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President's Report No 6

 

Good Evening Everyone,

I do hope this weeks’ Bulletin finds you all healthy and keeping out of the cold. Hopefully, you’re coping with having to wear a facemask wherever you go and found a way to stop the glasses from steaming up, my neighbour suggests stop breathing that fixes it…  very funny...!

We had our very own Darrel Brewin ‘Rotarian behind the Badge’ giving us an interesting story of his life and showed us some great photos of his and Pamela’s’ trips away.  I don’t know about you, but I think we should have more of what Darrel showed us last week from other members who had the great fortune to travel to some wonderful destinations and experienced, maybe a once in a life time opportunity to take in some interesting sights.  Why not share those experiences, I actually like the idea of having a ‘show and tell’ or ‘my holiday snapshots’ night every so often to lighten the night for us all.!

Tomorrow night should be an interesting one as well as a bit of light-hearted fun.  We will have the pleasure of Catherine Eagleson from the Rotary Club of Drysdale as our guest speaker for the night she will be explaining how to be a part of, and how it works, of ‘The Club Detective Puzzle Agency’ for clubs looking for new ways to fund raise while social distancing.

It’s been such a quiet week I don’t have much to bring to you I’m afraid, but just keep staying at home and staying safe.

Don’t forget the ‘Support Telephone Tree’ and give someone a call, you never know when a phone call might make all the difference to someone in Isolation..!
Take care
 
President Jan 😊

 

 

Stories
Join the Rotary Ramblers Walking Group
                                            John & Val Oswald both joined the Shift Friday this week.
 
We are gathering in an unofficial capacity to stay connected and get fit. You can expect an hour and a half walk, dotted with interesting conversation and a good laugh. 
 
So if you're interested please join us at
PLACE - Pt Danger
TIME -  8:30 am
DATE - EVERY SUNDAY
 
Remember your masks and a good yarn to share.
 
For more details call Rhonda Anchen on 0488 388115 or Robyn O'Loughlin on 0435 968646
 
Rhonda Anchen
Membership Director Torquay Rotary Club
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COVID-19 - Looking After Your Mental Health
 
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Let's Keep on Laughing

 

 

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Interplast Fundraiser

Due to COVID, Dr John and I have been unable to get around to the Clubs to promote Interplast and the fabulous raffle for 2 Travel Vouchers, anywhere in the world,  but probably in Victoria if you want to use them in this Pandemic year!! Think of Daylesford Accommodation & Spa, The snow, High Country or Yarra Valley Wineries and stay, Luxurious Retreats, Melbourne CBD, even simulate flying a jet, or balloon ride if you’re game. 
 
....or you are not confident enough to book a holiday the Prize may be redeemed for Cash.
 
I am hoping that those of you who missed out on sharing Changeover in one of the Hosts houses will purchase some tickets which are selling for $10 each. 
 
Please give me a call and I will get the tickets to you.

With thanks and gratitude not only from myself and John, but also from the children and families for whom Interplast makes such an amazing difference. 
 
Amanda Hough  Ph 0413 244 438
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Great idea for a  Fundraiser
 
Clue Detective Puzzle Fundraising Drives
 
The Clue Detective Puzzle Agency has teamed up with the Rotary Club of Drysdale to devise a fundraising idea for clubs looking for new ways to fund raise while social distancing.
 
The establishment of this project has been prompted by the effect of the Coronavirus pandemic making it difficult for Rotary clubs to raise funds for their service projects and Lift the Lid on Mental Illness.
During this time of restricted movement, people are looking for activities to keep them occupied whilst at home. Solving puzzles is a great way to connect with friends and family to enjoy an activity that is fun, engaging and beneficial to mental health.  
As Rotarians, it is important to stay connected as much as possible, and perhaps work together on some projects. 
Crossword puzzles take the place of BBQs!
This Clue Detective fundraiser works like the school chocolate drive.  Rotarians sell puzzle subscriptions to their family and friends.  It is a good choice as it can all be done online, via members' homes, perhaps setting up a Rotary Puzzle Club via Zoom.  Puzzles can be solved on an iPad.
 
 
How it works
For every Clue Detective Individual Annual subscription sold by a Rotary club, Clue Detective donates $24 direct to the club, half ($12) for their own local and overseas projects (Foundation, disbursements to local charities, etc.) and half ($12) to Australian Rotary Health on that club's behalf for their annual Lift the Lid contributions.  There is also a monthly option.
A fundraiser can be run in two ways.  A concentrated effort for a specified time frame (e.g. during Mental Health Month), or on an ongoing basis (regular promotion at meetings and in club Bulletin) or a combination of both.
Each Rotary club involved receives a dedicated landing (web) and an online order form.  All sales can be tracked back to your individual Rotary club.
 
At the moment there are 4 Clubs in Groups 9 and 10 who have signed up , however if all the Clubs signed we could raise a lot of funds 
 
 
Here is the link to your puzzles.
 
 
All you have to do is click on Torquay and it will take you to your landing page.  You then click on Subscribe which takes you to your Shop link.
 
Do give it a try 
 
Maggie :)
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Read more...
Happy Hour - Don't forget, it's on Every Friday
 
 
HAPPY HOUR IS NOW ON 5:00PM EVERY FRIDAY
 
You will receive an invitation email before each Friday which you are welcome to pass on to others.
 
