“From the President” - we are reminded of Rotary’s seven areas of focus –

Peace and conflict prevention/resolution.

Disease prevention and treatment.

Water and sanitation.

Maternal and child health.

Basic education and literacy.

Economic and community development.

The Environment.

 

Rotary Cambridge is certainly focussed on a number of these and particularly “The Environment” with the initiative - Materials Recovery project.  Thanks to Mark Hanlon and David Blewden and the project team for continuing work on this and also to the good turnout of Rotarians to the 8 August club collection.

Sergeant John - after reminding members (presumably in the interests of ensuring their seemly conduct) of the anniversary of the first use of the electric chair in executions back in 1890 - introduced President Bev Maul-Rogers. President Bev welcomed attendees and guests - namely Harriet Dixon (Community House) and Maike Milobara (guest of Don Wilson).

Guest SpeakerGreg Gascoigne introduced Harriet Wilson, GM of Cambridge Community House (the House).

Harriet gave a background to the history of the House, and outlined the extensive range of services that it provided to those in need.  She gave an update on the construction of the new premises (delayed by the COVID 19 lock down), and recognised the Club’s contribution towards the project cost. She advised  that the House had a fund-raising target of $200,000 towards the fit-out. She  outlined the various Government departments that contributed to the House operating costs.

On behalf of the Club, David Blewden thanked Harriet for her presentation

President Bev circulated the District awards to the Club that she had reported on the previous week.

She announced that the Club would return to the Cambridge High School once liquor licensing requirements were in place, probably September.

The AGM will be held on 20 August 2020 – an Agenda will be issued.

David Blewden advised that the event would take place on 26 September – notice circulating

Kim Pitchard reminded that the initial Club members’ collection was 9.00 am – 11.30 am this Saturday, and provided directions to the venue.

John Bullock advised that an information session for new members is scheduled for next week.

Don Wilson raised $327 by his abstinence

Bill Robinson asked members to return vests

 

Sergeant John Bishop once again stripped members of their hard-earned.

Wine winners were John Windle and Shirley Haycock - prizes to be collected next week.

 

Richard Seabrook spoke to the Rotary International project – the School of St Jude in Tanzania, and gave an outline of the development of the school, and his attendance 10 years ago.

 

After dinner, President Bev thanked members and guests for their attendance, and closed the meeting at 7.30 pm.

 

Daffodil Day will be Friday 28^th & Saturday 29^th this year and we are helping with collection outside the Mitre 10.

 

 

On the first of July, the world witnessed the largest change of democratic leadership, across 36000 towns and cities in 200 countries. On that day Rotary Club Presidents and officers, Assistant Governors, District Governors and of course the Rotary International President took office. These are People of Action on an exciting journey.

 

It is apt that July is Rotary Leadership Month. A time to focus on the leadership not only in our District and Clubs but also how we as Rotarians can take leadership roles in our communities. Our International President, Holger Knaack has provided us with this year’s theme “Rotary Opens Opportunities”. He says as Rotarians we are blessed to be able to take on leadership roles. Everything we do opens another opportunity to someone, somewhere in the world.

 

We are fortunate in District 9930 that we have talented people who give their time to promote the many programmes that make Rotary relevant. Our work in the District with youth, community and international projects expand our reach, to make a difference in people’s lives. In support of these programmes, are the many trainers, membership and public image champions in our Clubs and at District level.

 

Leadership in Rotary doesn’t stop there. As individual Rotarians, we can benefit from the learning opportunities provided through courses now available in the Learning Centre of Rotary Club Central, for leadership development and public speaking in conjunction with Toastmasters International.

 

 

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