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Report on the Tonga Project
Lions Village
Oct 26, 2015
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Cup Eve social night
Lions Village
Nov 02, 2015
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
District Governor Jane Cox visit
Lions Village
Nov 09, 2015
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Annual General Meeting
Lions Village
Nov 16, 2015
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
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Presidents Report

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Greetings Rotarians,

 

As you can see President Amanda has been busy doing "Make-ups" in India, and I am sure that she will have many interesting stories to tell when she returns next week.

 

Many thanks must go to Pam Westerdorf for filling in as our Speaker last week. Pam gave us an interesting insight into her passion as a rower and the journey from a young woman through to her experiences representing Australia at multiple Olympic games. Pam is now passing  on her wealth of knowledge and experience to young female rowers as a coach and has been recently been working with students at Geelong Grammar School. If you missed hearing Pams presentation you can always call in for a coffee at her Coffee Shop out next to Mals and Debbie Slaters home on Anglesea Rd

 

 

Some sad news was received from Brian Mynott last week with the passing of his Mother, Lilian. I am sure that you will all join in offering Brian our condolences at this time. For those who would like to attend Lilians funeral, the details are as follows.

The funeral

Friday 30th October 2PM to 3PM,

Geelong Memorial Park Crematorium

62-102 Burvilles Rd, Mount Duneed VIC 3216

 

Light refreshments from 3:30pm

Grovedale Hotel, Wisteria Function Room

236-258 Torquay Road, Grovedale, Vic 3216

 

Please note next Monday we be having a fun Melbourne Cup for our meeting. This will be an official "Partners Night"  so it will be assumed that you are attending unless you apologise through the normal channel & in time to give our caterer sufficient notice.

Alternatively you will have already received an invitation email from Peter Bollen, the event  organiser, which gives you the opportunity to register yourself & your partner along with any friends or family who you may also like to bring along on the night.

You will find in this bulletin details from Mal Slater regarding the 2015-16 Summer BBQ season. Please read the article and assist Graeme McDonald (Graeme will be managing the Roster this year) with the information that they require.

 

Mal also requires help with Marshalls for the RACV Great Ocean Ride in April if you could let Mal know if you are available.

 

All being well Pres Amanda will back to write this column for you next week.

 

See you Monday

 

Greg Plumridge

Bulletin Editor

MELBOURNE CUP EVE - This will be a great night of fun and fellowship

Event:
Cup Eve social night
Date:
Nov 02, 2015 at 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Fee:
 
Location:
Lions Village
Kooringa Place
Torquay, Victoria
Australia
Details:
Monday November 2nd  has always traditionally a  Melbourne Cup Eve Social for our Club
Partners are invited to join in the Cup Eve frivolity & competitions
Prizes for the Best dressed , & numerous Sweeps , with an innovative, lucrative idea from Rotary Club of Crows Nest in Sydney !
As this is an official partners night, it will be assumed that you are attending unless you apologise through the normal channel or via the Clubrunner invitation that you received on 25th Oct. in time to give our caterer sufficient notice
Thank you Peter Bollen
 
 
 
 
 

2015-16 BBQ & Night Jar Parking Season - HELP REQUIRED

 
 
 
It's that time of year again! The BBQ & Night Jar Parking Season is back on. I require your assistance to draw up a roster as per previous years. You will have already received a copy of the Roster via email or you can download from the link below.
 
Please
(b)  Check out the dates
(c) Work out which dates you are NOT available for and
(d) Advise me by email those dates to Graeme McDonald at gjmcdon@bigpond.net.au
 
 
Please send this information to me by 31st Oct
 
The Club have also been given the opportunity to act as Marshals for this ride on 16 th April next year. the club will earn $75 for a 6 hour shift,$55 for a 4-6 hour shift and $45 for a 3 hour shift.
I need to give them some indication of numbers so can you let me know if you think you can help ASAP . Thanks Mal

 
 
 

 

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Invitation to Surfcoast Striders - Relay for Life - Melbourne Cup Luncheon
 
If you are interested in attending this event please call Mal Slater on 0418 521273
 
 

Nepalese Society Says Thanks

 
Here's a pic of Pamela and Darryl Brewins Grand Daughter, Charlotte recieve a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of our Club from the Geelong Nepalese Society.
The award is for our contribution to the fundraising for the Nepalese Earthquake Relief earlier this year when we hosted their club and we were treated to some wonerful Nepales food. Also during the visit to our club visit, Charlotte helped to sell raffle tickets on the night and was eager to receive the award on our Club's behalf.
Needless to say Grandmother Pamela Prewin was quite chuffed to see Charlotte already devolop such great community spirit.
 

EXPRESSION of INTEREST REQUIRED

 
 
 
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 Feb-April 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)
 

 

 
Torquay Rotary Club  Happy Hour
 
FRIDAY NIGHT DRINKS IN GEELONG
The date has been changed to Friday 13 November 2015 (yes Friday the 13th)
 
at Apartment 204, 6-8 Eastern Beach Road Geelong from 6pm.
BYO drinks but you may need to bring an esky with ice as well.
and BYO food as usual
(pizza shopdown below you can order a pizza from if you wish) 
For all those who have a bit more time you can venture to Maggie's daughter and son-in-laws Oyster Bar from 5pm
for (hopefully) discounted oyster and a cold drink before venturing upstairs.
Directions will be given closer to the night.
Start planning your car pooling, taxi sharing etc now as it is absolutely certain to be a good great night.
For Further Details contact David Mitchell 0407 616 391/52222022
 
So bring your partner, a plate of food & your own beverage and lets get together & lighten up Rotary & have some fun !

 

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Barwon Valley School Fundraising Golf Day

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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”

 

 

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RLI

Rotary Leadership Institute

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For more information CLICK HERE

Weekly Assigned Duties:

 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 26 Oct Gaynor Schols Kathryn McNamara Rudi Schols
Gerard McNamara
RAWCS - Tonga Project
Mon 2 Nov Peter Bollen Alan Anderson R. Mierzewski Melbourne Cup Eve
Mon 9 Nov Mal Slater J.McDonald Gail Chrisfield District Governor Jane Cox visit
Friday 13 Nov Happy Hour David Mitchell's
The Esplanade
Geelong
BYO  drinks & food to share
Mon 16
Greg Plumridge
Rob Harris Bruce Smith
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
 
CLUBRUNNER TRAINING
Mon 23 Lesley Shedden Diversitat Dinner  
Mon 30 Greg Plumridge Rob Harris Ben Smith
Motor Show Judges & 
Information Dinner

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

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Meet District Governor Jane Cox
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"
- See more at: http://rotary9780.org/SitePage/meet-our-district-governor-2015-2016#sthash.wRzw64td.dpuf
 
 
 
 
 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      Image
  • To go to the District 9780 Website Click Here
  • Get to know your District Governor Jane Cox Click Here
  • To read District Governor Jane Cox Oct 2015 District e-Newsletter Click Here
To Read Rotary Down Under Issue 577 October 2015 e-Newsletter Click Here
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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 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.