December Theme: Family of Rotary
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster: 4/12/2016 – 17/12/2016 – Hans Franken,
18/12/2016 – 31/12/2016 – Norm Elliott, 1/1/2017 – 14/1/2017 – Noel Emselle,
15/1/17 – 28/1/2017 – Peter Cullen.
Report of Meeting: 6/12/2016
President Judy:
- Board Meeting notes: - *** there will be no Rotary meetings on 20/12 and 27/12 – Christmas break! *** Members please alert your partners!
- Annual raffle ticket selling for the Ballarat South Car raffle in the Caravan Parks is planned for 10/1/2017, followed by a meal at the Kings.
- There will be a partners outing to the old Fyansford Paper Mill on 15/12/16. See recent Email for details. (Leone Clay is the organizer)
From the District Board: Directives have been received from the District Board relating to the recent Royal Commission into Responses relating to Child Sexual Abuse Recommendations. RI is encouraging diligence and Districts have been asked to review their circumstances and standards of care when working with Youth. The Clubs in our district are asked to complete the following three requirements in order to meet the Child Safe Standards by Jan 1st 2017 and be compliant with the Rotary Youth Protection and Insurance Policies.
1. Rotary Youth Volunteer Information and Declaration – ALL MEMBERS (and later some partners) are REQUIRED to complete a prepared form so that you are covered in a 'one on one' situation with youth. This could even occur in a working bee in a schoolyard. The process includes providing personal references and a Working with Children check no cost to Rotarians). You will receive a personally named declaration form in the next few weeks. This is to be completed ASAP and returned to the Secretary (Fred) by 1st January. Leave in his letterbox if necessary. The secretary will retain completed forms.
2. Child Safe Standards: ALL MEMBERS must be familiar with this document. Two copies are being passed around for members to read and then sign and date an accompanying Membership List, all to be retained by the Club Secretary. A full copy of the standards is available on the District website under the Youth Tab.
3. Each Club needs to appoint a Club Youth Protection Officer as part of its requirements. If any member is interested in taking on this responsible role please see President Judy ASAP.
Food Handlers and Responsible Serving of Alcohol.
These certificates remain current for three years from date of issue. Those who have a certificate in either category please email Secretary Fred with the dates of issue and check they are still current. Again ASAP.
Guests: Approximately 100 Senior Citizens and 26 Rotarians were present at a very happy event.
President Judy extended a warm welcome to our guests.
The musical group 'The Escarpment' with a mixture of well-known tunes and Christmas Carols provided entertainment. The Christmas meal provided by the Bowling Club was great, and served hot!
Rotarians were mixed with the guests who appeared to take the opportunity to have conversations with other people. As usual there were multiple raffle prizes with delighted winners.
Administration: PLEASE NOTE:
- The meeting scheduled on 3/1/2017 is cancelled.
- The meeting on 10/1/2017 will be the selling of Car Raffle tickets in the Caravan Parks. The meal will be at Kings. Arrangements for Salads and Desert to follow. Beverages and glasses to be provided by attendees as usual.
- The meeting on 24/1/2017 is the Robbie Burns celebration and will be at McGlashens Vineyards.
- There will be a Board Meeting on 10/1/2017 at Greers.
International: *******There will be a Robbie Burns Supper on 24/1/17. The cost will be $35.00 per head and limited to 80. There will be a two-course meal with drinks at bar prices. A great night is guaranteed as we recognize Scottish Heritage and raise some funds for our International Projects. Invite your partners and friends.
Tickets are available from Pearl McMillan, Rod Greer, Rod Birrell, Gordon King, Gerry Spencer, Alison George and Sam and Don Ho. *******
Foundation: Centurian donation boxes are available from Gerry Spencer.
Fundraising: The will be another Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings in Leopold on 28/1/17. Volunteer times will be confirmed.
Market: There was a good representation of stallholders but it seemed buying activity was quiet. Funds collected: Site fees - $1126, Raffle - $160, Gold coin donation - $600, Linen sales by Eng $170.60, BBQ - $ 542.
Youth: Members are asked to consider including Tiffany in outings or entertainment during the school holidays. See Ann Hodgkinson if you can help.
Social: The Club Christmas Dinner will be held on 13/12/2016. A 50's/60's theme is proposed. Appropriate gear and memories of the time are required. This promises to be a fun event.
Thank you,
AG
