Did you talk Rotary business at your Fireside chat or did the subject digress to the big issues such as Global warming, football, politics, brainstorms and of course and the coldest winter in memory. We did and enjoy the company immensely. My internet is down so this missive is coming to you via text and will b short. Just listening to the engaging and entertaining music as I wait in the help queue (again).
I shall be in Sunny Newcastle next week and when I return to Rotary spring will have sprung. In the meantime see you tomorrow night!
On behalf of the Regional Membership Development Team I would like to invite you to attend the National Membership Success Conference and Youth Summit in Canberra
National Rotary Membership Success Conference
Membership is critical to all of us as Rotarians, it will become even more so over the next few years. We invite you to attend the National Rotary Membership Success Conference which is being held on the weekend of the 5th and 6th September 2015 at the Hellenic Club, Woden in Canberra. This conference will enable all attendees to be actively involved in the breakout groups discussing innovative and new ideas as well as hearing about how a number of Clubs have increased their membership. The weekend gives District and Club Leaders and Rotarians of all ages a great opportunity to capitalise on the experience of people who have been innovative or who have used new methods to gain new members with success.
Younger Rotarians – Have Your Say
A Youth Summit will run as part of the National Membership Success Conference. Younger Rotarians and Rotaractors are invited to contribute their ideas about the future of Rotary, and to provide advice and guidance about ways to make Rotary attractive to more young people. Outcomes from the Youth Summit will be collated into a formal communique which will be provided to the General Secretary of Rotary International, as well as Governors and Club Presidents in our zones. We hope this year’s Youth Summit will have real impact on the future of Rotary in our region.
Participants at the Membership Success Conference and the Youth Summit will also hear from some excellent keynote speakers. Immediate Past RI Director Mary Beth Growney Selene has a keen interest in membership, and spearheaded the recent Young Rotarians’ Forum held in Evanston, USA. Andrew McLeod is a noted humanitarian, author, sportsperson and businessman. Amongst his many achievements, Andrew was a member of the Steering Committee of the World Economic Forum ‘Future of Civil Society’ project.
To register for the National Rotary Membership Success Conference and the Youth Summit visit the web site:
Don't delay! If you are interested in promoting Membership in our region and have not already registered please get on line and register now. Also, forward this e-mail it to other interested Rotarians.
Our New Zealand friends have promised not to talk about cricket!
For your immediate attention and consideration, please find attached President Frank Thompson’s of the Geelong RC invitation to see and hear RI Zone 8 Director Guiller Tumangan who will be attending a meeting of the Club on Tuesday, 1st September, 2015 at The Mecure for a 12.45pm start.
DG Jane Cox has fully endorsed this meeting. Geelong Central RC has cancelled its breakfast meeting so that its members may attend the Geelong RC lunch-time meeting.
Yesterday the 2016 Surf Coast Relay for Life was launched well done to all the Rotarians who turned out to represent our Rotary Club Team.
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
We would encourage all members to join our Rotary Team, for just $20 you can register just CLICK HERE
Another way we as Rotarians can be a “GIFT TO THE WORLD”
The Lions Club of Corio Norlane and would be grateful if you could take a look at the 3 projects below that we have running at present within Geelong communities and consider lending your support where possible.
1st is a Winter Blanket Appeal that will run until 30th September.
Businesses as well as Organisations and individuals can get involved by having a sleep over, sleep in or just bring a blanket day or just donating items that are sitting unused. We will accept Clean blankets, doonas, sleeping bags, sheets, quilts or cushions, all going to the homeless.
2nd is an ongoing Bike Project
We would encourage individuals or businesses to donate any unused bicycles that they may have, we will repair them and donate them to children who will enjoy a bike. If you are needing a bike, please contact us and we will see what we can do.
3rd is an ongoing Computer Project
We would encourage any business that is looking to recycle their old computer systems to contact us and we will take them off your hands. We test, repair, upgrade and then donate them to families in need of this help. Any family that may be deserving of this service please get them to contact us.
