THIS WEEK
THIS THURSDAY 18TH
This will be a double Rotary day for some of us…
Our Business Networking Breakfast 7am
Our guest speaker Narooma Rocks General Manager Carrie Taylor will talk about the rapidly approaching Narooma Oyster Festival on 3-4 May, its many attractions, and the challenges of staging the Festival. We have 27 people booked which is fabulous, including quite a few new faces. Bookings have now closed.It is 7am sharp at Narooma Surf Club. Breakfast costs $10.
Annual Pride of Workmanship Awards (also on 18th)
This is 6 for 6.30pm at Club Dalmeny. We have eight nominations this year which is a wonderful response. That means these employers have nominated an employee who goes ‘above and beyond’. This is a prestigious event for the Club, second only to the Changeover; it should be another great ‘feel good’ night with a scrumptious sounding two-course dinner. There will be eight tables of six people; seats have been allocated (no changes please). David McInnes will MC.
THIS SATURDAY 20TH
10am Working Bee at the vans in Easts Van Village – to sort, ‘chuck’ some and transfer ‘stuff’ into the new van and get the old van ready for transfer to the new owner!! .
The Week that Was
Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA)
What a top programme for Yr 11 students, about half of whom were on their learner permits, embarking on a lifetime of driving. This year the 2-day programme at Moruya Racecourse was offered to about 300 Year 11 students attending the five private and state schools across Eurobodalla Shire. Julie Hartley and Ange Ulrichsen represented our Club and guided students to various sessions.
Narooma High took 45 students with three teachers – Pam Walpole, Carly McMahon and Jo Van. St Peters and Carroll College also attended on that day. Our Club sponsors Narooma High to RYDA by paying for the Symons bus.
Six practical sessions featured powerful real-life narratives, speed and braking distances, mind matters, fatigue tips and road choices for safe driving skills. ‘My Life My Choices’ is a powerful theme throughout aimed at increasing students’ awareness and responsibility on the road.
RYDA has operated in the Eurobodalla for 15 years. In that time, about 3,000 local 11 students have attended. A team of dedicated volunteers from the Rotary Clubs of Batemans Bay, Moruya and Narooma organise it; including Moruya Rotarians who cook burgers and chips for everyone including presenters and Rotary volunteers.
RYDA coordinator Neil Simpson has organised the event for many years but is stepping down: we thank him for his time and effort, as do the many young people whose lives may have been saved by attending this valuable course.
Out and About
Narooma to host Finnish Exchange Student
Great news that our Club will host a Finnish exchange student in 2025 which should be a great experience for us all. Our Youth Exchange coordinator Susanna is looking for a couple more host families; for anyone interested please contact her with any questions.
NEXT WEEK
Tuesday 23 April: Narooma Rotarians have been invited to join the RC Moruya at their meeting at Moruya Golf Club 6 for 6.30pm. Guest speaker is Member for Bega Dr Michael Holland. Please book with Moruya Rotary.
Thursday 25 April: No Meeting because of Anzac Day holiday.