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President's Message
Jan Emmett
President's Report No 5
Welcome to one and all,
I have just heard the latest report from Dan Andrews and well it had to happen didn’t it.? ‘State of Disaster’ with 760 ‘mystery’ cases.!! let’s hope that THIS will help us knock this thing on the head otherwise Christmas is looking a bit gloomy. Online shopping will go through the roof I bet as we won’t be able to stroll around the shops as normal, but if we all behave ourselves we might just be able to get out there and enjoy the festive spirit with loved ones.
We will have to wait and see how it will all pan out and maybe we’ll see the other side and get to go for a nice holiday somewhere, unlike the ones who escaped Victoria and are lapping it up in the sunshine and having a ball…! Will NOT mention any names just hope they’re enjoying their freedom.!
I’m looking forward to listening to our ‘in-house’ guest speaker, Darrel Brewin, tomorrow night. He is our ‘Rotarian Behind the Badge’ so if you thought you knew all there was to know about Darrel then I’m sure he’ll have a few surprises up his sleeve, as quite often these presentations do..!
Thank you, Gaynor for your presentation last week, although I missed it sadly, I was told it was excellent so if you have any questions on anything, ROMAC, I’m sure Gaynor would love to hear from you.
That’s it from me but don’t forget to keep putting those funnies in the Bulletin, we need some cheering up and a few laughs too.
Take care, keep safe, wear your masks, stay at home, wash your hands……….!!
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
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.
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
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
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.
You can do them from the comfort of your own home and you don't even have to get dressed up.
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.
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
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.
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.