INVITATION TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF DRYSDALE ROYCE ABBEY DINNER
BELLARINE ESTATE PORTARLINGTON DRYSDALE ROAD
MONDAY 21 September 2015 6:30pm for 7:00pm
President Caroline Rickard would like to invite you and your partner to the Rotary Club of Drysdale Special evening to learn more about one of Australia’s great past Rotarians Past International President Royce Abbey (dec.)
Come and hear about Royce’s achievements from Roger Leask and be inspired to contribute to the Royce Abbey Foundation. Catch up with old friends and enjoy a night of fellowship.
The cost of the meal is $25 and drinks are at bar prices.
RSVP to Graeme Wise 0418 550 198 by Wednesday 15 September 2015.
I am President of Rotary Club of Pune Katraj, RI District 3131, India. I am proud to be a Rotarian and pleased to have had the opportunity to lead my club. I welcome you all to the new Rotary Year and wish you all the very best for the coming year. As Rotarians, together we will make this world a better place to live.
I am writing to you all to appraise you on a unique event that we are organizing again this year. After the huge success that we had in the year 2013-14, we are again back with ROGEC-2015, a global essay competition with a view to crusaders of Peace in a constructive dialogue and allow them a platform to express themselves on global issues concerning Peace.
This competition is open to all the citizens of the world. The winners will be invited to India for 5 days and will get involved in various informative and cultural activities.
I request you to circulate this mail among your members, friends and acquaintences, share this information through your Club bulletins and encourage participation in this event.
This years Walk In The Park for Parkinsons is on 30th August and Peter Bollen will again be fielding a Team called "Pete's Parko Pals". There a number of Rotarians planing on making the pilgrimage with the Bollen Clan, so if you are interested please contact Peter on 0408 500543.
Alternatively if you are unable to participate in the walk but would like to support Peter, his Team and this great cause then please CLICK HERE to visit the Team page and to register your sponsorship.
It's nearly that time of year again can you believe it?
Our Fist BBQ commitment for the season is coming up at the
COWRIE MARKET on 20th September.
As the full Roster has not been created yet I am look for 3 or 4 volunteers for the first one. this is an opportunity to get one under your belt early and less to do later in the season.
Dear Friends, in accordance with the spirit of Rotary Friendship, our Rotary Club Milano Est would like to welcome you all in Milan. We are all very pleased that you have been able to come to this beautiful city.
In order to make your stay an unforgettable experience, our Club has created a web portal (www.expoguide.it), where you can inform yourself about all services especially reserved to Rotarians. Information are available in a great variety of languages. For more details please contact us at info@expoguide.it.
We would like to point out that there is the possibility to be accompanied by expert guides; not only during your visit to Milan but also during trips to other Italian cities, something we highly recommend. By visiting our portal, you will discover all offered services and book them (click here).
I kindly invite you to share this communication with all Members of your Club offering them the opportunity to strengthen relationships between Rotarians.
Looking forward to meeting you all in Milan, we like to express our best wishes. See you soon.
Best Regards,
Angela Giebelmann President - Rotary Club Milano Est
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 24 Aug
Gail Chrisfield
Mary Elliott
Lloyd James
Jane Hayward
Principal Strathewen Primary School
Mon 31 Aug
Amanda Hough
Mal Slater
Graham Gill
Club Assembly -
feedback on the WORLD CAFE
Mon 7 Sept
Lesley Shedden
Graham McDonald
Helen McDonald
Katie Hunter
Dogs for kids with disabilities
Mon 14 Sept
Amanda Hough
Mike Reed
Chris Sims
CEO Surf Coast Shire Keith Baillie
Mon 21 Sept
Alan Anderson
Chris Sims
Brian Mynott
The Rotarian behind the Badge
Richard Mierzejewski
Mon 28 Sept
David Mitchell
Geoff Dawson
Greg Plumridge
Club Footy night
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.
2nd is an ongoing Bike Project 
3rd is an ongoing Computer Project
