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Presidents Report No 40
Posted by Lesley Shedden

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the President

Bulletin No. 40 – From the President
Hello everyone
Congratulations to everyone involved in organising and running Ride the Bellarine.  Despite trying conditions, the event was a huge success.  Congratulations also to Brian and Karen for completing the ride on our behalf.  You represented the RC of Torquay so well and all of us who cannot even imagine riding 60kms take our collective hats off to you.  I look forward to hearing the final total of funds raised to help eradicate Polio.
DG partner’s project – Nursing Scholarships
You will recall we presented Gaye with a cheque for the Indigenous Nursing Health Scholarships when Stephen visited us in July, 2016.  Gaye and Stephen would like to thank everyone for their support.  Here is the note I received this week:
Gaye and I would like to once again say thank you to you and your club for supporting the DG Partners project of raising awareness and funds for Indigenous Nursing Health Scholarships provided through Australian Rotary Health.
As an update to you and your club, the combined funds raised by the district to date, including those funds raised at the Be BOND dinner at Conference 2017, is $21498.00.
This is an overwhelming result and shall provide funding for up to eight full scholarships for students in our district.
Many thanks for your wonderful support.
Kind regards 
Stephen 
You may or may not be a Facebook fan, but it is worth taking a look at the wonderful messages and comments for Mary on the post about the recognition for her amazing service to Rotary and the presentation from DG Stephen.  Well done Mary. You are such an inspiration to all of us.
 
To all District 9780 Rotarians – DG Nominee 2019-2020
In accordance with the Bylaws of Rotary International and in particular Article 13, Section 13.020.2 the candidate named below was nominated, and in the selection process conducted on Sunday 9th April 2017 was selected by the District 9780 Governor Nominating Committee as nominee for District Governor 2019-2020
 
PAST PRESIDENT ROSANNE KAVA OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF SWAN HILL INC
 
Any objections must be made in writing to DG Stephen Lamont by email : stephenlamont9780@gmail.com within 14 days of this notification in accordance with the Bylaws of Rotary International Article 13, Section 13.020.8
If no objections are received by this deadline the candidate selected by the District 9780 Governor Nominating Committee shall be declared to be the official District 9780 District Governor 2019-2020.
 
District Assembly – May 7 At Marian College, Ararat
All members are invited to the District Assembly.  In particular new members and incoming Board members really should see this as a great day full of information about Rotary and  the upcoming year. Register online or let PR Gaynor Schols know your intentions and she will be able to help you register. I have registered and will be looking to car pool for the trip to Ararat.
 
Lesley Shedden
 
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Chairmans Report -Book Fair Review 
Posted by Rhonda Anchen

 
 
 
 
Thank you to our Book Fair partners
The Book Fair's success is dependent on the generosity of our community volunteers and sponsors. Last Monday we were happy to host members from Diversitat, Torquay Central Probus, Torquay Scouts and Torquay Book Shop.
Janelle from Diversitat liaised with some of her young people, Eh La, Kukun, Angela and Andrew, all of whom provided excellent service at the Book Fair.
Gail Birchall tirelessly collected books and encouraged her members to assist throughout the weekend.
Desley once again provided the great location of the Scout Hall.
Rosemary from Torquay Books provided an outstanding collection of new books for us to benefit from.
Bryan Hayden and Noel from Lorne Second Hand Books provide ongoing sponsorship for which we are very grateful. And of course, Geelong West RC provided many of the books.
Another fabulous example of Rotary in Action.
Thank you again to all who assisted with this event
 
Rhonda Anchen
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No Meetings 17th and 24th April

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PLEASE NOTE There will be no regular Rotary Meetings held at the Lions Village in Torquay
 on Monday's 17th and 24th April due to the Easter Monday and the ANZAC Day Eve. We return to the Lions Village the following week the 1st May
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District Assembly 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 

PLEASE COME ALONG TO DISTRICT ASSEMBLY IN ARARAT ON 7 MAY

All members are welcome and encouraged to attend but it is essential that the incoming board members attend. This a great opportunity to learn more about Rotary.

 

To register, please click the link below. You will also be asked which training session you would like to attend. Obviously board members choose the area you will be managing. For non-board members please decide whose committee you would like to be on and attend with the relevant director.

