Bulletin 29th May 2016 (May 28, 2016)

On the couch - Surprise night !

Lions Village

May 30, 2016
6:07 PM – 8:07 PM

NO MEETING - QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY

Lions Village

Jun 13, 2016

Kais Kids Orphanage, Rachel Van Zetten

Torquay Lions Viilage

Jun 27, 2016
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Rotary Club of Torquay Changeover

Surf Coast Hotel

Jul 03, 2016
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Torquay Secondary College

The Rotary Club of Torquay has a terrific relationship with Surf Coast Secondary College. We have Liam currently on Youth Exchange, and have had students involved with other Rotary youth programs. Also we have had help at this year’s Motor Show, and a willingness to further assist in future events.

On Monday night, we were very fortunate to have Surf Coast Secondary College Principal Scott Diamond, along with the school captains – Phoebe Markoulis and Bryson West.

Their presentation was ‘hosted’ by Scott asking Bryson and Phoebe a series of questions on themselves, life at Surf Coast Secondary College and their involvement and interests in the community.

Phoebe and Bryson were nominated for school captains due to their ability, willingness and commitment to both the school and community.

At school, both have been members of the Student Voice group – A leadership group mentoring, assisting and motivating fellow students.

In Year 12, there is 35 hours of school plus 15-20 hours of homework per week. With this in mind, Scott asked what else they did in their ‘spare time’.

Both Phoebe and Bryson felt it important to be involved in the local community.

Bryson playing and coaching Hockey, assisting the shire in youth programs including Freeza, the Salvation Army and battle of the bands – which his band won –

Phoebe works at the Quicksilver Café, is also involved in youth programs in the shire, is very involved in the arts program (and would like to promote art more in the community) and music events.

Bryson was awarded the Leadership Award from the Shire and Phoebe was awarded the Arts Award, a great credit to them.

After a Gap year next year, Bryson would like to go and study Out Door Education and return to Surf Coast Secondary College as an Outdoor Ed Teacher.

Phoebe wants to study Fashion Design and P.R at RMIT, with a goal of having her own Fashion Business. Phoebe loves to inspire and motivate people.

With a huge interest in the community and youth – both programs and challenges, Bryson and
Phoebe are keen to pursue a Youth Drop in Centre, where the youth in our community can come to relax, play games, socialize and have councilors available to assist those in need. They are very interested in partnering with local community organisations to ‘make this happen’………

Phoebe and Bryson are keen to remain ‘locals’ be involved the Torquay Community, sporting groups and continue to work with and assist the youth in the area.

They are looking forward to the future and the changes and challenges it will present.

Michael Reed

An Invitation to Attend Function 9th June

Barwon Health Volunteer Services would like to invite your Rotary Club members to attend a function to celebrate Rotary’s collective support of our Patient Transport Service. Please join us on Thursday 9^th of June from 6pm – 8pm for some nibbles and drinks and to hear stories about the Patient Transport Service directly from our volunteer drivers.

If you could please circulate this invite to your club members, that would be greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Jodi Lammers

Barwon Health

If you are interested in attending this function, please contact Preisdent Amanda for further details

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

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

Torquay Football Club Before the Game 2nd July

Posted by Amanda Hough

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 583 May 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.