Bulletin for the meeting held at the Ocean Grove Hotel on April 26, 2005
Welcome and introduction of visiting Rotarians and guests, President TAG Kemp.
Special presentation to Wilma Bath. President Kemp made a special presentation to Wilma Bath of a certificate acknowledging the outstanding contribution that Graham has made to the club. DG Cathy Roth also presented Wilma with a certificate acknowledging Graham’s significant contribution to the District, particularly through his efforts in establishing the PROBUS clubs in the region.
Happy Birthday Signe! The club presented Signe with an 18th Birthday card and cake and wished her the very best on this special occasion.
Reports
Community Service, John Wynn: Bluff Walking Track - Because of the unfinished Football Club Pavilion, Barwon Coast has indicated that the weekend working bee will now be held mid to late May.(21/28th.)Dawn Service Catering - John Calnin thanked those who assisted and advised that the numbers catered for increased so dramatically that additional supplies had to be obtained.
International Service, Margaret Campbell: We have registered our new Twin Club arrangement with rotary International. We have twined with the Rotary club of Southampton, Ontario, Canada.
CPR NIGHT: The Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and E.A.R night will go ahead. This will be held on 25th May 7.00pm at the Ocean Grove Tennis Club Rooms. Kim Eden from National First Aid will run the course. There is still room for registrations – contact Wal Kelly.
Presentation by Signe – Signe gave a very nice report on her experience in Australia with particular reference to the friendships and relationships that she has developed with host families, school friends, fellow exchange students and Rotarians. She also took the opportunity to fine some members!
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:
May 2 – Magee, May 9 – McArdle, May 16 - Molloy
Attendance report:
Total members: 37 Apologies: 13 Percentage: 69.6%
Visiting Rotarians: Richard Trigg (Drysdale), DG Cathy Roth
Partners:
Guests: Signe Uhlenfeldt, Fred Andrews, Anne Brown, Anna, Helen Brotherington, Kevin Carey, Pat and Joy Cotton, Jenny, Barry and Sam Warren, Wilma Bath, Jenny Caldwell.
Make-ups:
Birthdays: Isabel Hudson, John Webb
Anniversaries: Richard and Heather Grimmett, Trevor and Moyra McArdle
Duties
May 3 Tony Haines, Peter Hawthorne, Bob Jordon
May 10 Henry Hudson, Alan Joyce, Wal Kelly
Note: Please advise the Editor by email or written note of changes or exemptions to these duties.
Coming up:
May 3 – Club Meeting
May 10 – The Great Debate
May 17 - Bob Davis
May 24 - Geoff Brentnall – on his travels PLUS Matthew Walker - RYLA
May 31 - Tour of the new Marine Discovery Centre - NOTE: 5.45 for 6.00pm START
NOTES: Apologies are required before 12.00 noon on MONDAY (Phone Hans Franken 5255 1344)
Please do not ring the Hotel with late apologies.
