Hello Rotarians and Friends,
First, on a very happy note, it is with great pleasure that I can announce that Max Kimber has won the ACT Government Award for Volunteer of the Year in his category of Community Service. This was in recognition of his work in coordinating Foodbank, which brings much needed foodstuff from Foodbank in Sydney for distribution to charities in the ACT and Queanbeyan. This is a marvellous achievement. Congratulations Max; on behalf of all Club members, please accept our congratulations.
On a sad note, you will have the opportunity to farewell Hannes and Andrea Porias at the home of Anton Pemmer this Saturday 19th May at 5pm. Hannes and Andrea have been exceptionally strong members of our club over the past four years and it is with great sadness that they must return home to Austria. Please take this last opportunity to say goodbye and make sure to register on our website to help Anton and Rosemary with their catering plans.
Next week, our normal meeting is being transferred to the Hellenic Club at Woden on 23rd May at 6pm for 6.30pm. This is a special District Meeting to mark the visit of Rotary International President Kalyan Bannerjee. Please click on the event on our website and it will give you the details of how to register on the District Website and how to pay. This will be a very special event.
I remain in Perth; the air show I am running is on this weekend. The weather should be perfect so, if you have any spare time, jump on a flight to Perth where you will be able to enjoy a fantastic event at the RAAF Base at Pearce on Saturday and Sunday.
Best wishes and yours in Rotary service,
President Phil
