Bulletin No.40 – 4 May 2010

Attendance at Today’s meeting – Des Willis

Make-ups

Richard Stephenson P.E. West 29 April

Des Willis Ladybrand PRLS 1 May

Fred Roberts Ladybrand PRLS 1 May

Gary Woodhead, Ian Pringle, Johan Rauch, Nick Wilmot, Gianna Doubell, Lindsay Pearson, Les Kirkland, Michele Lehy Board Meeting 2 May

Attendance with Make-ups 94 %

Visiting Rotarians

Phil Gutsche Port Elizabeth Club

Non-Rotarian Guests

Paul Tiran accompanied Cameron Scott

President Ian’s Announcements

a) Des Willis, Gary Woodhead, Michele Lehy and Vernon Naidoo and their Anns have very kindly volunteered to host the incoming student from Switzerland. Details later

b) Bev Radue’s recovery in Johannesburg is being complicated by infection. However he has great trust in the specialist and is confident that the new prosthesis will be fitted in due course. Bev is not expected back in P.E. before the end of July.

c) John Rauch reported back after attending PETS in Colesburg recently. Among the points he made were

· The Presidents’ Manual is a challenging document which involves strategic planning, goal setting, evaluation etc etc all of which is needed for another successful Rotary year

· A 3-year strategic plan is in place. No doubt we will hear more in the future

· There are 2 GSE teams arriving this year: one from the USA and the other from Norway.

d) The District Conference will take place in Bloemfontein from 1 – 3 October

Business Meeting

a) Les Kirkland will be calling for feedback on the various projects at future Business Meetings. This will allow members to be more aware of what is being done for the less privileged in our community

b) Michelle Lehy gave us advanced warning that the Golf Day, a major fund-raiser, will be held on 26^th August at the Humewood Golf Club and that there is only place for 32 x 4 ball teams. Prizes and items for the lucrative auction are needed.

c) Nick Wilmot, who sent out the financials via email recently, was thanked for keeping the Club solvent

d) Gianna Doubell encouraged us to regularly check our web site because it is continually updated and most informative. She also asked for suggestions for some tangible form of gratitude to replace the traditional Rotary banner. Pen? Clock?

e) Trevor Wells reminded us that the last Fellowship Meeting will take place at Godfrey van Graan’s home on 13^th May

Monthly Draw

Vaughan Giles did his normal thing with the following results:-

Attendance: Kevin Mills

3^rd Prize: Rod van der Welle

2^nd Prize: Lindsay Ziehl

1^st Prize: Les Kirkland

Other Matters

a) Katharine Holmes, our Exchange Scholar, will be completing her academic year in Canada and will be returning home on 12^th August. She and her family are extremely grateful for the Club’s help in making her extended stay possible

b) Barry Upton and Mike Howell are congratulated on completing the Iron Man last weekend!

c) Rod van der Weele wishes to draw to the attention of all members that the next Hunt Club gathering will be 6-8 August. Queries to Vaughan Giles.

Sergeant – Michelle Brown

After wishing Beverley Ahlschlager a happy birthday for the 7^th and Des Willis for the 8^th Michelle congratulated Richard and Philippa Stephenson on their 46^th wedding anniversary also on the 8^th!

Michelle then told the story of the Italian Boy’s Confession

“Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose girl”

The priest asks,” Is that you Joey Pagano?”

“Yes, Father, it is”

“And who was the girl you were with?” asked the priest

“I cannot tell you, Father, as I do not want to ruin her reputation”

“Well, Joey, I’m sure to find out sooner or later so you might as well me now. Was it Tina Minetti?”

“I cannot say”

“Was it Teresa Mazzarelli?”

“I’ll never tell”

“Was it Nina Capelli?”

“I’m sorry, but I cannot name her”

“Was it Cathy Piriano?”

“You are very tight-lipped, and I admire that. But you have sinned and have to atone. You cannot be an altar boy for 4 months. Now go and behave yourself.

Joey walks back to the pew, and his friend Franco slides over and says, “What did you get”

“Four months off and 3 dead certs for Saturday night!”

Vocational Reading – Kevin Mills

“Come to the edge”, he said.

They said: “We are afraid”.

“Come to the edge”, he said.

They came.

He pushed them…………and they flew.

(by Guillaume Appolinaire, French poet)

We often create mental obstacles that prevent s from achieving our goals and dreams

Forthcoming Events for your Diary

11 May Kerry-Lynn Thomson Lunch venue

18^th May Judith Tietyen: Pres Obama’s campaign, first year and current status Lunch venue

25^th May Ray Wakefield Speed Records Lunch venue

22 May Bring and Braai Bev and Arthur Ahlschager’s

home

29 June Induction Dinner Port Elizabeth Golf Club

26 August Annual Golf Day Humewood Golf Club

Duty Roster

Other Matters

The fascinating photo below shows some of the 479 garments that have been knitted by Anns and their helpers recently. These items will be distributed via the Clothing Guild to the under-privileged in the P.E. Area. The garments include blankets, jerseys, beanies, scarves, bed socks etc which, with winter approaching, will be much appreciated by the recipients.

Well done ladies!!!!!!!