August Theme: Membership and Extension Month.
Meeting
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Guest Speaker
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Chairman
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Greet/Ass't. Sgt.
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Ass't. Cash. /Thanker
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Raffle
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B'days/Anniversary
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23rd August
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Art Show Launch –
3 related speakers
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John Calnin
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Alison George
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Coral Barker
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Graeme Chamberlain.
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Trish Emselle 23/8, Hazel Ford 29/8, Jenny Schmidt 24/8, Margaret & Hamish Campbell 26/8.
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30th August
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Jill Moodie Andrew Love Centre
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Margaret Campbell
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Noel Emselle
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Ann Hodgkinson
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Lynne Carlson
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Patsy & Rod Bush 2/9, Sandie Chamberlain 4/9
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6th September
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Club Assembly
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Judy Greer
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Fred Andrews
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Graeme Chamberlain
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Dick Clay
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Fred Andrews 12/9, Noel Emselle 13/9, Anne & Martin Geerings 8/9
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Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster:
17/7/2016 – 13/8/2016. John Wynn, 14/8/2016 – 10/9/2016. Jill Dwyer
Report of Meeting: 16/8/2016.
The meeting on 16/8/2016 was a combined meeting with the Lions Club.
Guests: Ned Weatherly the guest speaker and his father, Bill.
There were 20 Lions Club members and their partners present.
President:
- Lynne Carlson sent a message of thanks for the good wishes extended to her husband who is in Hospital.
Treasurer: Subs are due.
International: There will be a ROMAC meeting and information session on methods of how to help physically on 21/8/16 from 9.30am – 3.00pm. Pearl and Eng will attend.
Community: The Community Committee is still working on the Bike shed and relocation of the water feature at the Uniting Church. Sponsorship is in place for the work on the Bike shed.
Footy Tipping: Marion Walton won this week. Coog and Geoff Chandler are in the lead.
Fundraising: - The Multiple Sclerosis Mega Swim is on 27/8 - 28/8. Jill Grigg with Trevor McArdle is organizing the event and will need swimmers for our team and others to help with tasks. A roster sheet was circulated. There are still some vacancies especially in the early morning hours.
Youth: -RC of Drysdale and our Club are once again hosting an incoming Exchange student. There has been a hold up with Tiffany's paperwork, so her arrival has been delayed.
Vocational: - Pride of workmanship Awards will be presented on11/10/16. Nominations to
Martin Geerings ASAP please
- A visit to Oakdene is proposed for late March 2017. The cost will be $35.00 including a free wine tasting. Further information will be circulated by email.
Art Show Sub Committee: There will be a launch of the 2016 show on 23/8/2016. There will be three Gallery owners speaking at the meeting. Partners are welcome.
Social: A talent night is being held on 4/10/2016. Keep practicing your acts.
----- A car rally is being held on Sunday 18/9/16. Meet at 10.30 in the Bowling Club car park. Lunch at $20.00 will follow. 30 people are needed, BYO drinks and glasses.
Guest Speaker: Ned Weatherly.
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| Ned in action |
Ned competed in the World under 20 Championships held in Poland in the discipline of Hammer Throwing. Ned told the assembled audience that the whole trip was a tremendous experience especially as he was able to renew friendships and through competing in Germany (where he won his competition) and in small town events where the facilities are extremely good he learned a lot about attitudes and dedication to sport. The qualifying round for the main competition was cut throat, there were 26 in his section but he made the finals and came 7th out of the final 12. Ned threw his personal best distance of 73 meters. A Hungarian produced the winning throw of 80 meters.
Ned has competed through the school system at State and National levels winning many competitions. He has found that amateur sport and competing requires love of the sport and dedication as training can be time and financially costly. At present he trains 6 days per week and travels several days to Frankston to train with his coach. He also runs and works in the gym. He also follows a high protein low carbohydrate diet.
Ned realises that to achieve his aim of becoming World Champion will be a long road as opportunities to compete in Australia are limited especially when compared with those in Europe, and facilities in Ocean Grove are not sophisticated.
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| Ned urging on the throw! |
He is currently in Year 12 at the Bellarine Secondary College and is co-captain of the school. He hopes to study Psychology or perhaps follow his Father into the Police Force.
Ned's father also enjoyed the trip finding the facilities very good, the food interesting and the language challenging.
They are both very grateful for the assistance and support given to Ned as it has enabled him to achieve most of his goals so far. If enthusiasm and dedication to his chosen sport is continued it is entirely probable that he will achieve his aims. We wish him well.
Thank You, AG
