Rotary Changeover
This year the COVID regulations were relaxed enabling the club to undertake an almost full program of events. The increased face to face communication at meetings and informal gatherings was welcome after the long haul of lockdowns.
My year as President of Rotary Alexandra has been busy and enjoyable. The club and I in particular have been so very fortunate to have such a capable, efficient and energetic board. Tom Farrell and Ian Gibb have been exemplary in their roles as secretary and treasurer respectively. To the other board members Helen Gibb, Ross Thompson, Chris Jackson, Debbie Skinner, Sharon Fox and John Cannon my grateful thanks for all your work throughout the year. John, you have kept us all well informed and up to date with the fortnightly bulletin.
Rotary Alexandra has been very fortunate to also have a band of willing volunteers who have given freely of their time to assist with a number of events. Thank you.
As a club we have been responsible for events throughout the year - Christmas Carols, Australia Day celebrations in Alexandra, the annual Art Show, Bowel Scan, Lift the Lid (funds for mental health) and Music in the Park. We also organise Cycle Dindi with the Rotary Club of Yea and provided assistance with the vaccination clinics and the rodeo.
This list clearly shows that our club ‘punches above its weight’ in this community and is well respected as a result.
These events, together with the sale of berry jam (thanks to Vera and John Bassett and Pam Thompson) and the wood raffles (Ian Gibb and company) have enabled the sponsorship of and donations to programs outlined in the treasurer’s report.
Membership is a concern to all organisations in this day and age. Three of our members resigned during the year and extended leave was granted to another. However, we have had four new members inducted into the club.
Welcome John Wainwright, John Allcock, Bruce Macdonald and Geoff Proctor. Other good news is that there are three more prospective members in the wings.
The program of events during the year has been coordinated by John Sharwood. Well done John on the wide variety of speakers and social events. The Changeover Dinner, Christmas breakup and social night in January were highlights.
The District Conference held in Marysville in March was well attended with an entertaining and informative program. Congratulations DG Anne and committee for pulling off a successful and difficult task.
In conclusion I thank all Rotarians, volunteers and family for their friendship, guidance and assistance throughout the year.
Best wishes to Sharon Fox, President 2022 - 2023, and the Board for a successful and enjoyable year.
Bob Flowers
President
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Ian Gibb, Sharon Fox, Bob Flowers, Helen Gibb and Chris Jackson
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