2015 is ending on a very productive note. We have had our Christmas Do barefoot at the Torquay Bowls club, with an irascible Santa who was smiling by the end of the gift giving. Thank you Maggie and team for putting together a very successful evening with a great deal of hilarity and fun.tions to PP Gerard McNamara on his
There is considerable activity with the forthcoming Book Fair, Cadel Evans Marshalling, au revoir to our Exchange student Liam, the Golf Day and of course the Motor Show all looming. Added to that is the battery recycling containers for which Rudi Schol has been able to secure Shire funding, and then find key placement sites around the town.
I am grateful that we are all putting in to make these projects successful, and along with this, we appear to be enjoying the Rotary experience.
It is particularly pleasing to have our Gerard McNamara successfully come through a difficult health issue and back on board. Also congratuations to Gerard on receiving the Paul Harris Fellow that I was proud to present to him last Tuesday.
Please enjoy your friends and family this Christmas and New Year. See you in 2016.
Our Club has been asked by Cadel's Manager Jason Bakker, and the event organisers, , to assist with providing volunteers for the Cadel Evans Road Race in January.
Whilst January is a busy time in all of our lives, the more Rotarians, Friends, and Family that we are able to muster to help will be valuable as our Club continues negotiations to secure Cadel for a Sportspersons Fundraiser Event next year. If you a re a member of a local Probus Club and can possibly engange their members for this event then that would be of enourmous assistance to help our cause as well.
To discuss further please contact either myself on 0418521321 or Peter Bollen on 0408 500 543
Yours in Rotary
Greg Plumridge
General Volunteer Information
The 2016 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race will be held on 30 – 31 January 2016.
The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race is an elite race on the world cycling calendar.
The Event is comprised of the following elements:
One Day Elite Men’s Road Race (1.HC category) with participation by Pro Tour Teams and Continental Teams);
Elite Women’s Road Race; and
The People’s Ride, a mass participation ride for people of all ages and abilities.
The vision is to create one of the greatest weekends of cycling Australia has ever seen, drawing tens of thousands of people to Geelong and the Surf Coast, to showcase the region.
We are looking forward to seeing the return of our 2015 Volunteer groups as well as new volunteer groups wishing to join the 900 strong workforce involved in delivering the second edition of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.
The importance of volunteers for the 2016 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race cannot be described as anything less than crucial. Volunteers are the backbone of the event industry and their time and energy is imperative to delivering a successful event.
Welfare of our Volunteers is paramount and as such, all community groups for the event will receive;
$50.00 per shift allowance*
Uniform
Catering**
Recognition & Rewards
Pre-event training and daily briefings (Dates TBA)
Public Liability Insurance
* Shift allowance only available to registered community groups for fundraising
** Shifts 4+hours will receive a lunch pack. Shifts less than 4 hours will receive a snack pack.
Volunteer Positions
Course Marshal
Course Marshals help ensure the safety of the event. They are assigned to designated areas along the race course to help ensure that throughout the CEGORR the course is safe for riders to compete on. As a Course Marshal, it is imperative that the course is kept clear of cars, pedestrians, spectators and any other objects. Course Marshals will be deployed at road closure locations, however they are not permitted nor required to stop traffic, but act more so as a guide and a visual representation at the closure site. (Bring a chair and watch in comfort as the race goes by!)
Date
Shift Start / Finish Times
Required Volunteers
Locations
Saturday 30 January and Sunday 31 January 2016
Various Shift Times
320 (per day)
Sector 1 Start - Barwon Heads Entry
Sector 2 Barwon Heads to Torquay Entry
Sector 3 Torquay to Scenic road
Sector 4 Scenic to Church
Sector 5 Church to Finish
Sector 6 Start to Barrabool
Sector 7 Barrabool - Scenic
Aid Station Marshal
The Aid Station Marshals will assist with the below tasks:
Set-up and pack-down of allocated Aid Stations
Prepare and maintain aid station refreshment levels as required
Maintain the cleanliness of the Aid Station area
Assist riders requiring access to the Aid Station, toilets, medical services and bike mechanic service
Undertake reasonable tasks given by the Team Leader/Event Management.
Communicate with your Team Leader regarding any incidents or injuries as required; and
To cheer on the cyclists!
Date
Shift Start / Finish Times
Required Volunteers
Locations
Saturday 30 January 2016
Various Shift Times
5
5
5
Barwon Heads
Moriac
Torquay
Skills Required:
Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
Ability to work in a stressful environment and to think clearly
Excellent communication skills
Friendly and approachable demeanor and
Ability to motivate others
Event Information
Workforce Check-in
All Workforce (including clubs/groups) are required to check with the Workforce Staff at the start of each shift. You will be allocated your ‘zone location’ on arrival.
