Bulletin Volume 88 No 22 January 26 2017 Rotary Club of Sale Rotary District 9820 Incorporated www.rotaryclubofsale.org.au Last Meeting: Chairman: President Rod Master of Ceremonies. Sergeant: Guest Speaker: Darren Chester presented his Australia Day Address + several other speakers Guests: Jenni Thomas Visiting Rotarians: Thursday January 26 2017 Australia Day Commitment 8.30am till 1.00pm Botanical Gardens MC President Rod

President s Announcements: Tuesday Feb 7 Seaspray Program (in lieu of Monday s meeting) Bus from Woolworth s carpark 5.30pm. Meal $25.00, bus approx. $10.00. Contact Adrian with apologies and guests and if you want to use the bus. Sergeant: Guest Speaker: President Rod M.C. d another very successful Australia Day ceremony in the Botanical Gardens according to the program as outlined below. Many thanks to all members who helped on and before the day with organisation, setup and cleanup. The following is a photo essay to give those unable to attend an appreciation of the day: A happy customer enjoys the free tea and coffee available at our Rotary tent. Gill, Jenni and Jeanette in charge.

Keith, Rod, Daniel and Adrian resplendent in Rotary uniform. Briagolong Bush Band do their thing.

Wellington citizen of the year Mark Thorpe and family enjoy the occasion. Sale City Band Noel enjoys a sausage and a chat.

Welcome to Country. Sale Scouts conduct the flag raising ceremony. Darren Chester MP presents his address.

Wellington Citizen of the Year Mark Thorpe with father David. Our newest citizens welcome!!

Rotarians intending to go need to register ASAP Check the website for more details

Next Meeting: Tuesday February 06 2017 Seaspray Visit 6.00 for 6.15pm SSLSC Seaspray Apologies, guests and bus bookings to: Adrian 0408 517 062 N.B. No meeting Monday Feb 5th. It is very important to ring, (not email) 0412506460 Jeanette before 12 noon on the day of the meeting with apologies and/or guests. No emails please as they are often delayed and the Club may be charged for late apologies. (Laurie is on sick leave) Upcoming Programs January 30 No Meeting- Australia Day activities 26 Jan February 06 Meeting transferred to Tues Feb 07 Meeting transferred from Feb 06, Seaspray Tues February 07 Surf Life Saving Club combined with Sale Central Bus being organised February 13 Speaker on Nepal. Details to follow. February 20 Dutson Downs visit. Details to follow. SSLSC

Member Visit to Wellington by Rotary Caravanners FIFTY-plus members of the Recreational Vehicle Fellowship of Rotarians, Southern Zone A (Caravan Club!) will be based in Sale from Wednesday, February 15 to Sunday, February 19 inclusive. The group warmly invites Rotary Club of Sale members to join in some of the comprehensive itinerary The invitation is to attend the following: Informal diner at Sale Greyhound Club, Wednesday, 16 th. joint dinner meeting with Maffra Rotary Club, Thursday, February 16, at Duart, Maffra ($25). John Gwther, Coongulla, speaker, What we know about Outer Space ). Friday coach tour Dutson Downs, Seaspray Surf Club for lunch (fully booked). Friday evening dinner at Sale Greyhound Club (Leo O Brien guest speaker). $28. Saturday, 18 th Evening diner at Maffra Car Collection ($36 includes museum entry) followed by slapstick film night at Stratford Court House theatre ($10). Sunday, 19 th Visit to Timeless Memories, Sale ($10), evening diner at Showground ($20). Sale Showground manager Bonnie Scott-O Sullivan the speaker, Fun and Foibles managing a Caravan Park. Monday, 20 th, tag-a-long drive to the Driscoll walnut farm, Upper Dargo, byo lunch no cost. Program organisers David Tulloch, Graeme Dyer and Mike Smith welcome inquiries (and reservations!). Mayor of Sale, Carolyn Crossley, will formally welcome the group to Sale at an afternoon tea on Thursday, 16 th at Sale Showground, where the caravanners are based. Best wishes to Secretary Laurie for a speedy recovery. First Name Spouse Callinan Gerard Jenny O Neill 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 Pres. PHF Adrian Louise Ripper PP PHF Don Jude Ridsdale Amanda Ross PHF Neil Maree Smith PHF Mike Smolenaars PP PHF Daniel Norrisa Wheal Smyth PP PHF Laurie Jill Strauss Rachel David Strauss IPP David Rachel Tulloch PP PHF David Judy Webb Carmel Lyndon Webb PP Lyndon Carmel