Meeting notes 106
 
5pm Rotary members Board meeting with DG Jeff Neale
 
7.00pm Chair: Jeanette
Welcome – President Merilyn,
Apologies: Grant , Christopher, Tony, Ian
Toast to Australia and 4-Way Test – Phil
President’s report
Invitation to March 5 BBQ at Wilfred Taylor Reserve by Nat Cook as we were involved in the playground construction and set up.   12 pm    Please arrive by 11.50, Nat will make here announcement and we will have a photo shoot, so should be able to leave no later than 12.30.
 
Mothers Day Raffle sale sites and days refer roster.
We have a number or opportunities at Bunnings, either adjacent to the bbq or inside near the entrance to the gardening section.
  We will be at the next 2 Vines Markets at Old Reynella.
  At the Reynella Plaza located in front of Coles,
Kangarilla Family Fun day,  9 am – 2 pm,  I will need someone to assist with the small gazebo, table and chairs on this day.
Address by 9510 District Governor Jeff Neale
 
Presentation on Partner's Project 'All KIds' by Jenny Neale
Cheque for Jenny Neale:    $500  
 
Next meeting:   March 16  Lynda Wedding will be our guest speaker.  
Please bring partners and friends along to learn the latest information on this most necessary way to help the environment for the future generations.
 
 
Rope winding re commenced – please let Joy or Terry know you will be attending our next Sat.  March 12.
 
Knit and Natter March 23,  Rotary Hall.   Our last meeting was successful with 3 new people attending.   Not a lot of knitting was done, however, the natter was vibrant and fun and all new people are planning to return on March 23.
 
Saturday ,March 26    visit to DIK.   Meet at 38 Golf Course Drive, Woodcroft  8.15 to leave no later than 8.30 am.    Please indicate on the roster of your attendance.
 
 
CFS:    We will be presenting the $1000 to the CFS on Monday, March 28 .
 
OPEN FORUM:  Wednesday, March 30, Will be held at SAFC  We have taken the opportunity to hold this important meeting as we had to cancel in January due to Covid-19.      meeting commencing at 7 pm.
 
ANZAC DAY Gun Fire Breakfast, breakfast for 300 for Morphett Vale RSL Club.  
Tracy Miller will be speaking to you all for assistance on this morning.
 
May 1 is District Assembly, please have this date in your diary. 
Support Marion and learn the most up to date district information ready for the new Rotary year.
We will car pool.    Meeting point to be confirmed.
 
Directors your annual reports are due to our Secretary, Dini Whyte by May 1, thank you.
 
Peace Pole  -    We have received $150 in donations towards the cost of the Peace Pole.    When we met with the Council recently we now have been able to include the application for the erecting of the pole in the current lease holding application the council is working on.       More information shortly.
 
A council grant has been submitted to the Council for the Replacement of a trailer.    Thank you Phil for your assistance in submitted this application.
 
Defibrillators for Scout halls  -  Awaiting confirmation from scouts.   Can Phil purchase them now????
 
Reminder Change Over lunch, Sunday, June 26 .   Save the date.     Details will be out shortly.
 
President Merilyn thanked  DG Jeff and Jenny
Just for a laugh – Tracy Miller
 
Other business
Alan reminded members that channel 7 runs a 'Ray of Sunshine' segment in their news and encouraged members to promote our club activities.
Toast to Rotary the World Over – Rose Coates toasted the Rotary Club  of Bangkok http://www.rotarybangkok.org/home/
Closing remarks – President Merilyn
Board meeting 9 March at SAFC
Next Meeting  16 March at SAFC
Meeting closed 8:16pm