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: 13/12/2016.

Presidents Report:

*** There will be no Rotary meetings on 20/12, 27/12 and 3/1/17. (Christmas New Year break)! *** Members please alert partners!

- Annual raffle ticket selling for the Ballarat South Car raffle is planned for 10/1/2017, followed by a meal at the Kings.

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 1^st 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 1^st 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 the Secretary with the dates of issue and check they are still current. Again ASAP.

Guests: Club Christmas Dinner.

Approximately 40 members and partners turned up wearing a great variety of 50's and 60's Rock and Roll apparel. Some even made the effort to appear as they might have in that era by wearing wigs and dying their hair, (but not the beard.) Glitzy shoes and bobby socks were abundant as were full skirts and petticoats, wide collared shirts and a variety of neckties. The Princess of Ballarat even turned up! Many members reminisced about their experiences in the days of the 50's and 60's with some funny and some romantic memories being expressed.

The meal as usual was plentiful and varied. Thanks were expressed to the chef and the staff who have been so cheerful and obliging throughout the year.

Most of the members took to the dance floor with gusto and encouragement of DJ Richard Grimmett.

DJ Richard Grimmett

Thanks were extended to John (and Nan) Calnin for the organization of the event. It was a good way to end 2016 for the Club.

Congratulations were also extended to John Calnin for the award of Life Membership of the Point Lonsdale Golf Club.

Administration: PLEASE NOTE:

- The meeting on 10/1/2017 will be 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: Centurion donation boxes are available from Gerry Spencer.

Fundraising: There will be another Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings in Leopold on 28/1/17. Volunteer times will be confirmed.

Youth: Members are asked to consider including Tiffany in outings or entertainment during the school holidays. (See Ann Hodgkinson if you can help).

Jo Hawthorn asked members to fill in the 'Our Future' survey for the City of Greater Geelong. The responses are due in January.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL

Thank you,