Everyone is welcome
 
The Usual Rules apply,
  1. Feel free to forward the invite to Friends, Family and potential new members
  2. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles and your Partner to your Computer Screen
  3. Enjoy the banter and not worry about driving homelaugh
If you need an invite please call Greg Plumridge on 0418521321
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Join our Club online for a ZOOM Meeting

Torquay Rotary are now meeting online every Monday (excluding public holidays and the last Monday of every month when a Board Meeting will be held instead ) at 7:00pm. All Members are invited to participate and we have resumed a program including Guest speakers and some fun activities. 

 

Visitors and Guests are very welcome. If you would like to join us please

  1. click the link below
  2. Enter the Meeting ID
  3. Enter the Password 

 

Join Zoom Meeting

 

Meeting ID: 890 1532 7797
Passcode: 869063

 

Should you require any further details please contact Zoom Meeting Hosts Carla Egan, Lesley Shedden or Greg Plumridge

 
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Australian Rotary Health COVID-19 Update
 

 
 
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No More BBQ's For Now 

IT'S OFFICIAL.
 
The April Cowrie Market is now cancelled so with all Bunnings BBQ's also being cancelled until after the Coronavirus crisis leaves us.
 
So all BBQ duties are now cancelled until further notice.
 
Thanks for all of your great work to date and Keep Safe.
 
Mal Slater
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Make-Ups......it's Never Been Easier
 
 
Here's a challenge for everyone...….in these "different" times in which we are living there are more and more Clubs now holding on-line meetings so now it's easier than it's ever been to do a make-up.smiley
 
You can do them from the comfort of your own home and you don't even have to get dressed up.laugh
 
Let's have a club challenge to see who can do a make up form the most interesting city. Be sure to grab a screen shot of your meeting and send to me for the bulletin.
 
What a great way to meet other Rotarians from around the world and to find out how they are living through the COVID-19 lockdowns.
 
To make it easy the Rotary Club of Mount Lawley in WA have begun compiling a list of Clubs who are now holding On-Line Meetings to view the list click the link below.
 
 
Good Luck with the Challenge and I
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Future Meetings 
Hi Everyone
Whilst  we all are dealing with the COVID 19 Virus and the restrictions this has placed on our Club Meetings and all of us personally, our meetings will be held on ZOOM for the time being.
 
All details for how to log into the Zoom Meetings can be found in the article elsewhere in the Bulletin, on the Club Website & Facebook pages. remember that Guests are also available.
 
 Club Members and friends also come together over the airwaves to meet and chat socially at the Friday night Happy Hour so I hope you can join in & enjoy the connection 
 
 
 
 
        
Date
 
Presenter/Host
 
 
 
Meeting 
Details
details
Mon 10 AugustJan Emmett 
Induction of Allan Hillgrove
Catherine Eagleson - The Puzzler
ZOOM 7pm meeting
Mon 17th AugustJan Emmett 
Dr Tony Bartone, AMA President 
Meeting with Keilor Rotary Club 
Discussion re COVID 19
ZOOM 7pm meeting
Grovedale and Drysdale Club invited
Mon 24th August 
Ajith Singh Tamil Nadu
India and Club Update
ZOOM 7pm meeting
Mon 31st August District Governor Phil Beasley
ZOOM
5.30 Board meeting
7pm Club meeting
tbc early Sept 
Paul Moran - far from the madding crowd sights and experiences in Australia
for our future travel plans
 
tbc Dr David Goldsmith - Samoa Dentist Van update 
tbc 
Vicki Linnell, BCYF
Youth and Family Foster Care Program
 
tbc Clare Holt, Rotary Observer Interplast Tonga 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Read more...
Rotary International & District 9780 Info

 
 
Rotary International President for 2018-19 is Holger Knaack

Holger Knaack, a member of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany, has been selected to serve as president of Rotary International in 2020-21.

​A Rotary member since 1992, Knaack has served Rotary as treasurer, director, moderator, member and chair of several committees, representative for the Council on Legislation, zone coordinator, training leader, and district governor.
He is an endowment/major gifts adviser and co-chair of the Host Organization Committee for the 2019 Rotary International Convention in Hamburg.
Knaack is the CEO of Knaack KG, a real estate company. He was previously a partner and general manager of Knaack Enterprises, a 125-year-old family business.
He is a founding member of the Civic Foundation of the City of Ratzeburg and served as president of the Golf-Club Gut Grambek. Knaack is also the founder and chair of the Karl Adam Foundation.
Knaack and his wife, Susanne, are Major Donors to The Rotary Foundation and members of the Bequest Society.

CLICK HERE to read more about our RI President


 
District 9780 Governor for 2020-21 is Philip Beasley from Rotary Club of Geelong Central 
 
CLICK HERE to learn more about DG Philip Beasley
 
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
To read the DG Phil's latest District 9780  eNewsletter CLICK HERE
Rotary Down Under July 2020 Edition 629 CLICK HERE
 
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2023
Melbourne has been announced as the host city for the 2023 Rotary International Convention, the largest conference secured this century for Victoria.
 
Melbourne is a Big Events City! Set to deliver over $88 million to the Victorian economy, the Convention is the most valuable conference ever won for the state, with the four-day event anticipated to attract more than 20,000 Rotarians from around the world. The global spotlight will be on Melbourne and how we present ourselves to the world.
 
The Convention will take place 27-31 May 2023 using Rod Laver Arena and the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre for functions.
Watch this Space for further news as it comes to hand.
 
ROTARY REFERENCE LINKS
District 9780 Directory 2018-19 (D9780 Rotarians Only)
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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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