ROTARY CLUB OF WAHROONGA INC
ABN 22 979 218 812
RI No 18050
District 9680
New South Wales, Australia
2008-2009
CONTENTS
Board for 2008-2009 Page 2
Introduction Page 3
Service Groups Page 4
Objectives of RI and Rotary Club of Wahroonga Page 5
Membership Page 6
Marketing Page 7
Rotary Foundation Page 8
International Service Page 9
Community Service Page 11
Vocational Service Page 13
Youth Service Page 14
Budgets for Admin and Projects Account Page 15
Calendar Page 18
BOARD 2008 – 2009
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President |
Margaret Sachs |
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President Elect |
Bob Potter |
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Secretary |
Judith Kaine |
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Treasurer |
Steve McGregor |
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IPP |
Bob Howe |
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Projects Director |
Bob Potter |
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International Chairman |
Richard Pitt |
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Community Chairman |
Philip Easton |
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Vocational Chairman |
Rob Hamilton |
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Youth Chairman |
Philip Comfort |
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Marketing & PR Director |
Ian Cameron |
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Membership Director |
Jenetta Russell |
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Partnerships Director |
Richard Pitt |
Meets: 7.15am – 8.30am Wednesday at Warrawee Bowling Club
1479 Pacific Highway, WARRAWEE NSW 2074
Postal Address
P.O.Box 13, WAHROONGA 2076 NS W, AUSTRALIA
Web Address
Current: http://www.rotarnet.com.au/users/9/96846/
New District Website: http://www/rotarynews.info/
Introduction
Since 1975, as the daughter Club of the Rotary Club of Turramurra, the Rotary Club of Wahroonga has established a strong tradition of service to the community as well as a loyal and active roll as part of District 9680. Indeed, our first D G E, John Cameron will assume the roll of D G in 2009 -2010. We have, at present ,60 members making us the largest Club in the District. I am honoured to be the first woman President of the Club in the wake of a group of outstanding predecessors.
This year it has been decided to adopt the Club Leadership Plan as proposed by R I. In light of our strength, both in numbers and sound Rotary values, it is most appropriate that we take up the challenge with enthusiasm. The Board will now consist of :-
- President,
- Immediate Past President,
- Secretary,
- Treasurer,
- Projects Director – Under whom will be the Chairs of the Standing Committees representing the Avenues of Service: - Vocational
International
Community
Youth
- Membership Director,
- Marketing Director.
- Foundation Director
- Partnerships Director
Our partnership with the Novus Foundation continues to thrive and a second annual dinner on 14th June 2008 further consolidated our relationship. Future planning for Novus is underway. Garry Webb, Richard Pitt, Peter Smith and Bob Howe are on the Board and a number of Club members are on the Fund-raising and Working Committees.
The 2008 – 2009 Board have planned a full year moving forward with innovative and exciting projects in support of the theme to ’Make Dreams Real’. It is our plan to encourage and build membership in conjunction with a marketing program which will promote the image of Rotary in the local community and beyond. It is planned that International and Vocational projects will be expanded and our strong support of the Rotary Foundation and its aims will continue.
In September and October we look forward to hosting six young people from Switzerland as part of the new Vocational Experience for New Generations program.
The Board looks forward with enthusiasm to a progressive and successful year.
Margaret Sachs
Club President 2008 – 2009
EXECUTIVE
President: Margaret Sachs
President Elect: Bob Potter
Secretary Judith Kaine
Treasurer Steve McGregor
Attendance: Petre Allen, Arthur Pearce
Sergeant: David Maclean
Webmaster: David Maclean
Program: Judith Kaine, Judy Harris, Ken Broadhead
MEMBERSHIP Director Janetta Russell
Arthur Pearce, Petre Allen
MARKETING Director Ian Cameron
Phoebe Alexander, Leisa O’Connor, Marlene Carty
ROTARY FOUNDATION Director Jim Verco
Peter Edwards, Micheal Schwarcz, Ian Perrett.
PARTNERSHIPS Director Richard Pitt
PROJECTS Director Bob Potter
AVENUES OF SERVICE
INTERNATIONAL
Richard Pitt (Chairman), Rochelle Jenkins, Rob Giacometti, Richard Jackson, Jim Mein, Sue Owen, Peter Smith, Garry Webb.
COMMUNITY
Phil Easton (Chairman), Brian Farquar (Deputy Chairman), Margaret Small,Denis Blackett, David Cooper, Ian Davidson, Brian Freeman, Bruce Grime, John Julius, Anne Prescott, Greg Starr, Ron Wainberg.
