Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Inc. A00013584X
PO Box 252 Ocean Grove Victoria 3226
President Rod Greer
Secretary: Victor Harnath Treasurer Fred Andrews
Meeting Ocean Grove Hotel: Duties 6 October 2009
Chairman: John Dodgshun Assistant Cashier &Thanker: Geoff Chandler
Greeter & Assistant Sergeant: Colin Brown
Anniversaries: 5 October: Fred and Wilma Andrews; Bill and Marion Walton
From President Rod:
• Congratulations to Bob Osbourne and Shirley on their forthcoming marriage on
1 November next.
• Membership Survey: Results are very positive and will be discussed at the October Board Meeting. Many thanks for Noel and Marion for getting it done.
• Forthcoming Events: Include the weekend’s Market; this year’s Raffle Ticket sales (will our biggest fund-raiser for year 09/10 be the Market or the Raffle?);forthcoming Surfside and Lookout Reserve working-bees; 10 October Community Expo at the Ocean Grove Uniting Church; 30 October Neighbourhood Centre AGM.
• Guest Speakers: Thanks to Richard Trigg et al we have had some excellent guest speakers. None more than our own David and Anne Tyrrell. Their joint audio-visual presentation last meeting on a recent ‘drive-your-self’ voyage to Noumea and back, will be long remembered.
• 20 October - Pride of Workmanship Awards: This will be a Partners’ Night. Please make the necessary bookings.
• Monopoly Money: Make a note of your denominations and hand them to Secretary Vic for safe-keeping.
• 22 November - ‘Rod’s Run For Rotary Foundation: $10 for three guesses of his finish and predicted times.
• President’s Absence - 5 October-19 October: Trevor McArdle will be Acting President in Judy’s and my absence --- so behave, please!
The Rotary Story And How We Are Shaping It:
October is Rotary’s Vocational Service Month. The more we know about what is happening in our Club the more effective are we as Rotarians. In this the first Bulletin for October 2009 Rotarian John Eyles, our Vocational Service Chairperson, reflects on the work of his Committee;
Vocational Service - John Eyles
. Rotary Vocational Service aims to encourage and foster;
• High ethical standards in business and professions;
• The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and
• The dignifying by each Rotarian of their occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
Giving effect to these ideals is the shared responsibility of Clubs and individual Rotarians. This year, by awarding ‘Pride of Workmanship Awards’ to a Receptionist a Customer Service Officer; and a Graphic Artist, the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove recognises their personal efforts and the worthiness of their vocations. Their employers welcome the positive reflections the Awards’ on their businesses.
In recognising others’ vocational excellence we are challenged to reflect on our own opportunities for community service through our work. According to Paul Harris; ‘each Rotarian is a connecting link between the idealism of Rotary and their trade or profession’. How then do we better demonstrate high ethical standards in our vocations? How do we foster greater community recognition of the worthiness of ours and others’ vocations?
Forthcoming Program Details (Richard Trigg):
6 October: Guest Speaker Neil O’Keefe (former MHR for Burke)
13 October: Junior Community Awards – Tony Haines
20 October: Pride of Workmanship Awards – John Eyles
27 October: Surprise !!!!!
3 November: Melbourne Cup Social Night – John Calnin
10 November: Rotary Foundation Topic – Geoff Brentnall
17 November: European River Cruise – Marion Walton
24 November: Rotary Foundation Topic – Geoff Brentnall
Market Roster (4 October):
Manager (7.15 am +): Rod Bush Asst Manager: James Ricchini Main Gate: 9 am/11am John Fox Donations Bin: Heather Wallace Car Parking: 7.30am Colin Brown 8.30 am Geoff Chandler Bruce Gilbert 10am Bill Steains David Cooke Site Preparation: Bill Walton Signs & Equipment: Dick Clay Geoff Eglin Raffles: 8.30/1030am Alison George Marion Walton 9.30/1130 Gerry Spencer 1030/1230 John Dodgshun Publicity Richard Grimmett Charles Dawborn
Other Rotary Events:
9 October 2009: Grovedale Rotary Club Annual Dinner Auction Capri Restaurant North Geelong $65 per person (2 Course Meal Drinks incl) Proceeds to Barwon Valley Special School. Contact Dennis Schmutter 0418 556 387.
Weekend 9/10 October: Horsham Rotary Club inaugural ‘Art ‘n’ Garden Weekend. Joint entry ticket $5. Contact Ken Dowsley 0408 334 910
Duties 13 October 2009:
Chairman: Tony Haines Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Wal Kelly
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Geoff Chandler.
(Not always possible of course and there is a small cash float held at the reception table BUT it is a tremendous help when attendees pay the exact amount of $20 per head on arrival.)
(Editorial Team: Ian Downing & Richard Grimmett – Letters to the Editor are welcome. Expletives will be returned)
