Our Last Meeting  - Darryn Shields - PBF Injury Prevention

Sgt Richard called Chair for the day Judy to the rostrum
 
Judy welcomed new member Tracey, speaker Darryn, Warryn’s guest Andre, and gave a special welcome to Genta, back from Japan.
 
Thanks for the photos Dave
 
“Photo op“
 
 
Welcome back Genta
 
International Toast from Jim to the Rotary Club of Neuchâtel - Vieille-Thielle - District 1990
in Switzerland. 45 members and own their own vineyard. They make their own wine - 100 bottles a year

Bernie – Dimonds – netball World Cup
 
Jim –  Presidents Report.
  • Ian recovery – starting to walk again visit, but phone first.
  • Pam had a fall during recovery, but no additional damage to her neck.
  • Merv – “pretty good“ stabilised – moving to a new unit this year.
  • Board.
  • Centaur Memorial – yes, or no?
  • Good financial position.
  • Yellow motorbike complete with unlicensed driver – nine months “pottering“ – and thanks to Darryl‘s mate. Thanks Chris for donating to the Club.
Bob introduced Darryn.
“Fascinating story“

Active, sports person, but fate gets in the way – 2002 accident.
PBF, Australia.
Have been around - “connections“
Gift “to serve“
21 years “in chair“
Paraplegic Benefit Fund
26 club support it.
1984 established.
Sir George Bedbrook
Support, prevention, protection,
Supporting spinal-cord injury.
Consider. A membership.
RYDA – 15 years ago
60 programs this year.
Connect with 30,000 people.
Workplaces, motor vehicle, and falls a major causes.
Darryn was a mechanic and floor layer.
 

“my story“ at 21, met Paula, he was. fitness freak.
May 16 2002, 32 years-old
40 km on bike, swimmers in the river, “lost“ driver – didn’t see car.
15 hours of intensive care.
Eight months rehabilitation
Para triathlon “passion“ - find something, NDIS. “fantastic“
Carbon bike
“Gets me out of the house“
Seven hours and one triathlon
“Everything changed“ video
After questions
 

Judy, thanked Darryn for the talk
 
Directors
Centaur memorial, yes or no
 
Richard – welcomed Genta back
 
Japan Festival 13th August

Darryl slept in
Warryn - joke.
Bob - best presented gets the honey
Richard about childminding his grandkids
 
 
Chalk drawing