VOCATIONAL
Rob Hamilton (Chairman) Greg Hodgson (Deputy Chairman), Leon Clark, Gordon Fuller,Janet Grundy, Len Stanley, Dick Webb, Ian Faulks
YOUTH
Phil Comfort ( Chairman), Max Lake (Deputy Chairman), John Baikie,Helen Clarke, Vic Deeble, Rob Ferguson, Jon Phegan, Sandy van Dijk, John Welch
DISTRICT
John Cameron District Governor Elect, Peter Smith – Assistant Governor Upper North Shore, George Richards DGs Newsletter, Jon Phegan District Director for RYPEN
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Objectives of Rotary International |
Objectives of Wahroonga Rotary |
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Service above self: To encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: 1. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service
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Service above self: To have fun, fellowship and fund-raising such that the Club grows in both membership as well as service and financial contribution to the local and international community. Our Club’s interpretation will be to: 1. Develop strategic partnerships leading to opportunities for service and a stable active membership between 65 and 70 members 2. Encourage active participation of members by supporting a number of core projects each year as well as a manageable number of additional projects as agreed by the members 3. Provide service in two forms, some through our own participation and others by raising sufficient funds to do good works both here and overseas (our target annual fundraising will be equivalent to $2,000 a member) 4. Advance international goodwill, understanding, and peace
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Membership Plan 2008-2009
With the changes to the RI Constitution and club structure, Membership has taken on a new look. For Wahroonga Rotary, our membership has a certain glow about it and, as we gather new people into our ‘Wahroonga Rotary Family’, they become swept up in the warmth, enthusiasm and spirit we exude.
Complacency, however, is dangerous!
Arthur Pearce, Petre Allen and I have a focus to maintain current numbers in the Club and, with the help of a dedicated event, we plan to increase overall numbers by between 5 and 10. We are going to enroll the help of every member of the club to do this by asking them to carry out a very small task prior to this dedicated event. Just watch this space!
Not all our energy will be put to gaining new members. We will also be keeping a watchful eye on the needs of our existing clan and those who have recently joined our flock. They will be nurtured and introduced to the ways and idiosyncrasies of the club through a series of ‘Fireside Chats’ hosted by our gracious club President and yours truly.
Wahroonga Rotary Club Membership is in a very fortuitous position in 2008-2009 and my vision is to see that maintained, grown and consolidated for a strong and healthy future.
Jenetta Russell
Membership
Director
Marketing Plan
The 2008-2009 Rotary year at Wahroonga heralds the first year that CLP (Club Leadership Plan) initiatives have been implemented.
The PR/Marketing Directorate is Chaired by Ian Cameron, with Rotarians Phoebe Alexander, Leisa O’Connor, and Marlene Carty as team members with George Richards co-opted to assist where necessary.
The Directorate is anticipating a busy year, inter-acting with the other Directors portfolios and indeed with the Avenues of Service (AOS) to maximize opportunities to secure media exposure for specific events.
The Team aims to seek frequent opportunities to project the positive image of Rotary and in particular the Wahroonga Rotary Club in the community and with business leaders. In doing so, provide specific support to the membership Directorate to increase the desire of business and community leaders to join the ranks of Rotary.
Specifically the team plans to:
Increase and/or maximise
Raise the profile
of Rotary in our Community
Provide Recognition of Rotary projects/community involvement etc
Support Club Membership initiatives.
Support other AOS
projects.
Seek Community support and sponsorship for Rotary major projects.
Seek "political" endorsement ( as in State and Local Council and
Business )for Rotary activities.
Support a professional approach to the conduct of all meetings.
Encourage Club longevity/succession planning
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envisage embracing some of George Richards’ (Bulletin Editor) time, especially
to support internal Club Public Relations initiatives.
It is anticipated more detailed quarterly Plans will be tabled as other director’s detailed plans become available, and timetables are put in place.
Ian Cameron
Marketing Director
Rotary Foundation Plan 2008-2009
The club has nominated a 3-person committee: Jim Verco (Chairman); Peter Edwards and Micheal Schwarcz. Peter has agreed to be Deputy Chairman.
Rotary Foundation Seminar
The 3 committee members attended the District Foundation Seminar on Sunday 20 July 2008. The seminar focussed on the ability of the Foundation to greatly enhance our funding for suitable projects. It also alerted us to work that the Foundation is undertaking on a global scale including programs for young people.
Foundation Money Boxes
Money boxes have been distributed to Wahroonga club members. These are designed to encourage club members to increase their personal contributions to the Foundation simply by collecting their small change.
