I think it is fair to say that three months ago the thought of meeting by sitting in front of our computers and connecting by something called Zoom was not foremost in our minds. So, there we were at 6.00 o’clock, various beverages in our hands, meeting “virtually”. President Bart welcomed 24 of us and explained that in his work role assisting with the sourcing of medical equipment mainly for ICU units he has been busier than normal but feeling lucky to still be working. We were also reminded that Saturday the 6th of May was to be our 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner but had been postponed but that the organisers are still keen for this event to take place at a future date. One of Pakuranga Rotary flagship projects, Trees For Survival, now had a new National Director, Dennis Millard. The program faces some challenges going forward with a risk of losing our major sponsor and because our major trust is not receiving income they are currently are not making any grants. There will be another Zoom meeting this coming Monday, May 4th. Bob Ritchie and Bill Duncan will be the guest speakers so we are aiming to have a good turnout. If you have items you want to have discussed can you get them through to me by lunchtime Monday. Don’t forget to keep those items for the Bulletin flowing and best song or film or book nominations coming through.
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