Monday 19th February 2018
It was great to welcome a prospective new member, Ben Featherstone, on Monday night and also good to see Gail Chrisfield and Lloyd James back at meetings.
Some Dodgy Tradesmen at work here
We had an interesting talk by Ron Medson on the history of International Harvester, an industrial giant that used to be very important company in the Geelong area.
Greg demonstrated “Whoozin” which will be our new email RSVP system. Greg has sent out the next four meetings for response so if anyone is going away you can let us know in advance. Please make sure you respond each week! If you fail to respond, you will not get a meal. If you have any difficulty using it please contact Greg Plumridge.
A reminder that on Sunday 4th March a Rotary Expo will be held at the Waterfront Market in Geelong to promote all clubs in our region. Gaynor, Lesley and John Oswald will be on morning duty but all are welcome to visit.
BBQs on 11 March and Good Friday have been cancelled. Easter Saturday and Sunday BBQs will now be at Bunnings, NOT Baines Court, so a few more volunteers were requested.
The Motor Show committee will hold their de-brief meeting on 6th March. Members are asked to provide any feedback they may have regarding the Motor Show to Greg Plumridge before this date.
Some Points from the Board Meeting
- Mid-year Book Fair: It was decided to hold another Book Fair on Queens’ Birthday long weekend - June 9, 10 & 11 (unpacking on Friday 8th June) so volunteers will be sought. The reason for this is to empty the storage shed in Geelong which is costing us $230 per month. Garth Hammonds has kindly agreed to coordinate this event, with assistance from Rhonda.
- Lifeline: We will donate $1000 to Lifeline Breakwater as they contributed thousands of books to us. Matthew Richardson from Lifeline will attend our meeting on Monday 26th Feb.
- Lorne VCAL: We will donate $1000 to Lorne VCAL to help students get to Alice Springs where they will meet Aboriginal students from St Teresa for a cultural exchange experience. Members from this group will talk to us about this program at a future meeting.
- Relay for Life: The Rotary Club of Torquay have a team walking at Relay for Life on 16/17 March. We are meant to be raising funds but the club will add $1000 to this team’s efforts. If you would like to participate please contact Graham Gill.
- The Strathewan Beach Day: is planned for Monday 26th March. Gail Chrisfield is the coordinator and volunteers will be required to help out and provide the food.
- Probus: The new Probus club of Torquay/Jan Juc is up and running. If anyone in interested the March meeting will be the last opportunity to become a founding member. Contact Gerard McNamara if you want more information.
Monday 26th February 2018
Our guest speaker is Carla Egan - Personal development and professional coaching and training.
We will also have a few words from our Assistant District Governor, Judy Beasley and from Matthew Richardson on Lifeline.
I look forward to seeing you all there!