Training / Briefing
Pre Event:
You will receive training material and a Workforce Guide prior to the event.
Induction will take place prior to the event on Sunday 24 January in Geelong where you will be able to meet fellow Volunteers and the Workforce Team.
During Event:
All Workforce will receive specific briefing for the day on arrival to their shift to ensure they are full prepared for their duties.
Event Day information packs containing specific requirements (information and equipment) for course and spectator services volunteers will be issued at Workforce check-in.
As part of the registration process for all volunteers GTR Events requires you to register online through the Volunteer Portal (Rosterfy). Please note if you have already registered and have a log-in from previous Cycling Australia events you will be required to re-register and complete the updated GTR Events registration form. Upon completion of your registration you will be able to view updates and information and apply for future events as they open. It is imperative for each individual of your club/group to complete a registration form. Please ensure you select you are part of a group and confirm your group name on the registration form.
INTERNATIONAL RAWCS PROJECT NUMBER 53 : VOLUNTEER APPEAL
Our club has the possibility of joining an experienced Rotary team leader, Barry Tennent from the Rotary Club of Rockhampton Fitzroy, to work on schools and hospital buildings in Munda and Noro areas, Western Province, Solomon Islands early in 2016.
Barry has done 19 previous RAWCS projects, not just in the Solomons, but in Sri Lanka, PNG and Cambodia.
He has already worked at 15 different schools in this area of the Solomons and has found that most do not have basic drinking water, toilets, electricity or books for a library, so the needs are very real.
Gerard Mc Namara has already put up his hand so we are seeking 3 more volunteers. An electrician and plumber would be wonderful but anyone with DYI experience or other trade skills will be welcome. If we can't find club members, perhaps you know "tradies" who would like to go?
TIMING: Sometime Last week of April or First week of May 2016 for 2 weeks. Weather is much the same all year round.
ACCOMODATION: At a resort (A/C in rooms) where all meals can be bought at the restaurant or can be purchased at local stalls and markets.
ANY FUN? Barry arranges to take teams to see the local sights during their time off.
FUNDING: We are hoping the club will subside some of the travel and accommodation costs but each volunteer will still need to contribute at least $1,500 plus buy their own food.
If you would like to volunteer for this wonderful project, please contact International Director, Gaynor Schols (Phone 0438 364 399)
Next year Surf Coast Relayers will come together and Relay at a new venue, Spring Creek Reserve, Torquay, and new time, 7pm Friday 18 March - 7pm Saturday 19th March 2016
In preparation for the event we would encourage all members to register on the Relay for Life website & join our Rotary Team, you can register for just $20 CLICK HERE to register
Another way we as Rotarians can be a “GIFT TO THE WORLD”
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 Dec 21
GaynorSchols
Brian Brennan
Geoff Dawson
ROMAC
District Chair Lesley Shedden
Christmas Drinks
Mon Dec 28
Mon Jan 4
No Meeting
Mon Jan 11
Cosy Corner
Fish & Chips
The Esplanade
Torquay
Mon Jan 18
Joint
Joint Meeting with Grovedale Club
Mal & Debbie Slater's
555 Great Ocean Road
Bellbrae
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
Jane was born in Sydney but with the family moved to Geelong where she completed her schooling. A career path in banking led to management, following which Jane took up an overseas posting in London for five years working with the Australian Department of Immigration. Returning to Australia, Jane was the Business Manager for a busy medical practice for a number of years, before taking up the senior National Travel Co-ordinator role with a large, national food serices provider. Jane holds a Diploma of Business (Human Resources).
A member of the Rotary Club of Geelong since 2001, Jane has held many positions in the Club including President, Secretary and Treasurer. As President she initiated and took part in the building of a school for the indigenous in Outback Australia. International activities have included attendance at the Salt Lake City Convention and participation in a Rotary Friendship Exchange to Alaska. Jane was selected for, and attended,the Brisbane Future Leaders Seminar in 2011. At District level Jane has been active on a number of District committees including Australian Rotary Health and served for three years as an Assistant Governor to a group of eight clubs. Jane is a Facilitator with the Rotary Leadeership Institute, and was appointed the District Governor Special Representative for, and esablished, a vibrant new club. Jane is also a member of the District Club Visioning team assisting Clubs with planning a vision for their futures. Jane has been recognised with a Paul Harris Fellow and an "Avenues of Service" Citation.
With a love of travel, Jane has visited every continent, including Antactica, as well as most countries of the world. These travel experiences included a managemente role with the International Olympic Committee at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Now divorced, Jane continues to live in Torquay. She is close to her sister, nieces and nephew and is a doting great-aunt to Chloe, and the new arrival Lucy. A lover of spectator sports, Jane is a long-standing and passionate supporter and member (with one niece) of the Geelong Footbal Club team: "The Cats"
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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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