Well what a week it has been again beginning with Anzac Day on Monday and another great effort from Rotarians, Partners, Friends and Probus members to man all of the tasks on the day.
From program distribution, donation collection, crowd control, car parking, BBQ'ing, Gunfire Breakfast, Raffle Sales.....did I get everyone? Apologies if I missed someone. Our efforts generated $5920 for the RSL to assist with running the event. We will present a cheque to the RSL at a meeting in the near future. Great work John McDonald co-ordinating it all.
Then Tuesday we hosted the Strathewen Primary School for the annual Beach visit, which was again successfully organised by Gail Chrisfield, Karen Bingham (particularly good job with the weather) and with funding Assistance from the District 9790 Drought Relief Fund arranged by Alan Anderson. See Gail's Report below in this issue.
........and the week ended with a 7 member team from our Club attending District Assembly today. For a report on Assembly make sure that you are at Tomorrow nights meeting when the team will report to the Club.
For the seventh year in a row, blue skies and sunshine greeted the Strathewen Primary School community upon arriving at Torquay Surf Beach last Tuesday for the annual beach day hosted by Torquay Rotary.
The early start and long coach trip was soon forgotten as kids and adults tucked into morning tea before hitting the waves for a surf lesson with Curly Kev from Torquay Surfing Academy, or beachside fun culminating in the obligatory sand castle competition.
This year saw 33 students, five staff and 12 parents/grandparents making the most of what has become a key fixture in the school's annual calendar since 2009 and, more importantly, a vital part of the trauma recovery process following the Black Saturday wildfires.
A highlight was watching several preppies overcome their fear of the water, moving from terrified screaming to jumping through waves to riding a board - smiling and laughing. This day really does make such a positive difference to everyone involved, including Rotarians!
The afternoon saw some drama with a parent carted off to hospital in an ambulance after colliding with a tourist's surfboard fin. Thankfully the incident didn't seem to dampen anyone's enthusiasm, even the wounded who was waxing lyrical at school the next day while showing off his bruises and stitches.
A huge thanks to Mal Slater, Alan Anderson, Geoff Dawson, John McDonald, Mary Elliott and Greg Plumridge for helping out on the day - and an even bigger thanks to the District 9790 Bushfire Recovery Fund for responding to former District Governor Alan Anderson's funding request and generously providing $2,000 towards the costs of running the day. You all rock!
I am sorry about the delay with writing this. I have been having too much fun and experiencing a lot of new things about not only Canada, but myself as well. For the first couple of weeks I was here, I was very sick, but luckily I didn’t have school!
Speaking of which, school has been a real eye-opener. I have seen many differences, comparing Australian schools to Canadian schools, and it was quite daunting being a new kid (which I have only been once before). I have slowly made friends and people have opened up to the fact I am actually an exchange student – and not another kid who just moved to their school – which is awesome!
I have also made great connections and friends with the other inbound exchange students who are here from all over the world! In February, we had a youth exchange camp for both inbounds and outbounds, where we stayed up north of Mississauga, around three hours drive away. This was honestly one of the best weekends I have ever had, experiencing the cold north, with temperatures dropping to around -15. Meeting all the exchange students for the first time was an awesome thing.
We recently had a weekend in Mississauga where we visited the local waterfalls – Albion Falls and Webster Falls – which were absolutely beautiful! It was also a great day with nice weather and great photo opportunities (which you may have seen on Facebook).
My current host family, the Ngo family, has been very warm and welcoming. They are some of the most genuine people I have met. The kids are very focused individuals who strive to be the best they can and its great to see. Minh and I have got on like brothers ever since we found a common interest in games. We have been out many times to places like Square One in Toronto and will be going to Niagara Falls soon!
I have also been to many sporting events, like the Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers home game in Toronto, and to the local hockey team, the Mississauga Steelheads.
These first three months have been very fast and are starting to feel like they get quicker every month. I am trying to make the most of my time here, regularly attending Rotary meetings and getting out as much as possible. I am really thankful for all the support from the club back home and I am again grateful for you being able to sponsor me on this journey.
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
Max Fry, the Rotarian organising the Bowel Scan kit distribution, has arranged with Bunnings Torquay for an information table to be set at the store to answer any questions people may have about the kits etc. This is to happen on Saturday 30th April and Sunday the 1st May. 2 people would be needed for the following times on both days. 9 am to 12 noon;12 noon to 3 p.m and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Would you please give this consideration and let me know if and when you would be available.
To all of our Members, who have pledged to the Ride the Bellarine End Polio fund, thanks you for your support, if you have not already could you please settle up with Treasurer Graham ASAP to enable the event financials to be wrapped up.
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If you cannot meet one of your assigned duties, Please contact Maggie Isom to advise.
The duty team should arrive no later than 6:00 p.m. Besides the below duties, the assigned team is responsible for Room Setup, Greeting Members and Guests, and Room Tidy at the end of our meeting - see checklist in storeroom or click here .
Date
Duty Team
Program
Chair
GREETING
INVOCATION
Event details
MON 2 MAY
PE Lesley Shedden
Helen McDonald
Report on District Assembly
MON 9 MAY
PDG Chris Simms
Gerard McNamara
David Mitchell
YOUTH PROGRAMS
WED 18 MAY
JOINT VOCATIONAL VISIT with GROVEDALE
Davidson Restaurant
The Gordon
Please note: The assigned Chairperson for the evening is responsible for writing a short review on the topic presented by the guest speaker of the night and for emailing the review to the Bulletin editor by noon of the following Wednesday
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"
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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.
