Bulletin 20th February 2015 (Feb 16, 2015)

Upcoming Events

Combined Meeting with RC of Grovedale

David & Trish Carlyle's home

Feb 25, 2015
6:15 PM – 8:54 PM

Graeme Price Memorial Golf Day

Mar 02, 2015
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Presidents Report

Well it looks like normality is slowly returning in this new calendar year. There we were back at home base after a short absence. What a week! The annual Motor Show was a huge success returning record gross takings, with over 400 entries on display and thousands of interested onlookers. Congratulations to all concerned in the organisation and delivery of a tremendous event! Let us hope that not too many of the record gross takings end up on the other side of the ledger.

It was good to get back to the usual Rotary meeting routine. It's not often that we have Distinct Governor Elect Jane, Assistant Governor Ross and 2 international visitors all at one of our meetings. As usual our Sergeant-at-Arms did his best to relieve us of some of our hard earned cash and tried to entertain us as well. Remember fines money contributes to the purchase of Aqua Boxes at the end of the year.

We were privileged to hear from our speaker District Governor Elect Jane Cox, who provided us with brief information about why Rotary Clubs participate in the Club Visioning Exercise. It was explained that visioning can be equated with strategic planning. Some Clubs have chosen this approach instead of the type of short term operational planning that tends to occur when Club management changes each year. It allows Club members to think about where they would like their Rotary Club to be in 5 years and then formulate some plans to allow them to achieve those goals. It was also said that such plans should be reviewed each year to make sure they are still on track and all some refinements to be made where necessary. This presentation was followed by a question and answer session. It was good to see from those questions posed that there is some level of interest in the process. I mentioned at the meeting that Club visioning is not being imposed on us against our will. Soon I will be distributing to all members a visioning questionnaire and also asking members to vote on whether we adopt this approach. Only if a majority of Club members agree then the Club will proceed with the visioning process.

Remember there is no meeting at home base on Monday 23rd February. Instead we are having a combined meeting with the Rotary Club Grovedale. You need to read the information about this event in your copy of the Club Bulletin. Also at their meeting last Monday your Club Board decided that the meeting scheduled for the 2nd March will be transferred to the annual golf event, so keep an eye out for that information as well. Remember if you would like to read published Board minutes then please seek the assistance of your Club Secretary. That's all from me this week - enjoy the warm weather while it's here.

See you at the Carlisles on Wednesday 25th."

Yours in Rotary Service,

Gerard McNamara
President
Rotary Club of Torquay
D9780

Combined Meeting with Grovedale WED 25th Feb

NOTE CHANGED MEETING NIGHT & VENUE NEXT WEEK WEDNESDAY 25th Feb

We have been invited to a Combined Meeting with our Sponsor Club the Rotary Club of Grovedale

WHERE:- David & Trish Carlyle’s home , 57 James Cook Drive Wandana Heights

WHEN:- WEDNESDAY 25th Feb 6.15 for 6.30pm

WHO:- Although this is not officially a "Partners Night" we would encourage as many partners as possible to attend.

WHAT:- a carvery meal , 2 courses (main and dessert) for $15/head

BRING:- your own drinks and glass and Seat. Plus if you do not want to eat off plastic then bring Plates and cutlery

REGISTRATION:- DUE TO A CHANGE OF ARRANGEMENTS REGISTRATION IS ONLY VIA THE CLUBRUNNER EMAIL YOU RECEIVED LAST WEEK. REGISTRATIONS CLOSE AT 9.00am tomorrow ( Monday)

2015 Torquay Rotary Golf Day

Posted by Darrel Brewin on Feb 21, 2015

2015 Graeme Price Memorial Golf Day

It’s time again for our annual fun event – the Graeme Price Memorial Golf Game, especially designed for non-golfers. So join in and win the Trophy, anyone can.

The game will be held at the RACV Resort Golf Course on Monday 2^nd March.

This will be followed with catered dinner, awards and some Rotary business at Brewin’s place at 41 Golden Beach Way, Torquay.

BE AT THE COURSE AT 3.00PM FOR PAYMENT AND INSTRUCTIONS

GAME STARTS AT 4.00PM.

Don’t worry if you haven’t played golf, most haven’t. Limited numbers of golf clubs will be available free on request to any golf committee members.

Sign up yourself and your friends for the fun of it. If you don’t have a team of four that’s okay, we’ll find you places. We can arrange for a golfer in your team if wanted.

This is a nine-holes social game with novelty rules for the non-golfer. It will all be explained.