 

Payment of $25 is required at the time of registration but, according to the DG, this may be claimed back from clubs.

 

Click: https://www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=3e0508fd-dab9-4fff-9999-903eb1854b07 
 

The venue this year will be MARIAN COLLEGE, 304 Barkly St ARARAT.

Registration is at 9.30am and we should finish around 3.30pm

 

It is a good idea to coordinate transport.

So far Rudi, myself and Lesley have registered. Mike Reed is an apology.

When you register, please let Lesley or myself know, so we know who will be in our club group.

 

Thanks and Happy Easter

Gaynor (President Elect) 

Nominee for District Governor 2019 -2020
 
Monday April 10th 2017

To all District 9780 Rotarians

 

In accordance with the Bylaws of Rotary International and in particular Article 13, Section 13.020.2 the candidate named below was nominated, and in the selection process conducted on Sunday 9th April 2017 was selected by the District 9780 Governor Nominating Committee as nominee for District Governor 2019-2020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rosanne Kava

Experienced local government CEO with extensive federal government experience in the Departments of Transport and Regional Services and Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry at a senior executive level. International experience at the Australian Embassy in Rome with a principal focus on multilateral work with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation.

Particular interest in leadership development. Graduate and former Director Australian Rural Leadership Foundation.

Strong focus on executive coaching with qualifications from the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership. Recently completed Mediator Practitioner's Course with the Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia.

 

Any objections must be made in writing to DG Stephen Lamont by email : stephenlamont9780@gmail.com within 14 days of this notification in accordance with the Bylaws of Rotary International Article 13, Section 13.020.8

 

If no objections are received by this deadline the candidate selected by the District 9780 Governor Nominating Committee shall be declared to be the official District 9780 District Governor 2019-2020.

 

Yours in Rotary Service

 

DG Stephen Lamont – D9780 District Governor 2016-2017

 

PDG Brian Trenery – Chair, D9780 Governor Nominating Committee

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BBQ Update

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Easter BBQ Results
 

Receipts from the efforts of members over the week-end are as follows:-

 

Friday 14th April Baines Crt           $627.40

Saturday 15th April Baines Crt       $512.00

Sunday 16th April Cowrie Market  $1115.70
                                              Total $2255.10

Good effort by all concerned.

Regards

Graham Gill

 
One more to go!
  1. Anzac Day  - Roster   Refer John Mac Donald ANZAC Day Roster
Thanks Mal
 
 
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Rotary Downunder
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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 17 April
Mon 24 April 
NO MEETING 
EASTER Monday
ANZAC EVE
  
Tues 25 April ANZAC DAY  John McDonald POINT DANGER 
Mon 1 May Lesley SheddenG. McDonaldHelen McDonald
Jules Haddock 
Anxious Birds
Mon 8 May Chris SimsJohn McDonaldDavid Mitchell 
Youth Issues in Torquay
Scott Diamond, Blake Edwards
Mon 17 May Chris Sims Bryan Mynott John McDonaldRYPEN REPORT 
Mon 22 May Lesley Shedden   
Social night  TBC
dinner / Movie
Mon 29 May Lesley Shedden Linda NealeBryan Mynott
Meet the NEW Rotarians 
Kelly Binyon, Terry Charlton
Mon 5 JuneLesley Shedden Trevor PicklesLinda Neale
Rotary Fellowships
Yachting - Trevor Brown 
Mon 19 JuneLesley Shedden Michael Reed Trevor Pickles
Rotary Foundation 
PDG Chris Sims 
Sunday 2 July  
Lesley Shedden
Gaynor Schols 
John McDonald Gail Chrisfield
Club Changeover
MC Richard Mierzejewski

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.    
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Rotary International & District 9780 Info
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rotary International President for 2016-17 is John F. Germ
CLICH HERE to read more
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
District 9780 Governor for 2106 -17 is Stephen Lamont from Kardinia Rotary Club
CLICK HERE to learn more
 
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
To read District Governor Stephen's No 9 March Newsletter CLICK HERE
 
Rotary Down Under March 2017 Edition 592 CLICK HERE
 
REFERENCE LINKS
District 9780 Directory 2016-17 (D9780 Rotarians Only)
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