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Wellways Australia - Kylie Sullivan
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Aug 07, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Membership Night - Amanda Hough
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Aug 14, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
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Aug 21, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
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President's Message
Gaynor Schols
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Report No 5
 
 
Thanks PP Lesley Shedden for standing in for me last week and inducting our 40th member, Dr John Oswald OAM.
John, we are thrilled to welcome you to Torquay.
 
 
Feedback from President's Meeting
Our Assistant District Governor, Judy Beasley, is back from her travels and will visit us with DG Ray Herbert on 18th September.
Some of the issues discussed:
  • A speaker from the Umoja Project in Kenya will visit our area in October and all clubs are asked to support.
  • A membership initiative is being planned with Geelong Chamber of Commerce on 18th October and clubs are encouraged to attend.
  • Ride the Bellarine was approved - to go ahead on 15th April 2018.
  • A Rotary expo is being planned to attract members in our area. All clubs asked to join in.
  • We were reminded to plant one tree for each Rotarian before April. The Geelong clubs are proposing to do it together on an appointed day.
  • Drysdale are knitting beanies to sell for "Lift the Lid" if anyone wants to get involved.
  • The group 9&10 International Global Grant application was discussed. It is to supply a solar-powered water pump to Mvumi Hospital in Tanzania.
  • A Rotary Friendship group of 100 from Chennai will visit the Great Ocean Road on 14 November. We were asked to assist with lunch for them.
  • If we need volunteers for any projects Deakin University can help us.
  • We met Aliya Tierney, president of Barwon Rotaract.
     
    Membership Dues
    Our club has had to pay our July RI dues as well as District dues and RDU. This leaves our bank balance in a sad state so we really need all members who have not yet paid their annual dues to do so immediately. If you have a problem in making this payment please contact me to discuss.
 
President Gaynor Schols
 
Stories
Chairmans Report - Australian Border Force
Posted by Bruce Smith


We were fortunate to hear an interesting, informative and at times amusing address from Michael Innazzano, a senior Manager at Melbourne Airport for the Australian Border Force ( formerly the Customs Department). Michael has had over thirty years experience in the job, working his way through the ranks from being recruited as a customs officer to now a senior manager with the majority of his working life being spent at Melbourne airport.
The scope of the job has literally exploded over recent years with the huge increase in terrorist related crime and the drug trade together with identification of false documentation and money laundering.
With all the additional technical developments to assist in protecting our country there is still a huge reliance on the skill and experience of the Border Force operators who study people, situations, body language and reactions. They know the signs and what to look for and receive great back up from highly trained dogs and of course interaction with other authorities from around the world.
It was quite timely that Michael spoke to us on Monday particularly with the Terrorist threat uncovered in Sydney on the weekend.
Michael obviously had to be very discreet but we got the message that there is plenty happening out there every day and our defenders are working nonstop to keep us safe.
The volume and depth of questions indicated that our members enjoyed this Speaker.
 
Regards,
Bruce Smith
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Fireside Chats- 28th August
Posted by Bruce Smith

Monday 28th August has been planned as a FIRESIDE CHAT night 

 

This is where, we as Members & partners meet at various homes to share a meal & chat about everything and everything............who knows there may even be some discussion of things Rotary

 

Firstly I need to establish how many Members and Partners would like to attend this event and then I will be chasing the appropriate number of Hosts to accommodate everyone.

 

Last Monday a list was begun for those able to attend and we will run this around again at this weeks meeting. If you are away and would like to register then please contact me on 0414 332870 or email to brucesmith300@yahoo.com.au

 

Bruce Smith

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Walk In The Park 27th August
Posted by Peter Bollen

Once again our Ambassador for Parkinsons, Peter Bollen will be participating in the annual "Walk in the Park" on Sunday 27 August, this year the team is dubbed "Pete Pals".  There will be a number of Rotarians joining Pete, Cynthia and family so If you would like to participate then this is your chance to celebrate and support people living with Parkinson’s. This leisurely walk takes place along the banks of the Yarra River. A range of fun, family activities at Federation Square will entertain kids and adults alike…and the pet pooch! and afterwards a rewarding frothy can be had at Young and Jacksons.
Here is the link to  Register today!
 
 
If you are unable to make the Walk but would like to support Pete's Pals then please CLICK HERE to Donate to the "PETE'S PALS" Team Fundraising Page
 
Please share this with family and friends encouraging them to participate also.
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AFL Grand Final 2017 - MCC Ballot
Posted by Greg "Plugga" Plumridge on Aug 06, 2017

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 Attention all MCC Members

Are you a Full MCC Member but don't have anyone else to join up with to enter the Grand Final Ticket Ballot? t

 

Rob Harris and I would be happy to join with you to register for this year's ballot. Registrations for the  Ballot run from 17-23rd August so if you are interested please contact me ASAP so that we can arrange to lodge all of the Bar Codes in one registration

 

I may add that to date Rob & I have a good strike rate with 2 from 2 Ballot entries being successful the past two years.

 

Greg Plumridge

0418 521321

greg@tyrepowergeelong.com.au

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Pyrenees Magic Bike Ride - 29th Sept -
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RC of Albert Park Footy Breakfast
 
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Coming BBQ Events

BBQ events are upon us again with our first two being held at Bunnings.

Thanks to the following members who have volunteered as follows.

 

Sunday September 10th

Morning Session 8.45 to 12 am

  • Robyn O'Loughlin
  • Amanda Hough
  • Vernon D'Sousa
  • Richard Mierzejewski
  • Leslie Shedden

Afternoon Session 12 to 4pm

  • Bruce Smith
  • Ben Smith
  • Linda Neale
  • Gerard Mc Namarra

Saturday October 28th

Morning Session 8.30am to 12

  • Robyn O'Loughlin
  • Gerard Mc Namarra
  • Graham Gill
  • Kelly Binyon
  • Greg Birchall

Afternoon Session 12 to 4pm

  • Rudi Schols
  • Gaynor Schols
  • Linda Neale
  • Brian Mynott
Thanks Mal
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UMOJA Orphanage Kenya - Fundraiser
 
                         CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
 
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2016-17 Club Annual Report - Links to download
<----- Click here  for the 2016-17 Annual Report Part A  
 
         
<----- Click here  for the 2016-17 Annual Report Part B (Financials)  
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Future Meetings & Duty Roster
Posted by Maggie Isom

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 7 August Gaynor ScholsAmanda HoughTerry Charlton
Wellways Australia - Kylie Sullivan
Mon 14 AugustAmanda HoughGraham GillTerry CharltonMembership
Mon 21 AugustGaynor ScholsAmanda HoughGraham GillThe Rotarian Behind the Badge
Mon 28 AugustN/AN/AN/AFireside Chats - Rotarians Homes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 check 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
  • usual 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.    
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Rotary International & District 9780 Info
 
Rotary International President for 2017-18 is Australian Ian Riseley from the RC of Sandringham
CLICK HERE to read more
 
 
 
District 9780 Governor for 2017-18 is Ray Herbert from Rotary Club of Mt Gambier West
 
CLICK HERE to learn more about Ray
 
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
To read District Governor Ray's No 1 July Newsletter CLICK HERE
 
Rotary Down Under July 2017 Edition 597 CLICK HERE
 
REFERENCE LINKS
District 9780 Directory 2016-17 (D9780 Rotarians Only)
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