Rod McDougall
President 2006-7
Rotary Club of Strathfield
The President's View
Wednesday 4 October2006
Members fortunate enough to be at last week's meeting were treated with an opportunity to listen to (and share a beer with!) two of Australia's active serviceman. Recently returned from Iraq, Dayton McCarthy and Scott Fully graphically described the situation faced by our troops – with some very interesting commentary on the difference between the US and Australian armies. Those present enjoyed a great evening. My thanks to David Giri.
Thirty shoeboxes loaded with Christmas presents for the children of Timor Leste East Timor are winging their way from Strathfield. Thanks to all those who found the time to make up a box – it was clear that a lot of work was put into some of them (see photo later in bulletin). Special thanks to Bradley for organising the effort and delivering the boxes.
October is vocational services month and for our club the time for our Pride of Workmanship awards on 18 October. As usual this will be a apartners night. Kevin Beltrame has the arrangements well in hand and nominations are now closed.
Please invite your friends and colleagues – this will be an excellent evening and an ideal opportunity to show off Rotary and our club
Ray Wilson and Niall King are now in the process of issuing invitations to our information night on 8 November. Although not officially a partners night, members should feel free to invite their partner – and put an end to that separation that occurs in some households on Wednesday nights!
Please give your invitation suggestions to Ray. Thanks to those who have agreed to speak on the night.
As some may be aware, Euan's therapy is proceeding and he is going through a demanding phase. I know he will welcome phone calls of good wishes.
The last page of this week's bulletin contains the current director portfolios and committees. Please ensure that you are aware of your role in the club. Please send questions or corrections to me.
Enjoy Rotary … by getting involved!
President Rod