Polio Eradication – Rotary’s US$100 million Challenge
Rotary’s goal to completely eradicate polio from the world was highlighted at the seminar. We recommend that the club support this initiative primarily by personal contributions from our members.
The Centurion Program
Our club only has 3 members who have committed to giving $100 pa to the Foundation through this program. One of the problems is that Rotarians sign up and then neglect to renew in subsequent years. We are therefore recommending that all Wahroonga members be encouraged to provide annual support by including a voluntary Centurion contribution on our annual subscription notices. We seek the Board’s support for this proposal
Rotary Foundation Committee Responsibilities
The Rotary Foundation Committee has the following responsibilities:
- Achieving club Foundation goals for the coming year
- Educating club members about the Foundation
- Encouraging club members to participate in Foundation programs and support the Foundation financially
- Communicating the Foundation goals of the district and Trustees of The Rotary Foundation to club members.
From the 2006 edition of the Club Rotary Foundation Committee Manual
Jim Verco
Director Rotary Foundation
International Service Plan 2008-2009
DIDI’S LOTUS CENTRE
1995, with the help of some friends, Didi Kalika started the Lotus Centre: a place that provides children who come from some of the most terrible backgrounds; abandonment, sexual abuse, malnutrition and domestic violence; a chance to change their lives for the better. We aim to support Didi through the raising of funds, primarily through a Bridge Day co-ordinated by Joan Giacometti.
EAST TIMOR TEACHERS
Our financial support will fully train one teacher in East Timor.
FISTULA HOSPITAL
In Ethiopia, alone, there are an estimated 100,000 women suffering with untreated fistula, and another 9,000 women who develop fistula each year. Before the Hamlins came to Addis Ababa, there was no treatment available for fistula victims anywhere in the world. We aim to support the Hamlin Fistula Hospital with financial aid.
NEXT GENERATION INBOUND – SWISS TEAM
This will be an inbound Swiss team that we are expecting to be funded by District.
NEPAL SCHOOL PROJECT
We will be providing financial aid to support the construction / improvement of the Shree Bhairabi Primary School in Nepal.
POLIO PLUS
We will be providing financial assistance to Rotary International to help with the Rotary battle with Polio.
ROMAC
We co-operate here with the SAN Hospital. Our aim is to bring at least one individual to Australia this year for medical treatment that they otherwise could not get in their home country.
WATER AID
We will be providing financial assistance to Wateraid to aid them in their ongoing work making clean water available to people in developing countries.
RANFURLY BOOKS
Books to be collected and taken to the Ranfurley Depot. Ian Davidson is the controller of this project.
Richard Pitt
Chairman International Service
Community Service Plan 2008-2009
Club activities in the local community focus on:
- Fund raising to support other club projects
- Assisting other Rotary projects and those of other local organisations
- Providing the public face of Rotary at a local level.
- Providing club members with avenues for socialisation while involved in
helping others
1. Activities with a predominant fund raising purpose:
- A major raffle in conjunction with the annual Wahroonga Fair in December
- Collection at the Sydney Adventist Hospital in conjunction with their
Christmas carols
- Commissions through sale of Entertainment Books, Rotary Christmas Cards
and Puddings
- BBQ for Ku-ring-gai Council for Concert in the Park.
Donations from fund raising particularly benefit:
- St Lucy’s and St Edmund’s Schools
- St Lucy’s School - Scholarships
- Lifeline - Harbour to Hawkesbury in conjunction with their Book Fair.
2. Assisting Rotary and other local organisation projects:
- Rotary Bowelscan
- Daffodil Day - collectors
- Salvation Army Red Shield – team drivers
- Lifeline Book Fair – packing/ moving books
- Pymble Turramurra Kindergarten - Chocolate Wheel
- Sydney Adventist Hospital Fun Run – Marshalling/ Registration/ BBQ
- Vampire Club – Blood donation
3. The public face of Rotary in the local community:
- Australia Day – citizenship ceremony / morning tea
- Clean-up Australia – site clean up
- Community Service Award – recognitions
- St Lucy’s School – regular clean up activities.
In 2008-2009 we will also be participating in hosting the local World Youth Day 2008 BBQ in Wahroonga in conjunction with other Rotary Clubs across Sydney. A donation will be made by the organisation to Rotary Foundation on our behalf.
Philip Easton
Chairman Community Service
Vocational Service Plan 2008-2009
As per usual the Vocational Service will nominate or facilitate a number of awards in the latter part of the Rotary year. They are as follows:
- Pride of Workmanship
- Quiet Achiever
- Apprentice of the Year
- Special awards at the SAN. (including Pride of Workmanship and the Bill Leventhal Awards)
There is also the prospect of making the Lionel Lever award an ongoing annual award.
