Sgt Richard introduced our Chair for the day Tracey
Tracey called for the International Toast, which was delivered by President Jim to the Rotary Club of Tel Aviv, whose early members where White Russians from the USSR
Thanks for the photos Roger
The rumours that President Jim had joined the Mafia were, of course, completely untrue, and the dark glasses were blamed on a recent cataract operation
President’s Report
- He has a second operation on Thursday - Trevor is taking him to hospital.
- Jim gave a talk at the Rotary Club of Harvey Bay about our project at Bohol.
- It’s the ROTARY INTERNATIONAL annual general meeting at Waco and we need two members or proxy. It’s on the 10th and there’s a Foundation Seminar for grant training.
- Music in the hanger – 190 people big fundraiser with an auction
- Rotary wine from Jim’s overseas trip - auction? or first prize for Christmas party raffle - need an organiser.
Bernie and Richard faced off with pots of honey at 40m. Maybe a basket prize?
Richard has stepped in as the last-minute speaker talking about some interesting episodes in his life.
In 1995. He was a diver, and a dive masters certificate for advanced open water.
There was a pilot called Nigel, who was a little “accident prone”
There were specialist expertise required for recovery recovery and underwater navigation. Unfortunately Nigel was always getting lost and there were a few troubling episodes
Richard took pity on Nigel, and he and his neighbour took him out to the Inner Gneerings to fish for crayfish, a creature normally sold as by catch
“An easy dive”
A low pressure hose broke so only two could dive
Nigel came up cold with blue lips.
So Richard jumps overboard searching for those crayfish, and left Nigel looking out for the boat.
There were specialist expertise required for recovery recovery and underwater navigation. Unfortunately Nigel was always getting lost and there were a few troubling episodes
Richard took pity on Nigel, and he and his neighbour took him out to the Inner Gneerings to fish for crayfish, a creature normally sold as by catch
“An easy dive”
A low pressure hose broke so only two could dive
Nigel came up cold with blue lips.
So Richard jumps overboard searching for those crayfish, and left Nigel looking out for the boat.
Of course, When they surface, the boat was nowhere to be found
Getting “slightly concerned“ after five hours in the water.
Some yachts sailed past but missed them.
Then “could see something“
They had drifted out with the wind, but had torches, and he nearly ran over them.
“anchor chain broke“ shackle came undone.
Some yachts sailed past but missed them.
Then “could see something“
They had drifted out with the wind, but had torches, and he nearly ran over them.
“anchor chain broke“ shackle came undone.
Richard needs longer arms for his fishing stories
My notes get a bit jumbled here, but there are 8 foot hammerheads, spear guns, hookahs, air filter apparatus with improvised filters from toilet rolls, accident prone neighbours and the police involved. A boat on the beach out of fuel, even a missing helicopter.
Then there’s “the accident”-
An oncoming driver passed and the car hit head on, on the Peachester S bends
“Get a dash cam - they are worth their weight in gold”
An oncoming driver passed and the car hit head on, on the Peachester S bends
“Get a dash cam - they are worth their weight in gold”
Solicitors “manipulate and mould truth“
Question from Mark - he lost the boat once - invest in a storm whistle.
Always take a buddy.
Always take a buddy.
Flinders Reef crayfish and oysters. Also staghorn coral. How Wobbygong ended up being sold as barramundi
Tracey thanked Richard for the talk - she was careful not to stand too close though
Directors
15th of November Meridian.
Friday barbecues. Next year…
15th of November Meridian.
Friday barbecues. Next year…
Darryl - Noel Begley – back to Brisbane but will keep his house here.
Isobel going to NYSF, plus younger sister who was an eight year old diabetic.
Warryn – Christmas party 1st of December “numbers“ needed for caterers
5 o’clock till 9 pm
5 o’clock till 9 pm
“Luxury“ boat trip to Bribie, Hawaiian or Melbourne Cup dress
Two dollar fine for Richard - he left his breakfast behind
Sergeant Richard, what is it? Nearly killed him in Omrah Avenue - “bang“
(The words “accident magnet” come to mind)
(The words “accident magnet” come to mind)
It’s s firetruck “hose key“
And someone won Deborah in a raffle