Brian Johnson with Janet
President 2007-8
Rotary Club of Strathfield
President's Blueprint
Wednesday 29 August 2007
Strathfield Rotary Club has done it again. Another successful (5th Year) Police Officer of the Year Awards night, thanks to PP Keith Byrn and his committee. I was pleased to hear the congratulatory comments from various police officers and families who attended on the night.
Both Winners unfortunately were not in attendance to receive their awards. However a re-enactment was staged on Friday at the police Riot Squad headquarters, Homebush, where Commissioner Moroney and myself, together with Acting. Superintendent Peter Thorn from Burwood LAC were able to present the awards to the winners ( Constable Paul Wearne , Burwood LAC and Constable Alannah Davies, Flemington LAC).
PS: The water cannon is most impressive.
A very productive day at the MS Memorial Garden project on Saturday, thanks to the help of some 8 or so Rotarians. We were over-fed morning tea and lunch by Patricia Giammarco, her mum and Pats’ daughter Catherine. Well done all round.
Also the BBQ at Ashfield Infants was well attended by our members. Exposure, exposure, exposure of Rotary in the community.
PP Bob Templeman’s triple bypass operation was successfully carried out at Westmead Private Hospital on Friday last. I hope to have more news on Bobs’ recovery by this Wednesday nights meeting.
I was saddened to hear that Alan Viney, President of Strathfield Golf Club, passed away suddenly last Tuesday. Strathfield Golf Club has generously sponsored our Rotary Club, through Alan’s efforts throughout the years.
Welcome back Secretary Alan Petersen after a short hospitalisation and recuperation.
LAURA’S CULTURAL EXPERIENCE.
Rotarians will be pleased to know that Laura was happy with her Meriden exam results in both mathematics and English.
Next Friday, 31st August, Meriden is holding its annual Carnivale. Plenty of fine food and fare to be had. “Carnivale 2007” will be held from 3.00pm till 8.30pm for those who would like to attend.
Remember “Service Above Self”.
President Brian