Bulletin for the meeting held at the Ocean Grove Hotel on March 22, 2005
Welcome: President TAG Kemp welcomed members and guests including Anne Brown, guest for the first time, Bob Smith on his forth visit to the club, and Neville Wright from Barwon Heads. A warm welcome is extended to these prospective members. Also welcome to Jan Howard, endorsed candidate for Rotary Youth Exchange accompanied by her mother Barbara. Jan will attend the up-coming Youth Exchange meeting at Halls Gap along with Signe.
Unfortunately the guest speaker for the evening has advised that he is unable to attend.
A new Manual of Procedure has been produced by Rotary, which has resulted in the need to update our club’s By-Laws. If you have any suggestions regarding the club’s By-Laws please submit them by the end of this month.
The board has approved funding for nominations to the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) and the Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN).
Donations in Kind
The Donations-in-Kind project is part of Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS). RAWCS, like the international Rotary organisation – World Community Service (WCS) is responsible for providing aid to overseas nations suffering from natural disasters, provision of buildings for many needs, hospital equipment, school equipment, clothing, food, sporting equipment, pure water supplies and prevention of Malaria in local communities.
It provides aid for third world nations through the work of Project Volunteers in the construction of Hospitals, Schools, Accommodation, Administration buildings and Churches in some situations. Indigenous people are trained in the construction and maintenance of these buildings.
Donations in Kind (DIK) provide materials and equipment for Hospitals, Dental surgeries, Schools, sports, libraries and many other areas of community needs.
Rotarians have access to items which have no further use in Australia but can serve a need in the developing world. D. I. K. will coordinate the dispatch and delivery of these items.
Alan Joyce has been collecting goods for D.I.K Geelong for some years. President TAG has renewed the call for donations, particularly in light of the Tsunami Relief Appeal and encourages members to assist with the collection and sorting of goods at the North Geelong Distribution Centre. D.I.K in Geelong is coordinating the distribution of appropriate materials to areas in need of this support.
Also, Rotary Club of Geelong West is collecting old spectacles as part of the Donations-in-Kind project. If you have any unwanted spectacles please bring them to the next meeting.
Reports
Youth Service, David Tyrrell – Last Sunday we met with the Swedish host family of Jack Madin. This was a very enjoyable meeting, although we were wondering what Jack was up to while his host family was in Australia! Kack is enjoying his time is Sweden, where it was minus 13 degrees yesterday.
Community Service, John Wynn – Well done to all members who participated in Red Cross Calling. As Tony Haines is retiring from the role of Bowls Scan coordinator a new volunteer is required. Bob Jordan indicated that he will take up the role. The roster is full and was read out for the Seafood Fest on Good Friday.
Treasury, John Fox (stand-in): The club is in a healthy financial position.
From the floor…
Portland Conference, Hans Franken: Hans has booked 10 rooms for the Portland Convention in March 2006, of which 9 are taken. Please see Hans as soon as possible if you would like to arrange accommodation or you may risk missing out.
Peter Hawthorne: Red Cross Calling has raised well in excess of last year with some money still to be collected. We expect to have raised more than $3000. Well done members.
Working Bee for Wilma Bath: A working bee will be held at Wilma’s property in Scotchman’s Road, Portarlington on THURSDAY MARCH 24th at 10.00am. All members who can assist should contact Pres. Kemp.
Upcoming Debate: A club debate will take place on May 10, 2005. The topic of the debate is as follows:
“The amalgamation of local councils to form the council of the City of Greater Geelong has resulted in improved services to Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads.”
Vocational Service members will speak for the affirmative, while Community Service members will speak for the negative.
Roster to host Signe for a meal or outing:
March 28 – Hawthorne, April 4 – Hudson, April 11 – Jordan
Attendance report:
Total members: 30 Apologies: 19 Percentage: 57.69
Visiting Rotarians: Nil
Partners: Nil
Guests: Signe Uhlenfeldt, Anne Brown, Bob Smith, Jan Howard, Barbara Howard, Neville Wright
Make-ups: Peter Hawthorne (Drysdale, Hawthorn)
Birthdays: Richard Barker, Lucian Roncon.
Anniversaries: Nil
Duties
March 29: Geoff Morphett Frank Mountford Henry Hudson
April 5: Bill Penna Lucian Roncon Cheryl Selkirk
April 12: Bill Steains Rod Stewart James Turnbull
Note: Please advise the Editor by email or written note of changes or exemptions to these duties.
Coming up:
March 24 – Working bee at Wilma Bath’s property.
March 29 - “The what, how, when and why of member choice” – Mr. Kevin McKay
April 25 – Anzac Day BBQ Helpers are required at 6.00am for 6.15 start at the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre.
NOTES: Apologies are required before 12.00 noon on Monday. Phone Hans Franken 5255 1344.
