July Theme: Rotary Fellowship Month
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,
Tuesday, 11/8/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speaker: TBC
Chairman: ?
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
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
Tuesday, 18/8/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Guest Speaker: Cherished Pets Foundation. Dr. Alicia Kennedy
Chairman: John Fox
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Dick Clay
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Graeme Chamberlain
Weekly Raffle: Gordon King
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 18/8 Geoff Chandler, 23/8 Trish Emselle, 24/8 Jenny Schmidt. 22/8 Judy & Rod Greer
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster: 19/7/2015 – 15/8/2015 John Wynn, 16/8/2015 – 12/9/2015 Jill Grigg-Dwyer.
President: - There is the possibility of mentoring someone from another culture for three months. See Adrian.
- DG Jane Cox will pay us her official visit on 8th September.
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- The option of a photographic exhibition is being followed up through a feasibility study.
- Of our cash assets of $36,000, $20,000 to be invested, all service committee budgets were approved including $3,000 for the relocation of the water feature and $4,000 for another overseas project and $2,000 was allocated to a Public Relations budget. We have applied to District for additional funds for Public Relations and a decision on allocation is expected on 9th August.
Secretary Report: - Tony Haines will be away overseas during August. Rod Greer will take over the role in his absence.
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.
Foundation: - Gordon King reported that Nigeria has passed one year with no new cases of the wild poliovirus, leading towards the goal of a polio free Africa. Rotary has donated $688.5 million to fight polio in Africa including $200 million in Nigeria. Nigeria also reacted quickly to thwart the recent Ebola outbreak within 90 days. It is hoped the WHO will declare Nigeria polio free in September this year. Afghanistan and Pakistan are now the only polio endemic countries.
Youth Committee: - Ann Hodgkinson and Geoff Chandler visited Bellarine Secondary College to establish the program with them for the coming year. A nominee for the annual VCE Individual award is expected soon. The Roy Rose awards will continue with two recipients. Planning is underway for the proposed past VCE Individual awardees reunion dinner, probably scheduled for 29th September.
Market: Roster is finalized for next Sundays Market. The Men's shed is the beneficiary.
Footy Tipping: Alex Magee reported that Geoff Chandler leads the Footy Tipping.
Alex and Peter Cullen both tipped 9 this week.
Richmond Football Club honored Dick Clay at last weeks match as a "homecoming hero". All his family including children and grandchildren were invited to see him kick a goal, which he achieved at the 10-metre line.
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. Please let your partners know about this event!
Community: - Noel Emselle has spoken to Council re the water feature. The Council is not interested. He 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 to be planted in 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 of Meeting: 28/7/2015
Guest Speaker: Gary McPike. General Manager of Barwon Coast Committee of Management. "Coastal Management."
Gary was born and raised in Essendon. In 1980 he moved to Forrest where he ran a timber felling and cartage business. He then set up Health Food shops in Apollo Bay, which he ran for 16 odd years. He is a past Rotarian from Apollo Bay/Otway, and helped found the Apollo Bay Music Festival. In 2002 he became manager of the Apollo By-Kennett River Coast Committee of Management. The Committee was responsible for public open space in that coastal area. Gary was their only paid officer. These committees are set up in recognition of the value of the coastline and are responsible for developing a strategic management plan for their area.
The Barwon Coast Committee covers the coastline from 7W to 42W. His role is defined by State legislation to develop Coastal Management Plans, based on community consultation. It has a turnover of $8-$9 million p.a. but most people do not know that the bulk of this comes from campers, who pay for most of the services provided on public coastal land. Barwon Coast is a Category 1 structure, which means it, comes under close supervision from the State Government. It needs to adhere to Government procedures, policies and auditing processes. Major projects currently involve the redevelopment of the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club and the Dunes Restaurant. Construction is due to start next year. The new coastal management plan will be going out for community consultation in the near future. The Committee is also responsible for the management of the Barwon Heads Football and sporting grounds. Very little funding comes from the COGG for sporting grounds on public land. The committee is supportive of the Barwon Heads to Point Lonsdale walking trail proposal and is involved with a working party established with Regional Development Victoria to investigate this project. A strategic feasibility study will be done in the next 12 months, which will then go out for public consultation.
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 3159 00. Thank You.
AG
