Our weekly Club meeting on Zoom with guest speaker, member Geoff Gartly. other guests were Sossi from Cilantro and Geoff's wife, Vicki.
Welcome on another sunny Wednesday morning! By 7:30 we were 24 people and more as the morning continued. It was great to see Sossi and we were also joined by Vicki Gartly. Helen was our co-chairperson and welcomed us and Pres. Geoff who congratulated Geoff on wearing a RUOK T-shirt. Pres. Geoff informed us that the R U OK? movement began in 2009. It is an Australian non-profit suicide prevention organization, founded by advertiser Gavin Larkin and advocates for people to have conversations with others. The Larkin family has endured unimaginable loss over the past six years. He reminded us that while we are all challenged some people are suffering more than others. Thursday 13th is RU OK Day and we are encouraged to ring people in a positive way. From my experience an unexpected phone call when things are not going so well is not only a most pleasant surprise it makes you feel you belong to the out world. So Pres. Geoff is really right in reminding us to make THAT call. Goeff Gartly presented to the meeting his life journey as Rotarian Behind the Badge Thank you Geoff for your amazing presentation and proving how important it is for us to get to know our fellow Rotarians.Zilla (Bulletin Reporter)