The third Monday evening meeting using Zoom was a Speaker Meeting held on 4^th May and was attended by 38 members. Club member Professor John Walker gave a talk on the impact of the Coronavirus which has forced a large number of the UK's workforce to work from home and rely more heavily on the use of technology to communicate by video and audible conferencing for the first time.

The Club members are now used to the new way of holding its meetings during the Lockdown and as well as hearing excellent speakers they are still able to make decisions to help the local community. The software has an option which is free and is available to all and is a good way of staying in touch with family and friends.

John told the members that criminal gangs and hackers were using the Pandemic to commit cyber crimes and fraud. Not only were large organisations such as the NHS and other medical institutions being targetted but there had been an increase in criminals trying to access bank and savings accounts. The Citizens Advice website has good advice on banking security and fraud.

John also outlined the problems relating to security for persons working from home for the first time using technology to run their business operations.

Donations

The Club had made donations in April of £500 each to 3 local charities for food parcels and other essential items. At the Club Zoom Meeting on 4^th May it was agreed to make a donation of £500 to Ockbrook & Borrowash Food Bank.

For more information on Rotary, our speaker evenings, events and the main activities organised by our club please contact our Secretary, Mick White at: rccw1220@gmail.com

Rotarian Dr John A Cook
For Church Wilne Rotary