Brighton North Rotary Weekly Meeting, 6.30pm 15th November 2018.

President Meg Ryan welcomed members, and guests, students, parents, and teachers from Brighton Primary School, and Christina’s cousin Cathy.

Meg then introduced the Chairperson for the evening, Alison Abbott.

Christina Rearick thanked all involved in achieving great results with the reading program.

One student has developed greatly to achieve level 16.

Three Brighton Primary School students spoke.

Mateo said Rotary helps me read very well and it feels like I’m reading at home outside the classroom, and he enjoys hearing stories related from the Rotary people.

Michelangelo said Rotary has helped him with words he didn’t know

 

Finn then read his essay on the Rotary four-way test, including the subject of how to identify and deal with “fake news”

Is it True, fair, of Good Will, and beneficial to all?

Finn said that only 30% of people trust the media, and we should always question

sources of information and use our judgement and reason.

Fake news doesn’t build good will, or friendships.

 

Our AGM was conducted. 

John Blangiardo

Announced that Peter Killey will be the next club president to follow him.

The current treasurer, Neil Graham, and Secretary, Cheryl Cox, will continue next year.

 Committee Reports

International/Foundation: Malcolm Baird

A letter re Foundation will be issued in the next few weeks

Membership & Marketing:  Peter Killey

Peter has continued to represent BNR at the Bayside Business Network in supporting its rewards program.  

2 members of BNR will attend the Bayside Business Network meeting on 4th December at the Sandringham Yacht Club.

Fellowship:  Chris Fletcher

The barefoot bowls night is in 2 weeks at the West Brighton Bowls club.

Attendance numbers need to be confirmed by end of next week.

Treasurer:  Neil Graham

BNR is now registered for GST.

Phil Mortimer.

Financial accounts need to be ratified by members.

Garden Design Fest is set to go. Members are encouraged to chat to the designers and have fun.

The new Northpoint shipwreck Rotary Endeavour has now been installed at the playground. It has come from Denmark and will be named Rotary Endeavour 2.  BNR plaques will be installed.  BNR first became involved with the playground and Rotary Endeavour 25 years ago.  A presentation of the progress of the redevelopment of the playground will be made to the Club in a few weeks with the official Bayside City Council Opening in December at a date yet to be announced.

Judy Caruthers: 

Carry Bags will be available for a gold coin.

Geoff Brearley:

Reminder: Discount tickets for the February Multi-District conference are available until the end of the month.

Note:  Next week’s meeting is with the Beaumaris Club and will be held at the Victoria Golf Club, Park Road Cheltenham at 7pm.

Guest Speaker:     John Wall.

President of Melbourne South Rotary.

The Club has 15 members, with 6 on the board, and 6 from the previous St Kilda Club.

Most members live in the south, but not in South Melbourne.  They are engaging in cross cluster projects with Port Melbourne, and Albert Park Rotary Clubs, to establish projects, engage with the community and try to grow membership.

Some of their Projects include:

- 5 minutes of fame, held at the Bowls club.

- St Kilda Gatehouse which has a boutique op shop working with disadvantaged women.

• working with Council to replace the Stokehouse playground after the restaurant burnt down.
• actively supporting the coming District Conference.
• Vote of Thanks: Peter Terrens

Sergeant:   raised $75   ....and jackpots to $123

 

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