Bulletin for the meeting held at the Ocean Grove Hotel on May 3, 2005
Welcome: President TAG Kemp.
Congratulations to John Web on 15 years in Rotary!
Richard Barker is in the McKellar Centre. Members are encouraged to visit Richard and Coral as they would appreciate your support. Dennis Joseph is also in hospital at this time.
We are expecting a visit from Matt Gerber, former Youth Exchange Student. Matt will be in Australia in June and will address the club on June 18th.
Reminder to members to donate to or assist at the Donations-in-Kind depot at North Geelong (Tuesdays).
The Rotary shirts order form is back in circulation. Please place your order now.
Induction – Anne Brown: Anne has lived in Wallington for about 30 years and has been involved in the CFA, Junior Tennis and enjoys a ‘walk in the park’ (also known as – golf). Anne has been a teacher, teacher/librarian, legal secretary and is a JP. Anne is warmly welcomed to the club and looks forward to being involved.
Reports
Community Service, John Wynn: Volunteer required for the debate. Bluff Walking Track - working bee to be held in May.
Youth Service, David Tyrrell: Thanks to Martin and others for organising the night and surprise party for Signe.
Club Service, Helen Trigg: The District Convention will be held in Stawell on May 22. Members attending are to be confirmed tonight. Handover will be held on July 5th at the Barwon Heads Golf Club.
From the floor… Martin Geerings – Last call for members interested in purchasing the Gold Card Entertainment Books, a fundraiser for the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre. These are very worthwhile with lots of discounts.
PLEASE NOTE - Members who invite guests are required to ensure that they arrive BEFORE the guest on the night.
Rotary Club Historian Bob Osbourne reminds members that he is collecting photos and articles of interest for the club records. If you can offer any history or memorabilia please see Bob.
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.
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 9 – McArdle, May 16 – Molloy, May 23 – Morphett, May 30 – Mountford
Attendance report:
Total members: 40 Apologies: 13 Percentage: 77%
Visiting Rotarians: Peter Reinbach (Toorak), Ken Gittins (Bendigo South)
Partners:
Guests: Signe Uhlenfeldt, Fred Andrews, Anne Brown.
Make-ups:
Birthdays: Jillian Jordan, Jan Fox. Anniversaries: Rod and Carole Birrell, Geoff and Lynda Morphett, Geoff and Jan Brentnall.
Coming up:
May 3 – Club Meeting
May 10 – The Great Debate
May 13 – Geelong Chaplaincy in Schools Charity Auction Night
May 16 – Rotary Club of Drysdale 30th Anniversary Dinner at Curlewis Golf Club.
6.00 – 10.00pm. $25 per person. RSVP Mercedes Drummond before May 10th 52532725
Three course meal and entertainment.
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.
Ocean Grove Rotary Club web page: www.rotaryoceangrove.blogspot.com
Nomination for membership – May 3, 2005
The Board has approved the nomination of Fred Andrews for membership to this club.
Members with objections to this nomination must advise the secretary, stating the reasons in writing, within 7 days of the above date.
Dennis Saliba
Secretary.
