District Governor Cathy Roth speaks to the Ocean Grove Rotary Club. "Rotary must continue to pioneer, or be left 'in the rear' of progress".
Number 09
Bulletin for the meeting held at the Ocean Grove Hotel on Tuesday August 31, 2004
Welcome – President T.A.G Kemp
Reports
PE Helen Trigg, Club Service: Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation from the Bellarine SES to the club for assistance to the SES.
Community Service – Thanks was expressed to the members who assisted with the Weed Pull at the foreshore reserve on the weekend.
Reminder that preparation for the Christmas Tree project will begin soon.
Treasurer Coral Barker Reminder to members that some subscriptions remain outstanding.
Membership Chairman Geoff Brentnall Membership extension month – consider a Librarian, Locksmith or Medical Doctor.
Peter Molloy, Club Assistance Community Raffle: The Ballarat Car raffle begins again soon, a good fundraiser for this club. This year we have taken 2000 tickets.
WHO AM I? – Frank Mountford
Frank told an engaging recollection of his time in Birchip, of adapting in a new town, teaching at a school with 45 students, tales of the footy club (landing the treasurer’s position within weeks) and playing at full back.
Members in Attendance: Total 37 Apologies: 11 Non apologies: Percentage: 74%
Visiting Rotarians Charlie Rawborn
Make-ups John Calnin
Partners 12 Partners in attendance
Guests Signe Uhlenfeldt, Danish Exchange Student
Birthdays 8-14 Sept None
Anniversaries Martin and Anne Geerings,
Club Anniversary Geoff Brentnall, Denis Joseph,
Duties
Sept 7 Peter Molloy Geoff Morphett Frank Mountford
Sept 14 Bob Osbourne Bill Penna Lucian Roncon
Sept 20 Cheryl Selkirk Bill Steains Helen Trigg
Sept 27 James Turnbull David Tyrrell John Webb
Note: Please advise the Editor by email or written note of changes or special exemptions to these duties.
Rotarians who are unable to host Signe during their rostered week can swap with someone on the current roster or contact Martin to make alternative arrangements.
DG Cathy Roth: In an inspiring address, DG Cathy told of the challenges that lay ahead for Rotary regarding membership, the need to challenge conventional thinking and resistance to change. The phrase: “because that’s the way we’ve always done it” no longer applies. Even meeting times should be considered if we are to strive for increased membership.
The influence of Rotary towards positive change is measured in 18,000 Matching Grants worldwide. Rotary is fighting poverty, hunger and illiteracy with some 1.193 billion to date.
This is cause to celebrate! We are challenged by Cathy to ‘Dare to care’!
Coming up…
Notes:
Rotary Bulletin online: This bulletin, along with previous editions, photos and other information is now available online at: www.rotaryoceangrove.blogspot.com
The Rotary Centennial Dinner will be held on February 19, 2005 at the South Barwon Community Centre. The cost is $48 per head including a 3-course meal, drinks and entertainment. Please indicate your interest so tables can be booked for this 500-seat celebration – one of Rotary’s most significant events. 12 Ocean Grove members and partners have booked in to date.
Excellent 2005 Club diaries are available for sale at $20 – with $13 going back to the club. Please support this initiative from the Bendigo Bank. Order forms are available at the meeting.
Alan Joyce is looking for old pencils and ERASERS to send overseas to developing countries.