The team gets one free kick of the ball per hole and you hit your ball from the best-placed ball on the fairway. So don’t worry about going in the water or bushes.

There are prizes for the winning team, straightest drive, longest drive and nearest the pin. The winners also get the trophy.

If you really don’t want to play golf, then we have the New Chums Putting and Chipping competition in the practice area. Prizes here also.

PLEASE REGISTER YOURSELF AND FRIENDS NOW BY EMAILING

DARREL BREWIN DIRECT ON dbrewin@pacific.net.au or phone 0417 185 071

We need to have the numbers to prepare the draw and for catering by

24^th February

Here are your choices and the costs:

Event and Cost
Novelty golf only	$18
Novelty golf and dinner	$43
New Chums Putting and Chipping only	$18
New Chums Putting and Chipping and dinner	$43
Dinner only	$25

JOIN IN, IT’S GREAT FUN TIME.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A GOLFER, MOST PLAYERS AREN’T!!

Dress standards at the Course: Neat casual, collared shirt, soft flat shoes

For Further details please talk to one of the Golf Committee members: Darrel Brewin, Graham Gill, Graeme Kennedy, Greg Birchall, Peter Hehir, John McDonald, Richard Mierzejewski

2014-15 BBQ Season & trading post

2014-15 Summer BBQ Season

Remember to CHECK your BBQ

You will have all received your 2014-15 BBQ Roster via email.

Please check the dates that you are rostered on for and note them in your diary.

If for any reason you are unable to fulfil your BBQ Duty it is your responsibility to find a replacement or perform a swap with someone.

To download the BBQ Roster CLICK HERE

The BBQ Roster Trading Place

The following Rotarians need to swap a date??

The following Rotarians are in a bit of a pickle, they are committed to a BBQ date and now find that their busy social life has them double booked!

If you can help out with a swap please give them a call to arrange then please advise me (click here editor) to remove from this notice board.

ROTARIAN PHONE DATE/EVENT

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International Womens Day

Your Title here

An evening soirée

Please join us at Barwon Park Mansion. Guest speakers:

· Winsome Coutts, Surf Coast Shire Australia Day Event of the Year recipient, and

· Shirley Power in the guise of the inspirational Elizabeth Austin

Tour the Love, Desire and Riches exhibition, a beautiful collection of famous wedding fashions spanning 200 years.

Light refreshments and canapés will be served. Men and women are encouraged to attend this special event.

RSVP by 20 February: Gilly Hughes 5261 0586 | communityEA@surfcoast.vic.gov.au

Neat casual dress

Bus transport is available to and from the venue for community members. Places are limited.

Surf Coast Walk & Torquay Rotary Dog's Day

Surf Coast Walk & Rotary Dog's Day Out

Planning for this years Surf Coast Walk & Torquay Rotary Dog's Day Out is now well under way

The event will be held on

Please keep Sunday 29th March free as we will require maximum involvement of the Club Members for this dayWatch this space for further details as they come to hand.

Already Mary Elliott has been busy getting a Raffle Hamper together for the event (see Pictured)

Raffle Details are:-

Community Service Raffle Sunday March 29^th 2015

Surfcoast Dog Walk & Dog’s Day Out

RAFFLE PRIZE:- Assorted Items for both Adults & Children

INCLUDES:-

- Pedigree Puppy Food

- Knee Rugs

- Bean Sleeper

- Carry Bags

- Body Lotions

- Desk Top Decoration

- Photo Cards

- plus MORE!!

OVER $200 VALUE

Tickets $2 each

Proceeds go to “Dogs for Kids With Disabilities”

RC of Lara Golf Day Invitation

Lara Rotary Golf Day 27th March 2015

THh Rotary Club of Lara is holding their Golf Day as per the above invitation

To Download this Entry Form

Ride the Bellerine

Posted by Greg "Plugga" Plumridge

Ride the Bellarine

Ride the Bellarine

Event Date SUNDAY 19 APRIL 2015

2 weeks after EASTER

This event is a District 9780 project being run by the Combined Rotary Clubs of Geelong to raise funds for the Rotary Foundation "End Polio" Project.

To view the event website CLICK HERE

The event is in support of the END POLIO campaign and is expected to be a major fund raiser for Geelong Clubs.

Each participant will be encouraged to seek individual sponsorship, budgeted; 500 participants at $50/head = sponsorship of $25,000

When matched with Bill & Melinda Gates contribution could see

$75,000 to Rotary Foundation – END POLIO CAMPAIGN

Two courses will be offered, 100km around the peninsula OR 50km down the centre and back through Barwon Heads

Entry fees will be $75 for 100km course and $55 for 50km course. Income based on 500 participants is budgeted to cover all event expenses.

