February Theme: Peace & Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Tuesday, 9/2/2016, 6.00 for 6.30pm
(Partners are welcome as DG Jane Cox is joining us)
Speakers: Bill Steains and John Calnin. " Magical Mystery Adventure."
Chairman: Geoff Chandler
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Judy Greer
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Gill Morgan
Weekly Raffle: Rod Bush
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Nil
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
Tuesday, 16/2/2016, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speaker: Pride of Workmanship Awards
Chairman: Martin Geerings
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: John Paton
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Bill Steains
Weekly Raffle: Coral Barker
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 21/2 Jan Chandler, 28/2 John Paton, 1/3 Eng Ho
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
Tuesday, 23/2/2016, 6.00 for 6.30pm
This is a designated partners night as it is a social function when we join with Eng Ho to celebrate the Chinese New Year
Speakers: Eng Ho and members of the Club
Chairman: Richard Clay
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Richard Grimmett
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: John Wynn
Raffle: Hans Franken
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 28/2 John Paton
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster: 13/2/2016 – 27/2/16 TBA
28/2/16 – 12/3/16, Coral Barker
Report of Meeting: 2/2/2016
Visiting Rotarian: Jeff Hillier from Rotary Club of Ararat
HEALTH REPORT:
- Geoff Brentnall is in Geelong Private and progressing slowly.
- Geoff Ford is in St John of God and still not laughing. The moral of this event is,
DO NOT CLIMB LADDERS; WE ARE AGING!
- Vic Harnath is to have further procedures this week.
- Val Kelly is progressing slowly after her fall.
- Jim Ricchini is to have further Nuclear Medicine tests.
- Eng Ho's Baby Rey is not well. She has a high fever.
President: Adrian Schmidt and Judy Greer presented the strategic plan for the progress of the Club up to 2017. Please see the Email of 2/2/2015 and become familiar with the contents as all members of the Club are expected to participate.
Secretary Report: Please register for the District Conference as soon as possible.
Administration: Judy Greer has completed the RYLI Training course. She enjoyed the experience and learnt a great deal. She recommends others attend.
Treasurer: Nil.
Foundation: Gordon King reported on Polio Plus. In 2014 there were 359 cases in the world, in 2015 there were 72 cases in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Perhaps we are really winning.
International: Richard Clay reported that there are recent pictures of the students at the Solmaid School in Bangladesh.
There will be a Chinese cultural night on 23/2/16. Please see Email from Tony Haines. Members are asked to wear something RED. Come prepared to celebrate with some surprises. There will be lots of food and symbolism. It is Chinese New Year! 2016 is the year of the monkey.
Market: Graeme Chamberlain. The next market will be on 6/2/16, and volunteers are needed as usual. In future sites will have to be prepaid in an effort to reduce no shows.
A BBQ donated by Home Hardware will be raffled at the next three markets.
Social: The next social event will be combined with the Chinese New Year night on 23/2/2016.
Art Show: Their will be a meeting next Tuesday where a decision and recommendation will be made about the other beneficiaries.
Community: There will be a Breakfast at the Primary School at 8.15 am on 12/2. Costa from Gardening Australia will be present.
Tree Planting at the Lookout reserve. The induction to the use of tools has been completed. Please attend to the park as the roster shows. Some watering is needed.
The organizer of the Primary School Garden will speak to the club in February.
- Gerry Spencer reported that the Pt. Lonsdale Community Bowls competition would begin again on 1/2/2016 and would run for 4 Monday evenings. All interested in playing should contact him as soon as possible.
Fundraising: Marion and Gill wound up The Car Raffle tickets. A total of $6,489 was raised. Thanks to all who bought and sold tickets and to those who finalized the books.
Rod Birrell has developed a machine as a fund raising idea. He asked for volunteers to take it out and put it back each day for a week, and chain it to a site in the main street. Also, it possibly should be walked up and down. (Is this machine some sort of a robotic dog? Do we need to feed and water it?)
Peter Hawthorne informed members that Red Cross calling would be on March 1st.
- Alternate meal arrangements for the most Tuesday of the Month will continue as most members agreed with the practice.
Please note it is essential that apologies be recorded no later than 12noon on Mondays.
Also the Club has to pay for members who have not apologized and not turned up!
In future all members who have not apologized will be sent an invoice.
Phone number is: 0457 315 900
Thank You,
AG
The Chinese symbol for monkey
The personality of the Monkey
People born in the Year of the Monkey are characterized as lively, quick-witted, curious, innovative and mischievous, but it is also believed to be one of the unluckiest years in the Chinese calendar.
The general image of people in this zodiac sign is of always being smart, clever and intelligent, especially in their career and wealth.
In addition, their gentleness and honesty bring them an everlasting love life. Although they were born with enviable skills, they still have several shortcomings, such as an impetuous temper and a tendency to look down upon others.
