Vol.31 No. 8

August Theme: Membership and Extension

Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove

18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

Tuesday, 21st August 2012, 6.00 for 6.30p.m

Speaker: Mega Swim/Art Show Planning

Chairman: Ian Bent.

Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Margaret Campbell

Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Colin Brown.

Weekly Raffle: Tony Haines.

Birthdays and Anniversaries: 23/8 Trish Emselle, 22/8 Judy and Rod Greer, 26/8 Margaret and Hamish Campbell.

Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove

18 the Terrace, Ocean Grove

Tuesday, 28th August 2012, 6pm Start

Speaker: Drinks and nibbles to welcome people who may be interested in learning about Rotary.

Chairman: John Paton.

Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Peter Hawthorne

Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Bob Osbourne.

Weekly Raffle: TBA.

Birthdays and Anniversaries: 28/8 Hazel Ford, 4/9 John Eyles, 2/9 Patsy & Rod Bush.

Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove

18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

Tuesday, 4^th September 2012, 6.00 for 6.30p.m

Speaker: Kristine Fitzgerald. Local Author on 'White Space'

Chairman: Martin Geerings.

Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: James Ricchini.

Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Margaret Campbell.

Weekly Raffle: Phil Edwards.

Birthday and Anniversaries: 6/9 Marj Golding, 8/9 Anne and Martin Gearings.

Report of the Meeting: 14/8/2012.

A welcome was extended to Peter Bell from the 13^th Beach SLC. President Dick presented him with a cheque for $1316.00 that was the takings from the door at the last Winter Market. Peter stated that the money will go towards the purchase of some new radios and holders.

Notes and reminders:

- Mega Swim. Training is going well, encouraging onlookers are always welcome. The roster for the various duties, which are fascinating and challenging, has been filled much to the organizers relief.

- Geoff Chandler reminded members about the Shine On Awards. He would be pleased to receive nominations any time.

- Membership: There is to be an information night on 28/8/2012 so please bring along people who may be interested for drinks and nibbles.

- Market: The market went well but there was some concern expressed about the fence surrounding the work being done on the ovals. The summer markets will commence in October at Kingston Park and continue there for this year at least.

 - Social Committee. Marion Walton and her group are organizing a night at Ten Pin Bowling at Belmont, followed by diner at the Grovedale Hotel on Sunday 19/8/2012 at 5.00p.m.  There will 24 people attending. Cost people will be $15 (including shoes) for two games. Partners and friends welcome. Will try to car pool. Negotiations are continuing for a bus to go to Colac for the Birregurra Cup on 6/10/2012.

- Pride in Workmanship Award. Please consider likely recipients for this award. Gerry Spencer would be pleased to hear of any nominations.

- There are still some subs due … so please make Fred's life easier.

- John Flett for the Public Relations Committee reported that Community Radio in our area has been awarded a District Grant; the Geelong Advertiser continues to run "Rotary Matters" every fortnight.

- Coral Barker also reported that the electronic media is working for the Art Show as entries and enquiries are coming in well. The Men's Shed boys are helping to organize access to the stage in the hall.

- Footy Tipping. Please read the email and continue to tip throughout the finals.

- Rod Greer reported that the DG's combined dinner for Groups 8&9 went well, with upwards of 200 attending.

****** Please remember to avail yourselves of the tea and coffee provided during the evening, preferably before the guest speaker commences*****

Guest Speaker: "Who am I?"

Rotarian: - Peter McLennan.

Peter was born in Strathmore and he and Janet to whom he has been married for 26 years moved to Ocean Grove in 1990. They have 2 children. Prior to this peter has been very busy with "getting an education and appropriate qualifications in accountancy" (he is a CPA) traveling, living and working all over the world. Two of the more interesting experiences were an earthquake whilst on the 17^th floor of a hotel in Taiwan and waking up in New Zealand to see the Rainbow Warrior on its side. Professionally he has worked mostly in finance, accounting and systems analysis for Ford Australia, Pacific Dunlop for a very short time and more latterly for the Victorian Government and the Melbourne Marketing Authority. This is a very large business and many interesting tales could have been told if time had not run out, particularly about the reason for the two pockets in the bib of the leather aprons the stall holders wear. Peter left the MMA in 2010 and is currently employable…..

Rotarian: - Gillian Morgan.

Gillian was born in Dunbar, Scotland to a prominent family with history dating to the 1300's. At age 18 she emigrated in the 1980's, worked in the Lord Mayors office and then in advertising. Married, lived in Kyabram, had a child, divorced and moved to Shepparton. Continued with clerical work and became Personal Assistant to the city manager. She met and married Darryl and moved to a dairy farm and commenced the steep learning curve of country life. After 12 months Darryl was badly hurt in a traffic accident but after recovery and adjustment to life in a wheelchair they bought a large cattle property. The learning curve continued as Gillian became very familiar with tractors, folding harrows, feeding calves and dealing with large disgruntled bulls.  Then came the big stuff, stock transport trucks, missing fences whilst driving a bulldozer, using a back hoe and coping with her husband's hobby of large numbers and varieties of poultry. They were married for 16 eventful years. After Darryl's death two years ago Gillian moved to Ocean Grove to be near the sea and her grand children. Gillian certainly showed that her belief of looking forward and over coming problems with spirit and determination and, I suspect not without humor has been the way in which she has survived.

Something Light:

A friend was visiting his son and daughter-in-law last night when he asked his son if he could borrow a newspaper.

"This is the 21^st Century, old man," he said. "We don't waste money on newspapers. Here, you can borrow my iPad."

My friend said that he thought that the bloody fly never knew what hit it….

- Note to members – Apologies must be in by 11a.m. on MONDAY! Notification later than this is of no use. Co-operation with this would be appreciated. Phone number 0457315900. AG