Author: Roslyn Cousins

22 January 2020

Board Matters

As President Warren is out of town, celebrating his granddaughter’s 21st birthday, Vice President Rob Alford chaired the January Board meeting.
In the Club Service report Shayne Long invited input from members into the upcoming Australia Day BBQ breakfast at Boambee Reserve.
After some forthright debate the price and menu were set. Please contact Shayne if you plan to join us and haven’t already RSVPed.
During Ray Baldwin’s Treasurer’s report members discussed the best way to expend the remainder of the Commonwealth Volunteers grant. It was also agreed to purchase 3 replacement trees for Richardson Park. Despite Ellis and Phil’s dedicated efforts watering, some of the trees haven’t made it through the dry times.
Mike Fayle’s Community Service report included a discussion of the seating in the main street of Sawtell and Paul Newton undertook to pass on the details of benches made from recycled plastic.
Ellis Nicholson confirmed that a vocational night has been organized to visit the Community Transport facility in Newcastle Street in March. He will also look into organizing a visit to the new medical training facility at the University.
Peter Paff suggested combining both Charley Della’s return address and Julia’s speech into a single International Student evening, which Alan has since scheduled for the 24th of February.
It was a board meeting with much good humour and solid practical outcomes.

Sawtell Sun

Rotary Club of Sawtell

Above: VP Rob Alford about to chair the January Board meeting.

Sawtell Fun Day

Treasurer Ray Baldwin reported the Fun Day is donating the $1,500 of proceeds from the raffle to District 9650’s Drought Relief fund and the Club agreed to add another $1,000 to this contribution.
At the Board meeting it was decided to purchase new tables and additional eskies from the Volunteer grant funds.
Shayne Long remarked that Roslyn unsportingly took home her good bread knife when she left after the morning shift, so perhaps it’s time to invest in one for the club?

Above: Phil Makinson about to launch into a quality assessment of the egg and bacon rolls.
Left: Alison Williams and Bruce Hall testing out the new folding chairs during a well earned break.

Ray Baldwin
23 January

Toni and Shayne Long
26 January

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Sawtell Sun

Auf Wiedersehen, Emily

Many club members, relatives and friends gathered at the airport on Friday to farewell Emily Buckle who is heading to Germany for a year as our Club’s exchange student.
Emily has been preparing with weekly language classes and received tips from Charley Della who returned to Coffs on January 11 after a year in Germany.
All the best Emily for a great year.

Above: Alan Freedman, grandfather John Underwood, Emily Buckle and Peter Paff at the Coffs Harbour Airport on Friday 17 January.

Below: grandfather John Underwood, Charley Della, Emily Buckle and grandmother Dorothy Underwood at the Coffs Harbour Airport on Friday 17 January.

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Upcoming Events

Sunday 26th January, 8am	Australia Day BBQ Breakfast @ Boambee Reserve $25/couple, $15/person, children free Don’t forget $5 in coins to enter the reserve.
27 January	No Meeting
3 February	Lyn Anderson—Lifeline
10 February 6.30 for 7pm	Pride of Workmanship Awards Partners’ evening, $25 p.p.
17 February	Dinner & Board meeting
24 February 6.30 for 7pm	Exchange Students: Charley Della and Julia from Brazil Partners’ evening, $25 p.p.
8 March	PETS (President Elects Training) @ Pt. Macquarie (Peter & Roslyn attending)
20-22 March	District Conference @ SW Rocks Register online at: https://php.rotary9650.org.au/conf_2020/registration.php
19 April	District Assembly @ Pt. Macquarie for all of next year’s Board Members, registration paid by the club.

P.O. Box 32 Sawtell NSW 2452
www.sawtellrotary.org
Part of District 9650 District Governor: Phil Hafey www.rotary9650.org.au

2019/20 Board
President	Warren Hollyman 0484298358
Vice President	Rob Alford
Secretary	Alan Freedman 0419357864
Treasurer	Ray Baldwin 0417041590
President Elect	Peter Paff
Club Service	Shayne Long
Community Service	Mike Fayle 0417048546
International Service	Alison Williams
Vocational Service	Ellis Nicholson 0438017127
Youth Service	Roslyn Cousins 0418184377

2020/2021 Board
President Peter Paff
Immediate Past President Warren Hollyman
Vice President Ray Baldwin
Secretary (& Bulletin) Roslyn Cousins
Treasurer Paul Newton / Ray Baldwin
Club Service Steve Kassulke / Shayne Long
Community (inc. Literacy program) Mike Fayle / Phil Makinson
International/guest speakers/program Alison Williams
Youth Shane Della
Vocational Rob Alford / Ellis Nicholson
Foundation/Promotion/Welfare Denis Gleeson / Roger Atwal
Non Board positions:
Head Sergeant John Underwood
Public Officer Ray Baldwin
Child Protection matters Peter Paff / Roslyn Cousins

Head to the website :
https://www.rotary9650.org.au/RYLA