If we needed confirmation of what a
great programme RYLA is it was provided last week by Lauren Christie one
of Strathfield’s awardees. Lauren spoke from the heart in telling the
Club of how she had benefited from the week at Blue Gum Lodge. It may
not be for everyone but RYLA is surely a very good Rotary initiative.
Blue Gum Lodge is a long way from
Lightening Ridge and the Opal Fields which is where our Guest Speaker,
Dan O’Carringan, took us, figuratively speaking that is. Dan is a
retired School Principle with very many years experience of opal
mining. I suspect there is a great contrast in life styles there but
listening to Dan made us realize how fascinating opal mining can be and
how self reliance is necessary.
Attendance at last weeks meeting
was quite good although there were too many non-apologies. I am sure we
don’t need reminding that apologies should be in to Eric Khu by mid-day
Tuesday.
The life blood of most voluntary
organizations is a constant injection of new members. Rotary is no
exception. It has been a while since anything happened in this regard
at the Rotary Club of Strathfield. Perhaps we can all give it some
thought.
Nial King has put in a mighty
effort for next weeks’ fundraising Golf Day on THURSDAY. Our weekly
meeting transferred to Thursday 6.30 for 7 is a partners night. Let’s
make it a good none.
Next week we will be printing a new
bulletin cover. I have a copy of what is to be printed with me
tonight. Please check that the information contained therein is
accurate, if you have not already done so.
Until next week