Yesterday we had our first meeting at the New Sydney Hotel. We really appreciated the cool, air conditioned room as it got to an extremely hot 37 degrees outside. As it was committee meeting we worked out our plans for the next 6 months.

We had a terrific day down at Eaglehawk Neck today.  We had a relaxing BBQ on the deck facing the clear blue sky and ocean.  After lunch had settled some of us went down to the beach to play in the sand and water.  Many thanks to Anita for organising everything.

Ange & Lucy relaxing

Best friends Jill & Tracy

The following people were recently elected to the board for 2010-11:

Congratulations to everyone.

We just had our club Christmas dinner at the Hilltop Granton (nice of them to open specially on a Monday for us).  The entire club came along with family (including many children).  After the mains we had a Secret Santa most ably performed by our newest member Rebecca.

Our Rotababies and Parents

Club Photo

Recently our four Storm the Stage state finalists: Lauren Pegus, Robert Mallett, Rob Manion, Ollie Reading went to Perth for the national final.  Peta Knott accompanied them as a mentor.  Two of our state finalists won two of the three prizes in the national finals in Perth: Lauren Pegus won the Drama section and Rob Mallett won Briggs Gibbs (Audience Choice).

Congratulations to both of them on their prizes and for showing that Tassie has great talent.

Our club finished helping out with selling tickets and managing parking at the 2009 UTAS All Schools and Youth Athletics Championships from Friday to Monday.

The weather was extremely variable, but there was a great turn out.  The stamping of people as “Processed” to allow people back in became a bit of fun (for a while at least).

The money from this event will go towards RAWCS  (Rotary Australia World Community Service) via Tracy Dance’s Kokoda Trail walk (see the post on the 14th October).

President Paul Sayer inducting Rebecca Hook

Today we inducted a new member into our club, Rebecca Hook.  Her classification is Accountant.  She is a recent arrival from England.

We welcome Rebecca Hook into our club, and we wish to help her serve our community.

Seven of our club made served sausages and soft drinks to those attending the Shopping & Trade which was held at Expo Citywide Baptist Church in Mornington today.   We were going to be having a BBQ outside but due the rain we were moved inside (much to our relief).    300 people ignored the terrible weather and came through the doors to see the 75 exhibitors promoting their businesses and showing off their wares.  There were 75 prizes given away and Tracy was one of the lucky winners of an aromatherapy pack. There was also a fashion parade, tea and scones and lots of other give-aways.

The club raised about $375 by selling sausages and soft drinks which will support local community projects, including Louis’ Van.

Our club is selling wine to raise funds towards some of our community projects.

Wine order form 2009

The wine order must be send to Kate Nichols or to another member of our club by 28th November.

Five members of the club assisted in the smooth running of the annual Myer Hobart Christmas Pageant by being marshals on Saturday. The pageant consisted of about 55 entries from various clubs, schools, businesses and associations as well as the star of the show Santa on his beautiful gold sleigh. Thousands of very well behaved families lined the streets to watch the colour and excitement of the parade as it passed.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Sandy Bay for inviting us to participate in the event.