First, thanks to everyone who has volunteered for the various activities this week, including Art Screen commitments, Christmas donation collections, and the Langmore Community Garden creation.This community-centred activity is why most of us joined and remain part of the Rotary Family.
Special callouts to Trevor Watson, Andrew & Michele Somers and Geoff Double for leadership of these programs.
This week, I was privileged to present the Dux Awards to those students who achieved top academic results for each year level at Berwick College. The night was well attended and supporting such a critical educational establishment is always good. While researching my speech, I was reminded that the college opened in 1977 as Berwick Secondary School with an initial enrollment of 113 students. I also reviewed the club's history available on Club Runner in Documents and saw that in 1977/78 we made a $250 donation for books. Back then, $250.00 was more than my gross fortnightly salary, indicating how substantial that donation was. Since then, the association between Berwick College and Berwick Rotary has strengthened year on year.
Lastly, I’m encouraged by the number of people attending our Christmas party next week. Please don’t leave your registration too late.
Cheers!