The club will need to give plenty of early publicity to the awards so that we can get a good number of suitable candidates for consideration.
At the present time the budget for Vocational Service stands at $500 but this will need to be looked at again in the context of the additional items above.
No real allowance has been made to cover function cost deficits and this will need to considered when budgeting for Vocational/Community Awards dinner and other functions. There has been increasing pressure on the Awards Diner due to the number of non-paying guests.
Rob Hamilton
Chairman Vocational
Youth Service Plan 2008-2009.
In Rotary, Youth covers all those under the age of thirty in our Community.
Programs and Projects:
RYLA:
A one week event in January 2009 - to send two selected candidates to Vision Valley at approx. $600.00 each. (costings from RYLA for the 2009 to be confirmed.) We have allowed $1,200.00.
RYDA:
A number of separate events throughout the year. We have allowed $5,000.00.
Science & Engineering Forums:
Held between September 2008 and July 2009. We have allowed $1,000.00 for the Siemens Science Experience, $500.00 for the Honeywell National Engineering Summer School and $1,000.00 for the Science and Engineering Challenge. Total of $2,500.00.
MUNA:
Allowance has been made for two teams from two different local schools. Year 10 and year 11 students. Last year the cost was $195.00 for each team. We have allowed this year $500.00.
Camp HOPE:
This is for children under stress. They are given the opportunity to spend a respite week at Vision Valley. The cost is for 4 children for one week is $1,000.00. We have allowed $1,100.00.
Phil Comfort
Chairman Youth Service
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CLUB BUDGET 2008-2009 |
08/09 |
08/09 |
Actual 07/08 |
Actual 07/08 |
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Income |
Expenditure |
Income |
Expenditure |
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ADMINISTRATION (Administration Account) |
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Income |
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Balance Admin Account B/F |
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Bank Interest (Administration account) |
$ 50.00 |
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$ 41.00 |
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Sundry |
$ 220.00 |
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$ 541.00 |
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Subscriptions |
$ 16,380.00 |
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$ 13,430.00 |
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Donations (Social) |
$ 500.00 |
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$ 100.00 |
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Meal excess income over cost |
$ 1,000.00 |
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$ 4,467.00 |
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Sub-total Income |
$ 18,150.00 |
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$ 18,579.00 |
$ - |
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Expenditure |
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Annual Report |
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$ 1,000.00 |
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Bank Charges |
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Heads and Tails prizes |
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$ 500.00 |
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$ 720.00 |
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Changeover expenses |
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$ 1,000.00 |
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$ 1,855.00 |
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Flowers, Sympathy cards etc. |
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$ 150.00 |
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$ - |
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Postage and Post Box rental |
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$ 150.00 |
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$ 120.00 |
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President's expenses |
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$ 1,000.00 |
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$ 1,000.00 |
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Printing and Stationery |
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$ 250.00 |
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$ 267.00 |
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Dues - RI |
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$ 3,600.00 |
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$ 3,260.00 |
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Dues - District |
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$ 6,400.00 |
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$ 5,819.00 |
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Dues - RDU magazine |
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$ 2,400.00 |
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$ 2,106.00 |
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Equipment |
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$ - |
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$ 1,214.00 |
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AHRF (Speakers) |
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$ 500.00 |
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$ 500.00 |
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Sundry |
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$ 500.00 |
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$ 815.00 |
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Sub-total Expenditure |
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$ 17,450.00 |
$ - |
$ 17,676.00 |
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MEMBERSHIP |
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Brochures |
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$ 1,000.00 |
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$ - |
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Member Badges etc. (New members) |
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$ 200.00 |
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$ 233.00 |
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Sub-total Membership |
$ - |
$ 1,200.00 |
$ - |
$ 233.00 |
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PR AND MARKETING |
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Brochures and Advertising |
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$ 1,000.00 |
$ - |
$ - |
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Sub-total PR |
$ - |
$ 1,000.00 |
$ - |
$ - |
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Total Administration Account |
$ 18,150.00 |
$ 19,650.00 |
$ 18,579.00 |
$ 17,909.00 |
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Net Surplus/Loss |
$ -1,500.00 |
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$ 670.00 |
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Brought Forward |
$ 3,751.00 |
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$ 3,081.00 |
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Carried Forward |
$ 2,251.00 |
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$ 3,751.00 |
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08/09 |
08/09 |
Actual 07/08 |
Actual 07/08 |
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Income |
Expenditure |
Income |
Expenditure |
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Income |
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