2008-2009 BULLETIN
M No 3031 January 5
Venue:

Puckridge Park

Time: 6.00pm for 6.30pm
Topic:

Barbecue Dinner

Introduction:  
Thanks:  
Attendance: Terry Doyle, Graham Henderson
Fellowship:

Dean George, Jim Kay

Banners: International Committee
 

 

Welcome to all for the first meeting of 2010, particularly to the past Rotary Exchange Students and all those associated with the Rotary Exchange program.
Hopefully you all had an enjoyable Christmas with family and friends and the New Year will be kind to you.
Tonight, as has been the custom over recent years, we have our first meeting of the new year as a barbecue meeting at Puckridge Park. I trust you will all enjoy a great evening in our own park that has been under the care of the Port Lincoln Rotary Club for a number of years.
You will have the opportunity to see the incredible amount of work that has been undertaken here at Puckridge Park over recent times under the leadership of Jim Kay and his band of faithful helpers.
Tonight we will be under the guidance of Vice President Glenn Karutz, as president David is on leave until the end of this week.
As we move into the new year we would like to generate a program of speakers at our weekly meetings. David Forbes has volunteered to step in as an activing Program Chairman. To assist David in this task it would be appreciated if all members could be on the lookout of the guest speakers.
Also the Tunarama weekend is on the horizon so it would be appreciated if members could make themselves available to rosters on this very important and busy weekend. Greg Honeychurch is the Tunarama Chairman and he will be seeking support soon. Rosters willbe circulated so any support in the areas that are required will be greatly appreciated.


Bulletin Editor Brian Barnett

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Club meetings held weekly at the Ravendale Community Sporting Complex,
Port Lincoln Tuesday 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm
Leave of absence
David Johnston — Dec 20 to Jan 10
Adrian GLover — Jan w to Jan 22
Leo Stewart— indefinite
Lloyd Burgess — indefinite
John Hancox — indefinite
Chris Stone — July 21, to May 4, 2010
Celebrations
Birthdays
Jan 8 — Marilyn Burgess
Jan 9 — Ian Newland
Club Anniversaries

Jan 7 — Glenn Barnett, 12 years


A message from the Hancox

Just thought I'd drop a line to let you know our email address has changed to tresna.john@hotmail.com.  We are thoroughly enjoying ourselves on our one square mile property.  Most days we do not see anyone but we are coping with that.  Christmas is definitely going to be different with just John & I. 
It is a beautiful place with lots of wonderful birds, some that are not found anywhere else but the Cape.  We haven't been to the top yet and may not this trip but there is always another time.  At this stage, we are here until the beginning of February but that may change.

We wish everyone a merry Christmas and all the best for 2010

Cheers

John & Tresna



Message to a mugger

To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Savannah night before last.

I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded that I
hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on my girlfriend,
threatening our lives and me.

You also asked for my girlfriend's purse and earrings. I can only hope
that you somehow come across this rather important message.

First, I'd like to apologize for your embarrassment when I drew my
pistol after you took my Jacket. The evening was not that cold, and I
was
wearing the jacket for a reason.

My girlfriend had just bought me that Kimber Model 1911 .45 A CP pistol
for my birthday, and we had picked up a shoulder holster for it that
very
evening.

Obviously you agree that it is a very Intimidating weapon when pointed
at your head wasn't it?

I know it probably wasn't fun walking back to wherever you'd come from
bare footed since I made you leave your shoes, cell phone, and wallet
with me. [That   prevented you from calling or running to your buddies
to come help mug us again].

After I called your mother,or "Momma" as you had her listed in your
cell, I explained the entire episode of what you'd done. Then I Went and

filled up my gas tank as well as four other people's in the gas station
on your credit card. The guy with the big motor home took 150 gallons
and was extremely
grateful!


I gave your shoes to a homeless guy outside Vinnie Van Go Go's, along
with all the cash in your wallet. [That made his day!]

I then threw your wallet into the big pink "pimp mobile" that was parked
at the curb ... after I broke the windshield and side window and keyed
the entire driver's side of the car.

Later, I called a bunch of phone sex numbers from your cell phone.
Ma Bell just now shut down the line, although I only used the phone for
a little over a day now, so what's going on with that?

Earlier, I managed to get in two threatening phone calls to the DA's
office and one to the FBI, while mentioning President Obama as my
possible
target. The FBI guy seemed really intense and we had a nice long chat (I
guess while he traced your number etc.).

In a way, perhaps I should apologize for not killing you ... but I feel
this type of retribution is a far more appropriate punishment for your
threatened crime. I wish you well as you try to sort through some of
these rather immediate pressing issues, and can only hope that you have
the
opportunity to reflect upon, and perhaps reconsider the career path
you've chosen to pursue in life.

Remember, next time you might not be so lucky.
Have a good day!

Thoughtfully yours,
Alex




The four way test
Of the things we think, say or do:
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Invocation:

For food, faith and fellowship and every opportunity of service we give you thanks O’Lord.