President George's
Wednesday 10 May 2006
Our guest speaker last week was Joe Sydney from Choice magazine and was titled the “Australian Consumer”. Joe was a mine of information on the rights of consumers and how to be sure that we are getting the best product whatever it may be – with the help of “Choice”. Joe requested an early mark, resulting in a hastily rearranged agenda. However we stumbled through and had an enjoyable meeting learning a little, or perhaps being reminded by Sergeant Allan of how to achieve sartorial elegance.
After next weeks meeting we will have a Board meeting. The last ordinary meeting of our present Board. The following month is set down as a joint meeting with the incoming Board.
On Friday I am due to attend the final Presidents meeting for this Rotary year. I was told that the year would pass quickly and it certainly has. Just when I am getting used to the job it is time to start packing!!! For the Club however we will be embarking on a memorable Rotary year under DG Harley and President Rod.
We do still have things to achieve before that happens. One of which is membership development. RI President Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammer asked every Club to increase membership by one in this Rotary year. It does not seem like a big ask, but it has eluded us so far.
“Our grand business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance but to do what lies clearly at hand” – Thomas Carlyle
Until next week
Enjoy Rotary,
President George
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