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CLUB PRESIDENT DISTRICT GOVERNOR RI PRESIDENT Scott Stacey Maurie Stack K R Ravindran

VOLUME 4 – Issue 8 – 7 September, 2015.

TODAY: There was a good roll-up early today and plenty of chat. Meeting Place President Scott rang the gong right on 12.30 to call the group to order. Cex Club Coffs Harbour Thanks Giving was presented by Steve Metcher and the Toast was proposed by John Walker. Monday Lunchtime 12.30 p.m. – 1.45p.m. Our Guest today was our former member Iven McKay, visiting from Melbourne. Apologies to FWO 6650 7000 Reports: by 10.30 a.m.Monday Brian Leiper reminded members regarding the show on at the Bunker in October, The Stomping Ivories. This show has been very popular when they Stats at a Glance have performed in Grafton over the past several years. Guests: Nil. The dates are: Visiting Rotarians: Friday – 9 October Iven McKay Saturday – 10 October Apologies: The cost is $35.00 per head. Mark Adoms, Mike Book now via Sticky Tickets – ‘StickeyTickets.com.au/29003^’ Blewitt, George Or at the Bunker. Cecato, Eddie Chau, John Donaldson, Peter Brian also advised that we are moving forward and getting the Ron Lawrence Jackson, Des Award up-to-date and having the Honour Board at the SCU updated. Kingdom, Bill Langler, Graham Jay Clowes again reminded members of the need to email him so that your Lockett, Craig details can be added to the Members section of our website. McMahon, Ross Paul, Please do this now so you don’t forget. Bernard Spry & Phil Webb. President Scott reminded members of the up coming Movie night being On leave: 3 organized by Sawtell Rotary. More detail on this later. Joker Draw: Bruce Roberston and he Picked the Joker, $20. Peter Lindsay advised members that the Club raised $200 from the sale of RAWCS stickers. Peter thanked the members for their support for this very worthwhile exercise.

Bob Carle displayed some examples of the Polo shirts recommended to replace the existing shirt we have. A decision was made by a show of hands.

Bob has requested that we advise him of our size (S,M,L,XL etc) and he will place an order.

Bob also advised that following on from the success of the last Fellowship evening he is going to organize a follow up for the 26 September. The venue is to be confirmed. Could be the same place, the Coast Hotel.

Treasurer John Walker informed members that the culling and relocation to the storage shed of our old records is now complete.

President Scott reminded members that next Monday is our visit from the DG, Maurie Stack and his wife De. Scott advised that our partners are welcome and a good roll up is required please.

To assist with catering you are required to phone Ian McAllister and let him know that you are attending, with your partner. Ian’s phone nos are: Home 6653 5757 or mobile 0407 788000.

President Scott also advised that he is to meet the exchange student, Romane, sponsored by Coffs Harbour Rotary in the next few weeks. He will organize for her to attend one of our meetings during her school holidays. Scott is going to host Romane in the newyear for a three month period.

He also advised that he has been approached by Peter Richardson, a member of Coffs Harbour Rotary, requesting that our club consider sponsoring his daughter as an outbound exchange student next year. More on this later.

As we did not have a guest speaker President Scott called on Jay Clowes and Peter Lindsay to tell us a little about themselves.

Jay was first and told us about his recent adventures in the ‘Corporate Challenge’ around the world. The idea, from what I could work out, was that each member of the Challenge is fitted with a pedometer and the distance they walk over a period is converted to kilometers and track around the world. Jay teamed up with Fiona and while they did not win they made a good account of themselves and enjoyed the experience as well as covering many kilometers on foot. As to his life story, Jay lived in Sydney until he and his family moved to Coffs in December 2005. He pointed out that as is the case with a few of us he is not yet a local. He sort employment with several law firms in Coffs and eventually ended up with Fishburn, Watson & O’Brien where he is now a partner. He agrees, as do all of us, that Coffs is a great place to live and bring up a family. The major benefit is the ease of getting around the area and the facilities available to everyone.

Peter Lindsay followed up and told us that he was born in Swan Hill. He studied in Melbourne before moving to Perth where he met Kath, his wife. Kath was originally from Cairns. He again studied to be a Physical Education Teacher, a role he never worked in. In his own words he ‘fell on his feet’ at this time and had several positions in the welfare field in Perth and northern WA as well as Darwin. Over this period he and Kath had two daughters. Peter also told us of some of his experiences as a leader in some youth and adult rehabilitation programs .He has recently completed a Masters degree in Psychology and is busy, with Kath, in establishing a practice in Coffs Harbour. President Scott thanked both Jay and Peter for relating their stories.

I have added this information for the benefit of new, and old, members.

Membership Development RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROPOSER 1. You are responsible for introducing your guest to other club members. 2. Inform them of the correct attire for meetings. 3. Explain the format of meetings 4. Give them some idea of the type of projects your club has and is presently undertaking. 5. Include them in any discussions with members during meetings. 6. Let them know that our club has regular ladies nights and that we often have projects where we encourage partners and family to be involved. 7. Answer any questions regarding Rotary honestly and if you don't know the answer endeavour to find out for them. 8. Be proactive with your guests and follow up with them after each meeting and be sure to remind them during the day before the next. 9. NEVER refer to your guest as a PROSPECTIVE MEMBER before their membership application has been submitted and approved by the Board, as until then, their application for membership may not be approved for various reasons and elevates any embarrassment caused by an unsuccessful application.

Don’t forget this important requirement – Working With Children.

All information and the application regarding the New Working with Children Check can be found on our District Youth Web site at: http://www.rotaryyouthexchange9650.com.au/downloads/working-with- children-check.html This only takes a few minutes and it is not hard. The questions they ask are about you so you should know the answers.

NEXT MEETING – 14 September at the C.ex.

Next weeks guests will be DG, Maurie Stack and his wife De.

Future Guest speakers may be:

Rachel Richardson – Spending Time in Nature Phil & Elise Crofts

SERGEANTS SESSION

Ian McAllister, assisted by Geoff Knight, took to the floor for the fine session and as usual did a great job. There must have been a few who felt guilty and several members left at this point. I note that Jay did leave some money with Ian, just in case.

Well done Ian and Geoff.

CLUB NOTICES DISTRICT NOTICES

9 October – Hat Day 8 / 11 October – DayBreak’s Rymarine 9 & 10 October – Stomping Ivories at the 17 / 18 October – District Muster Bunker 28 / 29 November – Nambucca River Festival 15 November – B.I.G. Charity Golf April 2016 – GSE Team from Hamburg visit Day Coffs 15 /17 April - District conference @ Taree

12 September – Julia Metcher 19 September – Eddie & Misty Chau 14 September – Eddie Chau 28 September – Judy Leiper 29 September – Ian McAllister 30 September – Bernard Spry