great
credit to them both and I’m sure that we would all congratulate Keith on his
highly successful presidential year.
So we are off and running in
2005/6 the centenary year and a start to the second century of Rotary. This
year’s motto is Service above Self. I hope that we can live up to this and
enjoy fellowship and fun while we are about it.
A problem that remains is
storage for the club BBQ. Perhaps members would give it some thought.
Club assembly tonight when all
Rotarians are encouraged to express their feelings on what we are doing well
and what we could be doing better. Constructive ideas are always welcome and
I am sure some will be forthcoming tonight.
District Governor’s aide Peter
Davidson will visit us on the 13th of July. Peter has requested that the
board stay back after the meeting for 10 – 15 minutes.
In closing, may I express my
thanks to all Strathfield Rotarians for giving me the honour and privilege to
serve as the President for the coming year. I have been greatly encouraged by
the offers of help given by so many. We look forward to the challenges that
lie ahead.