April Theme: Maternal and Child Health Month
Notice of the Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, on Tuesday, 19/4/2016, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Guest Speaker: Phil Edwards. Anzac Day Remberance
Chairman: Vic Harnath
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Gordon King
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Peter Cullen
Weekly Raffle: Bill Walton
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 19/4 Adrian Schmidt
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
Tuesday, 26/4/2016, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speaker: Leslie Sheddon "ROMAC."
Chairman: Alison George
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Marion Walton
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Eng Ho
Weekly Raffle: Rod Birrell
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Nil
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
Tuesday, 3/5/2016, 6.00 for 6.15pm
Guest Speaker: Sami Gravener. "A Year in France."
Chairman: Judy Greer
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Graeme Chamberlain
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: James Ricchini
Raffle: Gill Morgan
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Nil
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster:
22/4/2016 - 21/5/2016 Norm Elliott, 22/5/2016 – 18/6/2015. Noel Emselle
Report of Meeting: 12/4/2016
President: The visit to Davidson's restaurant has been cancelled.
Secretary Report: Please confirm or update your entry in the membership book.
Administration: Judy Greer (incoming President) reminded the members that the District Assembly would be held at Statwell on 1/5/16. Those who are coming in as Directors or Chairs of Committees should attend if possible. It is a good opportunity for new members to learn more about Rotary.
Centurian Boxes are available; they must be in by 10/5/2016.
Community: Please let John Wynn know if you have goods for the DIK collection. Wal Kelly knows of a 'Gopher' for sale. Please see him if interested.
Footy Tipping: See Alex with your $50 if you have not paid.
Foundation: There will be a Film Night for Polio Plus on 13/4/16. The Film is "Eddie the Eagle" and the cost is $20. 20th Century Fox has donated a door prize of a DVD.
Youth: Jackie Honeywell, a prospective International Exchange student has been interviewed for next year, and will be recommended to the District selection committee.
International: The sub Committee would like to apply for a matching grant to support an extra teacher and perhaps another grant to purchase shoes as well as books for the children.
Anzac Day Breakfast: Dick Clay will manage the event this year.
Guest Speakers: Visit to the COGG Library
Many partners of Rotarians and 3 prospective members attended.
The large group dived into two and accompanied by proud and knowledgeable staff members from the library we were shown around this wonderful new facility. The building was designed for the whole city to enjoy and use its many 'state of the art' facilities including the heritage archives.
Lobbying for a new library commenced in 2001 and after two feasibility studies the Geelong Cultural Masterplan was developed and endorsed in 2007. Funding for the venture from the Federal Government, State Government and the City of Greater Geelong was eventually approved in September 2011. Tenders for Architectural Design Services were advertised in November 2011. In April 2012 the contract was awarded to ARM Architecture. After relocation and demolition of the old premises construction commenced in November 2013. The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre were opened in November 2015.
There are five public areas under the iconic domed roof and three further areas housing building services and administration. The public areas consist of 1.The Ground Floor & Mezzanine Gathering Place, Ki-kirri-ngitj (We talk together); 2.Reading Nest and Cave, Ngawirring ngiyt (Learn Together) and Kanyul karrung, (Youth space); 3.Inspiration Space, Nyaal, (Open Your Eyes); 4. The Vault, Kim barne thaliyu, (Here Yesterday); 5.The High Ground, Wurdi Youang, (Big hill in the middle of the plains). An elder of the Waddawurrung people was responsible for the titles for each level.
The facility incorporates 6.000 square meters of space which houses a diverse collection of print, multimedia and heritage items, technology, exhibition space, meeting rooms of various sizes, activities and technology for children and young adults as well as adults and services for physically impaired users.
This most impressive center was delivered to the City at a cost of $45.5 million and should meet the expectations of 21st Century users, providing contemporary, innovative information services for the people young and old as well a meeting place for all to use and enjoy.
Following the visit dinner was enjoyed at La Porcetta. Many thanks were extended to Martin Geerings for organizing the very interesting and enjoyable 'different' meeting.
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
