November 1st, 2011
Notice of meeting for The Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Club Grove, 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.
Tuesday November 1st.
No Meeting because of Melbourne Cup and Art Show clean up.
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Tuesday November 8th 6.00 for 6.30 p.m.
Subject: A.G.M. -Club Assembly, and Pride of Workmanship Awards. Chairperson: Margaret Campbell.
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: Colin Brown.
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Martin Geerings
Weekly Raffle: Hans Franken.
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Tuesday November 15th 6.00 for 6.30 p.m.
Subject: Rotary - Lions Combined Dinner.
Note:Whilst this is not a partners night, Partners are invited but will need to be registered through the normal channels.
Chairperson: Margaret Campbell.
Assistant Cashier and Thanker: A.Magee.
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant: Geoff Eglin.
Weekly Raffle: Gerry Spencer.
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Tuesday November 22nd 6.00 for 6.30 p.m.
Subject:Organ Donor - District C/tee.Speakers: Mary Elliott -Tony Allen (recipient) Chairperson: Peter Hawthorne.
Assistant Cashier and Thanker:
Greeter and Assistant Sergeant:
Weekly Raffle:
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Words of wisdom and sundry interesting bits and pieces from our non meeting week (Art Show - Melbourne Cup weekend).
Reports and Notices
Bellarine Megaswim: Trevor McArdle.
Still looking for volunteers ( Partners /Friends, all welcome) to assist and be prepared to go on the Roster for the Megaswim.------ Talk to Trevor.
Membership & Car Raffle: Noell Emselle.
Noell still looking for extra ticket sellers for this weekend (see separate email from Noell to al members).
The FROG's meeting scheduled for Nov 9 at the Ocean Grove Golf Club has been cancelled.
Partners Social Activities: Trish Emselle.
A social function for Partners ( or anyone wishing to attend) has been organized for Monday Nov 21st at NAPONA opposite the old Fire station corner Hodgson street. 12 for 12.30 anyone interested please contact Trish on 52555353.
Community Service Project: Rotary Club of Bayside.
They are looking for some involvement by other Rotary Clubs for their "Buz activities for Kids by Kids" program. Enriching the lives of young students from the Northern Bay College . Secretary Vic will enlighten us further at the next meeting.
Art Show: From the mouth of the Master..Tony Haines.
The Art Show provide 'Good Food' on the Friday evening, an abundance of 'Good Fellowship' and a wide range of opportunities 'to serve Rotary'.
The Committee is in the process of bringing the Art Show to a conclusion. The revenue has ceased but the bills are now arriving and payment of prize monies and refunds are keeping treasurer Dick very busy. At this stage it is difficult to put a figure on the overall profit but this will be done when a more precise figure has been determined.
It can be reported of the 336 pictures that were actually hung, 31 were sold.
Sunday was the busiest day but Saturday was the best day for sales. Monday was the quietest day - until all the artists arrived to collect their art works between 4.00 and 6.00pm.
The skills, talents and enthusiasm shown by the team leaders and their teams is something that our Club should be very proud of. More formal acknowledgement and sincere thanks will be expressed to Rotarians, Partners of Rotarians and friends of Rotary at an appropriate time.
It all proved that if you want something done, you ask a Rotarian.
In house winners for the Raffle, include Alex Macgee who won the $200.00 Harvey World travel voucher, Patsy Bush who won the 310 Restaurant voucher and Belinda Edwards who won Geoff Ford's framed tapestry.
The Committee will meet on Friday to determine what still needs to be done; how the Art Show will be evaluated (with an emphasis on member feedback) and
commence preparing a formal report for the Board and members that will enable informed discussion about the future of the Ocean Grove Art Show.
A great effort – thanks to all who were able to assist.
