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The thoughts of President Ross.
So he answer to the question last week is related to the need for change; the need to adapt. Whereas the wine label used Braille tactile writing, the banknotes utilise a sequence of raised ‘dots’ that serve a similar purpose for a vision - impaired person. Their pattern differs from 5 10 20 50 in Braille. The need for change was applied.
While we are on the subject, who (else) noticed the handiwork on the cheque that Brynton presented to Jennifer Hayes on Tuesday night? I thought (although the instigators were too modest to fess up) it just goes to prove the Old Armenian saying: If you want to hide an elephant, put it in the middle of your front yard.
There was a prize for any member who, unassisted, noticed the items, and pointed them out to me. I did expect John Gilbert to say something; I even drove John home as his birthday treat, but still no comment. Being a humble man, and wishing to further increase my ‘preferred President’ rating into double digits, I’ll probably give the prize to John anyway.
We are blessed to have in our midst a person as dedicated to her calling as Jennifer Hayes. It is clear to me that the choice of Jennifer as our chosen recipient of the Stan Spencer Award was well - received by all.
Jennifer told us that she enjoys her vocation immensely and is well supported by her peers.
PP David Rew held our attention with his prècis description of the recent travel he and Grace undertook.
Not for the Rew folk to bask in the sun of a Scottish summer, when there’s golf to be played and ‘narrow boating’ to undertake.
David’s description of their visit to the Cold War bunkers, and a visit to his old maritime training school made me feel deprived!
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We are delighted that the team from Blue Croc, our newest Corporate Member were able to come and present details of their Company to us. Likewise, to outline the developing relationship we have with them to help our community.
We await their agreement to our joint promotional material, so Rotary Mt Eliza can approach potential members and clients of a joint service.
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Carolyn and Linda and Brendan are developing a special 100 Years of Rotary event. We will be holding a veteran / vintage car exhibition next Year (during a date to be considered by Brendan, because of his travels).
We believe that at the very least we can get our Cluster involved, if not a larger part of District. More information as it evolves.
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