Rotary Club Service Meeting 6th Dec
The meeting started with a Rosa giving all our members a St Nicholas (Swiss Santa Claus) hand made bag filled with nuts and chocolates. The naughty boys, the two Geoff’s were given a stick.
It was also Rosa’s birthday and we all wished her well and celebrated by singing “Happy Birthday” to her.
 
It is a very busy time of the year and we were given a run down of past events.
John B. reported, that the Pakenham Race Day was a huge success with the buggy chauffeur service well received. The Drivers were overwhelmed with the many thanks and praise given.
Terry W. reported that The Trailer Raffle had excellent ticket sales.
Ian W reported that The Community Dance, as always, was an out standing success. However last Saturday the hall was a mess and this will be discussed with the Council.
 
It all started on July 22 when:-
(Quote from District Youth Exchange Face Book Page)
“It was wheels down in Melbourne early this morning for the first of our 2016-17 Inbounds, Rosa from Switzerland. Rosa is hosted by the Rotary Club of Pakenham.

Welcome to District 9820 Rosa!"
 
We were privileged to have the District Youth Exchange 9820 experts Charlie Spiers and Paul Harris give us an update about the Rotary Youth Exchange program. Charlie gave a presentation about how and where to find Youth Exchange information on their District Web Site.  
 
The meeting closed with a jovial Sergeant’s Fine session
 
President Elect.  Greg