Mackenzie tells me that you all had a good time without me last night. Well, I had a good time without you!
I attended the first meeting of Geelong and region Presidents, conducted by Assistant Governor Ross Taylor who is great at running a tight and timely meeting. We then went out for a dinner and took our time for further discussion. They are a very energetic and innovative bunch and the full record of the meeting will come in due course, but I want to tell you of issues and ideas raised.
Club Strengthening Public Relations Grant applications that most Clubs have applied for are generally successful and will be announced in the near future.
Paul Harris Fellowships: There has been historically an issue regarding the awarding of Paul Harris Fellowships insofar that they should be earned not just awarded. Jane wants to clarify that they are indeed awarded to the deserving, and they can be also provide an acknowledgement of a contribution to Foundation. She urges us to check out the myriad work of the Rotary Foundation by checking out the Rotary International Website and read the Foundation section
Sustainability & Conservation: Highton is concerned that there is insufficient engagement with sustainable activities. A group discussion suggested supporting ideas such as the solar lights provided to Ugandan villages (an idea by a Geelong school girl), a Rotary version of the boomerang bags as has been established in Torquay, for the Geelong supermarkets. These projects also show the public that Rotary is a progressive and socially aware organisation.
Insurance: The District has not yet been able to finalise Insurance as they are awaiting confirmation from the Insurer. So for every event that we run we should contact Don Sheils to write out a Certificate of Currency. A risk assessment (downloaded from the District website) should be completed for every new event, and initially for an event that will be repetitive eg BBQ
. Ride the Bellarine: $17,800 was raised, which, once enhanced by the Rotary Foundation, will grow to $53,500. There was further funds raised through sponsorship on the website and $315.85 has been allocated to each of the local clubs. The committee, comprising representatives from across the 15 Rotary Clubs, needs more expertise in the areas of event management & marketing. If you have this sort of expertise, you can call or email Tony Stewart (0416-023-321 or tonystewart48@bigpond.com), who is the secretary of the committee.
Gifting Cards: There
are new cards being designed that can be purchased in memory or to acknowledge a significant event, or even to give to Speakers. Each card states that a gift of $xx is being given by the Rotary Club in memory/celebrate/thank the recipient. Proceeds can go to Polio research, Australian Rotary Health or Foundation.
RYDA: Driver Education for Secondary students. Has been running in other states and parts of Victoria and is very successful. They are looking for local Clubs to get involved. The program is attached to local schools. There is no cost. In NSW they have talks from people who have suffered permanent injury as a result of a MCA, Beer Goggles, Police and driving experiences, as well as the opportunity to get learner hours up.
National Youth Science Forum: There has been some changes to the application process which is now under review. Last year there appears to be mainly applications from Private school students. The students are encouraged to apply by the School science co-ordinator.
Team Memberships
There is discussion with Bendigo Bank having a trial team membership with a Geelong Rotary Club. One staff member would become a full member and 3 others would become Friends of Rotary.
Rotary Mentoring Program: Belmont are seeking approval to providing Mentoring to Tradespeople. Studies have shown that there is considerable business failure and depression amongst the trades because they have little or no skill and support in regards to business management and planning. Rotarians interested in becoming a mentor can contact Warren Norton or Andrew Jones.
I look forward to seeing you next Monday night when we hear the story of Lesley Shedden. I think there is a very good yarn behind that serene demeanor. Thereafterr we will be having a Board meeting so please let myself or any of the Board know of any issues or ideas you may have.
Guest Speaker Tony Allan – I’m so lucky to be alive
Transplant survivor’s 21 great years
This is Organ Donor Awareness Week and we at Rotary were very fortunate to have Tony tell us of his life changing surgery. At the age of 28 years tony suffered a heart attack, his heart was three times the size that it should have been. He was given 12 months to live and put on the transplant list.
He dropped dead at work while waiting for the transplant and some colleagues did CRP and got him going again. He was given an implant and survived on that whilst waiting for nine months before receiving his organ match.
Just a few weeks later he was given his transplant and continues to astound his doctors. Visits are made every six months for check-ups. He spent a year recovering then went back to work. He played cricket up until this year and plays golf to keep fit.
Dr Helen Opdam has stated that that despite their ability to save and transform lives, families only agree to their lost loved ones becoming a donor in 60per cent of eligible cases. “You are far more likely to receive a transplant than ever become a donor”!
For those who missed the Christmas in July function 2 weeks ago at The Minya here are some pics of the fun that was had. This will no doubt have the travelers in the club who have been basking in the sunshine, up north or overseas, wishing that they were back home experiencing the traditional Northern Hemisphere style Christmas conditions.......not!
Organ Donation Week Sunday 2 August to Sunday 9 August.
