Sergeant Geoff Leddy introduced President Peter, who welcomed visitors Alan & Sandy Stephens, Doug and Tina Bazley, Paula Boyd-Billings, John Deakin, Cheryl Leddy, and
prospective member Clare Fitzgerald.
International Toast
prospective member Clare Fitzgerald.
International Toast
Marion Schultz recently visited Vietnam and Cambodia, so proposed a toast to the Rotary Club of Saigon International, which was re-chartered on 18 June 2021 after a 46-year break. It was one of the first two clubs in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon).
Announcements:
a. Win advised that several members had attended the funeral of former member Verne Powell who was a Rotarian for 38 years. Rotary was mentioned.
b. Alan Stephens asked for a lift to Rotary as he can’t drive for 6 months due to a heart problem. Will obliged.
c. Dan said we are still looking for volunteers for positions on the 2024-25 board; and we also need an editor for CALPAC Capers from January 2024.
d. Peter advised that the trailer raffle is now in the black.
Announcements:
a. Win advised that several members had attended the funeral of former member Verne Powell who was a Rotarian for 38 years. Rotary was mentioned.
b. Alan Stephens asked for a lift to Rotary as he can’t drive for 6 months due to a heart problem. Will obliged.
c. Dan said we are still looking for volunteers for positions on the 2024-25 board; and we also need an editor for CALPAC Capers from January 2024.
d. Peter advised that the trailer raffle is now in the black.
My Rotary Journey
Barb Bailey’s family has been heavily involved in Rotary. They boast a former DG, an exchange student to Japan, a RYLARIAN and a National Youth Science Forum student. Barb is the longest serving woman in our club (18.5 years), with 2 years as President, 7 years as Vocational Service Director and several years as Club Welfare Officer. Barb has attended 3 International Conferences.
Barb Bailey’s family has been heavily involved in Rotary. They boast a former DG, an exchange student to Japan, a RYLARIAN and a National Youth Science Forum student. Barb is the longest serving woman in our club (18.5 years), with 2 years as President, 7 years as Vocational Service Director and several years as Club Welfare Officer. Barb has attended 3 International Conferences.
Guest Speaker
Clive introduced Doug Bazley of Bluey’s Photography. Doug (aka Bluey - because of his red hair) bought his first drone for overhead photography in 2017 but has since upgraded to a very sophisticated model fitted with three cameras. He calls it “the bird”. A zoom feature allows close-ups of ships, whales and dolphins without getting too close. We were treated to some outstanding video presentations showing the results of this work. On a photo shoot, he will take 400-500 photos but select just a few and then edit them. A sea eagle once grabbed the drone but eventually let it go and it returned, claw marks and all! Finally - just to keep Will happy - Doug flew the drone around the room! He then presented us with a framed print showing the changes in Pumicestone Passage, and suggested we auction it off to support a worthy cause.
Clive introduced Doug Bazley of Bluey’s Photography. Doug (aka Bluey - because of his red hair) bought his first drone for overhead photography in 2017 but has since upgraded to a very sophisticated model fitted with three cameras. He calls it “the bird”. A zoom feature allows close-ups of ships, whales and dolphins without getting too close. We were treated to some outstanding video presentations showing the results of this work. On a photo shoot, he will take 400-500 photos but select just a few and then edit them. A sea eagle once grabbed the drone but eventually let it go and it returned, claw marks and all! Finally - just to keep Will happy - Doug flew the drone around the room! He then presented us with a framed print showing the changes in Pumicestone Passage, and suggested we auction it off to support a worthy cause.
Sergeant
Geoff Leddy did a “fine” job.
Raffle
Will Wterford won first prize, and unsurprisingly opted for the chocolates! These he shared in our customary club tradition.
Will Wterford won first prize, and unsurprisingly opted for the chocolates! These he shared in our customary club tradition.
