Bulletin 23rd June 2016 (Jun 20, 2016)

Rotary Club of Torquay Changeover

Surf Coast Hotel

Jul 03, 2016
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

KAIS Village Community CAMBODIA Rachel Van Etten

Maggie & Rachel->

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

We were fortunate to have Rachel van Zetten, a Monash medical student speak to us on Monday night about the Kais Village located in the rural Cambodian town of Treng Trayoeung,

Rachel visited the orphanage on a school trip (World Challenge) in 2010. She returned and volunteered for five months in 2013, teaching English, kindergarten and basic hygiene practices. Since then she has visited twice for a month in university holidays

The village is in the province of Kampong Speu, about 86km out of Phnom Penh, a two and a half hour journey from the capital.

Kais Village Community opened in 2003 at the request of the Cambodian Child Welfare Department. It is funded by private donations and receives no financial support from the government.

The principal directors and driving force behind Kais Village Community are Soung Santepheap (Sunny) and Karen Butler.

From the outset Sunny and Karen’s philosophy was to do more than provide for the basic welfare of the children. In Kais Village Community they wanted the children to feel that they had a home, a family, and a community.

The Kais Village is a thriving community that houses over 40 children and comprises a school, a nursery for the youngest children, accommodation for the older children, a large kitchen & dining room and a medical centre.

It is now a registered charity in the UK with a board of trustees.

The majority of the children have been abandoned at a young age or at birth. Older children have been removed from the family by social services due to cases such as domestic violence.

Basic Needs: food, shelter, clothing, medical and dental care, and emotional support.
Education: in conjunction with the local government school the children attend lessons and at Kais Village Community itself, they learn English language skills.

Personal Development: The children develop life skills through cookery lessons, swimming lessons, arts & crafts, agricultural training and personal health and hygiene instruction

In the end, the Kais Village Community experience is so much more. The children find a loving home, are helped with counselling, and once they turn 18, they are assisted to find jobs and further their studies or attend vocational training.

Rachel wanted to simply create an awareness of the Kais Kids Community Village and she certainly did just that

Please have a look at the website http://www.kaiskids.org/site

Maggie Isom

Special Board Meeting - 27 June 2018

Posted by John McDonald

Notice of Special Meeting for 2016/17 Board to be held on 27/06/16

In accordance with Article 28 Section 4 – Vacancies in position of Director: A vacancy in the position of any officer-elect or director elect shall be filled by action of the remaining Directors elect :

Given that following the resignation of Lloyd James, there are 2 vacancies on the 16/17 Board. It is considered that the remaining Directors should fill the positions of office bearers. The current Board discussed this at their last meeting and agreed that the following members be be considered as follows-

President : Lesley Shedden

President Nominee 17/16 Gaynor Schols

Vice President 16/17 Amanda Hough

Treasurer Graham Gill

Secretary John Mc Donald

Club Service Greg Birchall

Community Service Michael Reed

International Service Gaynor Schols

Vocational Service Linda Neale

Youth Service Chris Sims

John Mc Donald - Secretary

District Changeover 2016

Jun

2016

Jun 26, 2016 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

TRUFFLEDUCK RECEPTIONS
66 HYLAND STREET
FYANSFORD, (GEELONG)
, NOTE: PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION
Australia

District Changeover is open to all Rotarians, Partners and Friends. Registration is now open and shall be done on line through Members access - you are able to also register your Partner and any Friends as your guest. If you have any dietary requirements please indicate in the comments section of registration.

You shall receive a complimentary glass of wine , beer or fruit punch once you take up your seat. Lunch shall be two courses and include tea and coffee served to your table. Additional beverages shall be available at bar prices. Truffleduck pride themselves in excellence in food and service and the venue is open to the river garden with a wonderful vista. Parking is available opposite the venue in the carpark next to the Fyansford Hotel. Please arrive at 12.15pm for a 12.30pm start.

Registration is strictly open until June 16th and shall close at 11.00pm. You shall not be able to register or attend the event if you have not registered by this date.

DG Jane Cox and DGE Stephen Lamont warmly invite you to attend changeover as we celebrate Be a Gift to the World and embrace Rotary Serving Humanity.

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL PAYMENT IS MADE VIA THE PAYPAL LINK ON THE REGISTRATION PAGE. REGISTRATION WITHOUT PAYMENT CANNOT BE RECOGNISED.

For online Registration CLICK HERE

Mock Job Interviews 26th July

Posted by Chris Sims

The Rotary Club has been invited by Surf Coast Secondary College to participate as volunteer interviewers for their upcoming Mock Interviews.

The interviews, being organised by Careers Coordinator Jenny Bruce, will be held on Tuesday 26^th July 2016.

The day will start with an induction at 8.30 am till about 8.50 am for our interviewers, and finish by 3.00 pm at the latest. Morning tea & lunch will be provided.

The College will need about 18 interviewers & would appreciate as many helpers as we can provide.

If you are able to help on that day, please let me know as soon as possible by email including your contact details. I will advise Jenny Bruce accordingly and she will forward you all of the information.

Thank you in advance for your help with the organisation of this event.

