Bulletin No. 34 – From the President
Jan Juc Surf Club – so impressive
It is not an understatement to say I was blown away by the young people we heard from at the Jan Juc Surf Club last week and by the not so young Daryl and his life long commitment to the club and to life saving. To hear Charlie, David, Drew and Isabella talk about being involved with the club since age 6 – 9; to go on to become Patrol Captains; Patroller of the month; to now lead and coach nippers and other young surf life savers and see coaching and leading as a lifetime commitment; to become a paid life guard; to be involved at Australian championship level in kayaking and surf rowing; to know aquatics is the career for them. And the list goes on. I really was quite speechless at the inspiration these young people provided us.
A big thank you to Greg (Pig) and his team and club for hosting us, providing the excellent BBQ and congratulation for your ongoing commitment to the local community and for the mentoring, leadership and opportunities you provide our local young people.
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.
What makes a great bond dress up team?
We can have lots of fund and win a peddle Aston Martin car – this would make a great raffle prize for our Motorshow 2018 – just need you to register for the conference dinner and collectively for us to become the cast of a Bond movie. Maggie has already claimed Money Penny, so she is off limits. And I need help – I am no good at costumes so need help and suggestions. Amanda Hough is coordinating so let’s get our creative heads together and see what we can do. It will be fun.
District Conference registrations - and we’re doing breakfast on Sunday 2 April
BE Bold and register for the
District Conference here. Mike will also be seeking assistance to work on the BBQ on the Sunday morning of the conference as, along with Geelong East Rotary Club, we are providing breakfast to everyone who is attending the hands on project at Geelong Mums.