Presidents Report                                                                                                                 18th October 2016
 
Hi to everyone, well what another great week at the Rotary Club of Pakenham, especially as I am typing this report whilst sitting with a glass of Azahi in Bermagui. We have been travelling since Wednesday with a few stopovers and arrived here today. The lake looks inviting and I may have to cast a line in tomorrow.
Business as usual and Caz told us what a huge success the Foundation Dinner was she attended with David Greg and Ian Venables. Geoff Young and George Blenkhorn also helped out with the auction albeit they were paying guests, good work to everyone.
Our guest speaker was Lisa Boyd representing the East West Overseas Aid Foundation. This foundation supports an orphanage in India and she had a very interesting story to tell. Lisa wears two hats as she is also a director of the company “Seasol” of whom many of you would know and use the products
Goran was the Chairman for the night and George gave a vote of thanks on behalf of the Club
Joker’s wild was drawn by Goran and fortunately for the Club he didn’t pick out the Joker. There is always next week Goran
Don’t forget to get behind the Shopping Tour on 5th November, there are still a few seats left on the bus. For those interested please contact Caz
Please don’t forget the Primary Schools Public Speaking Competition to be held as usual at the Golf Club at 6pm next week the 25th October. This is a fantastic event and those who have attended in the past are amazed by the standard of these primary school children.
Margaret & Wal Macdonald are again hosting a Cup Day Champagne breakfast at their home on 1st November. The cost is $15 per head and we hope you had put your name on the sheet as attending that was handed out at the last meeting. There will be an email for any latecomers to reply and you can also call or email me for the final numbers
There is no Club meeting on the Tuesday night as we have our Annual combined meeting with Bunyip/Garfield at the Garfield Bowls Club on Wednesday 2nd November at 6.30  Please make sure you have advised Lyn Squires of your attendance so she can finalise the catering
Last but not least the bookings are closing fast for the Rotary Foundation Centenary Dinner at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on 26th November.  This is a very special night for any Rotarian. So please let George know of your attendance as he is handling the tables for our Club. The cost is $60 p/head with drinks at bar prices.
That’s all for me so have a great week
Lyn B