Roster for Meetings @ 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, 6pm for 6.30pm start:
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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Victor Harnath
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Assist Cashier & Thanker
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Marg Campbell
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Weekly Raffle
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Alison George
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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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26th August
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Activity
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Barwon River Parklands Project –Stuart Willsher
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Chairperson
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Peter Cullen
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Greeter & Assist Sergeant
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Peter Hawthorn
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Assist Cashier & Thanker
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Gerry Spencer
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Weekly Raffle
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Fred Andrews
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3 on Me
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Gill Morgan
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Birthdays
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29th Hazel Ford
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Anniversaries
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2nd September
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Activity
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Service Committee Dinner - Michael Harbour & John Fendyk
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Chairperson
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John Paton
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Greeter & Assist Sergeant
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David Tyrrell
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Assist Cashier &Thanker
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Helen Trigg
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Weekly Raffle
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Eng Ho
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3 on Me
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Graeme Chamberlain
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Birthdays
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4th – Sandie Chamberlain
6th - Marj Golding
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Anniversaries
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2nd - Patsy & Rod Bush
8th - Anne & Martin Geerings
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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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From 5th August - Dinner meetings cost $22.00
Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Meeting: 12/8/2014
Three visitors were welcomed.
Carol Holt and Sandy Todd from 13th Beach and David Ellis the Manager of Bendigo Bank
- 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 Vicroads, 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 Foundation supper dance has been postponed due to lack of interest.
- Pride in Workmanship nominations are due. See Geoff Brentnall.
- Bowel Scan will continue in 2015.
- The work at Solemaid School in Bangladesh is progressing well.
- There will be a Membership meeting next Tuesday at the Bowling Club at 5.30 p.m.
- Manning of the gates at the football club (as last year) will commence in 2 weeks. Peter Cullen will circulate a list. This is a good money earner so all hands to the wheel!
- Many thanks to John Calnin for standing in as Treasurer for the Art Show Committee. Please note an Advertising person is also needed.
Guest Speaker. James Grinter. Port Philip Pilot Boat Service
James has been with the Pilot Boat Service for 20 years. He commenced in the workshop, then as a Deck Hand and now holds the position of Coxswain. He gained experience in Great Britain with the RNLI where he became familiar with specially designed ships and helicopters.
The role of the service is to provide a taxi ride for pilots to guide ships into and out of Port Philip Harbour.
The organization, which is privately owned, has been in service for 175 years. It commenced in 1839 with the proviso that there would be no financial loss. George Tobin was the first Pilot.
Pilots are needed to guide ships through the heads, as they are aware of depths, tides and currents in some of the most dangerous waters in the world. Pilots also assist with Port rules, management of tugs and protection of environment and infrastructure.
Pilots must have sea time of at least 4 years, be a Captain with 12 months in command. They must be under 45 years of age and hold an exemption. Qualification for the position takes 3 – 4 years.
Originally the pilot station was positioned outside the Heads on the "Wyuna". Launches are currently used with duplicate fittings for safety. Originally the boats were built and fitted out at Queenscliff but with modern demands, many trials, and worldwide search local craftsmen are employed to fit out a French designed hull. The boats are self-righting, smoother in the water and most satisfactory in the sometimes very rough seas.
The Service operates 365 days per year, brings 100 ships per week through the heads, and takes approximately 50 minutes to transport a pilot. It takes 6 hours to tie a ship up in port.
A video was shown portraying the conditions with which pilots have to contend in order to guide the ships safely. By the response many in the audience decided they would not take the job on!
AG
