As the Rotary year draws to a close and the change of guard prepares for the new year, I would like
to thank members for their support throughout the year. It has been an enjoyable and rewarding
journey as I learnt about Club’s unique projects and formed invaluable friendships. Of course, the
overwhelming generosity shown in my decision to shave my head to support the End Polio
campaign has been the most remarkable, and I cannot thank you enough for your generosity. This
may be a timely reminder if your Club made a pledge to Polio throughout the year to ensure it is
made as soon as possible. I would like to announce the final figure at the District Change over.
During my Club visits, I encouraged you to aim for a Rotary Citation. It is now time to update your
Clubs’ achievements to guarantee meeting the 30 June deadline. Do not hesitate to seek
assistance from your Assistant Governor.
If your Club is in the position of having surplus funds at the end of the financial year, and would like
to contribute to a worthwhile cause, there are a number to consider: ShelterBox, ROMAC,
Australian Rotary Health and The Rotary Foundation are just a couple to bear in mind. All worthy
recipients and I’m sure would greatly appreciate your donation. I trust you will consider attending the District change over on 29th June at Melville Glades Golf Club
– just to make sure I hand over the reigns to DGE Wayne Milnes and Suzanne.
If you are not able to attend, I thank you again for your support during the year and trust our theme
of “Be The Inspiration” indeed inspired you in some way.
Our own Gordon Dunbar took us on his recent odyssey circumnavigating Tasmania on the local yacht “Napea”, as part of an annual flotilla of boats organised by the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania and the Royal Geelong Yacht Club.
