A Thank You, John Paisley's Induction as a Rotarian, Graham Donet's Induction as President and Professor Mike Case.

Att. The Chairman Mr. Peter James-Smith

New Dawn-Rotary Club

Dear Mr. P. James-Smith

DONATION

On behalf of Woodside Sanctuary we would like to take this opportunity to say a very big thank you to the New Dawn Rotary Club, for the incredible kindness and generosity shown towards Woodside in the donating of twenty wheelchairs.

It is only with the dedication and compassion of friends like yourselves that this was made possible. Thank you so much for your kindness.

Without donors such as you, we could simply not do what we do.

We, and those we serve, deeply appreciate your generosity. Thank you once again for your incredibly awesome gesture!

Yours sincerely

Kirsten Smith (Ms)
Public Relations Officer/Fundraising

Doesn't that letter say it all? The letter is addressed to me as President in my capacity as a representative of every member of our Club. It is really addressed to you and speaks volumes for what you have achieved this year. Thank you for making my year as President such an enjoyable one.

Graham's Induction Dinner last Friday was great fun and the food was excellent. As soon as I saw the Welgemeend label I knew that Mike Vink had donated the wine. I doubt that any other Rotary Club, other than our twin club, Paarl, could boast such a good Bordeaux blend at its Induction Dinner. But then Welgemeend is a Paarl appelation!

First of all it was a great pleasure to induct John Paisley as a member of our Club. John is such a versatile person with a background as a professional photographer and now as a Director of The Coaching Centre where he handles Performance Management. Welcome to the Club!
Here is the Board for 2010 - 2011 with Lucille Blumberg & Jean James-Smith in the foreground!

Congratulations Graham and all the best for 2010 - 2011. I'm sure it will be an outstanding year.
And here's everybody!

Our guest speaker this week is Professor Mike Case, Head of Department, Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology at UJ. He will be talking on "Engineering Education - the Way Forward" as this is an area that he specialises in. How to teach engineering where facilities are not really available.

This week's team is Nigeria. I see quite a number of Nigerian flags flying from cars! Maybe we should spread our net for members a little wider and then we may see this at breakfast!