| Posted by Lesley Shedden |
Bulletin No 16
From the President
Hello again from Miami - week three of four weeks on the sunny Gold Coast.
Rotary Club of Broadbeach
Rob and I attended the meeting of the Rotary Club of Broadbeach this week. They are a club of about 60 members, all men, although they have previously had women members - just none at the moment. They run some regular fund-raising activities including a sausage sizzle at Bunnings every Friday which brings in around $1000 per week and a bi-weekly car boot sale which brings in about $4000 each fortnight.
The club has a close relationship with the local police force, with several officers club members. In recognition of this and the job the police do, they run the Police Officer of the Year award, which was presented just last week to an officer (Deb), the liaison officer with a Gold Coast school, who demonstrated outstanding acts of courtesy, kindness, understanding, compassion, courage and devotion to duty during the last 12 months.
The long road from a broken heart
The guest speaker was the super inspirational Jeremy Scott, who recently completed a 52,000 km bike ride (cycle that is) from London to Auckland to raise awareness and funds for the Australian and NZ Heart Foundations. Jeremy’s motivation stems from having cardiac surgery at age 4 to correct a hole in his heart and his intent to not just accept this and continue his ‘normal’ life as an architect but to do something in recognition and appreciation of the opportunity he was given by this life-saving surgery.
His presentation, and book of photos he has now published, is called ‘The long road from a broken heart’. We heard about some amazing experiences he had as he rode across Europe, China, Asia, Australasia and ultimately home to Auckland. Interestingly though, he said the most difficult part was to get up when his alarm went off in London on day one and actually start the ride. He talked about not wanting to spend the rest of his life regretting not even having a go. As I said – super-inspirational.
October Board meeting – cancelled
Due not only to my absence but that of a number of board members, it was unlikely a quorum would be reached, so the Board meeting scheduled for 17 October was cancelled. If you have items you would like the Board to consider, we will meet next on Monday 21 November.
World Polio Day – Monday 24 October, 2016
You have heard me say this before but I am really keen for us to provide as much support as we can to the Rotary Foundation for projects and grants, and especially to aid in the eradication of polio.
With the emergence of new wild polio virus in Nigeria recently, the necessity of continued focus on this is heightened. On Monday 24th, a live event will be streamed on this website – so you may find time to take a look and consider ways in which we can further our support. When you go to this site you will also find ways to assist as an individual. One way is as easy as sharing on Facebook, which I have just done.
Based in Geelong, this District project is seeking not just goods but, for the first time, financial support. In the past 12 months they have shipped 4 - 40 foot containers and 16 - 20 foot containers with shipping and road freight costs of $96,000. The countries they have shipped to are Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, West Kenya and Fiji. The items they need are clothing in good condition, school books (primary and secondary), school equipment - pencils, rulers, crayons etc., blankets, crockery, cutlery, pumps and patches for bikes, hospital beds and medical equipment.
Lesley Shedden
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| Posted by Christopher Sims |
 
Despite being down on numbers an enthusiastic and lively crew gathered for what turned out to be an informative and entertaining meeting.
We welcomed back ‘into the fold’ Linda Neale , Michael Reed gave us a progress report on the installation of the Rotary Fitness Trail, Gail Chrisfield reported on her appointment to the District 9780 Youth Exchange Committee , and in his inimitable manner Bruce Smith extracted some cash with the AFL providing its usual supply of fines material.
Chairperson Chris introduced Dr Merv Ferdinands FRANZCO MBBS (Hons) our guest speaker for the night. Merv is a Cataract and Refractive Surgeon, Consultant Ophthamologist and Director, Geelong Eye Centre at Epworth Hospital Geelong. He lives on the Surf Coast with his wife and three children.
His talk centred on the three eye conditions:
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Cataract
For each condition Merv’s PowerPoint presentation outlined just what each condition was, the Risk Factors associated with each one, the symptoms of each, the latest treatments that are available all aimed at lowering eye pressure, and newer advances being developed that are very exciting. The common factor is that early detection of all eye disease is the key.
His general advice included
- Get regular eye tests in the community
- Don’t smoke
- Have a healthy lifestyle and exercise
- Maintain a well balanced diet
He finished with “There is Great Hope!”
The interest and attention by all of the club members present was evidenced by the large number and range of the questions that followed. Merv’s knowledge and repute in this medical field was complemented by an easy manner in replying to the questions that enhanced an impressive presentation.
Chris Sims
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IT'S WORLD POLIO DAY MONDAY 24th October
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Well the fitness stations are fast becoming a reality! Last Wednesday a group of our members gathered at the GORCC workshop to construct the fitness stations. GORCC have the footings almost ready to pour so it won't be long and the project will be complete.
There is still opportunity to help contribute to the project. We hope you will support us in this fantastic project by pledging financial support and sharing this post with your friends. CLICK HERE TO HELP
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Please be sure to check the Roster for the dates that you are listed for and remember that it is your responsibility to find a replacement to swap with in the event that you are unavailable. Once you have effected a swap please advise Mal.
