January Theme: Rotary Awareness Month
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster: 1/1/2017 – 14/1/2017 – Noelle Emselle,
15/1/17 – 28/1/2017 – Peter Cullen
Report of Meeting: 10/1/2017
President:
*** There will be no Rotary meeting on 17/1/2017****
- Annual raffle ticket selling for the Ballarat South Car raffle was successful on10/1/2017; the meal at Kings was as usual thoroughly enjoyed by all, including the Mosquitoes! Thanks to the Kings for the venue, to Coog and Wally for the cooking and to all those who provided salads and dessert.
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. **Please let Judy know if you have one of these copies so their circulation can continue! A full copy of the standards is available on the District website under the Youth Tab.
Each Club needs to appoint a Club Youth Protection Officer as part of its requirements. Gil Morgan is taking on this responsible role.
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.
Administration: PLEASE NOTE:
- Report from Board Meeting on 10/1/2017 at Greers.
- The Board approved the nomination of Graeme (Coog) Chamberlain as our President Elect 2018-2019. Congratulations Coog.
- The Robbie Burns Supper will be held on 24/1/2017 at the McGlashens Wallington Estate, Swan Bay Road at 6.00 for 6.30pm.
0The 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 Rod Greer (5255 4041) and Fred (5256 1941) needs to be notified of any dietary needs.
- Adrian Schmidt will be our club's representative on the Bellarine RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness) Committee to which our club has contributed $200 and will also be subsidizing approximately 130 Bellarine Secondary College students @ $10 per student who will be participating in the program 16th February.
- Our Youth Exchange student, Sydney Coad returns from Japan week and our outbound student Jackie Honeywell departs for Germany on Saturday.
- The Burgess family who has been hosting Tiffany will be formally thanked.
- Work continues on updating our Rules and Bylaws. Thanks to Tony Haines.
Publicity: DISTRICT CONFERENCE "BE BOLD" 31March – 1/2April will be held at the Barrabool Hills Centre and Saturday night dinner at the South Barwon Civic Centre. Please check the District Website for all info relating to this important event. Registration forms are also available from the Website.
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 are posted on the email list.
District Fundraiser for ROMAC on February 18th at Buckley's Entertainment Centre, 8pm. Comedian Dave Thornton will be on the program. Tickets are $32.00 per person. See information sent by Fred or contact Eng Ho for further details.
Market: Site fees $676 with 60 sites occupied. BBQ raised $720 clear. Raffle collected $105, the "Birrell" small change collection $20, and the Gold coin collection for the OGFB resulted in $956.45. The car raffle was well supported. Many thanks to Sandie and Coog and those who helped.
Youth: (see notes from Board meeting above).
Vocational: The visit to Epworth Hospital near Deacon Uni is being planned. More details later. A 5.30pm start is anticipated.
Social: Community Bowls are being held at the Point Lonsdale Bowling Club again this year. It is held every Monday evening during February. Contact Gerry Spencer if interested – only two teams can participate this year.
Thank you.
AG.
