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President's Report No 22
 

Maggie introduced Libby Ellis on Monday evening and we were given a moving audio-visual presentation of the work that Libby does for the poor and disadvantaged in Fiji. I’m sure all present were impressed with her commitment to making life easier for the people there in terms of education and health care. The locals call her ‘Angel’ – it’s obvious why! Maggie suggested a donation to Libby’s cause and I think that would be a worthwhile investment. Thankyou Maggie and Libby for the presentation.
Monday the 10th we will hear from Grace Byrnes about ‘Balance Sports Podiatry’ – this sounds fascinating but unfortunately I will be an apology for that evening – I look forward to hearing about/reading the report!!

A Board Meeting will follow the general meeting.

I will catch up with you all again at the Xmas Party on Monday the 17th.

President Trevor
 
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Chairman's Report - Libby Ellis

 

 

Libby Ellis, an emergency nurse from Geelong Hospital  presented an overview of her volunteer work for the not for profit charity Hope for a Village Fiji between
2014-2018.
The work is undertaken in villages on the Coral Coast in and around Sigatoka.
 
Libby utilizes her nursing experience to provide locals with blood pressure and blood sugar checks.
Assistance to seek medical care is offered to both children and the elderly.
The work also expands to health and hygiene education in schools.
Libby provided a PowerPoint presentation showing an overview of her work
 
Maggie Isom
Chairman 

 

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Book Fair Update - Shout-Out  for Help 

 
Book Fair        
 

Bags For Book Fair

We are seeking shopping bags for our Book Fair customers to put the books they purchase in.

If anyone has any shopping bags they no longer require, or would like to donate bags to be used at the book fair, please contact Rhonda.
You can either bring the bags along to Rotary on a Monday, or contact Rhonda to arrange a pick up.

We have a great start --- Kelly has very kindly donated 100 bags - Thanks Kelly!!


For further details please contact Rhonda on

email  rhoanch@gmail.com

or phone 0488 388 115

to advise your availability.

 

 

Michael reed

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Council on Legislation 2019 Update

Council on Legislatiom

DG Anthony Ohlsen has provided a link to the actual full proposed Council on Legislation document as drafted in preparation for the 2019 Council on Legislation. 

 

Please be aware if you were considering printing this for some light reading it is 399 pages long.

I believe it can be accessed by just clicking the link on some computers or you may have to control and click the link to activate on others depending on your device.

 

The 2019 Council on Legislation book of proposed legislation is now available in English. To view or to download a copy please CLICK HERE or  follow this link:

  http://rotary.msgfocus.com/files/amf_highroad_solution/project_705/2019_Council_on_Legislation_Proposed_Legislation_EN.pdf

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Surf Coast Secondary College - Kokoda Trek
 
For those who missed the presentation Monday 12th Nov by The Surf Coast Secondary College on their upcoming Kokoda Trek then here is an update from the School

 

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2018 Torquay Rotary Family Christmas Party - 17th December

 
 
Torquay Rotary Christmas Party 

This years Christmas Party will be a Family Night details are:-

 

Who:- Members, Partners and Families incl Children and Grandchildren

When:-Monday 17th December

Venue:- Whites Beach Picnic & Playground Area (enter carpark cnr The Esplanade & Lochard Dve)

Time:- 5:00pm Early start for young Children

 Cost:-  $25/head Adults Children FREE  BYO Drinks with Catering by Sullivans 

                                   Booking:- via Whoozin please advise how many Children you will be bringing

                                   What to Bring:- BYO Drinks, Santa will be arriving to give presents to the children

                                                            so please bring a pre wrapped present for each of your Children

                                  For further details please contact Jan Emmett

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BBQ's and Events updates- Some serious help required  15th & 16th Dec

 


 

The Club has committed to undertake the parking for the world kite surfing contest finals on 15/12 and 16/12. 

