Board Meeting 28 May 2007

Community Service Report:

Bird Hide at Heatherton - drawings finished and building permit applications filled. Some work yet to be completed and the bird hide to be moved closer to the lake.

Soft Pathways: Volunteer administrator recently joined and will be doing some door knocking interviews at medical and therapy clinics; a trial advertising campaign for new participants will be conducted before June 30th. Overall the Brighton venue continues to do well with younger attendees and a second group for older people has been established.

Bowelscan Program: Two more pharmacies have been added to our list to support. Press release and article in Leader Moorabbin/Kingston last week. See previous blog entry.

Baby Book Project: 200 printed bags were received and have been distributed to the 12 maternity and child centres in the district. There will be a launch with Kingston City Council Mayor on Tues 12 June at 1400.

International Director's Report:

Shelter Boxes: Confirmation of receipt donation from club. Box number is OZ1825 and its final destination can be tracked on the website http://www.shelterbox.org/. Certificate of Appreciation received for the donation.

Donations: all donations approved at last Board meeting have been paid.

Zambia: Request from RC Templestowe received for a donation to assist completion of an Operating Theatre at Mekeni Clinic Hospital in Lusaka Zambia. 2 members will be visiting Zambia in August to assist the RC Lusaka Central to install hospital equipment removed from the Lilydale Private Hospital and donated by Primelife, It is recommended that the Club donate $200 towards this project.

Vocational Director's Report:

Carwartha College watch presentation went well
6 Citizenship Ceremonies at Kingston Town Hall with over 1200 people naturalized.
3 members of the club assisted with mock job interviews at Carwartha College

President Elect Report

PR/Marketing/Bulletin – Blog site set up on: http://moorleighmoorabbin.blogspot.com/ New website is currently being investigated. New banners will be provided to Club on Changeover Night.

Fellowship/Fundraising: Golf Day fund raising was a success. Many members attended the Big Night Out at Kingston Town Hall on 18 May.

Membership/On To Conference/Club Almoner/Membership: No report

Changeover Night: Invitations have been sent for the night. Items necessary for changeover have been ordered. Anticipate over 85 people to attend.

Youth Director's Report:

National Youth Science Forum – will prepare to sponsor a student at 4 schools at cost $1700
Siemens Science Experiment information circulated to all schools for the Year 9 student. Willing to sponsor two students.