Secretary's Announcements
presented by Anthony Langley
Anthony announced the apologies and they were:
Brendan Kierce, Jo Kwok, Stuart McIntyre
& Paul Laband.
Wendy Davis
Wendy spoke about the upcoming social night
Dinner at The Baths on Thursday 27 February.
She encouraged us to book for this great night.
See booking details below.
Anne Holland
Anne spoke about changes to the meeting booking as the Hampton RSL require earlier notification of numbers of those eating on the night. More information to follow.
PP David Grodski
David not only announced that it was to be his 80th birthday last Friday but he also mentioned that Brighton Beach State School are running a Reading Program and need volunteers to read to the children. Please contact David or Ian Marchment of Brighton North Rotary if are able to help.
Passing of former Club Member
Don Cameron
Don was a former RCB member and was a Past President of our club and Paul Harris Fellow. He held Honorary RCB membership until 30 June 2020. More recently Don had lived in Queensland for some years with his wife Jill. He was also closely linked with the Brighton Grammar School community. An obituary in The Age from the school notes that he was a Governor of the School, former Chairman of School Council, BGS parent, former OBGS President, OBGS Honorary Life Member and a generous benefactor.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to
his wife, Jill and family for their loss.
Brendan & Maria in Cambodia
with Melbourne Passport Club
Eam shared the story of the Cambodia Rural Students Trust, the NGO that introduced her to Rotary. Eam also talked to us about her life as a student and Rotaract volunteer. Brendan is seen below left after a day at the RPM Tuk Tuk handover ceremony proudly wearing his Rotary Club of Brighton shirt.
Last week's Raffle Results
The raffle last week was run by Tamer Burjawi and Trent Allan. The winners were PP Julie Avery & PP Bill Howley.
Sergeant's Session
presented by PP Arthur Hubbard
1. Libs lost Werribee by-election & threw the Greens out in Prahran
All Liberal supporters fined.
2. Good Citizens of Brighton are revolting - all those who DID NOT join then protest march in Hampton St previous Sunday fined.
3. Footy Tipping Comp about to start again. All those who have not signed up fined a dollar.
4. Geoff Cunningham just returned from Adelaide. Fined as he didn't go to L/V.
5. PP Ian Stacy fined for birthday last Wednesday.
6. All those at West Brighton Club celebrating Ian's Birthday fined.
7. All Board Members who did not attend the Board Meeting last Wednesday. There were 5 apologies.
8. PP Pat Kearns seen dining at Donovans last Tuesday night.
9. Kieran Cromie - Seen driving around with FOR SALE sign on his Subaru.
10. Anthony Langley seen lunching at The Pantry last weekend.
11. Sgt Arthur said his golf ball landed 2 cm from the flag which meant he just missed his first hole in one at Royal Brighton.
He asked for sympathy.
12. PP Alan Pinkus - Presented on Radio 88.3 FM and said he was invited back. Sarg thought it was to apologise.
13. Eric Barr - For wearing an 'Op Shop' shirt. Eric replied that he wouldn't pay that much for a shirt.
14. Carlton supporters. There was a rowdy affair at the AGM Wednesday night by disgruntled members. Max Martin & Alan Pinkus fined. Sarg put in as well.
15. PP Keith Cameron - Fined for his new haircut which Sarg said was trend setting.
16. Trent Allan - Off to Ormond College. Mother Di was happy & sad.
17. Jan Sher - Angela gave her wrong info on meeting location and she went to the Brighton Bowls Club. Both fined.
18. PP David Grodski - Fined for upcoming 80th Birthday.
19. Glenys Hitchen - Female Helm Line honours award - First.
20. Wendy Davis - Fined for being 'Little Miss Perfect.'
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