Parking duties similar to the night jar 4 to 5 people from 9.30 till 3.30 /4 pm both days . Would be good if we could run 2 shifts 9.30 till 12.30 and 12.30 till 4. So 8 volunteers EACH DAY.

On the Saturday night we are manning a BBQ from 5 till 8 pm where we will need 3 to 4 volunteers.

 

Volunteers urgently required . Please let me know ASAP  04180520273

Thanks Mal 

 

Please note that to avoid any confusion what was previously known  as the BBQ Roster has now been rebranded as the "Events" Roster. to reflect that it includes things like Night Jar Parking, the Book Show etc.

 

I have also included the dates for the Cadel Evans race (we make $50 for each shift so please register under Rotary)

 

Note:- Next Event is Cowrie Market 17th Dec so please check your calendar

 

If you make any more swaps please let me know and I will update the roster which can be found in documents in club runner

 

To see the 2018-19 Events Roster  CLICK HERE

 

If you do  require to swap a date for any reason you will now need to find someone to do this with yourself. I would suggest that you send the request to Greg who has offered to advertise on a BBQ Roster Trading Post in the bulletin  

 

Mal Slater

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Cadel Evans Road Race Marshalling Opportunity



Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be involved with one of Geelong’s iconic sporting events .
 
 
 
 
The Rotary Club of Torquay have been given the great opportunity to get involved with the 2019 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race,
which will be held on Australia Day Weekend, 24-27 January 2019 and we would love your support to raise some much valued funds for our Club!
 
What better way to enjoy the long weekend and fundraising for the Rotary Club of Torquay whilst watching one of Torquay's iconic sporting events up close?
Every session that you volunteer will earn $50 for The Rotary Club of Torquay
 

Volunteering opportunities exist for course marshalling:

  • Course Marshalling
  • Athlete Services
  • Venue Operations
  • Media Operations
  • General Workforce Duties
 All volunteers are welcome to volunteer for one day or multiple days.
Plus all volunteers receive an event T-shirt and cap as well as food and water for your shifts.
 
For more information and FAQ's CLICK HERE
 
 

When asked if you are part of a team it is essential that you enter Rotary Club of Torquay. 

When asked for the Team Leader, please type in Gaynor Schols.

 

Please pass this information on to any friends and family who may be able to assist us with any of these tasks

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Rotary International Conference - Hamburg 2019
 



 
CAPTURE THE MOMENT
Join Rotary President Barry Rassin at the 110th Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, Germany, 1-5 June 2019. The historic port city of Hamburg offers something for everyone. Germans call it “The Gateway to the World” — and the 2019 convention will be your gateway to the world of Rotary. At the convention, you’ll connect with people of action from across the globe while learning the latest news and strategies for keeping clubs strong.
 
As a past convention attendee, you know that every convention is an opportunity to learn. Not only will you be inspired by the energy and enthusiasm that surrounds you, you’ll also make new, unforgettable memories that can last a lifetime.
 
Join your Rotary friends in Hamburg at the 2019 Rotary Convention where together, we’ll Capture the Moment.


Share the excitement by downloading the promotional kit or by sharing the official promotional video to your social networks.
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Rotary Global Rewards Program
 
Rotary Global Rewards, our member benefits program, offers discounts on products and services from local and global
merchants, along with opportunities to give back to Rotary. 

Over 33,000 members have signed in to use Rotary Global Rewards. To raise awareness of this program, you can:
  1. Recommend Rotary Global Rewards to all club members. They can visit www.rotary.org/globalrewards from a computer or download the Rotary Club Locator App to use the program on mobile devices.
  2. Post a "Rewards" link to www.rotary.org/globalrewards on your club and district websites. This gives members easier access to Rotary Global Rewards.
  3. Encourage club members to post offers on Rotary Global Rewards. 
  4. Suggest that club members help the program grow in their communities by asking local merchants to post offers. 
You can find instructional videos, how-to-guides, and promotional materials on the Rotary Global Rewards page of My Rotary.  If you have any questions about the program, write to rotaryglobalrewards@rotary.org. 
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VERY IMPORTANT - Whoozin The New Weekly Meeting Book-in System 
 

We are now fully operational with our new system for registering for our weekly dinner meetings. Called Whoozin, this program is used by other local Rotary Clubs with great success.
To make it easy for everyone I have prepared a Whoozin User Manual which is stored on Clubrunner under "Club Documents" that you will be able to print off if you wish.
 
