PE Isobel Caulfield summarised the final arrangements for the Australia Day event to be held at Pioneers Park.
The main points are as follows:
1. There are only 44 volunteers to help compared to 55 last year and several will leave at mid-day. Those who can return to help with packing up at 3:00pm are requested to do so.
2. Food vendors and displays have all been confirmed.
3. A relief team will operate to provide comfort breaks for those on duty.
4. Team leaders will be allocated 2-way radios to facilitate good communication and to help organise relief breaks, where required.
5. PP Ricardo Balancy will be MC and PDG Tim Moore will be the Stage Manager at the Bill Minns rotunda.
6. The official program will begin at 10:30 am, which is earlier than usual.
7. A new large flag has been acquired for use at the flag raising ceremony.
8. MP Jason Wood will be presenting community awards after the official ceremony.
9. A complimentary breakfast will be provided to volunteers from 7:00 am to 8:00 am at the Primary Cafe. Currently 32 volunteers have booked for breakfast.
Rotarians should wear their Rotary shirts/caps and stay hydrated. Sun screen should be applied regularly and covered shoes should be worn.
Finally, rather than have drinks in the rotunda after packing up, everyone is invited to Jack and Ann Kraan's home for fellowship from 5:00 pm onwards.
