Rod McDougall
President 2006-7
Rotary Club of Strathfield
The President's View
Wednesday 13 December 2006
On behalf of all members, well done to Brian Johnson and the past presidents for an efficiently run annual general meeting last week – one for which I can take no credit! Congratulations to President Elect Brian's newly elected 2007-08 directors and to Grahame True as our president for the 2008-09 year.
We can be confident that the club is in very capable hands for at least the next two Rotary years.
Carols by Candlelight was a success this year. Both the weather and attendance were good. Through the kind efforts of the MC our club gained some excellent exposure. The night raised $3,900 for the drought relief fund.
Thanks to Joe Campisi and the team (including team leaders Shirley Del Prado, Raymond McCluskie and Allan Teale) and the many Rotarians and their partners who ensured that the night was up to the usual high standard. It was gratifying to see that some of our newer members were able to attend, including Godfrey Isouard and Ian Johnson. A special thanks to Keith Byrn, George Helou Janelle Watson, Roger Vince and Brian Driver who donated prizes.
Thanks to Paul Giammarco and Janelle Watson who attended school prize givings this week. I attended Meriden and found the experience very rewarding. Please contact Bradley Ayres if you are able to assist.
Tonight our club relaxes to enjoy our Christmas party. Brian Johnson has organised a superb evening and all proceeds will go to our drought relief fund. Thanks to Brian who will make the trip to Forbes personally this week to present our cheque - in time for Christmas.
Next week Mr Alacazam will entertain young and old alike at the children's Christmas party organised by Connie Galletta. All members are invited to attend and enjoy the fun – 6:00 pm at the golf club.
Peter Harries has organised a fellowship dinner on 10 January at La Botte D'Oro Italian Restaurant, 7:00 for 7:30 pm.
For many this will be the last bulletin of the year. Maree and I wish you and your family a safe, happy and relaxing Christmas and look forward to seeing you again in the new year
Enjoy Rotary … by getting involved!
President Rod