Good
evening fellows and guests.
As this week’s meeting is a transfer meeting to The
Northcott Society s the meeting will not be the traditional format. The
proposal is that Jacqueline Booth will provide us with background
information about Northcott current projects and services provided to
their clients. This will be followed by a tour of the facility, which will
provide an insight into the services, and work carried out at the facility
at Parramatta, followed by a light meal.
Congratulations to Domenico Alvaro, who was a winner
in the recent Awards of Excellence, conducted by the Master Builders
Association, for his home in Bowral. An article published in the “Domain”
section of the Sydney Morning Herald on August 30 provided an insight into
Domenico’s passion for building, description of the Bowral home during its
construction and Domenico’s attention to detail. Once again
congratulations Domenico, well done.
The Board has recently approved Leave of Absence for
the Following members, Brian Hennell, David Croft, Bob Templeman and
Warren Abbott.
Euan Watson is recovering from recent ill health and
I offer best wishes to Euan for a speedy recovery.
Our speaker next week will be Virginia Judge MP, who
will speak on the subject “From Local Government to State Government”.
A
message from Jonathan Majiyagbe, President, Rotary International:
Dear fellow Rotarians,
Within the Rotary world,
Australia also is closely linked to the popular Rotary Youth Leadership
Awards (RYLA) program, which began at the district level in Queensland
in 1960 and was adopted as a Rotary program at the RI Convention in
Sydney in 1971.
Because September is New
Generations Month on the Rotary calendar, this is the time for Rotarians
to focus on the programs that support the development of youths and
young adults. If we believe that young people are the leaders of
tomorrow, we should Lend a Hand in molding them in the most beneficial
ways possible. I encourage all clubs to use the slogan "Every Rotarian
an example to youth" in club bulletins and publicity materials during
New Generations Month.
It is also relevant to
recall the Rotary Code of Policies, which states that Rotary clubs
should provide a forum for young people to share their concerns, hopes,
dreams, and ambitions, as well as their ideas for solutions to problems
that beset them and their communities. It is essential that clubs and
districts identify socially and economically disadvantaged youths with
leadership potential and invite them to participate in RYLA.
Another important program
is Rotaract, Rotary club-sponsored clubs for community-minded men and
women between the ages of 18 and 30. Rotaractors are involved,
energetic, and very committed to the Rotary ideal of service. Every
Rotaractor is a potential Rotarian, so any Rotary club that does not
already sponsor a Rotaract club should consider doing so this year. You
will find Rotaractors' fresh ideas and perspectives to be most valuable,
and when these young people eventually join you as full Rotarians, their
presence will help energize and diversify your club.
Rotarians also promote the
ideal of service to young people through the Interact club program.
School-based Interact
clubs provide youths between the ages of 12 and 18 the opportunity to
work together in fellowship dedicated to service and international
understanding. Of course, one of the most rewarding and popular of
Rotary's programs for young people is Youth Exchange, which offers
students the opportunity to learn firsthand about other cultures by
living and studying abroad.
And as business leaders,
Rotarians are in a unique position to provide vocational guidance and
career opportunities to young people. Clubs should participate in local
school projects that emphasize the importance of a good education.
Likewise, we should initiate or support projects that address problems
such as homelessness among children, child abuse, and domestic violence.
This month, let us Lend a
Hand to the new generations and secure a future for our clubs, our
communities, and our world.
Jonathan Majiyagbe
President, Rotary International
Have a good week