Bulletin for the meeting held at the Ocean Grove Hotel on Wednesday October 27, 2004
President Timothy Kemp: Welcome to visiting Rotarian Peter Reinbach and also to guest Judith Mills.
Reports
Vocational Service: The Dinner at the Davidson Restaurant will be held on November 9th.
Secretary, Dennis Saliba: 2005 Club diaries are for sale at $20 each with $13 going back to the service club of your choice. Sample diaries are available as well as order forms. Closing date coming up so get your order in as soon as possible.
Rotary Club of Ballarat raffle books: Please return your raffle books within the next two weeks.
Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner: The dinner will be held at the Ocean Grove Golf Club on December 7.
Guest Speaker, Kay Rundle: As CEO of one of the top 10 City Councils in Australia, Kay Rundle considers that one of her top priorities is to be a good listener. The City of Greater Geelong has an annual budget of 180 million.
Kay’s focus is to develop a cohesive community, the outcomes of which are a sense of belonging, social connectedness and increased social capital. Key elements that need to be developed to strengthen social capital are engagement, trust and solidarity - being involved and working for and with others. Volunteering is an indicator of social capital.
Council has initiated programs such as Street Life – Communities In Action (CIA) in Corio and Whittington.
Increased responsiveness of council is also a priority with reduced divisions within the structure of the organisation, calls being answered promptly and returned by the appropriate officers.
Structure plans for townships are being developed with consideration given to the green spaces between townships, leisure needs, council boundaries and controlled development. Kay encourages members to voice their concerns to council.
Roster: Hosting Signe for an evening or outing:
Oct 25th – John Dodgshun
Nov 1st – Richard Dwyer
Nov 8 – Norm Elliott
Nov 15 – Geoff Ford
Nov 22 – John FoxRotarians 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.
Members in Attendance: Total: 34 Apologies: 17 - 72%
Visiting Rotarians: Peter Reinbach
Partners: Jo Hawthorne
Guests: Judith Mills
Birthdays this week: Bev Dwyer
Anniversaries: Norm and Elaine Elliott, Henry and Isabel Hudson, Steve and
Bridget Gubbins, John and Jan Fox
Duties
November 2 John Dodgshun Richard Dwyer Richard Grimmett
November 9 Timothy Kemp John Fox Hans Franken
November 16 Martin Geerings Alison George Bob Grant
Note: Please advise the Editor by email or written note of changes or special exemptions to these duties.
Coming up:
November 2 – Club Assembly
November 6 – Christmas tree working bee (see Alan Joyce)
November 9 – Dinner at Davidson’s Restaurant.
Please note: unfortunately this is not a partner’s night as indicated at the last meeting as there are only 42 seats available. Please indicate your attendance or apology to Hans Franken as early as possible so numbers can be confirmed.
Time: 6.00 for 6.30 pm
Cost: approx. $22.00 per head.
The Davidson Restaurant provides an opportunity to experience classic cuisine at a reasonable price. Set in the Gordon’s first building, the historic 1887 lecture hall, the Davidson Restaurant provides an elegant formal dining atmosphere.At the Davidson, our apprentice chefs prepare meals served by Hospitality students in silver service training. Available for group bookings and private functions, the fully licenced Davidson Restaurant offers a dining experience to remember.The Davidson Restaurant, Gordon Institute of TAFE, Fenwick Street Campus, Geelong
November 13 – 6.00am Christmas tree working bee to put lights up.
December 4 – Christmas tree ‘Light Up’ evening.
On 4th December as many helpers as possible are required to help. The Great Victorian Bike Ride will be in town on this day with 8-9000 people expected. Lions will be running shuttle buses between towns so members will be required for road closures, sales of Glow Sticks and Raffle Tickets. The Pt. Lonsdale Primary School Twilight Market will be open from 2.00pm followed by Carols from 7.00 – 8.30pm. Light-up is at 8.30pm.
December 7 – Elderly Citizens Christmas Dinner at the Ocean Grove Golf Club
