Theme: Foundation Month.
Lookout Reserve Maintenance Roster:
11/11/18 – 17/11/18 Noel Emselle.
18/11/18 – 24/11/18 Rod Greer.
25/11/18 – 01/12/18 Alan Keyse.
01/12/18 – 08/12/18 Jim Ricchini.
09/12/18 – 15/12/18 Adrian Schmidt.
Report of Meeting: 13/11/2018.
Guests:
- Michelle Fox (prospective member) and her son Nathan Fox who is supported by
our Club to attend the Youth Science Forum in Canberra in January 2019.
- Kelly Geerings (Peace).
- Speaker, Barry Golding.
President: Rod Greer assumed the chair for the Annual General Meeting.
There were no apologies.
AGM: All members passed the Minutes of the last AGM and the Treasurer’s report was accepted.
All nominations were accepted for positions as required.
There being no other business the meeting was closed at 6.40pm.
Announcements: Cheques were presented to Kelly Geerings (Woodlands Kindergarten
$2250.55) and Carol Naylor and Sonia Wheelhouse (Loaves and Fishes Food Bank
$1406.) These two sums were raised from the Gold Coin donations taken at the market.
Art Show Sub Committee: Coral Barker reported that the show was successful even
though sales were down. Early calculation shows that proceeds for distribution will be
approximately $6000.00. Feedback has been very encouraging, particularly the standard
of work displayed and the management of the show.
Many thanks to all who contributed including the caterers and bar staff!
Subject to Board approval the show will take place next year.
Foundation: Gordon King needs to know the amount contributed by members to
Foundation. Please donate when you can i.e. before the end of the financial year.
Youth:
- Geoff Chandler reported that a previous exchange student who has been working
with volcano and earthquake victims in Indonesia met with Ann Barker in Jakarta
recently.
- Gevon Bullock has been selected as the recipient of the year 11 scholarship at the
Bellarine Secondary College in 2019.
Market: Adrian Schmidt reported that there were 85 sites occupied and site fees totaled
$2000.15, Raffle $245.00, BBQ $2200.00, Gold coin donation for the Woodlands
Kindergarten $2250 and Car raffle $880.
Family Violence: Andrea Tierney reminded the members that a BBQ will be held on
Sunday 25 th November from 9.00 -11.00 am. The BBQ is free as the event is being held
to raise community awareness of Family Violence in our community and that Rotary is
supporting care of the persons involved where we can. Flyers are available now, and
orange ribbons and a donation box will be at the event. Helpers are being organized.
Ladies Luncheon - Sandie Chamberlain has made a tentative booking for a Xmas lunch on
There is a lunchtime special at $39.90 per head for 2 courses ,(choices within each one) a glass of wine and coffee. If you prefer, you can order from the menu.
Sandie needs to know numbers by Thursday, 6th December please (SMS: 0429 662 657 or email: sandiechamberlain@gmail.com). We can organise car pools closer to the date.
Guest Speaker: Barry Golding. “Mens Shed.”
Barry is Professor (Adjunct) in adult and community education of the Federation
University Australia until 2021. Prior to this appointment he was Associate Dean, Research, School of Education and Arte at the University of Ballarat; leader of the RAVE
(Researching Adult & Vocational Education) Group and Manager of the ‘Men’s learning beyond the workplace’ International Research.
In June 2016 he was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in recognition of ‘his significant contribution to tertiary education as a
researcher and author, to professional organizations and to the community.
Barry was President of the Adult Learning Australia Board, a voluntary Patron of the Australian Men’s Shed Association and an ALA board member until 2015. He was the Inaugural Chair of the International Men’s Shed Association.He has also been responsible for creating and maintaining four main walking and
mountain bike tracks totaling around 270km in the Goldfields area as well as being a
former core member of the eight person Mulga Bill’s Bicycle Band from 1970 – 1976.
He is also an author of at least two books.
25 years ago Maxine Kitto realized there were many men sitting in their cars on their own
in car parks waiting for their wives who were involved in groups ‘doing things,’ and she
suggested that there could be a place where men could go. The fist such place was in
Goolwa, SA. ‘The Shed.’
Obviously Barry is an expert on older men’s learning and has found that men learn better
by doing and being involved in group activities many of which are structured. E.g. fire
brigades, masonic lodges, golf clubs or woodwork and construction activities for children
or charities.
The first Men's Shed was formally established in 1998 in Tongala. The movement was
publicized through the National Bank Newsletter and by word of mouth. By 2018 there
are 2000 sheds globally with 1000 in Australia. There are seven national associations.
Most Sheds are independent and different. The fastest recent growth has been in
Scotland, Wales and England. There is one new shed opening every day somewhere in
the world. In 2005 there was a national gathering, which has developed into a biennial
conference since 2009. The movement is obviously needed and valued especially as
many lonely men and war veterans are involved – it is a great way to promote men’s
health.
lives. Barry believes that most learning occurs through parents, community associations
and work not at school!
Alison G.
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