March Theme: Literacy Month
Notice of the Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Tuesday. 31st March 2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speaker: "Introduction to Achur Soccer Uniforms and sports shoes for Sharamentsa." Andrew Wright
Chairman: Peter Cullen
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Rod Birrell
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Geoff Chandler
Raffle: Tony Haines
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Nil
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Tuesday, 7/4/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm (Partners Welcome)
Buffet/finger food provided. N.B. A late finish may occur.
Guest Speaker: 1st Aid and CPR Refresher. Paramedic, Steve McFadgen
Chairman: David Tyrrell.
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Peter Cullen.
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: John Calnin.
Weekly Raffle: Geoff Chandler.
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 8/4 Martin Geerings, 9/4 John Calnin, Gordon King, and Vic Harnath, 10/4 Jo and Peter Hawthorne.
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove
Tuesday, 14/4/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Guest Speaker: Market Sponsors Presentation. Mark Edmonds from Faggs Mitre 10.
OGSLSC attending.
Chairman: Marion Walton.
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Ann Hodgkinson.
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Ho Eng.
Weekly Raffle: Wal Kelly.
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 19/4 Adrian Schmidt.
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster
28/3/2015 - 10/4/2015 Margaret Campbell, 11/4/2015 – 24/4/2015 Adrian Schmidt
Report of meeting: 23/3/2015
Reports:
President: Drysdale are having their 40th Anniversary meeting on Thursday 14th May at the Italian Club at 6.30pm for 7.00p.m. The Board has resolved to cancel our normal Tuesday meeting 12/5/2015, so members can attend the Drysdale meeting.
-The Grove Performance Space will be open on 11/4/2015 from 10am – 2pm. All Rotarians are invited.
-Members are asked to put forward suggestions for the Gold Coin donation recipients.
- The Community Support Register is being asked to provide names of people who may need our assistance as part of our Community program.
- Richard Grimmett has resigned as Foundation Director due to pressure of work. Gordon King will replace him.
- The District Conference was very good with excellent speakers and a good venue. It was suggested that members should view the web site of Patricia Cameron Hill @ www.chy.com.au
- Help is needed with the Vanuatu appeal through RAWCs. The major need is for pure water through the use of Aqua boxes, See John Paton or the web site www.aquabox.com.au The RAWCS appeal is "Vanuatu Cyclone Disaster Fund.
- Tony Haines has accepted the position of Secretary for 2015-2016.
- Thank you card from the Barwon Heads Girl Guides for the market coin collection.
- The Red Shield Appeal needs volunteers on 24/5-25/5. Contact 0418551435 or info@gregmcdonald.com.au if able to help.
Secretary: Jo Hawthorne has prepared a report on 'Where does your Red Cross donation go'.
This will be mailed out.
Market: As usual this will be held on Easter Monday, 6/4/2015. Volunteers are still needed for a few jobs especially in the gold coin collection area. The Rotary Foundation will be the recipient.
Foundation/Polio Plus: "Ride the Bellarine" will be held on 19th April. Entries are being received. Three or four more 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. Money raised through sponsorship of riders will be given to Polio Plus through the Foundation. Clubs who raise the most money will have recognition on next year's jersey.
Footy Tipping: Please give your $50 to Alex ASAP.
Social: The ANZAC Day Dawn Service Breakfast will be held at the Home Hardware building on Hodgson Street, as the Neighborhood Centre is moving.
Community: A shade house is to be built at the Surfside Primary School soon, with the help of Graeme Schmidt. The elderly citizens help program is still being organized.
The Centurion gold coin moneyboxes will be collected in mid May.
Guest Speaker: Madelaine Baker.
Madelaine attended the National Youth Science Forum in Canberra earlier in the year. Her experience was very different from her expectations. The long, very full days were very exciting and interesting and the challenges in her area of interest, which is health sciences, were very stimulating. As well as the lab visits and speakers there was lots of social interaction. Some Tourist activities were also provided. The staff members accompanying the students were very good and great fun. Maddie believes the experience has helped her grow and develop and to define her future plans. She is very grateful she has had the opportunity to attend the NYSF and thanked all who were involved.
Guest Speaker: Matt Flapper. "Commonwealth Games Experience."
Matt commenced playing Bowls at age 13 years and by the age of 17 yrs. represented Victoria in the under 18's. He travelled widely always-achieving higher levels and by the age of 36 had played 300 games. In 2010 he realized he needed to loose weight and over 14months he dropped from 155kg to 90kg. Feeling much fitter and after a great deal of work he played in the Australian Open and was selected in the Australian A squad to play in Malaysia. Matt is a qualified cabinet-maker but so he could devote more time to his game he became employed at the OGBC.
Preparation began in 2012 with the aim of being selected in the Australian Squad at the Commonwealth Games in 2014. He was selected in 2013 and when in Scotland played many practice games before the competition began.
Eventually the team entered the Games Village where facilities were fantastic. Competition in the triples was keen and although Australia won all games they were defeated in the quarterfinal and Bronze Medal round. The pairs played well playing Scotland in the Semifinal round in filthy weather. They were defeated and played the Bronze Medal round against India. Australia won. Matts pleasure and pride in playing for his country was obvious and he is continuing to train to play in the World Bowls Competition in 2016 and hopefully the Commonwealth Games at the Gold Coast in 2018. Our good wishes go with him.
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
