As we enter a new calendar year President, John Ellard, presents his first report for 2012.

Hello and Happy New Year to you all.

I would like to thank all of you for the fantastic support you have given to all of our projects during December and January.

The completed projects include:

·         Christmas Lights

·         Backwards Race

·         Hobbies and Collectables

·         Car Raffle

·         Moyne Shire Picnic on the Green BBQ

Every function was a success, with the Car Raffle selling out by the end of December.  We are still running the Painting Raffle.  Results so far look like exceeding last year’s raffle returns.  It is due to finish on the 28th January.  Then we have the Lighthouse Opening, which will be our last project prior to returning for our first meeting for 2012 on 30th January.

By our next meeting, Treasurer Derek should have a summary of the monies raised from the above.

We are off and running with the Social Bowls Competition, with three Rotary teams playing for the next 6 weeks.  Brett Murray is organizing this and will contact you to formalize teams etc. If there are any queries, please ring Brett on 5568-1557.

Note also, a social night at Alex’s Pizza & Wok, on the 18th January, has been arranged.  We look forward to seeing you all there.

In closing, we extend our thoughts and best wishes to Julie and Neville and look forward to seeing Julie again very soon.

Best regards,

John Ellard