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Mar 31, 2017 6:42 PM –
Apr 02, 2017 1:42 PM
 
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Presidents Report No 36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the President

 
Hello everyone
I hope you enjoyed the long weekend and a week off from Rotary! It was certainly busy in our town, wasn’t it?
 
Only two weeks to go - District Conference registrations - and we’re doing breakfast on Sunday 2 April
BE Bold and register for the District Conference here.
Details for the breakfast on Sunday 2 April are now clear and quit simple for us. Mike and I met with Geelong East and DG Stephen at Geelong Mums on Thursday to check out our location and food details.  It looks like there will be about 120 Rotarians on site on Sunday 2 April morning to help Geelong Mums pack bags of baby needs, check safety on donated car seats and strollers, pack toys, toiletries and/or sort clothing and donations.  I’m looking forward to being there to serve breakfast and to better understand the outstanding work of this not for profit in Geelong.
 
Strathewen School visit – Monday 20 March, 2017
Gail and Karen have plans well under control for the annual visit of the students from Strathewen. At this stage we have 30 children, two past students, four staff and three parents and two grandparents attending. The itinerary for the day is quite complex with students from Prep through to Grade 6, all to have a surf lesson, lunch and other refreshments.
Thank you to Rotarians and friends who have offered to assist.  If you can assist, I am sure Gail would love to hear from you.  We know this is a day which is highly valued by the school, students and parents from Strathewen.
 
Ride the Bellarine – Sunday April 9
Plans are well underway now, of course, and you need to nominate your volunteer preferences for this event.  Please respond promptly so the organisers can fill roles and see the gaps still to be filled or talk to Greg Plumridge about how you can assist.
 
Australian Rotary Health newsletter – have a read
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I am disappointed I haven’t received any ideas to date.
As a club, we are qualified to apply for a District Grant for the 2017-18 year and really should take up this opportunity. Do you have ideas about projects we have planned or might consider next year for which $300 - $3000 would be helpful, remembering we must spend at least as much, if not more, of our own funds on the project.
I know this sounds simple but rather than just relying on the few members of the board, I would really like ideas from all members.
 
Lesley Shedden
 
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2017 Strathewen School Visit tomorrow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomorrow marks the 8th year of the Strathewen Schools Torquay Beach day we will be hosting 30 children, two past students, four staff and, three parents and two grandparents attending. and of course the Teachers and TSA staff.

The bus will arrive at 10.30 at the usual rotunda area in Surf Beach Drive behind the SLSC and the kids will be treated throughout the day to Surf Lessons from Torquay Surf Academy and beach activities.

Thanks to the Rotarians and partners who have volunteered to help, although if any others would like to turn up on the day please feel free.

 

The weather looks good with light winds holding at least until the bus departs so it should be another great day.

 

Gail Chrisfield

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"BE BOLD" District 9780 Conference 2017
ACT NOW - REGISTER TODAY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The District conference is coming up quickly.  It would be great to have a strong Torquay contingent at the conference and at the dinner on Saturday night. Please go online to register and pay. 
 
FULL CONFERENCE PROGRAM & SPEAKERS HERE            or            REGISTER HERE
 
We are also providing and cooking the brunch on Sunday morning, along with Geelong East so will need some volunteers to assist on the BBQ.  More details soon.
Home hosting Rotarians attending the conference
If you can offer home hosting, please email Patrick Wig with the details of your available accommodation.
 
 
The Aston Martin pedal car above has been assembled by Q branch - ready for the Be BOND dinner - yours to win as best dressed club or buy a ticket in Gaye's ARH Indigenous Nursing Scholarship raffle !
So Torquay Rotarians........... we need to get our heads together on how we can all dress up BOND STYLE for the dinner and win that car.
 
 
 
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Update on Mary Elliott
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I know all Rotarians are concerned as to Mary's progress, particularly in recent weeks since she went back into Hospital.
Mary underwent surgery 2 weeks ago for a growth on her tongue which had been causing a lot of problems with her speech. I visited Mary with some flowers from the Club, post surgery and she was looking pretty good.
However she went back for a further procedure last Friday and I would ask that you keep her in your thoughts and prayers, and I will update you next week when I visit Mary again upon my return from Adelaide.
 
Maggie Isom
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Ride the Bellarine

Ride the Bellarine

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This years event is to be held on Sunday 9th April is looming quickly and you assistance would be appreciated on a number of fronts
  1. If you are available to volunteer then please respond to the email that you received from me on Thursday morning.
  2. Sponsorship/Donate The proceeds of this event will again go to End Polio so you can contribute one of two ways
    1. We have two of our members Bryn Mynott and Trevor Pickles riding in the event so you can sponsor them via the sheet that is being circulated at our weekly meetings (this is the most effective as there are no commissions deducted.
    2. Or you can donate on-line at https://secure4.everydayhero.com.au/charities/4219/donate
For further information please contact Greg Plumridge
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BBQ Update Rosters for next 4  Events

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helpers Needed 30th March
 
Hi,here is the roster for the new events
  1. Strathewen 20th March - Mal Slater, Gail and Greg Birchall, Alan Anderson, Chris Sims
  2. Conference Bike riders 30th March - Mal Slater, Brian Mynott, Mike Reed, Leslie Shedden, Rhonda Anchen
  3. Conference Breakfast - Mike Reed,Leslie. Shedden, Chris Sims, Peter Bollen, Linda Neale, Alan Anderson
  4. Ride the Bellarine. - Refer to the Ride the Bellarine Roster from Greg Plumridge
Thanks Mal
 
TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL SUMMER ROSTER
 
  1. Go to Club Website at      http://portal.clubrunner.ca/1967
  2. Click on the "Members" Tab dropdown
  3. Select BBQ Roster and it will download for you

There has also been some slight changes to the roster , so please check if they have effected you 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 me

 
Mal
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Rotary Downunder
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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 MarchLesley Shedden Trevor BrownGail Chrisfield Committees
Mon 27 March Lesley Shedden Graham Gill Maggie Isom 
Geelong West Visit
Interplast
Fri 31st March to Sun 2nd April
   
District Conference
at Barrabool Hills
Mon 3rd April   Women's Health
Sun 9th April   Ride the Bellarine
Mon 17th April   No Meeting Easter Monday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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