As per usual Mary has done an excellent job spreading the word on Donate Life around Torquay during Organ Donation Week! Ably assisted by Rotarians Ben Smith, John McDonald and others. Great work Mary! For further information please contact PP Mary Elliott – Organ Donor Awareness Sub-committee – Rotary District 9780
Hakuna Matata Experience 2015 Music Tour - Remember Nyasha Muchochomi ??
Dubbed 'high school musical African style', St Johns College Zimbabwe music group will certain bring joy and smiles to all. They will be performing Jazz, Marimba and A-Capella.
The students from multicultural backgrounds have been conquering high school music awards not just in their home country but even as far as Scotland where they have won Pipe band Championships.
The 2015 Eisteddfod organised by the Zimbabwe National Institute of Allied Arts saw St Johns obtain honours in Pipe Band, Drum Core, Jazz and choir. Additional awards received at the this year's Eisteddfods were Best Gospel Choir, Best African Contemporary, Best Traditional Choir and Best Jazz Band. Having gained honours for the previous 5 years the marimba group missed out in 2015 but will be out to prove that they are pure quality during their Victoria tour.
Deakin graduate Nyasha Muchochomi is part of the performance coming to Waterfront Campus.
Attached is a flyer for concert being performed in Geelong on Saturday 22nd August at Costa Hall. They are apparently AMAZING, and it is a fabulous night. Wanna Come?
I am President of Rotary Club of Pune Katraj, RI District 3131, India. I am proud to be a Rotarian and pleased to have had the opportunity to lead my club. I welcome you all to the new Rotary Year and wish you all the very best for the coming year. As Rotarians, together we will make this world a better place to live.
I am writing to you all to appraise you on a unique event that we are organizing again this year. After the huge success that we had in the year 2013-14, we are again back with ROGEC-2015, a global essay competition with a view to crusaders of Peace in a constructive dialogue and allow them a platform to express themselves on global issues concerning Peace.
This competition is open to all the citizens of the world. The winners will be invited to India for 5 days and will get involved in various informative and cultural activities.
I request you to circulate this mail among your members, friends and acquaintences, share this information through your Club bulletins and encourage participation in this event.
It's nearly that time of year again can you believe it?
Our Fist BBQ commitment for the season is coming up at the
COWRIE MARKET on 20th September.
As the full Roster has not been created yet I am look for 3 or 4 volunteers for the first one. this is an opportunity to get one under your belt early and less to do later in the season.
This years Walk In The Park for Parkinsons is on 30th August and Peter Bollen will again be fielding a Team called "Pete's Parko Pals". There a number of Rotarians planing on making the pilgrimage with the Bollen Clan, so if you are interested please contact Peter on 0408 500543.
Alternatively if you are unable to participate in the walk but would like to support Peter, his Team and this great cause then please CLICK HERE to visit the Team page and to register your sponsorship.
I am very proud to formally notify you that Rtn. Ass. Prof. John Richmond of the Rotary Club of Ballarat West has been booked to travel with an Interplast program to Suva in November this year.
You will probably remember that the District raised over $50,000 in the two Rotary years 2012-13 and 2013-14, which entitled D9780 to nominate an observer on such a program. John will present a report on this trip when he returns, and will be an asset to our District committee.
Our committee has set out to raise such funds again over the two year period 2014-5 and 2015-6. Our major fund-raiser will be a raffle, which will be launched at the District Conference 2016, and drawn at the District Changeover, and which we hope to raise $9,000
Dear Friends, in accordance with the spirit of Rotary Friendship, our Rotary Club Milano Est would like to welcome you all in Milan. We are all very pleased that you have been able to come to this beautiful city.
In order to make your stay an unforgettable experience, our Club has created a web portal (www.expoguide.it), where you can inform yourself about all services especially reserved to Rotarians. Information are available in a great variety of languages. For more details please contact us at info@expoguide.it.
We would like to point out that there is the possibility to be accompanied by expert guides; not only during your visit to Milan but also during trips to other Italian cities, something we highly recommend. By visiting our portal, you will discover all offered services and book them (click here).
I kindly invite you to share this communication with all Members of your Club offering them the opportunity to strengthen relationships between Rotarians.
Looking forward to meeting you all in Milan, we like to express our best wishes. See you soon.
Best Regards,
Angela Giebelmann President - Rotary Club Milano Est
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 10 AUG
Geoff Dawson
Vernon D'Souza
Mary Elliott
LESLEY SHEDDEN
The Rotarian Behind the Badge
Mon 17 Aug
Trevor Pickles
Amanda Hough
Mike Reed
Mal Slater
FIRESIDE CHATS
in the homes of Rotarians
Mon 24 Aug
Gail Chrisfield
Lloyd James
John McDonald
Jane Hayward
Principal Strathewen Primary School
Mon 31 Aug
Amanda Hough
Club Assembly -
feedback on the WORLD CAFE
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
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"
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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.
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