Chair Genta gave a brief report on the recent Japan Festival – there were more than 2000 people “best day ever“ “went so well“
Kawana school has a Japanese garden with cherry tree.
He’s just had his 62nd birthday
The International Toast was to Japan.
Thanks for the photos Dave
President Jim gave his report.
- Great to see Ian back on his feet.
- And James too after some medical issues.
- Special guest in the centre of the room, the Suzuki.
- Welcome Graham.
- Welcome to Warren‘s guest Andre’.
- A wonderful 6 weeks away with perfect weather, but Yvonne is hopping mad with her broken foot. They had four days in Singapore – Jim hired a wheelchair for Yvonne.
- $5000 acquittal for the Centre event – thanks to Dave and Debra. OK - I meant "Centaur" - sometimes I wish my auto-correct would burn in hello.
- The Centaur memorial additions need a decision - it would require a large grant of up to $150,000.
- RYDA – Deborah on duty this morning, and Jim starting at 8 o’clock. “Muffin man“ Warryn, and Bob was there yesterday.
Renae introduced Jim.
Born in Lyon, France in 1941 from a Swiss father and a Czech mother, the family left France and moved to Switzerland in 1943 to settle in the French Canton of Neuchatel.
Jim studied Electronic Engineering and Communications at the Technicum Cantonal of St-Imier during 1958-62, graduating with an Engineering Degree.
In 1962 he joined C.I.R. (Companie pour L’Industrie Electronique) as a Quality assurance manager and Liaison officer between the Swiss government and French air force Dassault, and was involved in the development of new electronic equipment for the French Mirage 4A recently purchased by the Swiss Air force from Dassault in France.
Responding to the demand for qualified personnel for a developing Nation (an initiative of Prime Minister, Robert Menzies), Jim migrated to Australia in 1964.
Jim studied Electronic Engineering and Communications at the Technicum Cantonal of St-Imier during 1958-62, graduating with an Engineering Degree.
In 1962 he joined C.I.R. (Companie pour L’Industrie Electronique) as a Quality assurance manager and Liaison officer between the Swiss government and French air force Dassault, and was involved in the development of new electronic equipment for the French Mirage 4A recently purchased by the Swiss Air force from Dassault in France.
Responding to the demand for qualified personnel for a developing Nation (an initiative of Prime Minister, Robert Menzies), Jim migrated to Australia in 1964.
Jim started into his formal presentation, but it sounded like all bullshit and gas to me.
But seriously, Jim has visited some biogas installations in Europe, with a view to furthering education and ideas regarding our Bohol Childrens’ Home biogas project.
He visited two large scale plants in France and Switzerland - the first heats a town of 3500 people and supplies their hot water. It is fuelled by the waste from cows.
The larger second plant produces electricity and is powered by 60 tons of waste per day, including used coffee pods – the aluminium is recycled and the coffee remains go into the biogas production.
Cows fed by robot.
Gas to electricity, produces 13,000 kWh per day.
The electricity goes to the grid.
It cost in Australian dollars 10 million – paid over 17 years.
Cows fed by robot.
Gas to electricity, produces 13,000 kWh per day.
The electricity goes to the grid.
It cost in Australian dollars 10 million – paid over 17 years.
Sulphate is filtered out by charcoal.
Coffee pods “by the millions“
Gas operated motor.
Impressive recycling.
Coffee pods “by the millions“
Gas operated motor.
Impressive recycling.
Our Bohol project for the children’s home is “more modest“. Jim showed some images of biogas generators more the size for Bohol. - It takes three months to build up the gas.
Stephen smell? Trevor - coffee pods? Richard - how to teach Cows to sit on toilet?
Genta thanked Jim.
Genta has a sustainable lifestyle, solar sauna, sea salt.
Genta has a sustainable lifestyle, solar sauna, sea salt.
Directors Reports
On Saturday morning Jim, Warryn and Darryl did a big cleanup at the Salvation Army shed, including finding a lot of old badges and banners.
A project for the banners? Return to clubs?
Roger showed the 3D model he had prepared for the Centaur memorial extension.
Suzuki – “elephant in the room”.
Chris – it’s sale could sponsor the Bohol project
It is a 1978 model with one owner and it’s done 12,000 km, and it’s worth about $2000.
Chris – it’s sale could sponsor the Bohol project
It is a 1978 model with one owner and it’s done 12,000 km, and it’s worth about $2000.
Sergeant Richard
Ian was welcomed back, but he copped a two dollar fine
He gave the honey to Genta – sorry Bob - you’re sweet enough already.
Ian was welcomed back, but he copped a two dollar fine
He gave the honey to Genta – sorry Bob - you’re sweet enough already.
Andre’‘s membership application has been submitted
People who write "u" instead of "you" what do you do with all the time you save?