January Theme: Rotary Awareness Month
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 N.B The Bowls night commences at 5.30 pm. Dinner will be at 6.45pm (If the weather is too cold, we can have the BBQ in the Member's Lounge or function room 2)
Activity: Social Bowls night and BBQ meal at Bowling Club
Chairman: Richard Clay
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, 3/2/2015, 6.00 for 6.30p.m 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
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
Tuesday, 10/2/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm at 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Speaker: Matt Flapper. "Commonwealth Games Experience."
Chairman: Vic Harnath
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Marion Walton
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Coral Barker
Weekly Raffle: Eng Ho
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 13/2 Peter Cowburn, 16/2 Marian Coppins-King, 15/2 Val and Wal Kelly
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster
31/1/2015 – 13/2/2015 Peter Hawthorn, 14/2/2015 – 27/2/2015 Jill Grigg
Report of meeting 20/1/2015
Guests. Craig and Sally Humphrey from Bakers Delight, Ruth van Ecklen and Natasha from Aussie Home Loans.
Board Meeting. The resignations of Mick Cummins and Richard Trigg were received with regret.
- Club Assembly will be held on 3/2/2015. Please read and absorb the Future Directions documents sent to you all. They are important and your input is needed at the Assembly.
- Several people indicated they would be interested in doing the Food handling and serving of Alcohol Course.
- There is a ROMAC Information Seminar on 7/2/2015 in Port Melbourne. See John Paton if interested.
-There was a letter of thanks from Lois Dawbourne re Charles enjoyment of his years of service in Rotary and the pleasure he gained from the fellowship.
Coral Barker also expressed her thanks for the many messages of sympathy and support she as received following the death of her sister.
Reports:
Foundation: please continue contributing to the moneybox to work towards the Centurion fund. Judy Greer will collect the boxes towards the end of June.
Youth Exchange: Our outward-bound student, Samantha (Sami) Gravener was presented with her Blazer at the last meeting. Sami has settled in to her new environment. There is an opportunity to send another student on Youth Exchange if members agree. There was a positive show of hands to this suggestion.
Secretary:
Some members have not paid their subs. Please pay up or you will be named!
Market: The February market has 90 sites booked. The gold coin donation will be for the OGSLSC.
Art Show: John Calnin has taken on the role of President of the Art Show Committee. A meeting has been held to commence planning for the 5th Show in October/November this year. Next Meeting is a bowls night – please let Dick Clay know if you are playing.
The District Conference: Will be at Maryborough from 20th to 22nd March. Contact Gordon if you intend going, as Accommodation needs to be organized ASAP.
Social: There will be a social activity organized on 24/2/2015. More info later
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.
Polio Plus: "Ride the Bellarine" will be held on 19th April. Entries are being received. Fifteen volunteers are needed to do as they are requested on 18/4/2015 in the afternoon and on 19/2/2015 in the morning. Please see John Paton.
International: Solemaid Community School in Dhaka.
Five students are being supported for their educational needs as well as meals for 144 other students. The project will be ongoing.
Guest Speakers:
Ruth van Ecklen. "Aussie Home Loans."
Ruth, who has a business background in finance, was encouraged by her husband to take up the franchise business of Aussie Home Loans. The business occupies a new office in the main street of Ocean Grove. Three brokers and one administration officer are employed. Ruth highlighted her work of Mortgage Broking with a short video. She is not a financial advisor and most of her business is in Home Loans. At present commercial business loans are referred. Interestingly many loans are re financed within 4/5 years.
Craig Humphries. "Bakers Delight."
This business is the largest Australian franchise employer with seventeen ownerships in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. The USA is next on the list! Craig has worked with the group since 1986, with 21 years in Ocean Grove. There has been rapid expansion since then throughout the country. Choosing the correct person for the job and ensuring fun and a positive attitude is vital and probably the reason for the very low turnover in personnel. There has been a change in the product with people becoming more health conscious. The aim of the business is to produce the same standard of product nation wide using standard recipes. His business currently forms partnerships with the football club and other charities as a means of sponsorship. He has the franchise for the next ten years. He truly enjoys what he does and is happy to go to work every day.
Please note it is essential that apologies be recorded by 12noon on Mondays. Also the Club has to pay for members who have not 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… My task would be made easier!
AG
