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Welcome to another News Notes. Most importantly, there is no meeting at the Commonwealth Club this week. Equally important: the Club Christmas party will be at Russell’s home on Thursday evening: details are below.
 
Congratulations to all elected at our AGM and thanks for putting your names forward. In addition to the election outcomes, there is an extract from the Rotary Nomads Bulletin; details of this week’s gathering and the roster for future weeks; dates of future events of interest; and a membership retention suggestion. Happy reading!
 
Annual elections: outcomes
The Club’s Annual General Meeting and elections were held last Thursday, 16 November.
 
Congratulations to Warrick Howieson who will be President for six months, from 1 January to 30 June 2024.
 
And congratulation to the following members who were elected to serve the full year 2024-25:
  • President: Russell Dew
  • Secretary: John Little
  • Treasurer: Ross Brown
  • Rotary Foundation: Monica Garrett, and
  • President-nominee for 2025-26: Michael Rabey.
 
Peace Poles sponsored by the Rotary Nomads
Report courtesy the Rotary Nomads BulleTin
 
Next meeting
On Thursday, 23 November, we meet at Russell’s home (71 Fitchett Street, Garran) for our Christmas party. Celebrations start at 5:30 pm. If you are coming and have not already accepted on Club Runner or advised Russell what you are bringing, please do so ASAP.
 
Duty Roster
Date
23 November
30 November
7 December
14 December
Door
Christmas Party!
Ross Brown
Ross Brown
Ross Brown
Open meeting; introduce President; and Toast to Rotary
Christmas Party!
Sally Goodspeed
Juris Jakovics
Eric Carmody
Thank speaker and write up for Bulletin
Christmas Party!
Warrick Howieson
Faye Powell
Astrida Upitis
If you are not able to perform your allocated duty, please arrange a replacement and advise Acting President Eric. Please advise Stephen of any planned absences to avoid being rostered on while away.
 
Dates for your diary
Wednesday, 29 November: NTA Trivia night: interesting; for a good cause; great prizes; and FUN! To book: https://www.trybooking.com/CMFNI.
Friday, 1 December: Rotary District 9705 ACT Day of Action March Against Domestic and Family Violence. This is a short (less than 2 km) walk, starting and ending at Glebe Park, Civic. Participation should be registered on Humanitix HERE.
Sunday, 10 December: Zonta Says No to Violence against Women Peace Bell ringing – a joint activity with our Club. It’s free, but you need to book: https://events.humanitix.com/zonta-canberra-breakfast-club-ringing-of-the-peace-bell-2023.
 
Rotary Program of Youth Enrichment (RYPEN)
District has advised that there will be a RYPEN camp on 15 to 17th March 2024. RYPEN is directed at year 9 students. For more information or to suggest a possible participant, please contact Stephen on sjmcmillan1974@live.com or phone 0430 113 580.
 
Rotary membership retention suggestion
Cartoon courtesy Facebook
 
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