Turn, turn turn. The wheels of Rotary continue and don't stop for no-one. In my absence last week, many of you have been keeping me informed of the "good work". I hear Mike Reed has left for Fiji and will identify some particular areas of need for which we can assist, Johnny Mac is working with the the Lions and the Shire about a storage shed, Greg seeking volunteers for Ride The Bellarine, Graeme planning tomorrow night's evening at Jan Juc, Gaynor gauging interest in the India project, Rhonda and moi met with Jim and Michael re the book fair, oh, and we will soon have our post event critique of the Motor Show. Then there is prep for Relay For Life, on Facebook we see Mal's Tassie pics and Mary's magnificent posts of our Surf Coast dawns. Maggie keeping too busy with her Programs role and then the Fine Music Society. Well that is what I have seen and heard since my return on Tuesday, but I am sure there is a lot more happening.
And remember District Conference is coming up in Geelong shortly - fabulous speakers and you get to sleep in your own bed.
I was born with Kidney disease and after being on dialysis for 11 months, I received a living donor transplant from my Auntie in 2002.
Unfortunately in 2007 my body began to reject the kidney and I was to resume dialysis in 2012. I am currently on the transplant waiting list, hoping to get a new kidney soon.
Living with organ failure is difficult. There are many limitations, such as interrupted education, difficulty getting or holding down a job, loss of independence, difficulty with household chores, financial stresses (eg lower income due to inability to work full time, as well as increased medical costs, paying for people to help out around the house eg gardener, etc), limited travelling opportunities.
The main symptoms of kidney failure are fatigue & high blood pressure. The fatigue can be difficult to understand; it’s not the same as being busy or having late nights, etc.
I work part time (24 hours per week) and run two support groups (Renal Patients and Transplant Carers). I have taken the opportunity to become a Counsellor and am trying to further my studies in this area so I can transition from my Admin job to one in the Counselling field in a year or two. Being sick and working, studying and trying to get experience in the field is quite a lot to take on, not to mention the additional costs (no funding is available), however I am determined to make the absolute best of my life that I can.
Talking to your family is of utmost importance if you wish to be considered as an organ donor. Should you be in a situation where you are on a ventilator and brain dead, your family are the ones who will be asked for permission to donate your organs. Your family have the final say, so they need to know your thoughts on organ donation. It makes the decision at a very difficult and emotional time much easier.
Thank you to everyone who supports organ donation.
Ride the Bellarine is back on again this year on Sunday April 3rd and in my role on the organising committee I am again responsible for managing the volunteers for the event.
This year sees the introduction of a 20klm "Family Ride" as well as the 60 & 105klm rides. Please take a look at the website for more details on the event http://www.ridethebellarine.com/
Last week I sent out an email seeking registrations for this years event which included a list of all tasks that we need to fill. Please note that our BBQ will again be stationed at the Start Finish in Eastern Gardens under Team Captain Michael Reed and those tasks numbered 105-110 will be reserved for Torquay Members.
As per last years' event we encourage involvement and registration of Partners and friends as well and would suggest registering early to get your preferred tasks.
Given that some of you were not around for the inaugural event I attached the volunteer spread sheet for you to select the task that you would like to register for.
I will be taking registrations on a "first in - best dressed" basis.
So please have a look at the list and send me the following details.
Name
Task number (you may like to have a 2nd and/or 3rd pick
email address
Mobile Number
Should you have any questions please give me a call.
The "Torquay Rotary Zero Alcohol Maximum Fun" Team team is doing febfast 2016. So join in the febfast fun!
I've just joined febfast 2016, the 29 day health and wellbeing challenge that raises money for disadvantaged youth in Australia. I'm doing it as part of the Torquay Rotary Zero Alcohol Maximum Fun Team team, and I'm looking forward to kick-starting 2016 with something a little different.
The reason for my email? Well, many hands make light work and I reckon febfast would be easier (and more fun!) if you joined me. What do you say?
To get involved, click ‘Join This Team’ on our Team Page to register and help us fundraise.
If you aren't up for the challenge, it would be great if you could sponsor us by making a donation instead.
Cheers!
Greg (Plugga) Plumridge
PS: want to know more about febfast? Check out their website.
A huge thank you to everyone who has been manning the BBQ's the past few weeks
Many thanks for your assistance today – it was great working together..The gross takings were $900.00 so the day turned out reasonably successful – it was steady but not overly busy despite the magnificent weather.
Remember to check the BBQ Roster as there are still a few events to go. CLICK HEREto view the roster
Please make sure you check the dates that you are rostered on for, and put them in your Diary/Outlook.
If for any reason yur ou are unable to fulfill your roster commitment
it will be your responsibility to find a replacement person
any swaps should be notified to Graeme McDonald on 0477 773 386
Just 3 weeks to go until the 2016 Surf Coast Relayers come together and Relay at a new venue, Spring Creek Reserve, Torquay, and new time, 7pm on Friday 18 March
We have a great Team who have been working hard on BBQ's & selling raffle books , however we DO NEED MORE MEMBERS , FAMILY & FRIENDS to join our ROTARY TEAM & to register on the Relay for Life website & then to walk in the Team on Friday night & Saturday.
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 29 Feb
Graeme Price
Memorial Golf Day
EVENT CANCELLED
EVENT NOW CANCELLED
Mon 29 Feb
Graeme Kennedy
Leap Year Fun night
Partners night
Jan Juc Surf Club
Mon 7 March
John McDonald
Rhonda Anchen
Geoff Dawson
Speaker from Barwon Water on
Water Aid Projects
Mon 14 March
NO MEETING
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Friday 18 & Sat 19
March
SURF COAST
RELAY FOR LIFE
7pm Opening Ceremony Survivors & CarersWalk
8pm
Candlelight Ceremony
TORQUAY FOOTBALL GROUND
18, 19 , 20
March
9780 DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Lesley Shedden
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
GEELONG
Mon 21
Gaynor Schols
Lloyd James
Helen McDonald
Colin McDonald
AWAKE & SHINE SCHOOL
INDIA
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.
