Bally Barker Blog

Two of or charities sent us some mail recently -yes some people do still post things,   A very elegant plaque from Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation: A certificate was also enclosed:           The other item was a postcard from St Judes - the school in Tanzania.   The support we give to charities is always more gratifying when it it is warmly and sincerely acknowledged - to most of us helps to make our efforts so worthwhile.   We are holding a meeting on Sponsors on Tuesday Feb 20th and their acknowledgement should be part of the discussion. Best regards, Michael.

Welcome to 2024. We hope you enjoyed the holidays and wish you all the best for the new year ahead.   Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024 The club kicked off 2024 with our BBQ at Seaforth Park     The weather gods were kind after a very wet start to the week and many of the team gathered and enjoyed a delightful sausage sizzle and wagyu burger together with catching up with fellows. The stick Roger is holding is a sausage burglar protector - the swooping kookaburras did still get feed.           --ooOOoo-- Our next meeting: A club assembly to discuss important planning issues for the remainder of this Rotary year and into the next. Tuesday Jan 30th, 2024 at Balgowlah RSL 7pm in the Wine room Why not come and enjoy a meal in the Bistro from 6pm?  Just reply and let me know if you are coming to the Bistro -  pls email or text me (in Tony's absence)  mbmead1@gmail.com   or     0416 007 001 Agenda: Leadership roles for 2023-24 President President Elect   Our 4 Commit

Rotary Christmas Party 2023 On December 5, 2023, we held our Christmas Party in the Wine Room at Balgowlah RSL. Rotarians, partners together with some members of our charity organisations attended the informal gathering and enjoyed the very nice 2 course Christmas buffet meal.   After welcoming all who attended, President Roger Gray said some Rotarians could not attend for various reasons including illness or travels and sent messages of good wishes to all. He then asked PP Sue Terry to introduce Kerry Gwynne, Manager Dalwood Splistead Service who is well known to us all for the amazing work she does assisting vulnerable families who are experiencing stress and challenges in the care and parenting (including areas of health, education & welfare) of children under 9 years of age.     Kerry explained how the toys and presents donated by the club members will be added to Kerry’s purchases for the Spilstead annual Christmas Party.   Well done to

  Election of Club Officers for 2024-25 Our Annual general meeting was held November 21, 2023, at Balgowlah RSL. The following members were elected to the positions outlined: A huge congratulations and thank you to all who participated in and supported the elections. Di Hart reported: Inaugural Regional Council Clubs throughout Zone 8 have voted and the following members have officially been elected to the inaugural Regional Council. The council will commence operating on 1 January 2024.   Chair:  Dallas Booth, RC of Turramurra, NSW, Australia (D9685)   Chair-Elect:  Tony Heyward, RC of Tawa, New Zealand (D9940)   Rotaract Nominee:  Eeshwar Rajagopalan, Rotaract Club of Subiaco/RC of Elizabeth Quay, WA, Australia (D9423)   Portfolio Lead: Major Fundraising and Grants:  Dr Peter Rogers AM, RC of Melbourne, VIC, Australia (D9800)   Portfolio Lead: Membership:  Andy Rajapakse, RC of Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia (D9640)   Portf