We have the first request for a roster swap
Roster Swap - Trading Post
Rudi & Gaynor would like to swap their shifts on 26th Jan so if you can assist please contact them to discuss
Thanks to the many who have manned the BBQ at the first few events, such as the Team at the Cowrie Market see pics below.
Mal
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The Piggy Bank Appeal brings home the bacon for Very Special Kids
A huge $1,043,697 has been raised in the 2016 Piggy Bank Appeal to help the 900 Victorian families we support who are caring for a child with a life-threatening condition.
Throughout the Appeal, our five giant piggy banks traveled 7,238 kilometres across Victoria collecting donations with the support of 357 volunteers, 88 ALH Group venues, 277 Commonwealth Banks and many other businesses and organisations.
 A special thank you from the CEO
We are extremely grateful for the generous support of our corporate partners, our volunteers, and the Victorian community, for enabling us to care for more than 900 families across the state.
While the future is uncertain for many of these families and their children, one thing they can rely on is that Very Special Kids will be there to offer respite and end-of-life care through the hospice, and practical and emotional support.
It costs $7million per year to operate Very Special Kids and all services are provided free of charge. Thank you for helping us give these families that certainty.
Michael Wasley
Very Special Kids CEO
Awards night to celebrate all things piggy!
A Piggy Bank Appeal awards night was held to thank the incredible Commonwealth Bank branches, ALH Group venues, businesses and community groups that fundraise for us, and of course our wonderful volunteers.
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The Road Home – a project to end homelessness locally
A House refers to a building in which someone lives. A home refers to any location that a person thinks of as the place where they live
and that belongs to them.
To end an episode of homelessness a person needs a house, to end the cycle of homelessness a person needs a home.
The Road Home aims to raise awareness of homelessness and to provide means to assist people to turn a house into a home, by
providing dignity, warmth and identity to people experiencing homelessness.
To achieve this result, the Road Home is working with other services and initiatives to best facilitate the distribution of blankets and
hygiene products to ensure that people that are experiencing homelessness have access to the basic essential items that we all utilise
on a regular basis.
Between April and September we will be conducting a collection of these Bedding and Hygiene items from many Businesses and
Organisations throughout Geelong and wish to ask you if you are interested in volunteering to collect these items on our behalf in
your local area, we will collect them from you and distribute to the service agencies.
The Road Home project will be holding individual events on a bi-monthly basis in an effort to continue to raise awareness behind
a person becoming Homeless and giving them support.
We are organizing a car sleep out for December, please let me know if you are interested in helping with this.
Also we will be holding a Dinner with presentations from many Geelong services that support those experiencing homelessness in
Late March or early April 2017 and wish to know if you are interested in attending.
Finally another Big aim is to combine forces with other like-minded groups and create a shelter in Geelong for those who have no
home to go to.
Please reply and advise if you are interested in supporting this ongoing project in any way you can.
Yours Sincerely
Richard Walter
The Road Home Project Coordinator
Executive Member
Lions Club of Corio Norlane
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GET INVOLVED IN THE FESTIVITIES OF GALA DAY!
This year Barwon Health Foundation’s iconic Gala Day will celebrate its 100th year on Saturday 12 November 2016!
Gala Day is all about celebrating our community and is an opportunity for Barwon Health to provide the community with a family fun day out! The festivities will begin in Malop Street with entertainment and activities from 2pm – 7pm, followed by a colourful and festive twilight parade through central Geelong from 7.30pm finishing at the iconic Geelong Christmas Tree.
Volunteering at Gala Day is a great way to see the festivities up close! We need your help with the following activities;
- Parade Marshal: Assist with directing pedestrians along the parade route, ensuring the safety of both patrons and parade entrants from 6:45pm - 9pm.
- Parade Participant: Sell pinwheels to the crowd and tin shake while walking in the parade from 6.45pm – 9pm.
- Merchandise Seller: In pairs, sell #projectlove merchandise from mobile merchandise boxes along the parade route from 6pm - 9pm.
- Children’s Activities: Assist with children’s activities on Malop Street from 2pm – 7pm. Activities include gingerbread man making, plaster mould painting, pinwheel making, sports activity area and an arts and craft table. A WWCC is required if you choose to help with these children’s activities.
You must be over the age of 16 to volunteer.
Once you have registered, information about your activity, Gala Day caps and a high visibility vests will be available for volunteers to collect from the Barwon Health Foundation Office, 283 Ryrie Street, Geelong during the following times:
Tuesday 8th November, anytime between 8.30am - 6pm
Thursday 10th November, anytime between 8.30am – 6pm
(If you are unavailable during these times, please contact us directly to organise an alternative time)
ASK YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO VOLUNTEER TOO!
Get involved and come and join the fun of volunteering on Gala Day, it’s a great way to enjoy the festivities up close. It’s quick and easy to sign up, just email me jlamme@barwonhealth.org.au or contact me directly.
