Roster for Meetings @ 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, 6pm for 6.30pm start:
5th August - Meals $22
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Activity
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Ocean Grove Surf Club - Chris Patterson
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Chairperson
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Ann Hodgkinson
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Greeter & Assist Sergeant
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Bill Steains
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Assist Cashier & Thanker
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Rod Birrell
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Weekly Raffle
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Vic Harnath
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3 on Me
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Gordon King
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Birthdays
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8th - Carole Birrell
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Anniversaries
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5th - John & Janice Wynn
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12th August
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Activity
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Port Philip Pilot Boat Service - James Grinter
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Chairperson
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John Wynn
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Greeter & Assist Sergeant
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Adrian Schmidt
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Assist Cashier & Thanker
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Rod Bush
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Weekly Raffle
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Coral Barker
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3 on Me
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Gil Morgan
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Birthdays
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15th - Hans Franken
17th - Norm Elliott
18th - Geoff Chandler, Morya McArdle
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19th August
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Activity
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"Insider Secrets" Get motivated to stay Motivated - Gwen Carbone
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Chairperson
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Bill Walton
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Greeter & Assist Sergeant
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Vic Harnath
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Assist Cashier & Thanker
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Marg Campbell
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Weekly Raffle
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Jill Grigg
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3 on Me
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Adrian Schmidt
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Birthdays
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23rd - Peter McLennan & Trish Emselle
24th - David Tyrell & Jenny Schmidt
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Anniversaries
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22nd - Rod & Judy Greer
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Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster
19 Jul - 15 Aug
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16 Aug - 12 Sep
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13 Sep - 10 Oct
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Geoff Brentnall
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Alex Magee
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Jill Grigg
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From 5th August - Dinner meetings cost $22.00
Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Meeting: 29th July 2014
- The last Shelter Box the club purchased (#12394) was delivered to North Korea as a result of the recent Typhoon there.
- Sunday Indoor market is looking very well booked and almost all roles are covered. Contact Adrian if you are able to help so he can finalize the roster.
- The District has agreed to the concept of a cycling event to raise money to end polio and have formed a committee. The committee has the support of Vic roads, CoGG and the Hwy Patrol. The budget has been formulated and a date set for 19th April 2015. Insurance cover is still to be finalized.
- Entry forms for the Art Show have been sent out. If you know of anyone who would like to have one sent to them, please contact Coral.
- The response so far to the R U OK calls to socially isolated elderly people in the area has so far been very positive.
- For the Foundation supper dance to be a success, it needs our support. It is to be held on 18th October at the Waterfront café in Geelong, at $90/head - finger food, wine & great entertainment. Tickets will be available through GPAC.
- Martin & Anne Geerings have a new little granddaughter - congratulations!
Life in Kazakhstan - Hon. Consul for Kazakhstan, Andrew Fernyhough
As well as being the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Victoria, Andrew is the founder of the Kazakhstan Society of Australia and President of the Kazakhstan Australia Chamber of Commerce. His wife is from Kazahkstan and it is through his extended family connections that he has taken on these roles.
Kazakhstan is the largest land locked country, and 9th largest country in the world. It has a population of around 70M people and is made up of 130 different ethnicities, cultures & religions.
Due to its rich mineral, oil & gas reserves it is an emerging country as they reinvest the money from the sale of these resources to improve life for the population. As yet a tourism industry is yet to be developed, but as the country emerges on the world scene it won't be long until tourism flourishes.
Temperatures can range from as low as -50oC and as high as 40oC, as it is a country made up of steppes and mountainous areas.
Andrew focussed his talk mainly on the agricultural revolution going on their and his involvement with bringing stud cattle from Australia to Kazakhstan to rebuild a sustainable and profitable cattle industry. The cattle are flown in by plane and are very well looked after.
From the slideshow Andrew showed, the country looks quite spectacular with a rich culture and people with pride in their country.
Jill G
