Vol: 35 No: 16

October Theme: Vocational Services month

Rotary Supporters: The activities that we have coming up are listed below. 

We would appreciate any help that we can get from our Rotary Supporter Group.

Please contact the people listed for more information: 

Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster: 9/10/2016 – 22/10/2016. Gil Morgan,

23/10/2016 – 5/11/2016 – Alex Magee. (Contact Noel Emselle if you can help - 0411 755 743)

Art Show: October 29/30 at the Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall (Contact Tony Haines if you can help - 5255 1410)

Report of Meeting: 11/10/2016.

Guests: Leone Clay. Samantha and Dom Ho – Prospective members.

President:

- The variety concert was fun and enjoyed by all. Thanks to John Calnin.

- Nominations are needed for the Board positions, as the AGM will be held on 15^th November.

- DG wife's project: Enough money has been raised to support 5 indigenous nursing scholarships.

 

- The next meeting will be attended by the DG and his wife Stephen Lamont and Gaye.  This is a partner's night and full regalia should be worn. Hats are also required in recognition of Lift the Lid Hat day. 
Hat categories are Fun Hat, Designer Hat, Theme Hat relating to Lift The Lid and Blokes Hat.

Foundation: Centurian donation boxes are available from Gerry Spencer. The Club's celebration for the 100^th Anniversary will be on 8^th November. 

Market committee in earnest discussion !

Market:  The last market was financially successful despite the numbers of stallholders being down. Committee meeting held on 12^th October where a variety of initiatives were presented and discussed. Mor details to come.

Youth: - Our outgoing student, Jackie has been accepted for Lower Saxony in Southern Germany. Our incoming student, Tiffany has arrived and will attend the Bellarine Secondary College.

Vocational: - Pride of workmanship award was presented on11/10/16. 

- A talk on "What's new in Pharmacy" will be the topic for 15/11/2016.

- A visit to Oakdene is proposed for late March 2017. The cost will be $35.00 including a free wine tasting.

- A visit to the new Epworth Hospital is proposed in February 2017.

- Future activities were outlined. These will be presented when more information is available.

Art Show Sub-Committee: John Calnin reported:

·      Opening night is Friday 28/10/16 at the Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall. Only 2 weeks to go!

·      The Board has agreed that this will be our meeting night instead of 1/11/16.

·      Members and partners will be guests of Rotary so please remember to make a note in your diaries and support the event. Apologies as usual.

·      Money and butts from Raffle Books are to be returned to Geoff Brentnall. ASAP.

Social: The Christmas Party will feature  50s/60s theme.

Guest Speakers: Cai Balara and Tara trot. Angie, a member of staff also attended.

Leone Clay outlined how she found Meerkat Manner, an indoor play centre housed in the Industrial Estate. She is very glad she did, as it is an excellent facility. 

Tara and Cai are qualified to work with children and thoroughly enjoy their work. They believe in a high level of customer service and satisfaction with the care of the children in their charge. Fun is also high on their list of priorities too. 

They are able to care for 120 children and some parent, carer or grandparent supervision is required. The children are fed and there is a good coffee shop in the facility. Fees are charged but kept at a reasonable rate. 

Ages vary from 1yr – 7/8yrs. The facility is open from 9 – 3 on weekdays and 9 – 4 on weekends. Private parties and functions can be arranged. 

Thank You. AG