Author: Roslyn Cousins

John Underwood Zooms!

26 April 2020

As evidenced by the screen shot below, John Underwood has mastered Zoom! The meeting on the 20th of April was John’s third time using Zoom, and it worked a charm.
In our first online meeting, John could hear us, but we could only see his knees. If this had continued, there may have been a call for a dress code of long trousers for online meetings. Second time round, John could hear and talk to the group but the vision was still a challenge. Not to be defeated, John called in some skilled technical support, one of his granddaughters, and we all enjoyed John’s full participation.
The online meeting was also joined for the first time by Secretary Alan Freedman, Mike Fayle, Michelle Kennedy and Phil Makinson. Phil and Jenny only managed to enjoy one week in South Australia before the COVID-19 situation made returning home the most sensible option.

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Rotary Club of Sawtell

Toast to the Rotary Club of Apia, Samoa

Mike Fayle led us in a toast to the Rotary Club of Apia, Samoa. Part of District 9920. Pictured are members distributing packs to hospitals as part of the Measles Emergency Operations. The club had its first ever Zoom meeting on 9th of April.

Happy Anniversary

Debi and Denis Gleeson
14 April

Sir Clem Renouf , pictured below, turned 99 on 19 April. A member of the Rotary Club of Nambour since 1950, he became International President of Rotary in 1978/79. While at the helm of RI Sir Clem was instrumental in the roll out of the international Polio vaccination program.
Rotary has helped to reduce polio cases by 99.9 percent since the first vaccination of children in the Philippines in 1979. We've helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children in 122 countries. So far, Rotary has contributed more than $1.8 billion toward eradicating the disease worldwide. Thanks to the leadership of Rotarian Sir Clem Renouf!

Lyn and Warren Hollyman 19 April 1969

Sue and Peter Paff
24th of April, 2000

Paul Newton
3 May

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Contributing to the Coffers

Members are invited to continue to contribute $5 per meeting. These funds go to our annual donation to the Rotary Foundation. Members can make direct payments to: BCU Toormina BSB 533-000 A/c 36929

Duty Roster

	Affirmation	Toast	Sergeant
4 May	Rob	Roslyn	Denis
18 May	Warren	Bruce	Shayne
1 June	Warren	Paul	Ellis
15 June	Peter	Alison	Steve
29 June	Alan	Rob	Roslyn
13 July	Warren	Mike	Bruce
27 July	Warren	Steve	Paul
10 August	Warren	Shayne	Peter

Next meeting 4 May, 7pm

Online Opening Affirmation

If you’re using a laptop or PC, go to www.zoom.com, click on Join a Meeting, then type in the meeting number 529543164, or use the link in Peter’s email https://zoom.us/j/529543164
Affirmation: Rob Alford International Toast: Roslyn Cousins
Sergeant: Denis Gleeson

As we join together as members of the Rotary Club of Sawtell we give thanks for good friends and the opportunity to make a difference in our community through our Rotary values and service. Our values are of the things we THINK, SAY or DO :-
Is it the TRUTH ?
Is it FAIR to all concerned ?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS ?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

2019/20 Board
President	Warren Hollyman 0484298358
Vice President	Rob Alford 0428523811
President Elect	Peter Paff 0428140752
Secretary	Alan Freedman 0419357864
Treasurer	Ray Baldwin 0417041590
Club Service	Shayne Long 0401853770
Community Service	Mike Fayle 0417048546
International Service	Alison Williams 0407606477
Vocational Service	Ellis Nicholson 0438017127
Youth Service	Roslyn Cousins 0418184377

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

Emily out of isolation

At Monday night’s Zoom meeting we were delighted to be joined by Emily Buckle.
Emily spoke of her good experience in Germany with a supportive host family, but in the circumstances is happy to be back home with her family.
Peter Paff enquired if Emily is keeping up with her German language skills, and yes, Emily is continuing with lessons.
Emily has already made plans to meet up with friends in Germany when she finishes her high school.
For those who note the blank box to the right—Phil Makinson did eventually appear next to the healthy pot plant.

Above: President Warren and Lyn Hollyman

Isolation offer