May Theme: Youth Service Month
Notice of the Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, on Tuesday, 10/5/2016, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Guest Speaker: Deb Singleton. Christian College – Presentation of Cheque
"Project in Viqueque"
RYPEN Students
Chairman: John Paton
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Alex Magee
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Fred Andrews
Weekly Raffle: Ann Hodgkinson
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 11/5 Ann Magee, 13/5 Jan Fox, 10/5 Carol and Rod Birrell, 11/5 Kerri and James Ricchini, 12/5 Jan and Geoff Brentnall.
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
Tuesday, 17/5/2016, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Speakers: New Members 'Show and Tell'. Lyn Carlson and Pearl Macmillan
Chairman: Hans Franken
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Peter Hawthorne
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Rod Bush
Weekly Raffle: Richard Grimmett
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 22/5 Joan Steains
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
Tuesday, 24/5/2016, 6.00 for 6.15pm
Guest Speaker: TBC
Chairman: TBC
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Graeme Chamberlain
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Bob Osbourne
Raffle: TBC
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 24/5 Anne Geerings, 25/5 Graeme Chamberlain
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster:
22/4/2016 – 21/5/2016 Norm Elliott, 22/5/2016 – 18/6/2015 Noel Emselle, 19/6/2016 –?
Report of Meeting: 3/5/2016
Visitors: Jacqui Honeywell (Prospective Outbound Student) and her Mother, Sue.
Sami Gravener (Returning Inbound Student) and her parents Kerry and Anthony.
President: The Lions Club has proposed that we join their members in a Trivia night on June 14th 2016. The funds raised will be used to support Ned Weatherly who has been selected to compete in the Junior Olympics being held in Poland in July 2016.
Secretary Report: There will be a Bellarine Aged Care forum on 17/5/2016.
There are vacancies on the Bellarine Community Register. See Tony if interested.
Administration: Judy Greer (incoming President), Centurian Boxes are available; they must be in by 10/5/2016 or direct payment for Foundation Centurians to Judy will be gratefully received.
The District Assembly was informative. The number of attendees was not as great as usual.
The Change-over Dinner will be held on June 28th at the Bowling Club.
Community: Bowel Scan packs are available at pharmacies or from Vic Harnath.
Footy Tipping: Graeme Chamberlain won this week. Geoff Chandler leads the competition.
Fundraising: Our efforts in Red Cross Calling have resulted in $7800 with more to come.
Youth: The Club is once again considering hosting an incoming Exchange student as two members, Ann Hodgkinson and Coral Barker may be prepared to act as counselor. Host Families are needed.
Guest Speakers: Marg Campbell would be pleased to be given names of people who may make interesting speakers.
Market: The 1st Winter Market was held on 1/5/2016. There were 34 Stalls but the numbers attending were not great. $453.50 was raised for the View Club from the gold coin donations.
Art Show Sub Committee: There will be a launch of the 2016 show in late July or early August.
Social: There will be a progressive lunch on May 29th. A list for food preparations will be circulated anon.
Membership: The club has had a hat made to show our supporters recognition for their efforts.
Guest Speaker: Sami Gravener
Sami spent her exchange year in the Haute-Savoie Department in the Rhone Valley. Her three host families lived in Annecy, a small town close to the Swiss border.
The school she attended had about 2000 students in years 10 to 12. Her school day commenced at 8am and finished at 5.30pm. The program was very diverse and involved hard work. She remembers particularly the cafeteria and the friendly relations with the teachers. Breaks for smoking were something new! Other memorable things were the wonderful food, the friendly people and their pursuit of their activities depending on the season. Her three host families were very welcoming, very keen on travelling and life in the outdoors including bike riding, swimming, skiing and hiking. Christmas was celebrated on Christmas Eve and involved enjoyment of the food and the company present rather than gift giving.
The Rotary Club was Annecy-Tournette but Sami and the three other exchange students had little involvement with the Club. There was more contact with the local Rotaract Club where volunteering in local projects, working on the Christmas stall and food collection for the homeless. Sami was fortunate to be able to travel to many European Countries. She has had a wonderful year and expressed her thanks to Ocean Grove Rotary for facilitating her trip.
A reminder to members about he the 'Walk across the UK' Phil Edwards and a mate are undertaking to raise money to assist soldiers who are currently suffering the effects of military service.
The site to look up for information and donation is:
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
Facts you need to know…
- Magpies are the only non-mammals able to recognise themselves in a mirror.
- The body of a 70kg person contains 0.2mg of gold.
- Wedding rings are worn on the left hand because it is the only finger that has a vein connecting to the heart.
- Bees fly at an average of 15 mph.