Many Thanks Jodi Lammers
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President Janine Koch from the Rotary Club of East Geelong invites all members to a number of speaker events they have booked for the coming months.
If you are interested in attending any of these events please contact Warren Norton as below
25th October Mark Evans (AFL Football Manager) Umpiring the AFL
Most football followers have called out the umpires at some time (if not weekly). Mark discusses the way in which the AFL approaches umpiring and the rational for decisions.
Attendance deadline: 12 noon, Friday 21st October
29th November Malcolm Baird Rotary Action Group Against Child Slavery
Malcolm speaks about the horrors and impact of child slavery on behalf of RAGACS. He spoke at the International Convention to a break-out group and the impact was significant.
Attendance deadline: 12 noon, Friday 25th November
You and your members are always welcome to join us for a make-up or to hear a particular speaker at any time. However, we felt that these speakers might have some significant appeal to you and your clubs.
Would you please advise Warren Norton (0412 706 609) by the designated deadlines of the numbers attending.
Our meeting venue is The Eastern Hub at 285a McKillop Street, East Geelong
We look forward to welcoming you and your members to the evenings.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Warren Norton
Program Chairman
The Rotary Club of Geelong East Inc.
0412 706 609
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On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate the things that make our
country great: the people, the land, our diversity, sense of a fair go, lifestyle and freedoms.
We reflect on our national journey. We commit to making our country even better in the future.
The Australia Day Citizen, Young Citizen and Community Event of the Year Awards are presented annually to local citizens
and groups who make an extraordinary contribution to our local community.
The awards are administered by Surf Coast Shire Council on behalf of the National Australia Day Council and are issued at
one of the celebratory events held across the shire on 26 January 2017.
Anyone can nominate an individual or group who demonstrate:
- Excellence in their field or interest
- Significant contribution to Surf Coast Shire at the local community level, and
- An inspirational role model for Surf Coast Shire citizens.
Award Categories
Nominations for Citizen of the Year must be Australian citizens, over 27 years of age, who live or work in
Surf Coast Shire and have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or given outstanding
service to the local community over a number of years including:
• demonstrates commitment to mproving the community
• their contributions are completed on a voluntary basis or exceed the normal requirements of the person’s paid work
• accepts civic responsibility
• provides a positive role model for others
• actively addresses local issues
• is law abiding.
Nominations for Young Citizen of the Year
- must be Australian citizens, under 27 years of age,
- who live or work in Surf Coast Shire and have made a noteworthy contribution during the current year and/or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years including:
• active in youth or other activities in the local community
• leading a balanced life
• loyal to family/community
• is caring, compassionate and sharing
• positive role model to peers
• shows outstanding achievement in academic, sporting, cultural, environment, civic responsibility and the like
• is law abiding.
Community Event of the Year
is bestowed upon an individual, organisation or community group that has staged a noteworthy event during 2016. Events should have:
• provided a benefit for local people, the local environment, local tourism or local culture
• demonstrated excellence in organising a safe and sustainable event
• involved local people through organising or attending
• reflected the spirit of what makes Surf Coast Shire great.
Surf Coast Shire Australia Day Awards 2017
Nomination Form and Guidelines
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| Posted by Maggie Isom |
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Weekly Assigned Duties:
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 .
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GREETING
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Event details
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| Mon 24 Oct |
Amanda Hough |
Maggie Isom |
Graham Gill |
Rory Tonkin Green Energy |
| Mon 31 Oct |
Peter Bollen |
Trevor Brown |
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Cup Eve Social Night |
| Mon 7th Nov |
Greg Plumridge |
Amanda Hough |
Trevor Brown |
Motor Show Thank you to Sponsors & 2017 Show Launch |
| Mon 14 Nov |
Lesley Shedden |
Graeme McDonald |
Greg Plumridge |
Committees
Board Meeting ?
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| Mon 21 Nov |
Lesley Shedden |
Helen McDonald |
Graeme McDonald |
Annual General Meeting
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| Mon 28 Nov |
Lesley Shedden |
John McDonald |
Helen McDonald |
Alistair & Rachel Lawson
Great Ocean Road Surf Tours
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| Mon 5 Dec |
Maggie Isom |
Jess Nowson |
R Mierzejewski |
Gerard & Kathryn McNamara
Wild Africa
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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
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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.
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All apologies must be made no later than 9.00AM on the Monday of the meeting (unless other arrangements were addressed in the Bulletin).
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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.
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.
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Rotary International President for 2016-17 is John F. Germ
District 9780 Governor for 2106 -17 is Stephen Lamont from Kardinia Rotary Club
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
To read District Governor Stephen's September Newsletter CLICK HERE
Rotary Down Under magazine October 2016 Edition 588 CLICK HERE
REFERENCE LINKS
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| Posted by Howard Randall |
Thank you to clubs who have already registered participants for RLI this year.
DG Stephen Lamont is providing $100 rebate per clubs who register participants in RLI.
This year there are 5 venues across the District, so don't miss out.
Register Now for 2016
RI District 9780, District Trainer
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