They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget.
Firstly I want to say a heartfelt thanks to our club members who made their way to Bunjil Place for a 5.10 am start to support Narre Warren Rotary with their hosting of the traditional ANZAC Day Breakfast. Everyone toiled away until just before 9.00 am fulfilling a number of tasks such as cooking, serving, washing up and clearing up after all the guests has left. Trevor and I served up some 150 sausages in bread to folk young and old who attended the dawn service and we were greeted with praise and thanks for the work we all collectively do in the community and it is important that everyone in the club hears that.Also, I want to apologise to those members affected by our decision to cancel our meeting this week. Unfortunately we were left with no alternative but to cancel as we simply had not enough people registered to attend. Ray Heathcote, our scheduled guest speaker will circle back around and share what is keeping those wonderful people within the RSL busy. When I phoned Ray on Tuesday to inform him that our meeting had been postponed I got a real sense that he was sad and disappointed that he was not coming along to see us. I know Ray values the overall contribution that Berwick Rotary makes in our community. In context it is an extremely busy time of year for Ray and he was between school visits talking about the importance of ANZAC day. Hopefully he can fit us in soon.
Rounding out our ANZAC activities, Andrew, Michele & I spent some time on ANZAC day morning laying a wreath in Berwick on the club’s behalf to honour those who have served and are serving currently and to mark our respect for those that have fallen.
Next week, Ken Piesse will speak at our meeting. I have issued invitations to my friends to attend, as I know they will enjoy what Ken has to share.
Can I please encourage all club members to reach out to family and friends and invite them along as well. Trevor and Andrew, through their relationship with Fitness For Blokes have done a tremendous job in getting the night into our calendar and now it is our collective responsibility to ensure it is well attended. Having heard Ken speak on a few occasions, I know all who come along will be thoroughly entertained. Hope to see as many as possible there next Wednesday.
Finally, I want to thank Michelle & Funno for getting the 52nd Annual Rotary Clubs of Monbulk and Berwick Bowls Challenge on our calendar. Hopefully, we can get a good squad together and take home the silverware. Please put a placeholder into your calendars for Wednesday 8th of May 2024, so you can make it along.
