Bulletin for the meeting held at the Ocean Grove Hotel on Tuesday August 24, 2004
Welcome - T.A.G Kemp:
Members are reminded that partners WILL BE BOOKED IN unless notified otherwise.
This meeting will include a “Worst Tie” contest (scarf for ladies) where generous prizes will be awarded to the winners.
Reports
Community Service (Bob Jordan for John Wynn): Weed pull next weekend, 28 and 29th of August 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Assemble in Foreshore Car Park.
Treasurer Coral Barker is looking for outstanding subscriptions.
Social Committee Chairman Trevor McArdle circulated a form for feedback concerning suggested social events: Theatre night at Leopold, John Webb's BBQ/Sports day, Winery bus trip, Bowls at Queenscliff, Adventure Golf at Wallington, Golf at Ocean Grove Golf Club.
Market spokesman James Turnbull advised that a roster will be circulated shortly.
Membership Chairman Geoff Brentnall reminded members of three unfilled - classifications, Info Technology, Journalism and Lawyer and advised that a member of the Rotary Club of Echuca-Moama was interested in transferring to our club.
Danish exchange student Signe was presented with a Collingwood Football Club guernsey and cap on behalf of a group of members who had become concerned about some bad influences on her Australian education.
WHO AM I? - DAVID CORNWELL
David is a BIG man, five feet nineteen inches tall with size 14 shoes. He has 6 daughters and 7 grandchildren (5 boys and 2 girls). He is enjoying his involvement with the Ocean Grove Football Club and described himself as "organized”. He related some amusing anecdotes about his experiences during his upbringing in the Hotel his parents ran. He hopes to make a BIG contribution to club activities. I believe he will prove to be a HUGE asset to the club.
Guest Speaker, PP Christine Power from the Highton-Kardinia Club addressed the club as a representative of the District Membership Development Committee. Chris stressed the importance of membership development, pointing out that the District membership dropped by approx. 50 last year which is typical of the situation world-wide. In fact it has been estimated that at the present rate of attrition Rotary would cease to exist by 2030. Reasons given for members leaving Rotary CIubs include lack of interest, business factors and relocation. Chris outlined the two aspects to healthy membership growth namely RETENTION and RECRUITMENT. Perhaps we have heard it all before but it is good to be reminded of the significance of membership development. Thank you Chris.
P.S. The Rotary Club of Highton-Kardinia is holding a dinner auction night with an Hawaiian theme on Saturday October 9th, $45/head.
Members in Attendance: Total: 28 Apologies: 22 Percentage: 56%
Visiting Rotarians: Peter Reinbach (Toorak)
Guests: Signe Uhlenfeldt, Danish Exchange Student
Birthdays 1 – 7 Sept: Graham Bath
Anniversaries: Rod and Patsy Bush
Duties
Aug 31: Alan Joyce, Alex Magee, Trevor McArdle
Sept 7: Peter Molloy Geoff Morphett Frank Mountford
Sept 13: Bob Osbourne Bill Penna Lucian Roncon
Sept 20: Cheryl Selkirk Bill Steains Helen Trigg
Note: Please advise the Editor by email or written note of changes or special exemptions to these duties.
Coming up…
- Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th August – Weed Pull. Members of the community, Lions Club, Community Association, Ocean Grove Fire Brigade, Fire Brigade Aux (Catering). This will provide a good opportunity to clean up the foreshore and work together with others. Please make a special effort to attend. 9.30 – 4.00pm (Wear your Rotary T-shirt)
- August 31 - Visit from DG Cathy Roth. Partners Night 6.30 for 7.00om
- September 7th – Meeting by committee
