I cannot thank you all enough for your support of the last few weeks. I have asked a lot of you and you have stood by me and supported all the crazy things I have asked of you. But look at what we have done and what has been achieved.
The Foundation Auction & Dinner Fundraiser was a total success. 130 locals and Rotarians came together at an event that was not even a glimmer in my eye 3½ weeks earlier. Enter Karen Spires and Joan Kiernan, a quick phone call to my old pal Peter Hillary, and we suddenly had an event that half the town was talking about and wanted to be at!! Tickets were a valuable commodity, so we phoned the Sherwood for more, they were literally gone before we put the phone down!
The food was amazing and speakers Peter Hillary and local SAR pilot Jason Laing were a major drawcard. Thankfully we had help from RYLArians, Joanne Skuse, Divesh Singh and Cass Harvey who provided invaluable support to make it run smoothly and allow Joan, Karen and myself to enjoy it a little. The majority of the Silent and Live Auction lots sold above value or reserve and the raffles were really popular, especially for Mary Thompson who won her own Raffle! She did agree to a redraw and someone else got to enjoy the cheeky little Merlot from John's own cellar that was included in the hamper.
A big thanks to everyone who attended and who participated in the auctions. All this added up and contributed to the overall (net) total amount of $21,082.00 raised. WELL DONE EVERYONE!! I am very happy and proud of our club.
The Bunnings BBQs on the other hand was the ‘quiet achiever’. Apart from the last 2 days when the weather turned cold and wet, the other days were great fun and an opportunity for fellowship and getting to know the newer members. We had to sell a bloody lot of sausages to raise what we did, $3,194.00 and so, on that note, thanks to Ross and to those hardy souls who turned up and especially to those who chopped the onions!
I am pleased to welcome back Brian and Kerry Dunstan who have been stuck for the past year in Perth due the closed borders. Once the bubble was created, they jumped on one of the first planes outta there! Welcome back guys!
But sadly, on the other hand, this week we farewell Jim and Cora Huitt for a few months as they head back to their second home (NZ being the first!!) the United States to catch up on their affairs, family and friends. They are hoping to return by October/November all going well. We wish them a safe trip and may they keep well and return as soon as possible.
I don’t have much time left as your President and maybe you are looking forward to seeing the tail-end of me! I am looking forward to a quieter few weeks ahead, but I may have a few things left up my sleeve before I go, so try and hang on in there for another 44 days!
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