Posted by Phil Wade on Dec 08, 2016

 

 

Welcome

Co-president Margaret welcomed everyone, noting the healthy attendance considering it was an AGM (due no doubt to the enjoyable experience of having two such delightful co-presidents!)

Announcements

PP Chris:  Announced that preparations for the International committee's annual cultural extravaganza (with an Indonesian theme) were all on schedule. Chris handed around a commitment form that already had us all committed.

PP Jenny:  Good turnout at the LC Youth orchestra recital on Sunday Night. The standard was excellent and several Rotary families were present.

Co-President Tania:  Represented club at Hunters Hill High school annual speech day. A prospect who was apparently a military captain asked to attend Rotary.  Next Meeting on 10 Jan.  Roger to be inducted.  Also announced the Auditor had signed off the 2014-15 year and charged a nominal fee of $500.

Margaret:  January 17th is Lindsay's Sydney annual Hobart yacht race talk.  You will all be there!  This race is unique for several reasons and attracts great interest globally with many International entries annually vying for line honours.  Last year, being the gentleman he is, Lindsay allowed our own Christy Hinze to cross the line first, shepherding her Netscape billionaire husband, PBO Jim Clark's yacht Commanche. 

Margaret:  Attended DG meeting and pushed Chris's dinner to the assembled group. The DG has announced that he will be in attendance.

Tania:  Announced that Lindsay has assumed author status in the yacht world with his column being published in a prestigious yachting publication.

Phil:  Announced the neighbours day proposal that is an initiative of Rtn Rev Karen Paull.  She has suggested that we link with the LC Council and host a BBQ for the new arrivals in Lane Cove, particularly those dwelling in the newly constructed home units along Centennial Ave, and also taking in Mowbray Rd and Burns Bay Rd.  Committee member David Brooks-Horn believes that it will represent excellent synergy with Council's own initiative and has great potential.

Phil:  The annual charity Bowls day at the LC Bowling Club will follow this by 5-6 weeks and will be promoted at the Neighbour's Day event and elsewhere.

Our visiting Bath PP, AG Brian Johnson from RC of Barlow sent his apologies for this evening, saying that he normally wouldn't miss an antipodean AGM for the world but had a family birthday to attend.

Treasurer PP Bob Cartwright:  Reported that there were a Lots of uneaten meals that we were paying for and this was costly for the club.  Bob attempted to rectify the matter by piling his plate high with Christmas ham, accompanied by the delicious salads that Bernie set out for us. 

PPs Jenny and Phil:  Debated the pronunciation of Quinoa, with each quoting dinky di South American witnesses attesting to the two versions. This contentious matter remained unresolved.  A lively debate re costs of the uneaten dinners also ensued.  We had to pay for guests most nights and that had to be factored in.  The caterer was producing outstanding meals but the low meeting numbers were an obvious barrier.  This all highlights the wisdom of PP Lindsay's system of absentees automatically helping to fund admin costs within annual subs.

FP (Future President) Pat suggested a monthly fellowship meeting at La Piazza.  This suggestion was greeted enthusiastically.

Other venues for weekly meetings were suggested.  When planned extensions are completed, the LC Bowling Club might be possible.  The Bears are merging with the Lane Cove (businessmens) Club, so that might be a future consideration.  Other suggestions for alternative venues were: Jenny - Freeway Hotel; Pat - Library.  [No doubt this subject will engage the current Board and enliven the President Elect's shadow board meetings].

AGM

Minutes from AGM last year:  Accepted; Moved Bob Cartwright; Seconded Dick Dawes 

Treasurers Report presented by Bob Cartwright.  Audit ongoing.  Continuing on, and no longer hamming it up, Bob announced that financially, it was one of our better years.

Tania:  Moved that the AGM be held open until 10th January.  Seconded John Palmer.

John, noting the flashing hazel eyes, modest putting down of time and space possibilities, perceived workloads shelving possible involvement, and adrenaline gasps to horizons as yet untraveled, gave an impassioned speech of how the president doesn't have to know what to do because he/she will have an experienced Board, and will also receive good quality training from District workshops.  [This will introduce them to untold networking possibilities, build new relationships, then open their experience to the myriad of activities that Rotary undertakes and be inspired by the daily miracles that we perform globally].

President's Report was read out by PP Jenny May at the changeover so it was not repeated here.

Public Officer Tania:  All requirements have been met including working with children but that is only at 70%.  Seconded Adrienne.

Nominations:  Both PEs have withdrawn.  Still also need a President Nominee that is the usual point of this election.  That means that we need to elect both a PE as well as a PN.  Several nominees, a couple of waverers but no acceptors.

Meeting Closed at 8.30.