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PRESIDENT'S REPORT (cont.)
In December, 2001 the "Monster Xmas Raffle" was run which raised $5448 after expenses for the Club's Taronga Zoo Foundation Project. I must acknowledge the efforts of Community Services Director PHF Murray and Breda Block and their committee for the success of this fundraiser.
In January, 2002 the Club was pleased to learn that Community Services Director PHF Murray Block and his wife Breda were named "2001 Mosman Citizens of the Year" for voluntary work in the community. Again I congratulate Murray and Breda for receiving this award.
Our Club officially welcomed home our exchange student John Westgarth from Argentina at the luncheon meeting on 29th January, 2002 when he addressed the Club on his recent exchange.
In February, 2002, I represented the Club at the 20th Anniversary Luncheon of the Probus Club of Mosman, attended by over 80 members and guests.
One of the Clubs "highlights" for the year was the "Soiree" which was held at the Mosman Grand Hall to benefit the East Timor Water Project with 115 in attendance. The fundraiser made a profit of $3500.
On the weekend 11th -14th April 2002, 19 Club members and their partners attended the District 9680 Annual Conference in Dubbo. The Conference was a tremendous success with 1304 rotarians in attendance.
On 21st May, 2002 a group from the Club formed a table at the Hills Rotary Club charter night at the Castle Hill RSL Club where the special guest of honour was RI President Elect Bhichai Rattakul.
In May, 2002 the Club farewelled PHF John & Deborah Seddon who retired to Morisset NSW. At his last meeting the Club presented John with a print of Balmoral Beach and the Island where he conducted many Easter services.
At the last District presidents meeting I was honoured to receive on behalf of the Club an International Service Certificate of Achievement for outstanding International Service Projects in Myanmar, Vietnam, and East Timor villages. Again I congratulate International Service Director Rob Sturrock and his hardworking committee for this District recognition and award.
Before closing this report, I must thank PP Ian Fitzpatrick for his assistance during the year in recording the guest speakers for the weekly Club bulletin. Your assistance was greatly appreciated.
I thank all Board members, Club Secretary Blair, Treasurer Dieter and all members of the Rotary Club of Mosman for your support over the past year, and wish President Elect Yvonne and her new Board for 2002 - 2003 every success in the coming year.
Miles Felstead
President
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