November Theme: Rotary Foundation Month
Committee: Trevor McArdle, Martin Geerings, John Wynn, Geoff Chandler
Notice of Meeting for the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove,
18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
December Theme: Family of Rotary
Committee: Family and Friends of Rotary,
Norm Elliott, Judy Greer, Jan Flett.
Tuesday, December 6th 6.00pm for 6.30pm
Seniors Dinner
Chairperson: Phil Edwards
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Hans Franken
Greeters and Assistant Sergeant: Marion and Bill Walton
Birthdays and Anniversaries to Dec 13th:
Birthdays: 7th Ann Hodgkinson, 11th Kerrie Ricchini, 12th Jan Brown,
Tuesday, December 13th 6.00pm for 6.30pm
Club Christmas Dinner: A special program.........
Chairperson: President Margaret
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Trevor Mc Ardle
Greeters and Assistant Sergeant: Ian Bent and Wal Kelly
Weekly Raffle: Alison George
It is a partners’ night and as such you are all booked as doubles. If you or your partner are not going to attend then you must apologize, PLEASE!!!!
Birthdays and Anniversaries to Dec 20th:
Birthdays: 15th Judy Eyles, 17th Ian Bent,
The Meeting of November 29th
Guests
Bernadette King, mother of Megan King. Megan has completed her two years of scholarship and her Yr 12 VCE at Bellarine College.
Stephanie Van Rekum Ayres and her mother Tammy. Stephanie is our Year 11 award recipient.
Zac Kingsburg was unfortunately not in attendance. Zac is our new scholarship awardee for 2012/13.
Chris Dixon and Jodie. Chris is the owner of Ocean Grove Service and RACV Centre.
Presentations
Pride of Workmanship Awards. (Part 3)
Chris Dixon. Chris has grown up in Ocean Grove and had completed his apprenticeship at ‘Lofty’s’ Garage in Wallington Rd. Chris has owned and operated Ocean Grove Sercie Centre for the last 11 years. In asking President Margaret to present a Pride of Workmanship Award to Chris, Gordon King highlighted Chris’ quality of service, friendly manner and how highly regarded Chris is in the local community. In accepting the award Chris was quite proud and humble to receive it and also stressed that what he did was his business, but what Rotary did was voluntary.
VCE Support Awards presentations
- Megan King (Year 12). Megan was away at ‘schoolies’ week after completing her VCE. However, Megan had prepared a report which her mother presented on Megan’s behalf. In it Megan highlighted the fact that the scholarship was able to fund books, uniform and to finish her VCE. She hopes to get into an Arts degree or do Primary Teaching.
- Stephanie Van Rekum Ayres (Year 11 to 12). Stephanie had a well prepared speech and delivered it with a great deal of self assurance. In it Stephanie also pointed out the value of the scholarship and the fact that without it VCE would be financially very challenging. Stephanie has already completed Year 12 Drama which involved a 40 minute performance, as well as a 7 minute solo (she developed the character Modesty Blaise from cartoon origins). She clearly showed the benefit of her studies. On the table I was on there was unanimous agreement that our funds had been exceptionally well allocated.
- Zac Kingsburg. Hopefully we can get Zac to a dinner early in the new year.
Reports
- Health and recovery. Welcome back to Ian Downing and Bill Walton. Norm Elliott is having a time in hospital and we wish him a speedy recovery. No doubt a hospital stay will not fit into Norm’s program!
- Secretary Vic reminded us all that the Christmas Dinner is a partner’s night. You are booked in as a double and need to apologise if you or your partner are unable to attend. Please do so as early as possible.
- Alison needs help to shift some furniture at home. Martin, Alex and one other have volunteered their services Thursday am.
- Raffle Ticket Selling. Please watch the roster and put your name down for a time. There are plenty of options.
- Market. This Sunday Dec 4th. There are some gaps remaining in the car parking roster. Please see Colin if you have time.
- Seniors Dinner Dec 6th. Drivers required. Please contact Marion and Bill. Rotarians will not be required to serve the meals, but are asked to sit with our guests and ensure they are well looked after and have a good time.
- Megaswim. Trevor reported that we are still receiving funds and to date we have passed $20,000! Needless to say we will probably do it again next year!
- Medical information Booklets. It was agreed to purchase these and present them to our guests at the Seniors’ Dinner next week. (Ed...I thought the Board made the decisions!)
- Geelong Community Enterprises. We have received a $1,000 sponsorship for the market. These sums of money come from Bendigo Bank. We thank them.
- ART SHOW REPORT. Art Show Chairman Ian Downing presented to President Marg the final report for the inaugural Art Show. Ian congratulated the committee for their incredible ‘Service Above Self’ and the club members who all contributed to the Art Show’s success. Between sponsorship, sales and programs, approximately $17,000 was raised. The new committee will be chaired by Coral Barker and her team will include, Tony Haines, Marg Campbell, Martin Geerings, Rod Bush, and Ian Bent. The Club was asked if it would support continuing the Show next year. The strong consensus was, yes. Coral and her team will present a recommendation to Board in the near future.
‘Veni, vidi, vici.........We came, we saw, we conquered!!
Rotary Interest.
Our attendance figures for July, August and September of meetings are 63%, 63%, and 65%. Although this is not spectacular, the raffle, Art Show and MegaSwim along with organising the Senior’s Dinner and the Conference 2012 make for a very active club. Well done to everyone.
Stuff and Nonsense
Thanks to someone who has more time than sense, but these are worth a thought!
PRESBYTERIAN: is an ANAGRAM for: BEST IN PRAYER
ASTRONOMER: MOON STARER
DESPERATION: A ROPE ENDS IT
THE EYES: THEY SEE
- GEORGE BUSH: HE BUGS GORE
THE MORSE CODE : HERE COME DOTS
DORMITORY: DIRTY ROOM
SLOT MACHINES: CASH LOST IN ME
DORMITORY: DIRTY ROOM
SLOT MACHINES: CASH LOST IN ME
ELECTION RESULTS : LIES - LET'S RECOUNT
SNOOZE ALARMS : ALAS ! NO MORE Z'S
A DECIMAL POINT : I'M A DOT IN PLACE
THE EARTHQUAKES: THAT QUEER SHAKE
ELEVEN PLUS TWO: TWELVE PLUS ONE
SNOOZE ALARMS : ALAS ! NO MORE Z'S
A DECIMAL POINT : I'M A DOT IN PLACE
THE EARTHQUAKES: THAT QUEER SHAKE
ELEVEN PLUS TWO: TWELVE PLUS ONE
- My best pick!
Rod G .
