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Bulletin Volume 88 No 41 July 03 2017 Rotary Club of Sale Rotary

au Last Meeting: Chairman: Jenni Thomas Sergeant: David Strauss

Rotarians: Monday July 03 A Game Rangers Tale of Africa Andre

1 Bulletin Volume 88 No 41 July Rotary Club of Sale Rotary District 9820 Incorporated Last Meeting: Chairman: Jenni Thomas Sergeant: David Strauss Guest Speakers: Andre Meyer Guests: Yvonne Meyer Visiting Rotarians: Monday July 03 A Game Rangers Tale of Africa Andre Meyer Acting President Rachel presents Andre Meyer with a small memento of his time with us.

Monday 10 th July R.C. Sale Changeover. David announced the excellent news that Treasurer Jeanette Henwood had agreed to become President Elect for the 2018/19 Rotary Year. Congratulations Jeanette!

2 Sergeant: David s sergeant s session involved nearly everyone and was entertaining for guests and visitors. President s Announcements: Rachel advised: July 09 District Changeover DG Elect Don s big afternoon. Rachel checked numbers and a bus has been organised. Meet at Legends at $10.00 PH. Monday 10 th July R.C. Sale Changeover. David announced the excellent news that Treasurer Jeanette Henwood had agreed to become President Elect for the 2018/19 Rotary Year. Congratulations Jeanette! Every member will be right behind you. From the editor: Sailability is losing its home currently in Max Morrison s old shed currently occupied by Maclaurin Upholstery. We are very grateful to the owner who has allowed us to store the boats and trailer so close to Lake Guthridge free of charge for the past 10+ years, but it is now up for sale and we will have to move out soon. Any members with any suggestions for a place to store our boats so the good work of Sailability can continue un heeded can contact me ASAP. Thanks, in anticipation. Neil. Don would welcome members willing to accompany him on his many visits around the District in the next few months District Governor Lynne Westland and District Governor Elect Don Ripper invite All Rotarians, Partners and Friends to celebrate the Rotary District 9820 Changeover Date: Sunday, 9 th July 2017

3 Venue: Time: Premiere Function Centre 29 Grey Street, Traralgon noon for p.m. $40.00 per person (Two course meal, drink on arrival then drinks at bar prices) Payments not accepted on the day of Changeover. 6.30pm PROGRAM FOR CHANGEOVER DINNER O Neill s MONDAY JULY PM for 6.30PM FELLOWSHIP AND PRE-DINNER DRINKS Call to Order and Welcome: Chairman, PP Lyndon Webb Koori Acknowledgement: Jeanette Henwood Rotary Invocation: PP Leo O Brien PHF 4 Way Test: Mike Smith Toast to Australia and its People: PP Rachel Strauss Toast to Rotary International: AG Bill Degnan PHF Response on Behalf of Rotary International DG Don Ripper PHF Introduction of Guests and Visitors: Chairman Apologies: Chairman 6.50pm MAIN COURSE 7.20pm Presentation of Annual Report: 7.45pm President Rod Exton PHF DESSERT 8.00pm Handover by Outgoing President: and Induction of President for : Vision and Introduction of Theme for 2017/2018: Introduction of 2017/2018 Board of Directors: Closure of Meeting PP Rod Exton PHF DG Don Ripper PHF President, David Strauss President, David Strauss President, David Strauss

expanses and wonderfully diverse countries of Africa. Andre and Yvonne spent several years working in the tourist industry in Africa prior to migrating to Australia to start a family.

4 Guest Speakers: Andre Meyer. A Game Rangers Tale Of Africa Chairman Jenni introduced guest speaker Andre Meyer and his wife Yvonne who presented a fascinating insight into the life of a game ranger and tour guide in the vast expanses and wonderfully diverse countries of Africa. Andre and Yvonne spent several years working in the tourist industry in Africa prior to migrating to Australia to start a family. They met whilst still in their teens and formed a successful partnership tour guiding throughout Africa. The following photos will provide some understanding of the wonderful landscape, fauna and flora experienced by the people on safaris. Andre commented that Australian tourist often felt more at home than others drawing parallels to the many similarities with Australian outback landscape and wildlife especially the birds.

7 Next Meeting: Chair: Alan Lewis Sergeant: Daniel Smolenaars Next Meeting Monday May July 10 Changeover Dinner O neills. See Program above for Details Apologies and Guests to Laurie It is very important to ring, (not ) Laurie before 12 noon on the day of the meeting with apologies and/or guests. No s please as they are often delayed and the Club may be charged for late apologies. Upcoming Programs Date Program Chair Sergeant Venue July 10 Changeover Lyndon Webb O neills

8 Member First Name Dyer PP PHF Graeme Alida Exton PP PHF President Rod Gillian Henwood Jeanette Langley PP PHF Noel Betty Lewis Lewis PP PHF Alan Christina Miller Keith Gwen O Brien Danny Vicki O Brien PP PHF Leo Debbie Rijs PP PHF Adrian Louise Ripper PP PHF Don Jude Ross PHF Neil Maree Smith PHF Mike Spouse Smolenaars PP PHF Daniel Norrisa Wheal Smyth PP PHF Laurie Jill Strauss Rachel David Strauss IPP David Rachel Thomas Jenni Tulloch PP PHF David Judy Webb Carmel Lyndon Webb PP Lyndon Carmel

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