October Theme: Mental Health Month.
29/10 2017 – 11/11/2017. Gordon King. 12/11/2017 – 25/11/2017. John Wynn.
Report of Meeting: 31/10/2017.
It was with regret
that the death of John Fox, Honorary Member, on 30/10/17 was announced. His son, Tony plans to organize a memorial occasion in Ocean Grove at a later
date. There will be a private funeral in Melbourne.
Visitors: Mark Huglin, Principal and Yr. 6
Teacher, Lynda Patterson, Surfside Primary School. Rhonda Boyd Principal and
Yr. 6 Teacher, Marianne Caddy, Star of the Sea Primary School. Yr. 6 Teachers
Kerrin Skuza and Rick Kayler-Thompson, Ocean Grove Primary School. Eleven
students presenting their efforts in completing the Junior Community Award
(Graeme Bath Awards) and their parents and friends.
President:
- Members are reminded that the Working With
Children forms need to be filled in. A reminder has been sent to those who have
not completed the form.
- Members agreed that a BBQ would be held at
Bunnings on Christmas Eve.
Reports:
Secretary: The AGM will be held at the Bowling
Club on 19/11/2017.
Market: A Roster was circulated for the
market on 5th November. Remember the Art Show is on the same day.
Health: Richard Grimmett continues to do
well at home. Geoff Brentnall Has had his surgery and is progressing according
to plan. He is still in Hospital.
Art Show Sub
Committee:
Entries number 229. Please encourage all those
you can to attend the show. The show is part of the Bellarine Arts Trail being
held on the same weekend. Set up volunteers has been organized.
**Please note there will be no meeting on
Tuesday 7/11/17 as attendance at the Art Show opening on Friday 3/11/17 will be
the meeting replacement.
Social: Several events are planned
including a visit to a drive in movie, progressive dinner and car rally. The
Christmas Meeting may be at a winery,
Vocational: -
Visit to the Waltons Piggery on Sunday 12th November. Please see the
recent email for details. There are currently 40 people booked. The Bus will
leave from the Golf Club car park at 1.00pm and will return at approximately
6.00pm for dinner at the Golf Club.
**Please note there will be no
meeting on 14th November as the Vocational visit to the Piggery is a
designated meeting.
Community: 131
seniors have been invited to the Christmas Party.
International: - Ride the Bellarine will continue
in support of Polio Plus. Janet Alexander has offered to train prospective
cyclists for the ride.
Guest Speakers: 11 Students completing Grade 6 from
the three Primary Schools in Ocean Grove who represented 40 of their classmates
who participated in the Rotary Junior Community Awards, (graham Barth Awards).
This program was commenced in Bairnsdale 19 years ago. The purpose of the
program is to challenge young people physically, culturally and in community
service and thus assist in developing their Community awareness. The project
requires persistence to complete at least 40 hours over 10 weeks. The support
of their teachers as well as the whole family is vital.
The activities in which the students were
involved included: Opportunity shop work where some of the difficulties experienced
by people became known, dog walking, cooking, painting in the community, the
Anzac March, Netball coaching, photography, CFA volunteering, dancing,
attendance at a community meeting, Hindu and Buddhist religions, Bangarra Art
Festival, cultural exchange with indigenous people at Uluru and relatives from
Sweden, football and soccer, touch typing, musical performance, gym, Guitar
lessons, visiting and helping Elderly Citizens, ballet, and theatre.
Most students enjoyed the experience and learnt
a lot about their community. They were pleased to have had the opportunity to
participate as they felt their confidence and sense of achievement was
increased.
Geoff Chandler, Tony Haines and Judy Greer were
thanked for their encouragement and assistance.
Many members have stated that this program is one
of the most satisfying projects we participate in as the variety and diversity
of experiences undertaken never ceases to amaze us.
Thank you, AG
