The newly installed Club Board held its first formal meeting for the Rotary year on July 24th at the Auburn Hotel. The agenda focused on key administrative matters to ensure the
smooth running of the club, confirmation of Avenue of Service budgets for the year ahead, and exploring opportunities to reduce some finance costs associated with funds collection at the Boroondara Farmers Market.
Progress on current service projects was reviewed, including the installation of a solar-powered water pump and tank at Aladura Primary School in Sierra Leone. The Board also discussed future priorities for Youth Service, noting the strong support given to independent schools in recent years. Moving forward, the focus will shift towards strengthening support for government schools in Boroondara.
Additional matters discussed included:
- Enhancing the variety and appeal of guest speakers and topics at club meetings
- Updating bank signatories
- Establishing a Global Grant Scholar Host Committee, led by Joanne Shentu, to support and mentor incoming scholar Masaya Endo
- Ordering a new Rotary Presidential Collar in preparation for the Club’s upcoming 50-Year Anniversary celebrations
- Confirming the adoption of Microsoft 365 as an additional club administration tool, pending cost feasibility
- Reviewing the club’s physical archive storage and preservation arrangements
The Board also accepted with regret the resignations of Past President Charles Tran PHF (2018–19) and Honorary Member Past President Ken Scott PHF (1980–81). Ken's resignation is due to ill health, and he leaves with the club’s warmest wishes and gratitude for his many years of service. Charles has indicated his interest in maintaining connection with the club through the new Friends of Rotary program.