November Theme: Rotary Foundation
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Tuesday, 18th November 2014, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speaker: AGM and VCE awardees
Chairman: Alex Magee
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Jim Ricchini
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Geoff Ford
Weekly Raffle: Hans Franken
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 19/11 John Fox, 20/11 Shirley Bell, 23/11 Jenny Cowburn
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Tuesday, 25th November 2014, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speaker: Gaynor Schols. ROMAC
Chairman: Norman Elliot.
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Marion Walton
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Rod Birrell
Weekly Raffle: Bill Walton
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 25/11 Richard Trigg, 27/11 Rod Bush, 29/11 Mick Cummins, 27/11 Hans and Heather Franken, 1/12 Bill Steains
Notice of the Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
Tuesday, 2nd December 2014, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Guest Speaker: Barton van Laar. "Bike Safe Geelong"
Chairman: Rod Bush
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Alex Magee
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Graeme Chamberlain
Weekly Raffle: Gordon King
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 2/12 Heather Franken, 6/11 Judy Greer, 7/11 Ann Hodgkinson
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster:
8/11/2014 - 23/11/2014: Noel Emselle, 22/11/2014 - 5/12/2014: Martin Geerings
Report of Meeting 11/11/2014
Visitors: Philip Beasley, Assistant Governor Group 9, RI Geelong Central
Greg McDonald, Ocean Grove Business Association, Graham Alchin and Sami Gravener
Reports:
International: Solmaid School – selection for the recipients of our assistance is being undertaken
Donations of $1000.00 will be given to ROMAC and Interplast before Christmas.
Community Development: The Neighborhood Centre Golf Day was a great success. Many thanks to Wal Kelly for his assistance, $6,045.00 was raised. (Peter Cullen and Geoff Brentnall won the day)
Senior Citizens Christmas Party – 154 invitations have been sent out. This function will be on 2/12/2014 at the Bowling Club
Market: The November Market was well attended and the gold coin donations for the Girl Guides were good. A cheque was presented to the "Relay for Life Group". Some volunteers for the December Market are needed for car parking and signage.
Social: Preparations for the Club Christmas breakup are progressing, more information next week.
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| Final Art Show meeting for 2014 |
Art Show: The Show was well attended and comments on the standard of work were very good. There was also praise for the conduct of the show. The Committee and all those who helped were thanked most profusely.
Car Raffle: Books are available for those willing to take them. The majority will be sold at markets we hope.
Vocational: Correction from last week – The recipient of the award in 2014, Shaylah Wiseman, while continuing her course at the Gordon in cookery/hospitality has had to relinquish her position as an apprentice at the Q-Seafood restaurant in Queenscliffe, finding it too physically demanding with her disability. She is currently working as a hairdresser again, but hopes to use her cookery training again in the future at another restaurant.
Membership: The discussion on the Internet was good and amendments to our procedures will be formalized soon.
Foundation: Results from the Annual Fund report show a record amount has been raised and the financial situation is very healthy.
Guest Speaker: no 1.
Sami Gravener, our outbound student exchange delivered her presentation for her experience in France. This was well received with a few suggestions for minor alterations. Most members felt she delivered her message very well and feel confident she will be a very worthy ambassador for our Rotary Club and Australian youth.
Guest Speaker: no 2. Greg McDonald from the Ocean Grove Business Association.
Greg spoke mostly about the rapid changes that are occurring in the business world as the usage of electronic and digital methods of doing business is increasing. Employment trends are changing too.
All businesses have access to assistance and the Association is working towards ways of promoting the area. There is close association with the City of Greater Geelong especially in terms of parking and main shopping areas.
His main message was to Buy local and buy often!
Please note it is essential that apologies be recorded by 12noon on Mondays. Also the Club has to pay for members who have apologized and not turned up! Phone number is 0457 315 900. Thank You.
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A few paintings from the 2014 Ocean Grove Rotary Art Show
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A few paintings from the 2014 Ocean Grove Rotary Art Show
(The winning painting at right)