Chris Sims

Walk in the Park

Posted by Peter Bollen

Dear Peter,
We know how time flies, so register for A Walk in the Park today!
By registering today, you can cross it off your To Do list and put the walk in your calendar.
A Walk in the Park on Sunday 28 August is your chance to celebrate and support people living with Parkinson’s. This leisurely walk takes place along the banks of the Yarra River. A range of fun, family activities at Federation Square will entertain kids and adults alike…and the pet pooch!
Early bird registration is $35 for adults and $25 for seniors/concession card holders. Adults receive up to a $25 discount by registering before 30 June.
Peter, I encourage you to take advantage of our early bird discount, available until 30 June. Register today!
Share this email with family and friends encouraging them to take advantage of this discount too.
I look forward to walking with you.
Kind regards,

Emma Collin CEO Parkinson’s Victoria

Team name for donations here is - Bollens Blues

CLICK HERE to Donate

Torquay Football Club Before the Game 2nd July

Posted by Amanda Hough

Strive2Thrive 5 Year Celebration invite

Posted by John McDonald

The club has been invited to a “ 5 year Celebration Party” being held by the “ Strive2Thrive” organisation.

Date Sat July 30

Location Italian Club Moolap

Cost $ 45 each

Details Dancing, Superb 2 Course Dinner , Drinks at Bar Prices , etc

Fundraising Opportunity

Clue Detective Puzzles

The Rotary Club of Drysdale is pleased to announce the launching of a new project. By joining forces with the Clue Detective Puzzle Agency, it hopes to raise funds by solving crossword puzzles. Crossword puzzles are great educational games for people of all ages, keeping the brain fit and healthy, and enhancing literacy, logic and critical thinking skills. They are also challenging and a lot of fun! Drysdale Rotary would like to invite your Club to join us in promoting the benefits of puzzling, and at the same time raise funds for your Club projects. For more information, please refer to the media release below http://cluedetectivepuzzlesonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Media-Release-Rotary-Club-of-Drysdale-Puzzle-Fundraiser.pdf

Yours in Rotary,

Catherine Eagleson

District 9780 Info

Meet District Governor Jane Cox

Jane was born in Sydney but with the family moved to Geelong where she completed her schooling. A career path in banking led to management, following which Jane took up an overseas posting in London for five years working with the Australian Department of Immigration. Returning to Australia, Jane was the Business Manager for a busy medical practice for a number of years, before taking up the senior National Travel Co-ordinator role with a large, national food serices provider. Jane holds a Diploma of Business (Human Resources).

A member of the Rotary Club of Geelong since 2001, Jane has held many positions in the Club including President, Secretary and Treasurer. As President she initiated and took part in the building of a school for the indigenous in Outback Australia. International activities have included attendance at the Salt Lake City Convention and participation in a Rotary Friendship Exchange to Alaska. Jane was selected for, and attended,the Brisbane Future Leaders Seminar in 2011. At District level Jane has been active on a number of District committees including Australian Rotary Health and served for three years as an Assistant Governor to a group of eight clubs. Jane is a Facilitator with the Rotary Leadeership Institute, and was appointed the District Governor Special Representative for, and esablished, a vibrant new club. Jane is also a member of the District Club Visioning team assisting Clubs with planning a vision for their futures. Jane has been recognised with a Paul Harris Fellow and an "Avenues of Service" Citation.

With a love of travel, Jane has visited every continent, including Antactica, as well as most countries of the world. These travel experiences included a managemente role with the International Olympic Committee at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Now divorced, Jane continues to live in Torquay. She is close to her sister, nieces and nephew and is a doting great-aunt to Chloe, and the new arrival Lucy. A lover of spectator sports, Jane is a long-standing and passionate supporter and member (with one niece) of the Geelong Footbal Club team: "The Cats"

- See more at: http://rotary9780.org/SitePage/meet-our-district-governor-2015-2016#sthash.wRzw64td.dpuf

Here are some links where you can find all of the Latest news from District 9780

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To go to the District 9780 Website Click Here
Get to know your District Governor Jane Cox Click Here
To read District Governor Jane Cox May 2016 District e-Newsletter Click Here

To Read Rotary Down Under Issue 584 June 2016 e-Newsletter Click Here

MEETING APOLOGIES - What do I do?

Notifying someone about changes to your meeting attendance is your responsibility!

Our meetings have catered dinners, so if you are unable to attend a meeting, or if your partner is unable to attend a designated Partner's Night, YOU MUST ADVISE us of your or your partner’s absence. This also applies if you are attending the meeting but not dining.

There are two ways to do this, either record the information in advance in the "Apology Book" that is available at the book in table at each meeting or telephone 03-5222-2022. An answering service operates out of hours.

All apologies must be made no later than 9.00AM on the Monday of the meeting (unless other arrangements were addressed in the Bulletin).
If no apology is recorded by that time, the absentee member will be issued with an invoice to pay the Club the dinner fee of $25 for your non-attendance, and/or that of your partner if it is an official Partner's Night.

On "Partners Nights" it is a different arrangement as it will be assumed that your partner WILL BE attending unless you apologise for them!

Remember if you are bringing guests or your partner (to a non-partner night) you need to notify us of the extra number of persons who will be attending.

Absence when away on travel is not an excuse. It is your reasonability to lodge your apology and it is recommended that this be recorded beforehand in the “Apology Book” to save you remembering each week whilst you are away.