February Theme: World Understanding Month
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Tuesday, 24/2/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm at the Rotunda, (east of the Surf Club) Social evening
Chairman: John Calnin
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: N/A
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: N/A
Weekly Raffle: N/A
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 25/2 Anne Tyrrell, 28/2 John Paton
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
Tuesday, 3/3/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm at 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Collection for Red Cross Calling commences at 5.00pm
(All assistance is gratefully received)
Service Committee Meetings
Chairman: John Paton
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Graeme Chamberlain
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Judy Greer
Weekly Raffle: Noel Emselle
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 3/3 Pam Haines, 6/3 Leone Clay, 6/3 Dick Clay
Notice of the Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Tuesday. 10th March 2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speaker: David Tyrrell will refresh our technique and knowledge of CPR
Chairman: Wal Kelly
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Geoff Ford
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Rod Birrell
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 14/3 Marciella Ho, 16/3 Alison George
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster
14/2/2015 – 27/2/2015 Jill Grigg, 28/2/2015 – 13/3/2015 Gillian Morgan
Report of meeting 17/2/2015
Guests: There were a pleasing number of wives, partners and significant others present.
Also present were Adam and Inga Ford, Anne and Geoff Hillus, Peggy Jordan, Ken Winsor, Rotarian Ingrid Jewson and her sister Glynne Webster. Ingrid is a member of the Rotary Club of the Gold Coast that is an eClub. There are 34 members who communicate on line and have speakers who use power point. Members meet physically about 4 times a year.
Reports: Invoices for meals will be sent to those members who have not apologized. Peter Cowburn has resigned due to work commitments. Noel Emselle will accept the role of Treasurer.
The course for Responsible Bar Service is being held from 9am – 1.30pm on 7/3. There are four members interested in attending.
Market: March 1st is the next market. There are several vacancies. Please contact Jim if you can help. The gold coin collection is for the SLSC at 13th Beach. Names are needed by 24th February, as paperwork must be completed by then. Volunteers are needed for parking, coin collection offside raffle sellers, and a gofer until about 12noon.
The District Conference will be at Maryborough from 20th to 22nd March. Contact Gordon immediately if you intend going,
Social: There will be a social activity of a BBQ by the River on 24/2/2015.
Remember bring all your own gear, i.e. Food, Drinks and glasses, chairs, comfy shoes and for the mad or bad a bikini if you are brave or???? As the night has a Hawaiian Theme appropriate shirts etc. are in vogue. There are old time games planned so the evening should be lots of fun.
Car Raffle: There were no winners in the Club but we made $7,000 +
Several members of the Club are assisting with the Disabled Surfers on the 1st Sunday in 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.
Community: Plans are underway to reinstall the fountain in the front of the Leisure center.
Footy Tipping: is on again. See Alex Magee.
Red Cross calling: This will be on the evening of 3/3/2015 commencing at 5.00pm. Please see Peter Hawthorne if able to help. There may be some extra help from the cyclists.
Art Show: John Calnin read out the members of the committee and indicated that Rod Birrell, Hans Franken and Leone Clay have been seconded for particular roles. Marion Coppins/King has agreed to be the Patron.
Other: There is a fundraiser on the Blues Train on 30/5/2015 for Travellers Aide. Tickets are $100.
Guest Speaker: Adam Ford, "My Life in Ruins."
Adam is the host of the popular Television program "Who has been sleeping in my house?"
Apart from digging many holes in excavation sites Adam is fascinated with the stories and events that occurred at these sites and how they contribute to the past and present Cultural Heritage. He became interested in Archaeology from the age of 7years when he found a 500year old bone in a dig. Apart from digging up the backyard he gained a degree and pursued wide practical experience particularly in Jordan and Syria.
Excavation is done very slowly and carefully as once a site is excavated it is destroyed. Analysis is done on soil, rocks, animals, flora and artifacts.
Much of the study of Human past is done through the study of rubbish (Human Waste dumps) and research into Historical data as well as physical and personal artifacts. He would rather pursue stories associated with finds, as on the surface the past has curio value and provides a context about current life. Deeper research exposes the combined experience of billions of people and their relevance to current life. This shared cultural history and identity is our common wealth.
Conflict destroys cultural heritage. Artifacts are sold to fund arms and war and once lost usually cannot be regained, therefore stories about cultural heritage are vital especially if these can be validated and correctly preserved. Adam prefers stories about ordinary people in the past that made our civilization and heritage what it is today and in the future.
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