Events start and finish at the BBQ shelter in Eastern Gardens

Ride commences at 8am, set up from 6am

Expected finish 2pm, clean up till 4pm

Volunteers will be required from each Club, so please keep this date available.

Torquay Rotarians who are ticketed for traffic management will be particularly useful. The event requires 6 of these so if us "Ticketed Torquay Rotarians"

Can fill these roles then it will save the event form having to pay for them.

Please view the VOLUNTEER SPREADSHEET to see every task required. If you see a task that you would like to volunteer for please email me greg@tyrepowergeelong.com.au with the following details

Your Name
The Task Number
Your phone Number
your email address

I will present regular updates to the Club as planning progresses.

Greg Plumridge

District Conference 2015

Distrct Conference 2015

If you are interested in attending ZDistrict Conference 2015 then please take time to view the following.

CLICK HERE To view the Conference Website that contains all of the information you will require,

this includes the Conference Program and Accomodation Details.

Also view this Youtube Promotional video on the event.

Ride to District Conference 2015

District 9780 "Ride to Ballarat"

District 9810 Invitation to District 9780

Rotary District 9810 is hosting its District Conference in Ballarat between the 13th and 15th March 2015. Our District has held a fundraising bike ride every year for the last 28 years and next year we start our ride from District Conference on Sunday 15th and ride 808 ks finishing up in Ballarat on Friday 20th March. The ride leaves from Federation University, Mt Helen Campus, Ballarat (formerly Ballarat University).

The ride is to raise funds for Australian Rotary Health and as I am sure you will appreciate the more riders, the bigger chance of raising more funds. Next year we hope to raise in excess of $40,000 which will get us very close, if not over the $1 million dollars mark, raised for ARH since the inception of the Rides to and from District Conference.

If there are any bike riders in the community or in the Rotary Clubs of District 9780 who may like to join us for the ride and raise funds for ARH on behalf or their own club or on a personal basis, we would love you to join us. All funds raised would be credited by ARH to the individuals or to their own Rotary Club. The ride is open to both Rotarians, their spouses, and any other members of the public who would like to join us.

For further information please read (1) our flyer attached below, (2) for complete information refer to our Web Site found at www.rotaryrideforresearch.com.au, or (3) contact our ride Co-ordinator

Rob Henry on Phone: 97621765 or Mobile: 0417570417

Future Meetings & Duty Roster

Posted by Jillian Evans on Feb 14, 2015

Weekly Assigned Duties:

If you cannot meet one of your assigned duties, Please contact Jill Evans 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
Date	Chair	Invocation	Greeting	See Events for details
Wed 25rd Feb	Combined	Meeting with	RC of Grovedale	at David & Trish Carlyle's
Mon 2nd Mar	Torquay Rotary	Golf Day	(See article in Bulletin)	AT RACV TORQUAY GOLF CLUB Dinner after at Brewins
Mon 9th Mar	NO	MEETING	DUE TO	LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY
Mon 16th Mar				TBN

Please note : The assigned Chairperson for the evening is responsible for writing a short review on the topic presented by the guest speaker of the night and for emailing the review to the Bulletin editor by noon of the following Wednesday

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 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.
REMEMBER on "Partners Nights" it is assumed that you partner IS 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 on travel is not an excuse. It must be recorded beforehand in the “Apology Book”.

Couldn't make it to District Changeover?

Not all of us were able to make the trek to District Changeover in June, however I am sure that members of our Club would prefer not to have to wait until DG Geoff's Club visit on 6th October to get to know more about him and his vision for District 9780.

........well thanks to District Media Guru Tony Stewart and modern technology you can hear DG Geoff James acceptance speech by CLICK HERE or follow the link below (Please Note:- you may need to view this bulletin in your web browser to see the link below)

District 9780 Info

Meet District Governor Geoff James

Our new District Governor Geoff James & his wife Meryl, are members of the Rotary Club of Maryborough. To read about their background and learn a little more about them, click on GET TO KNOW YOUR DISTRICT GOVERNOR in the section below

Here are some links where you can find all of the Latest news from District 9780

District 9780 is now on facebook to view the facebook page "Click" the icon
To go to the District 9780 Website Click Here
Get to know your District Governor Geoff James Click Here
To read District Governor Geoff James Reflections FEB 2015 Newsletter Click Here

To Read Rotary Down Under SEPTEMBER e-Newsletter Click Here