February Theme: Peace & Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
18 The Terrace, 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 the Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
Tuesday, 23/2/2016, 6.00 for 6.30pm
This is a dedicated 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: Rod Birrell
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Richard Grimmett
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: John Wynn
Raffle: Hans Franken
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 28/2 John Paton
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
Tuesday, 1/3/2016, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speakers: TBC
Chairman: TBC
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Fred Andrews
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Ann Hodgkinson
Weekly Raffle: Jim Ricchini
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 1/3 Eng Ho, 3/3 Pam Haines, and 6/3 Leone Clay
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster: 28/2/16 – 12/3/16. Coral Barker
Report of Meeting: 2/2/2016
DG Jane Cox, RC of Geelong Central
Visiting Rotarian: Jeff Hillier from RC of Ararat
- Steve Gibbs and Adam Wately from the CFA were presented with a cheque for $1587 from the gold coin donations at the last market.
- The Tradies mentoring Group, a project of some Rotary Clubs in Geelong needs mentors. Contact Adrian if able to help.
- Project Love Appeal for the Andrew Love Cancer Center is hoping to raise $3,000,000. So far $1,000,000 has been raised.
- "Ice Fight" group need 62 more members. Contact Adrian if interested in being involved.
Past District Governor Ted Gaffney died recently. Condolences to his family were expressed.
HEALTH REPORT:
- Geoff Brentnall is in Geelong Private and progressing slowly.
- Geoff Ford is in St John of God, Geelong and still not laughing.
- Eng Ho's baby Rey has recovered and is at home.
- Hans Franken is OK after removal of a cataract.
President: Adrian Schmidt and Judy Greer presented the strategic plan for the progress of the Club up to 2017 last week. Please see the Email of 2/2/2015 and become familiar with the contents as all members of the Club are expected to participate.
Adrian introduced Jane Cox by out lining the very busy time she has had since joining Rotary in 2001 and especially since becoming District Governor for this year.
DG Jane presented certificates of recognition for Paul Harris Society Membership to Gerry Spencer and Gordon King. These members have donated $1000 to RI in the last year.
John Paton was given Paul Harris recognition to warm applause and congratulations.
Secretary Report: Please register for the District Conference as soon as possible.
Services: Ann Hodgkinson asked members to read the requirements for sponsorship, which was circulated by the Secretary this week.
International: There will be a Chinese cultural night on 23/2/15. 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. Twenty-eight stallholders pulled out at the last market though they had already paid! The next market will be on 6/2/16, and volunteers are needed as usual. A Barbeque from Home Hardware valued at $600 will be raffled at the next three markets and at Drysdale Market where volunteers are needed. They have donated $600 for the vouchers raffled at each market as well.
Vocational: Several vocational visits have been arranged, 22/2 Boorai Centre 6.00 for 6.30pm, 12/4 Geelong Library, 6.15 pm for 6.30pm, 17/5 Davidsons Restaurant, 6 for 6.15pm $35.00 per head (minimum 50 people).
Social: The next social event will be combined with the Chinese New Year night on 23/2/2016.
Community: There will be a Breakfast at the Primary School at 8.15 am on 12/2. Costa from Gardening Australia will be present.
The organizer of the Primary School Garden will speak to the club in February.
Water feature position at the Uniting Church will be installed when the group meets.
DIK Collection will be soon. Please let John Wynn know if you have goods for collection. Bicycle reconstruction is continuing.
Fundraising: Peter Hawthorne informed members that Red Cross calling would be on March 1st.
Youth: Youth Exchange rebound weekend in Horsham was interesting and successful. Students for the RYPEN weekend are needed.
Art Show: The committee decided that the dispersal of the remaining profit of $3000 from the Art Show should be dispersed as follows:
- The Education Assistance Program run by United Care Geelong. $2000.
- Point Lonsdale Primary School Library. $250.
- Neighborhood Center as a prize for their Art Show. $250.
- Make a Wish Foundation. $250.
The Committee thanks those members who submitted suggestions.
Guest Speakers: Bill Steins and John Calnin.
With a mate John and Bill travelled by light plane to follow John's Great Grandmother's walk from Portland to Burra, trundling a wheelbarrow! (They encountered the worst beer they have ever tasted, but the red wine was a little better.) John highlighted the industry aspects of the trip while Bill made us aware of the condition of the land and the stock. From Burra they travelled to Claire, where surprise, surprise the red wine was sampled. Ceduna was next where oysters were sampled, as was more red wine. Port Lincoln appeared to be a highlight where enormous wealth gained from Tuna fishing was evident. More oysters and red wine were consumed. They then travelled to Narracourt with a side trip to Penola (where some time was spent communing with Saint Mary McKillop. I wonder why?) They Island hopped on the way home. It appears they thoroughly enjoyed their trip and hope to repeat the experience another time.
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!
In future all members who have not apologized will be sent an invoice.
Phone number is 0457 315 900
Thank You,
AG
