January Theme: Rotary Awareness Month
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
Tuesday, 20/1/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm at 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Speaker: Craig and Sally Humphrey, Ruth van Eeklen. Local small Business Stories
Chairman: Peter Hawthorne
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Fred Andrews
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: David Tyrrell
Weekly Raffle: Adrian Schmidt
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 22/1 Marg Campbell, 25/1 Heather Grimmett
Notice of the Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Tuesday, 27th January 2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Activity: Social Bowls night and BBQ meal at Bowling Club
Chairman: Vic Harnath
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Rod Bush
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Geoff Ford
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 31/1 John Wynn, 1/2 Peter Hawthorne, 3/1 Alex Magee, 3/1 Pam and Tony Haines
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
Tuesday, 3rd February 2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm at 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Speaker: Club Assembly
Chairman: John Paton
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Alison George
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Hans Franken
Weekly Raffle: Geoff Ford
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Nil
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster: 31/1/2015 – 13/2/2015 Peter Hawthorn
Report of meeting 13/1/2015
Induction: Graeme Allchin and his wife Jeanette were welcomed to the Club. Graeme is a Real Estate Agent. He will work with the Vocational Services committee and his mentor is Rod Birrell.
Guests: Sam McGuane from the "Cotton On Foundation Group."
Youth Exchange: Our outward-bound student, Samantha (Sami) Gravener and her parents, Katie and Anthony attended the meeting. Sami is 16 years old, has two older brothers and attends St. Ignatius College at Drysdale. She departs on 16/1/2015 for 12 months to District 1780 where the Rotary Club of Annecy Tournette will host her. The
Region is close to the Swiss border with Geneva being the nearest large city. Sami will report monthly to the Club and will maintain close contact with her Youth Counselor, Judy Greer. The inbound exchange student, Johanna Theys who comes from an area close to Sami's host district was also present. RI Maryborough is hosting Johanna.
Secretary:
Some members have not paid their subs. Please pay up or you will be named!
Member news:
Peter Cullen is doing well after hip surgery.
Car Raffle Sales: There were 120 books sold at the Caravan Parks. Well done.
Market: The February market has 87 sites booked. The gold coin donation will be for the OGSLSC.
Art Show: A more detailed report will be available when the final figures are available.
Community Bowls at Point Lonsdale are on again. See Gerry if you are interested.
Foundation: Gordon King reported that the District is sending a team to Sri Lanka.
The District Conference will be at Maryborough from 20th to 22nd March. Contact Gordon if you intend going, as Accommodation needs to be organized.
There will be a social activity organized on 24/1/2015. More information will follow.
Several members of the Club are assisting with the Disabled Surfers on the 1st Sunday in February and March. It was suggested that members come and see the activity and the sheer joy expressed during this event.
International: Solemaid Community School in Dhaka.
Five students are being supported for their educational needs as well as meals for 144 other students. Teacher education may be provided in the future. The project will be ongoing.
Guest Speaker: Sam McGuane.
The "Cotton On Foundation" was commenced in Geelong in 2007. The main aim is to empower youth by having a genuine belief that all goals can be achieved. It is a worldwide organization that sells product to customers to reduce poverty worldwide. The business is expanding very quickly. There are 19 thousand employees selling nine fashion brands across the group. There are 56 thousand units sold weekly across the globe. Currently the main focus of the work is based in Uganda where education is promoted as the basis for lasting positive change that is limitless. The group is also commencing to work with on ground partnerships in SE Asia and South Africa. Slow gentle progress is also quietly moving in Northern Australia.
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.
A Reminder… I would be very grateful if a hard copy of reports could be given to me at the meeting…it would make my task easier!
AG
