On Monday night we had a Vocational Service visit to Arthur Reed Photographics in place of our normal meeting. Michael provided those attending with an informative and entertaining tour of his place of business. He gave all of us an insight into the influence of technology over time in the business of photography. Members asked a number of technical questions and were given comprehensive responses. At the end of the evening members retired to the canteen for some excellent food prepared by our usual caterer. On behalf of the Club I would like to extend a special vote of thanks to all of those who had a hand in organising the night
Yours in Rotary Service,
Gerard McNamara
President
Rotary Club of Torquay
D9780
TORQUAY ROTARY CLUB is again joining in the global fight against cancer.
By being part of OUR TEAM ROTARY you’re helping people from diagnosis and treatment, to recovery and beyond.
You are all affected by cancer – either knowing someone dear to you who has cancer, or having been affected yourself
Last week some of our team members took part in a tin rattling session as a fundraiser for our Relay Team and today Mary & I were busy selling tickets for the Relay for Life Hamper at the Cowrie Market.
If you wish to participate in the Relay you will first be required to register for the event.Registration will cost you $20 for which you will receive your 2014 RFL shirt to wear on the day.
We are 99% of the way to a polio-free world – truly, “this close” to eradicating polio forever. On 24 October, help us get closer by spreading the word about our fight to End Polio Now with our communities and the world. Here’s how:
Make a gift today and protect another child from getting polio for life.
Share Rotary’s fight to end polio with local government officials and use this opportunity to encourage them to support the global commitment to a polio free world. Download advocacy and event resources.
Show your support for polio eradication on social media and let your friends know that you want to end polio with this new End Polio Now graphic.
Host your own event on 24 October and add your voice to the conversation with the hashtag #WorldPolioDay.
Our global network of volunteers has helped the vast majority of the world end polio. On World Polio Day, let’s show the world that when Rotarians start something, they finish it. Let’s end polio now.
Sincerely,
John F. Germ
Rotary International President-nominee
Are you interested in volunteering for a District Committee?
Would you like to join the District Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (aka RYLA) Committee? You would only have to attend 4 meetings per year. If the answer is yes then please contact PP Barry Burnett by email atbarry@bmtruckparts.com.au
If you cannot meet one of your assigned duties, Please contact Jill Evans 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
Invocation
Greeting
See Events for details
Mon 20 Oct
Amanda Hough
Peter Bollen
Joel Farran - Zeally Bay Sourdough
Mon 27 Oct
Danny Matern
Jill Evans
Chris Sims
Amanda Pugh work for the Dole
Mon 3 Oct
Chris Sims
Rotary Foundation & Melbourne Cup
Sat 8th/Sun 9th
Relay for Life
Banyul-Warri Fields Merrijig Dve Torquay
Mon 10th
No Meeting
Due
To
Relay for Life at Weekend
lease 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
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 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.
REMEMBER on "Partners Nights" it is assumed that you partner IS 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 on travel is not an excuse. It must be recorded beforehand in the “Apology Book”.
Not all of us were able to make the trek to District Changeover in June, however I am sure that members of our Club would prefer not to have to wait until DG Geoff's Club visit on 6th October to get to know more about him and his vision for District 9780.
........well thanks to District Media Guru Tony Stewart and modern technology you can hear DG Geoff James acceptance speech by CLICK HERE or follow the link below (Please Note:- you may need to view this bulletin in your web browser to see the link below)
Our new District Governor Geoff James & his wife Meryl, are members of the Rotary Club of Maryborough. To read about their background and learn a little more about them, click on GET TO KNOW YOUR DISTRICT GOVERNOR in the section below
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
