Another successful Perth Makers Market providing valuable funds for our projects. It was great to see our new members in Nik (above), Cindy, Masih and Brett helping out over the weekend. Also the fantastic E-Club members who are very experienced in the donation collecting and parking duties. We also had Erin Hegarty from MAMA Respond and some of her committee as well as our usual support from the Waylen Bay Sea Scouts.
Our new member Cindy Wiese took the opportunity to cast her professional eye over our premium positioned stall at the entrance to the markets. Cindy will provide some suggestions on what we could do to better promote Rotary and our projects as well as encourage the conversation to attract more people to join us.
I would be keen to encourage other clubs including the provisional City of Melville Rotaract Club to work with us to give interested members of the public information on the flexible options to get involved with Rotary.
At tomorrow's meeting new members Cindy Wiese and Brett Hammill will be formally inducted by President-elect and Membership Director Peter McEwen.
Our program coordinator Gordon Dunbar is doing a superb job in organising our weekly speakers.
Last meeting our speaker was Squadron Leader Ret'd (Armament Engineer) Paul Falconer-West.
Paul is a member of the RAAF Association and a Volunteer Guide at the Aviation Heritage Museum. He is also the tour guide for the C-47 Dakoda, Lancaster and Spitfire. Paul retired from the RAAF in 2016 (compulsory age retirement) completing total RAAF service of 46.5 years. Paul's knowledge of the various military planes and operations past and present is amazing. Liz has arranged a guided tour of the RAAF Museum on Friday 18th June where we will continue with the entertaining and informative presentation from Paul.
This week's speaker is Dr Rick Fenny, 'Outback WA's' most famous vet. Rick will be hosted at the meeting by his good friend PP Ian Fairnie.
When Rick was based in Roebourne the infamous Red Dog was a regular visitor for treatment as well as offering him a lift when their paths crossed in the Pilbara. Looking forward to meeting and listening to Rick at tomorrow's meeting.
Don't forget to register for the District 9465 Metro Assembly being held this Sunday May 30, 2021 from 9am to 2pm. All Rotary members are invited to attend and is a great way to hear about Rotary updates, learn about District programs, meet District and Rotarians from other clubs etc. Online Registration click here
Details of our 50th Anniversary Celebration and Changeover 2021 follow in this Applecross Advocate. If you are attending register and pay as soon as possible to assist the organisers. Also we need YOU to spread the word and the registration link with all of our PAST MEMBERS and friends of Applecross Rotary.
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