If you didn’t go to last week’s meeting, you missed out on a special presentation from one of our newer members, Clare Ganderton. Clare even used props and very yummy they were too. Thank you, Clare.
The Rotary Information topic that Clare chose to share with us was the Rotary Bowelscan programme, which offers home testing kits to anyone of any age for a low cost of $17.50. This includes the pathology testing and distribution of results.
Next up, we were treated to a very inspiring and entertaining demonstration from Robert Latimer.
Medical Sailing Ministries began as a mobile dental service sailing around the islands of Vanuatu. With the introduction of high sugar Western foods into their diet, the people from Vanuatu began to suffer the effects of bad dental hygiene. Robert was very excited to tell us that he has been involved with putting into place “tooth brushing classes” in the schools to teach the children how to clean their teeth properly.
Over the past 10 years, the Medical Sailing Ministries has grown to offer services that encompass areas of dental, medical, optical and sailing. This is the link to their website if you want more information. http://msm.org.au/
Geoff Young, District 9820 Assistant Governor, gave us an update on his hopes for the coming year. He would like to see a District project or event occurring, but the logistics of getting his 10 Clubs together might prove too difficult. He is thinking he might have to split the event into two to cater for urban and rural tastes.
We were treated to another entertaining, and lucrative, fines session from Sergeant Geoff.
It was nice to see Jim Wilson, Maureen Scott, Jane and Tim Moore at the meeting. Welcome back everyone.
I have to say that it is terrific to hear the buzz in the room in fellowship breaks. I just love to see and hear everyone involved in conversations around the room. I hope you are all enjoying the meetings as much as I am.
I got away with the late finish because Bill wasn’t there to see the 8:32pm on the clock.
That’s it from me for this week.
Over and out.
