18th May 2010
This Day Tonight
· John Wynn was presented with his sponsorship certificate, and both Triggs, both Birrells, Kelly, Emselle, Haines, Grimmett and Cummins G, their first aid certificates. Bob Smith brought along his Fire Service Medal, recently presented to him by the GG.
· Noel also reported on the attendance of 7 members at the Stawell district assembly.
· DG Elect Jessie Harman has promised to attend our change-over night at the end of June.
· Bill Walton advised that spraying at the look-out reserve will need to be repeated, and the long-awaited working bee is therefore postponed.
· Richard G looked smashing in one of our new black T-shirts, with our club name embossed. Stocks can be ordered from Ingrid Cummins.
· But the main purpose of tonight’s meeting was for major committees to meet at designated tables over dinner and then submit ideas for Noel Emselles’ year as our president;
Projects included the Art show, Lookout Reserve, Rotary Foundation, Car Raffle, Golf Day, GSE, Update on PolioPlus, support for international refugees, shelterboxes, and Queenscliff Seafoodfest, which will again be supported by our club, after an excellent report from John Paton, following his meeting with the chairman. Non-recurring expenses of about $18,000 could substantially lift the net donation to the Childrens Hospital above this years $50,000, but a lot of work is needed on overcoming traffic problems. Other projects suggested were training awards, youth programmes, Thai Students [same as last year], Visit to Black Rock sewerage complex, DIK projects and the short-term youth exchange programme with New Zealand.
If that isn’t enough, there is Davidsons night out, walking tracks, 50 Rotarians to plant 20 trees each, and involve more Rotarians in more projects
Possible Conference Venues for 2012/13 included Ocean Grove, [perhaps in a marquee on Ingamels Park], Torquay, Lorne, Bendigo, Stawell, and an off-shore cruise ship.
Our Footy Tipping Competition [weekly report from Gary Golding]
Bill Walton, with 7/8 this week, leaps into first place on the ladder with 47 points, followed by Noel Emselle on 46, Ford, Edwards R, Chandler, Golding & Fox on 44, followed by the rest.
For speed readers
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Notice for the meeting at the Ocean Grove Hotel, Tuesday 25th May, 6.00 for 6.30
Subject DIABETES Speaker Adele Ryan, Diabetes Australia facilitator. Chairman John Flett
Assistant Cashier & Thanker Marion Walton Greeter & Assistant Sergeant Trevor McArdle
Birthdays & Anniversaries 27th Phil & Robin Edwards 31st Bob Osbourne 1st June Wal Kelly
It’s always wise to have a second choice of vocation
St. Peter was talking to the Virgin Mary. “And what is it like being mother of the world’s most talked-about prophet?”. VM replied, “Well, actually, we were hoping he’d become a doctor.” Traditionalists are advised that the above is not about religion, but Vocational Service.
Notice for the meeting at the Ocean Grove Hotel, Tuesday 1st June, 6.00 for 6.30
Subject Westgate & other bridges Speaker Alan Platt [the Bridge Man] Chairman Rod Birrell
Assistant Cashier & Thanker Rod Bush Greeter & Assistant Sergeant John Dodgshun
Birthday Wal Kelly tonight!
Weekly duties for 2010/11
Change-over night is set down for Tuesday 29th June at the Barwon Heads Golf Club. Further details will be printed in the bulletin two weeks in advance.
Traditionally, [but not essentially], the members rostered for duty will be selected for any of the three regular duties by the bulletin editor, simply because that has been our custom for many years. Some of you may be saddened to learn that incoming President Noel has asked me to be bullyman once again. Apparently, there were not many volunteers.
My selection of the duty members is based on the following;
· Exempt from all duties are the President, Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant at Arms, Market Chairman, Programme Chairman, Bulletin Editor, Car Raffle Manager and the two registration Desk Chiefs. Any other member averse to performing any duties as listed can apply for exemption in writing, together with the appropriate medical certificate.
· Chairmen are generally matched with the speaker, and can be excused, without a medical certificate, if they express their wish not to be listed for chairmanship.
· All other members will be rostered for duty for any of the other two weekly duties, and since you always get two weeks notice, expected absenteeism should be advised to me by phone, mail, fax, or e-mail as soon as possible after the bulletin advice, and I will arrange a substitute.
· Our club prides itself on running punctual, slick, well planned and organised weekly meetings which generally close at 8.00 pm sharp.
· The chairman is responsible for timing from the moment he or she approaches the lectern for the first time, but the start time and orderly conduct of proceedings is the exclusive responsibility of the Sergeant at Arms. Discipline has never been a strong feature of our club, but we always hope for improvement.
Any member wishing to object to any of the above should not hesitate to do so, but basically, the above points have been a long-standing custom, and will only be varied with the sanction of the President. All of the above will be reprinted next week, and will also be notified to any new members. It is simply designed to maintain our present high standard of meeting procedure. John Fox
Ain’t it the Truth, with due acknowledgment to TONY
A woman goes to the doctor for her yearly physical. She is asked the usual basic things.
“How much do you weigh?”. “115”, she says.
The nurse puts her on the scales. It turns out her weight is 140.
The nurse asks, ”Your height?” “5 foot 8”, she replies. The nurse checks and records 5’ 5’’.
The nurse then takes her blood pressure and tells the woman that it is very high.
“Of course it’s high,” she screams. “ When I came in here I was tall and slender!. Now I’m short and fat!”
How come when you mix water and flour together, you get glue? And then you add eggs and sugar and you get cake! So, what happened to the glue?
John Fox, 2145, 18/05/2010
