Secretary's Announcements
presented by Anthony Langley
Anthony presented his segment and started with the Apologies
and they were:
Di Allan, PP Norm Thomas & PP Ian Mence.
The Chairman of The Kieser Great Bayside Swim, Stuart McIntyre provided a brief update on the event.
He said that preparation for GBS 2025 next Saturday is well advanced with higher swimmer registrations than the same point in previous years - a good trend.
The GBS Committee was looking forward to Members participating or attending next Saturday and is hoping that the event will earn
’North of $40,000’ for the Club.
New Member Induction
Last week VP Ian Stacy inducted a new member to our Club in Tamar Burjawi. He is sponsored by PP Pat Kearns. VP Ian did the traditional induction ceremony and afterwards PP Pat Kearns spoke about Tamar and his attendance at various meetings and a little bit about his background. Tamar is currently a PhD student (Health Sciences, RMIT), research assistant (Biomedical engineering, RMIT), administration officer (Surgical services, The Alfred Hospital) and volunteer (CRG, Smith Family). Tamar was then asked to speak to the Club members. He said he looked forward to meeting us all and wants to connect with his community, make new friendships and support Rotary services.
Sergeant's Session
presented by PP Julie Avery
1. All those who did not laugh at David Finney's "funny joke" fined.
2. Marg evaluating us - You know we are all amazing.
3. David Finney - For not advising Julie until the last minute that she was to be sergeant.
4. PP Pat Kearns for telling us every week how slim he is.
5. Anthony Langley - For giving us the 5 minute warning bell.
6. Everyone doing a great job for the Swim - Stuart, Geoff, Anthony, Keiran etc.
7. Anne Holland - For announcing her birthday during the meeting.
8. Rob Pinchbeck - For great idea handing out Brighton Classic Car Show flyers at the meeting.
9. Roger Fairlam. For sitting under the radar please pay a fine.
10. David Smyth. For his membership badge being found in the carpark.
11. PP Paul Nicholson. For wearing a hospital sock to the meeting.
12. Wendy Davis. For driving to Broadbeach so that she could bring her dog.
13. PP Keiran Cromie. For his new car and new hip.
14. Glenys Hitchen. For still wearing her sailing gear to the meeting.
15. Brendan Kierce. For jetting off for 4 weeks to Cambodia.
16. Max Martin & PP Alan Pinkus. For sending rude signals to the Sergeant (disputed).
17. Tamar - New member. Welcome but please pay a fine.
18. PDG Dale Hoy. For being last to arrive at the meeting.
Last week's Raffle results
The raffle was presented by David Frauman with assistance from Glenys Hitchen. The winners were:
Christine Nicholson & PP Julie Avery
This Great Bayside Swim is next Saturday.
