This is a major event for us in 2017. All funds raised will support Rotary Health programs – Interplast, ROMAC, Australian Rotary Health Foundation and a local health project.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation boost to financial pledge to End Polio
As announced at the Rotary Convention, Rotary and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have agreed to extend and increase our financial commitments to polio eradication. Starting 1 July, Rotary will commit to raising $50 million per year for the global effort to end polio. The Gates Foundation, in turn, will increase its 2-to-1 matching funds up to $100 million per year over the next three years.
In total, through this new agreement, Rotary will commit $150million for polio eradication, which will be matched with up to an additional $300 million from the Gates Foundation. Read more.
Membership.... plus !! - District membership taskforce – from the DG
Sometimes Rotarians moan when they hear the words that we need to be mindful of increasing membership numbers – but please bear with me – because it is to the credit of every club that we are currently in a nett gain position for membership this Rotary year – the first time for some years.
I sincerely wish to say how positive this is for the district and hopefully this means that we have turned a corner and can look forward to nett growth in the years that follow. The credit for this turnaround lies with each and every Rotarian that has asked someone to look at Rotary in a positive way and simply started a conversation about membership. The best way to advertise Rotary and the work we do is to be seen and heard – and leave a positive impression on those to who we make contact. See more
It was good to see so many Club Members at the Celebration of Life for Bob Merrett.on Wednesday 14 June at 48 Bristol Road Torquay
Maggie Isom in her role as a Celebrant spoke of Bob's early years, his family & his love for Robin who has cared for him so beautifully since his illness .
Family members shared some special memories & PP John McDonald gave a fitting tribute on Bob's involvement with Rotary.
Alan Anderson was unable to attend but he knew Bob when he was teaching at RMIT - & Alan in fact topped his Polymer Technology class during his final year in 1966.
He also worked with Bob at Monsanto in Footscray
It was a fitting send off for a great man & a well lived 91 years.
Maggie
P.S. Also at this time we are thinking of our Members who have been battling on the sick list recently, Graham Gill & Greg Birchall & Darrel Brewin
The Torquay Rotary Change-over Lunch will be held on Sunday July 2nd at the Surf Coast Hotel, Torquay From 12- 3.30pm.
This will be a "Partners" function and all members and partners are encouraged to attend to join with Lesley Shedden in the celebrating the hand over the President’s badge & responsibilities to President Elect Gaynor Schols and her new team.
Please note that you will receive a formal invitation via Clubrunner very soon !!
As our current Rotary year draws to a close now is an appropriate time for us to begin planning for the "New" Rotary year.
2017-18 will be an exciting year for our Club particularly as we work alongside our recently inducted new members. President Gaynor will give a presentation on this to the Club early in the "New" Year however in the mean time as per President Elect Gaynor's recent email to you she would like all members to give thought as to what Areas of Service and Projects you would like to be involved with.
International Projects with Lesley
Community/Australian Service Projects with Michael
Vocational Service Projects with Richard
Youth Service Projects with Gerard
Membership Committee with Amanda
Public Relations with Greg
Please can you let Gaynor know (by email) which committee you would prefer to help with. We need a fair distribution and if I don't hear back from you, I will allocate your service role according to needs.
Also if you would like to be involved as a Committee member for any of our Major Events please also indicate this in your preferences to Gaynor.
Cub Projects
Motor Show
Book Fair
BBQ's
Ride the Bellarine
ANZAC Day
Golf Day
Major Events (ie Dine with Cadel)
......or if you have any ideas for possible future projects/events please raise these with any Board Members for consideration.
Most importantly our Club urgently needs to nominate a President Elect for the 2018-19 year to enable that person to participate in the full President Elect Training Program during the coming year.
Also before the "New" year gets underway there are two tasks for which assistance could be used, they are -
GOLF DAY Since the evolution of the Torquay Golf Club into the RACV Resort, our Club has struggled to return the Graham Price Golf to the popular and significant event it was in its heyday. This year an opportunity exists for this event to be included in the Calendar for the inaugural "Torquay Life Festival" which is being held during the month of October. Darrel Brewin is the Lead of the Golf Committee and would be eager to hear from anyone interested in joining this committee. Please contact Darrel on 0417185071
Public Relations If you are media savvy have an interest in photography and/or are comfortable working with Facebook, writing short articles and posting website stories then Greg Plumridge would be interested in having you join the Public Relations Team. There are unlimited opportunities for us to promote our Club to the outside world and we are restricted only by the people power and time available to present and post the articles. Please contact Greg to discuss on 0418521321
Is a three part series of fast paced, interactive one day courses offered to refine a Rotarian's leadership skills and increase their knowledge of Rotary.
The dates for the 2017-18 Program have just been released.
The 3 full-day training courses will be held in Geelong on Aug 5, 2017, Oct 14, 2017 and Feb 3, 2018
The club generally pays the fees and registrations close on 30 June.
Who Should Attend RLI:
Rotary Clubs are encouraged to select at leasttwo candidates for RLI annually. Participants return to their Club with enthusiasm new contacts, fresh ideas, an increased understanding of their potential as Rotarians, and valuable skills impacting their potential leadership in the Club. In particular, It's good for all Rotarians but especially recommended for new members, those with board positions and Presidents Elect.
In recent years Vernon D'Souza and PE Gaynor Schols have graduated from RLI so if you are interested in the course I encourage you to discuss with either of them.
Please contact Chris Sims on 0439 209 036 for more details or
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 .
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.