President's Report February
Despite the sadness of Diane’s death there is good news to report and congratulations are due to our Rotarians in the news
Elizabeth Drozd: Congratulations to Elizabeth on being awarded an OAM in the Australia Day Honours for services to Polish and multicultural communities of Victoria. Elizabeth spoke to the club on February 2nd and details of her presentation are included in this Bulletin.
Gus Del Rio: Gus, a former member and a current friend and supporter of the Rotary Club of Footscray has won the 2022 Geelong Business Excellence Awards’ (GBEAs) Regional Business Award. Read more about Gus and the award in this article from the Geelong Independent newspaper.
Kevin and Ron have one of our social events for later in the year planned for Gus’ vineyard. Thanks to Fred for forwarding this article to me.
Ted Logan: Ted was featured in the January edition of The Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay Star Weekly on the release of his fourth book of poetry “Poetry Potpourri 4: A final variety of verse”. We have been lucky enough to have Ted read some of his poems at our Rotary Meetings. His last reading was in October last year for his 90th birthday. Click here for the article on page 6.
Stationery for Primary Schools Arrives in Timor Leste Schools
Just before Christmas our stationery destined for schools arrived in Dili. As the schools are in a remote area that is difficult to access especially in the wet season the supplies have just been distributed in one of the schools the Uaime Elementary School. Other schools will soon receive their supplies. 
Rotary International Convention Event
Our cluster is involved in a Club Hospitality Event on Monday 29th May at the Clocktower in Moonee Ponds. Full details and booking arrangements are included later in the Bulletin.Rotarians and friend are invited and this is a great opportunity to be part of the convention. You do not need to have signed up for the conference to attend this event. You will be able to meet and talk with Rotarians from around the world and help to make this a memorable occasion for them.
Four volunteers from our club are needed to help on the night. Induction sessions will be held on the 8th and 18th May and it would be helpful if you were able to attend one of these sessions. Can you help? Please let me know by the end of the month.
I look forward to seeing you all in the weeks ahead.
Maria Silber - President