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The Rotary Grace: “For good Food, good Fellowship and the opportunity to Serve, we thank you O Lord. Amen” Date Registration Toast to Rotary Chairperson Guest Speaker Subject 26th April Mike Quinn Philip Chandler 3rd May 2018 Brian Richardson Kerry Bowerman Rhonda Walker Lorraine Dyson and Zola Blackwood-Coyle, NYSF in Canberra 10th May 2018 Rhonda Walker Jenny Briggs Club Assembly No 38 of 26th April 2018 At our meeting of 12/4/18 Sergeant Michael called on reports from the various Arms of Service: Youth Service– Paul Berry: • Three local high schools have been contacted regarding RYPEN (Rotary Young Program of Enrichment). The camp will be held from 4/5/18 till 6/5/18. • 2/3 teams will go to MUNA (Model United Nations Assem- bly) to be held on 19-20/5/18 at Deloraine • Plans for the Quiz Night on 25/5/18 are underway (see full details on next page) International Service– Michael Berry: • We expect a visit from an over- seas doctor this year as part of the Medical Fellowship pro- gram • We will continue to provide funds for the maintenance for the water well in Africa as part of Care Africa • The 100 trees program in asso- ciation with the Glenorchy City Council is progressing. Community Service– Cheryl Oborne: • Grandparents raising Grandchil- dren’s next ‘Christmas in July’ will be on July 15th. Glenor- chy’s responsibilities are to seek donations, children’s activities, setting up tables and Christmas puddings. • Mother’s Day Breakfast at Windermere Primary School will be held on Friday 11th May 2018. (Volunteers from 7 AM) • Women’s Shelter Gift packs– the com- mittee are hoping for 20 packs to be presented to women who are escaping family violence. • Rosetta Primary School is seeking assis- tance with up-grading its Kindergarten playground and this will be looked at. Vocational Service– Paul Goninon: Paul acknowledged that due to his cir- cumstances he had to rely on Arnold Markham and Mike Quinn to keep the ball rolling. • Two Vocational visits this Rotary year • The UTAS and EAL awards were given out • The final event will be the Lew Fowler Apprenticeship awards on 17th May 2018 Editor Mike thanks Directors for their notes. This will be a fellowship/fun meeting with a few surprises. Update on 26TEN From Toni Some free training that is available through 26TEN. There is a Plain English workshop being run on Tuesday 5th June 9:30am - 1:00pm at Glenorchy LINC 26TEN Plain English Workshop Tuesday 5th June 2018 9.30 AM—1.30 PM Glenorchy LINC A fantastic free workshop for business- es, community groups and individuals • Get your message across loud & CLEAR • Reduce jargon, simplify your communication & get better re- sults! • Become part of the plain English movement that is sweeping the world! To book call 6165 5493 Or book on line at EVENBRITE If any of our members attend this workshop please give feed back to Editor Mike Do You Know About Rotary Global Rewards? Explore Rotary Global Rewards to find dis- counts and special offers, along with opportu- nities to give back to Rotary. Go to https://my.rotary.org/en/member- center And click on ‘Rotary Global Rewards’ Here is one reward: Up to 10% off on technology purchases includ- ing Computers and Tablets, Phones, Cameras, Printers and Accessories. 2% of your purchase will go back to Rotary at Harvey Norman Can I create an account? Create one on line. Creating a My Rotary account gives you a cus- tomized experience and easier access to tools and information to help you manage your club.
