PP Adrian Funston reported on the following news items. The fierce bowls competition between the R otary Clubs of Berwick and Monbulk is coming up on Wednesday 10 April and we really want to retain the trophy. Rather than have numerous cars drive to Monbulk for the competition, he suggested that we instigate a car-pooling arrangement. This suggestion was supported unanimously. Funno advised that on Wednesday 10 April, his mother, BJ, will celebrate her 95th birthday. To mark this occasion, he is arranging a "Practice Wake" at Holm Park Reserve on Saturday 13 April and he extends an open invitation to everyone to attend. (See the notice later in the bulletin) For catering purposes, please indicate if you will be attending by phoning Jennie on 0401 645 690, or emailing her at Jennie_7@hotmail.com. He also reminded everyone that the Wilson Park Clean-up will take place on Wednesday 27 March and he is looking for a good turn out. The clean-up will be followed by the usual gourmet BBQ. Funno also reported on developments in setting up a Mick Morland Memorial. Given Mick's ongoing community work and his long association with sport and in particular the Narre Warren Football Club, he suggests that we offer a sport scholarship in Mick's name. This would be in the form of an annual scholarship valued at $2,000, made up in two parts as follows: - Each coach of the 10 football teams at Narre Warren needs to undertake accreditation annually, at a cost of $100 each. For the 10 coaches, this would total $1,000.
- In addition, it is proposed that two coaches each year undergo the Mental Health First Aid course, to assist with their coaching role. At $500 per course this totals $1,000
Mick's wife, Kay Morland, has approved this arrangement and the Rotary Club Board has also supported the proposal. It was proposed that PP John Rosenthal and PP Adrian Funston put together a more comprehensive proposal for approval by the Club members.
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