August 9th 2011
August Theme: 'Membership and Extension'
Committees
Public Relations: John Flett (c),
Bulletin: Alison George, Rod Greer.
Web Site: Richard Grimmett, Rod Bush and John Flett
Membership: Heather Wallace(c), Richard Trigg and Judy Greer
Notice of meeting for The Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
Club Grove, 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
Tuesday, August 16th 6.00 for 6.30 p.m.
Partners are invited to attend. Please book them in as early as possible as seating is limited to 55 places. (Please note this meeting is not an 'official' partners night, just a meeting of special interest to which partners are most welcome.)
Subject: 'Finding Valentino' Speaker : Angela Di Sciascio.
(Copies of Angela's book will be available for purchase at $29.99 cash).
Chairperson: Ann Hodgkinson
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Tony Haines
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Dick Clay
Wine Raffle: Gary Golding
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 17th Norm Elliott, 18th Geoff Chandler, Moyra McArdle.
22nd Judy and Rod Greer.
Notice of meeting for The Rotary Club of Ocean Grove
Club Grove, 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
Tuesday August 23rd 6.00 for 6.30 p.m.
Subject: Building Bellarine Connections. Speaker : Peter Hibbert.
Chairperson: Marion Walton
Assistant Cashier: Phil Edwards
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: John Fox
Wine Raffle: Rod Bush
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 23rd Trish Emselle, 24th David Tyrrell, 29th Hazel Ford, Marg and Hamish Campbell.
The week that was……..
The Meeting August 9th.
A great intro and welcome by our President Margaret. Who'd have thought that in one short sentence Margaret could create such imagery of her household in the early hours of Monday morning!!!
Reports….
Pulse 94.7 Rotary Time slot Monday 8.30 am.
We didn't listen!
It was disappointing that no-one at the meeting last Tuesday had listened to the efforts of Coral and John on Pulse Radio (Monday 8.30am). It is important that we support each other in club ventures such as the Art show, Radio, ANZAC Day, etc.
Richard Grimmett has a recording of the broadcast and the podcast can also be downloaded from the Pulse website: www.947thepulse.com
(I'm listening to the podcast as I prepare the bulletin.)
A belated, well done and thanks to Coral and John!
Health.
- Bowelscan Report. The sale of test kits was up on the previous year. In our postcode (3226) there were 5 positive tests.
Community
- The brickwork for the Lookout is ready for construction. Paper work has gone to Council and a 'brickie' is ready and waiting!
International.
- Shelter Box and Disaster Aid Australia have both put in articles and information relating to their projects in recent disaster areas. Check the district website to see what they are doing. Clearly they are looking for our support!
- DIK. There will be a pick up next Tuesday August 16th. Please contact Geoff Brentnall if you have suitable goods for pick up.
August Market.
- There were 54 stalls and $729 was raised at the door for the Ambulance project. The day was a mixed success for the stallholders. John Paton called for some new volunteers for the September 4th market. The roster with 'gaps' will be out next week.
Social Events.
- Sunday 21st August. The RED DOG movie will be on at Readings Cinema. Meet for a Pizza or Pasta at 5.30pm and the movie will be screened at 6.50pm. Let Marion know if you're going. These events are always good fun. It's evidently a good movie.
- October 9th A mystery bus trip and 2 course lunch for about $50 each. Marion Walton will have more details next week. Please give it your support.
Footy tipping
- Geoff Brentnall (more Collingwood!) is filling in for Alex Magee. This weeks winner is Jan Brown and Billy Walton is the clear leader.
DGE Helen Trigg
- Alison is now getting a recording of the meeting and enjoying it immensely. Well done, Richard.
ANZAC DAY Breakfast.
- For many years a team of Rotarians have been cooking bacon and eggs at the Dawn Service. A request has been received from the RSL asking if Rotary would take over making tea and coffee. It is not a difficult task, but does involve a 5.30am start.
- We are looking for someone to take on the job. It involves getting volunteers to help, purchasing supplies, setting up and cleaning up. All over by 7.30am.
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| Rod Greer tells all about the Census |
John Calnin has the details. It is a great activity for the club and this would add to the quality of our Rotary Service.
The 'guest' speaker. Someone to be counted on!
I thought I was brilliant. What more can be said……
Well, not quite, but I was happy to share something of the Census with the club. It has been an interesting journey and I have enjoyed finding out about a new area of the Bellarine. Hopefully, it wasn't too boring. (I promise to shut up for some time……)
Conference 2012.
- There are only a couple of rooms left. See Rod G. with your $50 soon!
From August Board:
Youth: $8,000 worth of projects were approved by the Board. Ann H will need help in looking after all the different programs. If you haven't got a 'big' job then please see Ann to take on one of the many opportunities. We intend to support RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Australia for18 -25 year olds), RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment for 14-17 Year olds), several of the Science programs, junior leadership awards and programs, VCE scholarships and summer schools. These programs are a strength of our Club and we need to be fully supportive of them.
Publicity: 349 hits to our website! We even have our own facebook page at: www.facebook.com/pages/Rotary-club-of-Ocean-Grove
International: Geoff and his team will be continuing with DIK, and be getting speakers for ROMAC and Interplast as well as seeking financial support. The c'tee also wants to build our ties with overseas clubs with which we have had contact. (Southampton in Canada, Dacca in Bangladesh and Salzgitter in Germany).
Geoff is even planning an international dinner.
Vocational Programs. These were reported on last week in the Bulletin.
Fred's fancy (Money Matters): The last word surely must come from the Treasurer.
Charities account has a balance of $26,843 with current commitments of $13,000. The Administration account has $13,733. But…… don't get excited. It has to last.
Quote: You're only young once, but you can be immature all your life.
Rod G
'Count Count'
(apologies to Sesame St.)
