Bulletin for the meeting held at the Ocean Grove Hotel on Tuesday November 16, 2004
Meeting report:
Geoff Chandler spoke at length about the Memorial Garden and advised that the board had expressed support. The Memorial Garden will be developed at ‘The Lookout’ in Ocean Grove and maintained by the members, in cooperation with the City of Greater Geelong. More information to follow.
Geoff Brentnall spoke with enthusiasm about the District Conference in March. It is unfortunate that the conference will clash with our March Market and the Ocean Grove Cup, limiting opportunities for participation.
Tony Haines reported on a very wet market last Sunday, and Allan Joyce advised that inclement weather forced the postponement of the Christmas tree lights project until this coming Saturday at 6.30 AM
Safeway luncheon BBQ – A current priority is our commitment to the Safeway luncheon BBQ for staff on Saturday 20th Nov., from 11AM until 2PM. We have borrowed the Fire Brigade BBQ unit, but manpower is required.
The Guest speaker was excellent- a cartographer – Paul Bazaliki. Paul spoke about the difference between Artistic and Technical Cartography and the advancements that have come about due to digital technology. Paul also said however that Cook was one of the worlds best cartographers, hydrographers and navigators.
Geoff Brentnall announced that the board has approved the ‘Do you know your Ocean Grove Trader’ initiative and advertisements will appear from this Thursday in the local papers.
Trevor McArdle – The Christmas Dinner will be held at The Clifton Springs Golf Club on Tuesday December 21st, 6.30 for 7.00pm – Partners night. $24 per head includes bon bons and table decorations, hors s’ourvres, medley of ham, roast turkey and pork, plum pudding with brandy custard or pavlova, tea, coffee, mints and mince pies!
Please book early as we need to guarantee a number of at least 80 to have the restaurant to ourselves.
Community Service, John Wynn: The Christmas Tree project continues. Members required to help on December 4th to sell glow sticks $4 each and raffle tickets.
The senior citizens dinner will be held on December 7th. Drivers required.
The memorial garden is being planned.
Another major Rotary project is planned – a walking track from the Bluff to 13th Beach.
Bad news – Unfortunately Graham Bath is still not well and has been dignosed with cancer. Please take the time to give Graham a call or drop by to offer your support.
Roster: Hosting Signe for an evening or outing:
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: 39
Apologies: 10
Percentage: 77%
Guests: Signe Uhlenfeldt, Judy Mills, D Watson
Birthdays: John Fox, Shirley Osbourne
Anniversaries: Bob and Shirley Osbourne,
Duties
November 23: Tony Haines Peter Hawthorne Frank Mountford
November 30: Bob Jordan Denis Joseph Alan Joyce
Note: Please advise the Editor by email or written note of changes or special exemptions to these duties.
Coming up:
November 20 – 6.30am Christmas tree working bee to put lights up.
November 23 – Rotary Foundation – PDG Eddie Loughnan
November 30 – Junior Community Awards – Tony Haines
December 4 – Christmas tree ‘Light Up’ evening.
December 7 – Elderly Citizens Christmas Dinner at the Ocean Grove Golf Club
December 14 – Polio Plus – PDG Ron Pickford
December 21 – Partners Night (Christmas party including Santa) at The Clifton Springs Golf Club. Medley of traditional Christmas meats and plum pudding. $24 per person.
