Roster for Meetings @ 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, 6pm for 6.30pm start:
26th August
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Activity
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Barwon River Parklands Project and the West Bank Boardwalk - Stuart Willsher
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Chairperson
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Peter Cullen
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Greeter & Asst. Sergeant
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Peter Hawthorne
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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
Ocean Grove Community Association
Michael Harbour & John Fendyk
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Chairperson
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Victor Harnath
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Greeter and Asst. Sergeant
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David Tyrrell
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Asst. 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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9th September
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Activity
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The Bigger Things of Life – Graeme Robin
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Chairperson
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Richard Grimmett
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Greeter & Asst. Sergeant
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Marion Walton
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Assist Cashier & Thanker
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Ann Hodgkinson
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Weekly Raffle
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Judy Greer
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3 on Me
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Eng Ho
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Birthdays
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12th Fred Andrews, 13th Noel Emselle
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Anniversaries
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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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As from 5th August - Dinner meetings cost is $22.00
Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Meeting: 19/8/2014
Gwen Carbone. The guest speaker was welcomed.
David Ellis the Manager of Bendigo Bank was welcomed again.
Darrell Jervis from the Geelong and District Football League outlined the tasks to be undertaken when manning the gates at the finals. Peter Cullen has the Roster. There are still some spaces needing to be filled. Peter would be delighted to hear if you have some time to lend a hand.
There are 2 children coming to Melbourne through ROMAC for surgery. Home care is required between operations. Volunteers are also needed to help with transport. More detailed information available from John Paton.
Reports.
· 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.
· Nominations for Pride in Workmanship are due. See Geoff Brentnall.
· Donations are needed to start an awareness campaign for the abolition of plastic bags.
· Please note an Advertising person is needed for the Art Show Committee.
· Peter Cullen reported that 840 Kg of used batteries have been delivered to the waste recycle center so far.
· The last Winter Market will be held on 7/9/14. A volunteer is needed to distribute flyers. See Martin Geerings if you can help.
· Judy Greer reported that Madeline Baker has been selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum in Canberra.
· There are approximately 40 students involved in the Community Youth Awards. There will be a presentation on 21/10/14.
· Membership meeting – The FROGS group was discussed with the hope that some members who are interested may be encouraged to become Rotarians.
The concept of a satellite club was also discussed. Further information will be sought and presented later.
3 on Me: Adrian Schmidt.
Adrian was born in Horsham in 1946. He was a good student and specialized in discus throwing and swimming. He completed an Applied Chemistry Degree in Melbourne. His first job was in malting. He then became involved in the oil industry, with Golden Fleece then Caltex. He was promoted to Laboratory Manager and between 1976 and 1993 he worked between Australia and Texas eventually managing their labs internationally.
Back in Australia he worked for Gribbles, involved in soil analysis. Under his management and a laboratory re-organization their profit increased markedly.
In 2006, Adrian joined Ecowise Water Laboratory as Chief Chemist. His work involved testing Victorian water including drinking water.
His family has been in business in Horsham since 1928.
He has two grandchildren from ta child of his first marriage and three with Jenny whom he married in 1976. All the children are employed or studying.
Guest Speaker: Gwen Carbone. "Insider Secrets, get motivated to stay motivated. The best of health and fitness."
Gwen was a policewoman and became very interested in Occupational Health and Safety.
She has started her own company for over 40's, GwenTek Fitness.
Obesity and physical inactivity contribute to ill health and premature death. 10 minutes of structured exercise per day can reduce health risks.
Change requires:
- Sense of discontent
- Self motivation
- Vision for a better future
- Skills and knowledge
- Continuous and deliberate action.
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Attractive/Achievable
R - Realistic
T - Time frame with a start and review date.
Tips for success:
- Start small.
- Have written goals and action plan
- Make the plan part of daily activity
- Get someone involved and gain support
- Recognize triggers when lapses occur.
Gwen showed us equipment used for strengthening the body and demonstrated the various ways to use it so the whole body is exercised.
For further information: Blog www gwentek.com.au/posts/
Website www gwentek.com.au
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