Rod McDougall
President 2006-7
Rotary Club of Strathfield
The President's View
Wednesday 18 October2006
This week we extend a warm welcome to our many guests joining us for the annual Pride of Workmanship Awards.
A highlight of the Strathfield Rotary year, the awards are our way of recognising men and women, nominated by their employer or others in the community, for their achievement and commitment to hight standards of performance in the work place.
Last week's address by guest speaker Mr Qiu Shaofang, the New South Wales Chinese Consul-General gave members and guests a first-hand, and at times quite frank, view of some of the many developments underway in China. It was interesting to learn of the strategic importance that China places on its ties with Australia. My thanks to David Giri for his efforts in securing the Consul-General's first visit to a Rotary club.
The total number of Christmas shoeboxes to be packed for shipment to the children of East Timor now exceeds 760!! Supporters are needed on 4 November to assist with the loading of the shipment container at the Donations in Kind Centre at Prospect. Volunteers will be offered a tour of the centre. Please contact Bradley Ayres.
Membership development was a key theme at District Governor Harley Tarrant's presidents meeting held this week. Following recent survey work there is confidence that at least three new clubs can be formed in our district.
The concerns that we had for the future of the bulletin are now a distant memory thanks to the great work by Bulletin Editor Bob Templeman. On behalf of all members, our thanks, Bob.
Planning for the Rotary Information Night on 8 November is well underway. There is still time for you to submit the names of suggested invitees to Ray Wilson.
Enjoy Rotary … by getting involved!
President Rod