The President's Report

Sunday was Harmony Day 2021 and as you are all aware this was combined with the unveiling of Peace Pole 100 of 100 at a ceremony at the Peace Bell.

The Guests of Honour were the Governor General of Australia, David Hurley, and Mrs Hurley.

Although it was a miserable day weather wise we managed to get through proceedings without any rain. There was a very good crowd in attendance but I regret to say very few Club Members. There was also a considerable number of Ambassadors and High Commissioners who rang the bell.

This Thursday the 25th we have a Zoom meeting scheduled but at this stage no guest speaker so it could be a very short meeting. Can Directors please be prepared to update members on their activity.

President Eric

                             Roster for March, 2021

                 Duty Roster April 2021

                Thurs 1^st            Thurs 8th        Thurs 15th         Thurs 22nd      Thurs 29th

                                     CC                      CC                  CC                   CC

                       Door:        Ross Brown       Ross Brown    Ross Brown     Andrea Conti    DINNER AT

                       Toast:        Warwick H.         Liz Scrivener  Juris J               George Wilson CIT 6:30PM

                       Sergeant:  Ron Rabey         Greg Gibbs      Monica Garret  Olek

                       True/False Warwick H.        Graeme H.      Olek                   Monica Garrett

                       Notes:        Andrea Conti     Ron Rabey      George Wilson  Sharon Green

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      ORGANISE A REPLACEMENT.

Last Week's Luncheon Speaker

Our speaker was Anke Jennaway, a Master Speaker Trainer, who gave us an interesting talk on how we can become better speakers. She told us about the importance of stories in getting a connection with the audience and being clear about the purpose of the speech. Practicing the speech beforehand and knowing your audience increase the chances of a successful delivery. Anke gave many other useful tips and is available to train individuals and groups and make presentations to other organisations. Her website is www.ankeofficial.com

Upcoming Events

• Board Meeting (24 March)

• Rotary Aussie Peace Walk (26-28 March)

• CIT(TAFE) dinner (29 April) Please book for this event by April 22^nd .

• Marwonga Indigenous project as a result of successful fundraising in December

• Hay War Memorial High School indigenous students visit Canberra (later this year)

On the Lighter Side

We had a power cut at our house this morning and my PC, laptop, TV, DVD, iPad and my new surround sound music system were all shut down.

Then I discovered that my mobile phone battery was dead and to top it off it was raining outside so I couldn't play golf.

I went into the kitchen to make coffee and then I remembered that this also needs power, so I sat and talked with my wife for a couple of hours.

She seems like a nice person.

                 Roster for the Aussie Peace March (this coming weekend)