Thwarted by the Internet from Northern Uganda!
This week we missed out on linking up with our Honorary member, Chris Ochaya, as an internet link with him in Gulu could not be established.
Chris had planned to give us a ZOOM talk about all that he has been working on in Gulu over the past year.
This was a great disappointment and we are hoping that his talk be rescheduled soon.
Next time, if the ZOOM internet link again fails, it should be possible to set up an audio phone link with Chris, as a backup for him to give his talk.
Our Weekly Raffle is about to hit the Jackpot!
We are down to the last few cards to be drawn, which means there will be a raffle winner in the next 2 weeks. The jackpot has already reached $260 and the lucky winner will receive more.
To have a chance you must be at the meeting to receive a raffle ticket. With only a few cards remaining, the odds of winning have become VERY HIGH!
Make sure you come along next week. REMEMBER - You have to be in it to win it!
Ian Hovey and the Golf Day Team are hitting the heights
Ian was delighted to report that a record number of 132 players have now entered the Werribee Rotary Charity Golf Day competition to be held on Friday.
Ian has been the powerhouse in organizing this year’s competition, receiving great support from everyone in the team.
The enthusiasm and financial support coming in from participating golfers and companies have exceeded everyone’s expectations.
This year’s Golf Day is to raise funds for Very Special Kids.
On April 27th our Guest Speaker will be Michael Wasley, the CEO of Very Special Kids. The Club will be presenting Michael with a cheque for the proceeds from the Golf Day.
The RYPEN Camp is on this weekend
There are four students from our Interact Club at Wyndham Central College attending the Rotary Youth Program of Enhancement Camp, being held at Lancefield this weekend.
Congratulations to Graham Roper and Kim Deneys to all your great work in helping establish and promote our Interact Club at the School.
The enthusiasm being shown by the Interact Club students is a credit to you both.
From last week’s Board Meeting
Rotary Centenary Project The Board approved the Tree Planting Day for Sat 17th to be held in conjunction with the Werribee River Association. The Board approved a donation of $1,500 to the Werribee River Association.
Allocation of Bingo funds The Board agreed that $5,000 should always be retained in the Bingo account. Each quarter the Board may decide to transfer surplus money from the Bingo account to Members A/C (5%) and Charity A/C (30%). The remaining 65% of surplus Bingo money to remain in the Bingo A/C to be used to fund Community projects and any other suitable projects as decided by the Board.
RoCan donation The Board agreed to donate $2,000 to RoCan, with the cheque to be presented at the Yvonne Moon Memorial Concert on April 11th.
Enjoy the week ahead
Michael