In Summary the way it will work is:-
  • You will receive an initial email invitation each Monday for the following week's meeting.
  • You can immediately accept or decline, leave until later.
  • You will receive a reminder email on the Friday Prior
  • You will have until Midnight Sunday to register your RSVP and can change your decision right up until the closing time.
  • You can register up to 5 guests
  • You can specify any Special Dietary requirements
  • Please Note that if you do not register your intentions you will be charged for the dinner fee.
If you have any problems please free to contact myself Greg Plumridge 0418521321 or Michael Reed 0418524315 for details on how to work the program.
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Future Meetings & Duty Roster
 

Weekly Assigned Duties:

 If you cannot meet one of your assigned duties, Please contact Bruce Smith 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

Speaker

 

Duty Team

 

Program

Chair

GREETING

INVOCATION

Event details

Mon 10th DecAmanda HoughKelly BinyonMal SlaterDarrel BrewinGrace Byrnes – Balance Sports Podiatry
Mon 17th Decwith SantaRSVP onWhoozinWhites Beach PlaygroundClub Christmas Function
Mon 24th DecChristmasEve  No Meeting
Mon 31st DecNew YearsEve  No Meeting
Mon 7th Jan    Fish & Chips Cosy Corner
Mon 14th JanNO MEETINGDue  toJoint Meetingwith Grovedale onWed 16th Jan
Wed 16th JanDetails TBN   COMBINED MEETING WITH GROVEDALE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dinner Meeting Registration & Apologies

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.
 
How to Book in for our Dinner Meeting?
For Members, Partners and guests of Members
  • you will receive email invitations to each meeting via Whoozin.
  • It will be your responsibility to RSVP using Whoozin by Midnight on the day prior to the meeting.
  • The only exception to this will be if you are expecting to be out of internet connectivity for an extended period. 
  • In this instance you can notify Richard Mierzejewski at LET Surfcoast on 03-5261 2777 by 4.00pm on the Saturday prior to the Monday Meeting.
  • Please Note there is NO Answering Service on this number.
  • Remember if you are bringing guests or your partner (to a non-partner night) you need to RSVP for the extra number of person/s who will be attending.
  • If no RSVP is registered as per the above process, the absentee member will be issued with an invoice to pay the Club the usual dinner fee of $25 for your non-attendance, and/or that of your partner if it is an official Partner's Night.
For Visitors to the Club
  • Any Visitors not being registered as a guest of a Member must call Richard Mierzejewski at LET Surfcoast on 03-5261 2777 to Book in.  RSVP's must be made no later than 4.00PM on the Saturday  prior to the Meeting
  • Please Note there is NO Answering Service on this number.
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Rotary International & District 9780 Info
 
Rotary International President for 2018-19 is Barry Rassin from the Rotary Club of East Nassau
CLICK HERE to read more
 

District 9780 Governor for 2018-19 is Anthony Ohlsen from Rotary Club of Maryborough 
 
CLICK HERE to learn more about Anthony
 
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
To read District Governor Anthony No 2 July/August final Newsletter CLICK HERE
Rotary Down Under Oct 2018 Edition 610 CLICK HERE
 
REFERENCE LINKS
District 9780 Directory 2018-19 (D9780 Rotarians Only)
 
Rotary Club of Torquay Annual Reports for 2017-18
<----- Click here  for the 2017-18 Annual Report Part A  
 
         
<----- Click here  for the 2017-18 Annual Report Part B (2016-17 Audited Financials)  
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