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Jun 20, 2016
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Jul 03, 2016
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 
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Wrapping up a sad week where we farewelled our good friend Peter Hehir at a uplifting service to celebrate his life, we receive positive news that Mary Elliot continues to do well at the Alan David Lodge in Grovedale as she undergoes rehabilitation following her recent stroke.

 

Life continues to improve for the McNamara's following their return home from South Africa, (we look forward to a travel report from them on this) with Gerard being given the "all clear" on his health which must be a great feeling.

 

Following our week off last Monday, tomorrow we will have Rachel Van Zetten presenting to us about the Kais Kids Orphanage in Cambodia.

 

I look forward to seeing you there.

 

In the mean time please ensure that you register for our Club Changeover Function ASAP so that final numbers can be provided to the venue.

 

President Amanda

 

 

 

 

 

District Changeover 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
26
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
 
 
 
Torquay Football Club Before the Game 2nd July
Rotary Apparel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If you would like to order any items of Rotary apparel Polos, Vests, Wincheaters, Jackets etc as modelled above by some of our members then please contact me ASAP if you have not already seen the order sheet at recent meetings as I am about to lodge an order for members.
 
Michael Reed.
 
 
 
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
  • District 9780 is now on facebook to view the facebook page "Click" the icon      Image
  • 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
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Future Meetings & Duty Roster

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 .

 

        

Date

 

Duty Team

 

Program

Chair

GREETING

INVOCATION

Event details

Mon 20 June Maggie Isom  Brian Mynott Chris Sims
Rachel Van Etten
Kais Kids Orphanage 
Mon 27 June Amanda Hough     
Club Social night 
venue TBD
Sun 3 July 
Amanda Hough 
Lesley Shedden 
John McDonald
Maggie Isom 
Mayor Rose Hodge 
Welcome 
SURF COAST HOTEL 
THE ESPLANADE 
TORQUAY 
Mon 4 July  No meeting      Following Changeover
Mon 11 July  Lesley Shedden    Linda Neale New Rotary Year Committees
Mon 18 July  Lesley Shedden    Amanda Hough
TBD
Mon 25 July Lesley Shedden    PDG Chris Sims District Governor Stephen Lamont  Visit 
Mon Aug 1  Lesley Shedden    Gail Chrisfield 
Mayor Surf Coast Shire
Rose Hodge 

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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Dinner Meeting Registration & Apologies

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.