July Theme: Rotary Fellowship Month
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, Tuesday 28/7/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Guest Speaker: Gary McPike. New GM Barwon Coast. "Coastal Management."
Chairman: Noel Emselle
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Richard Grimmett
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Geoff Ford
Weekly Raffle: Eng Ho
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Nil
Notice of the Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, Tuesday 4/8/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speaker: Art Show Presentation Night
Chairman: John Calnin
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: C Barker
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Fred Andrews
Raffle: Gil Morgan
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 4/8 Hamish Campbell, 8/8 Carole Birrell,
5/8 Janice & John Wynn
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, Tuesday 11/8/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speaker: Compassionate Pets / Club Assembly
Chairman: John Fox
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Peter Cullen
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Vic Harnath
Weekly Raffle: Bill Steains
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 15/8 Hans Franken, 17/8 Norm Elliott
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster: John Wynn 19/7/2015 – 15/8/2015, Jill Dwyer 16/8/2015 – 12/9/2015
Report of meeting: 14/7/2015
Visitor: Jane Taylor (teacher), Keith, Annabelle, Melanie and Lexie (students from GTEC), and Gavin Reynolds (Enterprise Manager)
President: There is the possibility of mentoring someone from another culture for three months. (See Adrian).
A letter from Surfside Primary School was read out. They expressed their thanks for all the work the Club members have done, especially the erection of the shade house.
Gerry Spencer was presented with two Sapphire Pins for giving $1000 per year over several years to Rotary Foundation. Warm congratulations were extended to Gerry.
- DG Jane Cox, will pay us her official visit on 8th September.
Secretary Report: The Australian Youth Classical Music Competition is being held in Geelong. Please see Tony for details.
Bellarine "Relay for Life" to be held on 7th & 8th November Club members need to consider whether we want to field a team. Tony Haines has more information or phone Heather Grant 0400 402 561.
Youth Committee: Sammi Gravener our exchange student has completed her long discovery trip. One of her host sisters is coming to stay locally and may be able to attend a meeting.
International: There is the prospect of getting our Bangladeshi Project, (Solemaid School) into Rotary Down Under.
Foundation: Judy Greer has plenty of boxes for your Foundation donations again this year…$2.00 per week.
Footy Tipping: Alex Magee reported that Geoff Chandler leads the Footy Tipping. STILL, but Bill Walton and Rick Dwyer won this week.
Social: There will be a social night for the Art Show on 4th August. There will be a wine and cheese tasting followed by a meal to launch this year's show. Guests and speakers will be invited. PUT IT IN YOUR DIARY.
Community: Peter Cullen is meeting with schools in order to identify potential projects.
Noel Emselle has spoken to Council re the water feature. The Council is not interested. Peter has a quote of $1,400 to move it. The Uniting Church is still an option. This will be a board decision.
There may be some plants for the lookout reserve available in mid August.
The Youth Science Experience for students from years 9&10 is being held at the Marine Discovery Centre in January 2016. Billets are required; please see Geoff Chandler or Noel Emselle.
- Football finals gate duty will be needed at the St Albans Football ground on 22/23 and 29/30 August and 5th and 12th September. Peter will organize this.
Report: Meeting 21/7/2015
Guest Speakers:
The four speakers, Annabelle, Melanie, Keith and Lexie from the Geelong Technical Education Centre (GTEC) are currently doing the VCAL an Alternate year 12 syllabus. Their learning has some classroom activity with a concentration of community involvement and hands on practise. The Curriculum for this group has been designed around "The Ice Fight" and substance abuse in young people. As well as working in the community the students also study a trade. All of our speakers indicated they were happy with their choices and hope they can pursue them successfully in the future.
The students decided they would tackle the "Ice" problem through a one-day student summit attended by 100 students. They were expected to plan and organize the whole event including developing a sponsorship partnership with the Commonwealth Bank. The event was widely publicised through media and channels supported by peers. The organising group divided into groups which reflected their interests, e.g. catering, decoration, merchandising, sound, lighting and diversional activities. There were many guests and speakers involved. The summit was very successful and they earned a point towards their VCAL result.
The students have come up with some initiatives that they hope will make a difference in the community.
These were: - Peer to peer education in schools, designed by students and delivered by students. – Rehabilitation first, gaol second when correction is needed. – Money should be directed towards rehabilitation not advertising. – There should be more youth summits held.
The presentation was refreshing and full of quiet satisfaction that their achievements were so successful. Hopefully there will be worthwhile follow up that will make a difference to the prevalence of this dreadful scourge in our society.
I would like to thank all members present for the warm welcome back to your ranks.
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.
AG
