Guests:                       We were guests of Mitcham  

 

Attendance:                 17 members, Sue Baillie and the other mob

President John opened and closed our meeting in a timely fashion at 8.25pm. Alex Smithson did likewise for Mitcham. It was a great pleasure to be at Sturt Bowling Club.

The title of this episode in the club's history is perhaps a gross overstatement of the quality of bowling on display but our club members acquitted themselves well............we easily won the trophy for misuse of ball bias......it must have been the cooler conditions.

In a nutshell we had a marathon bowling session of 1 hour 30 minutes rolling off at 6.45pm. Unfortunately the kitty remained untouched  for many of the ends. Sides were mixed and matched. AG Di Clements joined us to ensure nothing untoward happened, and to be the cheer leader for Unley.......good job Di! (See 2nd from left with Dennis and Chris).

 

It must be remembered that due to our inability to match the bowling prowess of Mitcham, serious consideration was given to making it mandatory for all new members to our club to have had bowling experience or to promise to join night owls. But that was a step too far and was never implemented. The annual comp became a bowl for fun night. But just to add a little zing to this occasion, it was decided to have the president and secretaries of each club bowl blindfold for the finale and boasting rights. It is pleasing to report that President John and Secretary Greg prevailed in devastating fashion. The new handicap system worked an absolute treat. Well done guys!!

 

A fine night of foibles, fumbles, finesse and fun.

Thanks were provided by both Presidents. A number of tasty pizzas arrived to feed the mob. And fellowship prevailed. Sturt Bowling Club service was excellent.

 

Brendan at the 2nd eye camp in Nepal

By Shahroz Ahmed, Rotaract Club of Faisalabad City, Pakistan                         

 

My journey in Rotaract has been transformative, marked by personal growth and the acquisition of valuable skills. Prior to joining Rotaract, I struggled with speaking in public. Rotaract gave me a supportive environment where I could gradually overcome my fear of public speaking. Through opportunities to address meetings and participate in community events, I improved my communication skills and gained confidence in expressing my ideas effectively.Rotaract has also equipped me with a diverse set of practical skills that have proven beneficial in both my personal and professional lives. From project management and event coordination to technical engagements, my involvement in Rotaract exposed me to hands-on experiences that enhanced my problem-solving abilities and taught me to be adaptable.

By embracing the challenges and opportunities in Rotaract, I have grown as a leader and as an individual. I am grateful for both the experiences and the platform it has provided me.I would encourage anyone seeking personal growth, leadership development, and the opportunity to make a positive impact in their community to consider joining Rotaract. It’s a welcoming community where you can learn new skills, meet inspiring individuals, and contribute meaningfully to causes you care about.

World Rotaract Week, 11-17 March, commemorates the founding of the first Rotaract club in 1968 and celebrates Rotaract’s success around the world.