June Theme: Rotary Fellowships Month
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, on Tuesday, 28/6/2016, 6.30 for 7pm
Changeover Dinner at the Bowls Club (Please wear Rotary Regalia)
Chairmen: Adrian Schmidt and Judy Greer
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: John Paton
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Vic Harnath
Weekly Raffle: Marion Walton
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Nil
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
On Tuesday, 5/7/2016, 6.00 for 6.30pm
(This is an own choice meal for those wishing to partake thereof)
Guest Speaker: Club Assembly
Chairman: Judy Greer
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Margaret Campbell
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Peter Hawthorne
Raffle: Geoff Chandler
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 1/7 Rod Greer, 7/7 Tony Haines, 8/7 Peter Cullen
Notice of the Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
On Tuesday, 12/7/2016, 6.00 for 6.30pm
Guest Speaker: TBC
Chairman: TBC
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: TBC
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: TBC
Weekly Raffle: TBC
Birthdays and Anniversaries: TBA
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster: (in preparation)
Report of Meeting: 21/6/2016
President: Geoff Brentnall is improving slowly and hopes to attend a meeting soon.
The trivia night was successful. $4000+ was raised for Ned Weatherly.
The Mega Swim for Multiple Sclerosis will be run again, on 27/28th August. Dick Clay with the help of Trevor McArdle will be involved. At least 16 volunteers are needed to man the registration desk and other jobs over the 24-hour period. This matter is to be discussed further at the Board meeting.
There has been a thank-you letter from Phil Edwards. The walk across England has raised over $20,000. Further donations can be made – see website at the end of this Bulletin.
Administration:
- The Club Change-over Dinner will be held on June 28th at the Bowling Club.
- The Club website has been updated.
Community: Peter Hawthorne will circulate a list of people he hopes members will contact for 'Are you OK?' over the next few weeks.
The erection of a Bicycle shed is being proposed for the Bellarine Secondary College, as is a Vegetable Garden. Peter Cullen is searching for more affordable quotes.
Footy Tipping: Geoff Chandler won this week. Geoff Ford won last week. Coog is in the lead.
Youth: RC of Drysdale and our Club are once again hosting an incoming Exchange student. Host Families are in hand. Her name is Tiffany and she comes from Taiwan. She will be attending the Bellarine Secondary College.
The junior citizenship awards are progressing well at the Primary Schools.
Art Show Sub Committee: There will be a launch of the 2016 show in late July or early August.
Social: A talent night is being considered on 4/10/2016. Start practicing your acts now.
Guest Speaker: Janice Nation. "VIEW Club. What we are and what we do."
Janice has lived in Ocean Grove for 26 years. She is a retired teacher.
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| Ocean Grove VIEW Club |
George Forbes, President of the Smith Family, founded the organization in 1960. The club functions as a fundraising body for the Smith Family. The name is a acronym which stands for: Voice for women at club meeting level and at national conferences especially concerning domestic violence and the education of children especially aboriginal girls. In the 1970s the lobby for reduced taxes on Superannuation for women was successful.
Interests of women, especially those that promote social interaction, which assists in the promotion of fundraising activities as well as friendships.
Education of children through 'Learning for Life' programs conducted by the Smith Family for those children who are in need of support. The VIEW Club is the largest not for profit supporters of the Smith Family.
Women form the membership group throughout Australia. There are 21,000 members involved in the country. There are 52 clubs in Victoria. Ocean Grove VIEW Club was founded in 2012 and currently has 146 members, and volunteers give approximately 5000 hours per month through meals on wheels, animal shelter work, reading groups, knitting for students, assisting the RSL in badge selling, Cottage by the Sea and environmental working bees. The Club supports 6 students by providing funds to purchase uniforms, books and other school related expenses. The club members have no direct interaction with the individual students apart from birthday and Christmas cards.
Some sponsorship agreements have been formed with local businesses and it is hoped that a working relationship can be formed with Rotary.
A reminder to members about he the 'Walk across the UK' Phil Edwards and a mate have undertaken 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:
Thank You,
Alison George (Bulletin Editor)
