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| Posted by Ellis Aldridge on May 22, 2012
What makes a good Rotary Club? The glib answer is, of course, “Good” Rotarians! If you think about it, however, that really is the right answer. To me “good” equates to being:- · Community minded (seeing a need and doing something about it); · Having empathy for your fellow club members needs and views; · Holding out a helping hand when your mates are in trouble; · Willing to forgive the other guy and get over it; · Willing to give up golf/bowls/etc to participate in club projects; · Willing to participate no matter how long you may have served your club – even with physical disabilities there is always something that you can contribute; · Prepared to participate in the management of your club with a willing heart. This list is not exhaustive but gives you the idea. We join Rotary to make a difference, sure, but that difference could also be reflected by the changes that quite often happen within us. That statement may seem a bit soppy but I believe it will hold true for many of you genuine Rotarians. | | Posted by Ellis Aldridge on May 20, 2012
| | Posted by Phillip Hafey on May 19, 2012
| | Posted by Ellis Aldridge on May 18, 2012
Way back in my year as President (2009-10), PP Alan Anderson announced that he wasn't getting any younger and couldn't guarantee just how long he could keep storing and sorting books on his property at Lorn.
This started the search for our own "shed". It had to be close to Laurieton, big enough to do the job, be long term and cost nothing!
At that time we had been holding our annual book-sale at the Scout Hall and thought that we could probably get the OK to put up a building on their land. But this wasn't to be.
Through a chance conversation with Robert Rule, president of the Laurieton Mens' Shed movement we were able to come to an arrangement for them to provide us with a suitable, long term space in their complex when it was built. In return for this we have donated $10,000 towards their costs.
What we have is actually four bays (two back to back) in what is a recycled storage unit. The back section will be fitted out with storage shelves and a sorting table whilst the front will be used to store our paraphanalia. It is also fitted with a cupboard, sink, running water, light and power. All of these facilities have been provided at no extra cost to us!
We will also have access to the main meeting room and toilets. Robert expects that we will get the key in July this year.
The photo shows PP Alan Anderson and LMS President Robert Rule.
 | | Posted by Ellis Aldridge on May 18, 2012
This little motto is reminding each of us to recommend a new member and to help retain existing members.
| | Posted by Ellis Aldridge on May 18, 2012
| | Posted by Ellis Aldridge on May 18, 2012
| | Posted by Aubrey Schulstad on Apr 27, 2012
 On Monday evening 7 May you and your partner will have the opportunity to meet as your Guest Speaker an outstanding lady who has dedicated most of her life to helping others in different countries throughout the world including Papua New Guinea and in more recent years and up to the present time, on the border in the remote areas of the Burma. She is due to return to Burma in June this year.
| | Posted by Phillip Hafey on Apr 22, 2012
Thanks to the large number of members who helped paint the floor of the Breakfast Club at Kendall Public School. Despite the rain and the Scotsman, it was a very enjoyable morning and the difference we made was amazing.
(Picture features PE Ian Jackson, PP Gordon Gray and Pres. Phil Hafey bending their backs!) |
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