August Theme: Membership Development and Extension Month
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, Tuesday, 25/8/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speaker: Angelo Ferra, Station Manager – Bellarine Police Station
"Changes in Policing over the last 35 years"
Chairman: Peter Cullen
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Martin Geerings
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Judy Greer
Raffle: John Wynn
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 29/8 Hazel Ford, 4/9 Sandie Chamberlain
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
Tuesday, 1/9/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speaker: TBC
Chairman: Rod Bush
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Ann Hodgkinson
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: John Paton
Weekly Raffle: Bill Steains
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 12/8 Fred Andrews, 13/8 Noel Emselle, 2/9 Patsy & Rod Bush, 8/9 Anne & martin Geerings
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, Tuesday, 8/9/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Guest Speaker: Max Lee "Aqua Boxes"
Chairman: Alex Magee
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Gillian Morgan
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Eng Ho
Weekly Raffle: Geoff Brentnall
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 8/9 Ann & Martin Geerings
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster: Jill Dwyer, 16/8/2015 – 12/9/2015, Judy Greer, 13/9/2015 – 10/8/2015
Report of meeting: 18/8/2015
Visitors: Dr. Alicia Kennedy, Anthony and Kerry Gravener, Sami's parents and her first host sister Melanie, from France.
President: - Norm Elliott was awarded a Sapphire Pin because of his Paul Harris fellowship contributions to Foundation. Congratulations Norm.
- DG Jane Cox will pay us her official visit on 8th September.
- RI Director, Zone 8 will be speaking at the Mecure Hotel on 1/9/15. See Adrian for further details.
- The Queenscliff Ferry is running every 2 hours on 25th to 27th August
Secretary Report:
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: There is a Seminar in Ararat on 15/11/2015. To receive a grant from District we must have an attendee at this event.
Footy Tipping: Alex Magee reported that Geoff Chandler leads the Footy Tipping, and Bill Walton won this week.
Social: Jo Hawthorne has had a fall and fractured her hip; they are on their way home. Our good wishes for a comfortable recovery are extended to them both.
Community: A large Banner belonging to the Club appears to be missing. Probably last seen at Conference. Does anyone know of its whereabouts?
There are some plants to be planted in the lookout reserve available on 13th August. There may also be some to plant on the Bellarine Rail Trail.
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: Members will be needed at the St Albans Football ground on 22/23 and 29/30 August and 5th and 12th September. The Roster list was passed around. There are still some spaces so please help where you can. This is a good fundraiser for the Club.
Art Show: Please have the Raffle tickets in by the end of the month.
Guest Speakers: Dr. Alicia Kennedy and Dr. Natalie "Cherished Pets Foundation."
Both women live locally and their business is based at Wallington. It was a 'dream' of both speakers to commence the organization as they realized the almost immeasurable value of the bond that forms between the owners and their pets.
It is a Social Enterprise and a Foundation, therefore a charity. The aim is to provide in home pet care support for people in the Bellarine and surrounding region who are elderly, ill or disabled. By supporting companion pet care, owners are enabled to enjoy the benefits without the worry. Volunteers provide care and service and emergency/crisis care is being explored. Home veterinarian services are provided.
The population is ageing and research shows that the benefits of owning pets far outweigh the detractions, especially if there is support. Pet ownership increases physical activity, social communication, a reason for being and someone to talk to. A Pilot project has been commenced and evidence obtained will form the basis and evidence for continuation and requests for funding. At present there are only 6 persons and dogs involved, but the Foundation is young and more participants are interested. Those of us who share our lives with pets know the pleasure they give us, and this type of service may be a solution as we too age!
Membership dues are overdue!
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
