December Theme: Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
Notice of the Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Tuesday, 5/1/2016, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speakers: Caravan Parks Car Raffle ticket selling.
Dinner will be a BBQ at Marian and Gordon King's
Chairman: Coral Barker Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Martin Geerings
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Hans Franken
Raffle: Geoff Ford
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 4/1 Val Kelly, 11/1 Richard Grimmett. 4/1 Leone and Dick Clay,
3/1 Pam and Tony Haines, 9/1 Ann and Alex Magee.
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
Tuesday, 12/1/2016, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speaker: Max Lee. "Aqua Boxes."
Chairman: Gordon King
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Marion Walton
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: John Fox
Weekly Raffle: Margaret Campbell
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 17/1 James Ricchini, 14/1 Jan and Geoff Chandler,
Trish and Noel Emselle.
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
Tuesday, 19/1/2016, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speaker: John and Bill's Expedition and discoveries
Chairman: Graeme Chamberlain.
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Margaret Campbell
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Rod Birrell
Weekly Raffle: Peter Hawthorne
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 22/1 Marg Campbell, 25/1 Heather Grimmett
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster: Tony Haines, 6/12/15 – 19/12/15,
Gil Morgan, 3/1/2016 – 16/1/2016
Report of Meeting: 15/12/2015
Club member Geoff Brentnall is not well at present. Check with Jan before visiting.
President: It was with great pleasure that Paul Harris Fellowships were given to Elaine Elliott and Nan Calnin. Warm congratulations for recognition of their support.
Secretary Report:
- Please register interest in attending the 2016 District Conference being held in Geelong with Tony Haines. If you wish to stay in Geelong during the Conference pleas let John Paton know, as accommodation is getting very tight.
Art Show: Please let Alison George know in writing if you have a nomination for some of the proceeds from the Art Show.
International: - There will be a Chinese cultural night on 23/2/15
Market: Sandy and Graeme Chamberlain have taken over the running of the summer markets. The next market will be on 3/1/16. Please indicate if you can help according to the roster circulated during the week.
Community: - Work to install the water feature is progressing.
- The members of the club received an invitation to attend morning tea at the Surf Side Primary School at 10.30am on 10/12/15, Several members attended and shared pride in winning their 1st place in the Primary School Kitchen Garden competition and second place in the Kevin Heinz Memorial Edible and Kitchen Garden Competition. The organizer of the garden will speak to the club in February.
Fundraising: The Car Raffle tickets are selling well. Could members have their books handed in to Geoff Ford before Christmas please?
- "Ride the Bellarine" is being held on 3/4/16. Volunteers are needed to help.
Guest Speakers: The many members of the Club who attended the Christmas Party in the Pavilion. Most people dressed to fit the occasion and all enjoyed a good time. Many thanks to John and his crew for the planning and organization of the event.
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
Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year
