October Theme: Basic Education and Literacy Month
Notice of the Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Tuesday, 6/10/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Remember this meeting is one where you order your meal.
You are requested to wear a hat tonight, as it is "Hat Week" for mental Health.
The fee will be $5.00 and a prize will be given for the best effort. Those who choose not to wear a hat may make a donation to the funds, as any money raised will go to Australian Rotary Health. Partners are also encouraged to attend.
Speaker: "Driver Education." Bisi Kolcakovski
Chairman: Rod Bush
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Wal Kelly
Raffle: Vic Harnath
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 6/10 Marion & Bill Walton, 11/10 Patsy Bush
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Tuesday, 13/10/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speaker: Jill Mann. "Respecting Patient's Choices."
Chairman: Gill Morgan
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Graeme Chamberlain
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Hans Franken
Weekly Raffle: Martin Geerings
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 15/10 Pippa Paton, 9/10-Rod Birrell
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove Tuesday, 20/10/2015, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Guest Speaker: VCE Awards Bellarine Secondary College
Chairman: Geoff Chandler
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: James Ricchini
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Dick Clay
Weekly Raffle: Peter Cullen
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 23/10 Bill Walton, 25/10 Jo Hawthorne
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster: Judy Greer 13/9/2015 – 10/10/2015, Marion and Bill Walton 11/10/2015 – 7/11/2015.
Report of Meeting: 29/9/2015
Guests: Alison Watts and Sam And Kane. (Peter Cullen's Daughter and Grandsons.)
Student Alumni: Talia Justice, Stephanie Van Rekum Ayres and Mathew
President:
- A list was passed around for those interested in attending a pre release viewing of the film "Bridge of Spies" to be held on 21/10. The cost is $20 and funds raised will be directed to Polio Plus.
- There will be a dinner dance run by RI Grovedale on 9/10/15. See Adrian for details.
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.
- An Ice Task Force information booth is being held in Westfield/ Marker Square Shopping Centers from 12/10 – 16/10. RC of Highton is coordinating the manning of the booths and anticipates that if each District 9 Club was able to offer 6 to 8 man-hours in 2 hourly blocks, the booths will be fully manned. Rotarians are to work in pairs, and there will be a briefing for volunteers towards the end of September. A list will be circulated. See Tony for further details.
- The Neighbourhood Centre will hold the Annual General Meeting on 12/10 at 7.30pm in the new centre.
- Please remember to give Tony the hours you have worked on Rotary business for July and August.
Foundation: There is a Seminar in Ararat on 15/11/2015. Four members are going to attend the seminar.
Rotary's annual World Polio kickoff day will be held in New York on 23/10/15. This event is seen as an opportunity to update participants around the world on the progress made and the next steps to be taken which will hopefully eradicate Polio from the Earth.
The $2.00 per week moneyboxes is available. Funds are used as Centurian Donations.
Youth Committee: The VCE Awardees Dinner will be held on 29/9/2015.
This years awardees will receive their cheques in October.
International: The last payment for food at the Solemade School is due.
Market: The first Summer Market will be held at Kingston Park on 3/10/15. We must have a volunteer to run the Market for the next two years or the event will collapse and the loss of the funds gained there would be tragic.
Footy Tipping: Geoff Chandler won this week. There have been 55 prizes awarded and the club has gained $260 from this bit of fun. Thank you Alex for organizing the competition.
Social: There will be a lunch at the "One Day Winery" on 11/10/15 at 1pm. Cost $20.00 per head. As the venue is very popular it is suggested that members arrive at 12.15pm for 12.30pm. See email from Vic circulated on 15/9/2015. Twenty-six people have registered interest.
Community: There will be 6 to 8 volunteers needed to do renovations at the Surfside Primary School on Thursday 1/10 at 9am.
- The Water Feature has been moved from Paxton Press. Suggestions for sites are needed. See John Wynn.
- Pride of Workmanship Awards nominations are due.
As John Calnin will be away next year for Anzac Day a new organizer for the breakfast will be needed.
- "Ride the Bellarine" is being held on 3/4/16. Volunteers are needed to help.
Art Show: Entries are coming in well, seventy so far.
Guest Speakers: Seven years ago the members of the Club decided to give $100 for 2 years to a student for 2 years so some of the expense of years 11 and 12 could be alleviated a little. The awardee must apply, and is then chosen by the Principal.
The successful person must show a strong desire to succeed academically and to have plans to develop a pathway in life. The money is placed in a fund and distributed by the school.
-Talia (2008/09) gained a Bachelor of Nursing degree in 2013 and has completed a Graduate Year at the Geelong Hospital. She is working in the children's ward and hopes to undertake further studies in Paediatric Nursing. She is living at home but hopes to buy a house soon.
- Matthew (2014/15) achieved a high score in his VCE. He has commenced Medicine at Monash University and hopes to specialize in Haematology or Neuro- Science. He is living in shared accommodation.
- Stephanie (2011/12) apologized as she was in Ballarat. She is studying drama at Federation University in Ballarat. She is moving to Melbourne to further her career. She is keen to develop her skill in behind the scenes activities in the dramatic world.
- Mathew is doing a Master of Arts and his twin Renae is working in Aged Care in Queensland.
- Megan King is studying teaching at Ballarat University.
- Zach Kingsbury did not arrive. We hope he did not get lost!
All students expressed that they were very grateful for the scholarship as in every case it provided the support they needed in those vital years.
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
