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Presidents Report

How saddening and yet heartwarming was our evening tonight. We met and heard Principal Jane Hayward and Senior Teacher Dianne Phillips recount the terrible experiences of the Black Saturday fires in and around Strathewin in 2009. 

The Rotary Club or Torquay has had the honour of supporting the Strathewin school and community ever since. No doubt Gail will be elaborate on this remarkable story later in the Bulletin. 

We say "bon voyage" to those of you going on your "fancy" holidays and look forward to your return with some good pics and stories to tell. 

 

Breaking News

 

.......due to the lower than usual members attending rotary next Monday night, our Masterchef caterer, Lorraine Sullivan is planning to serve a special and delicious meal that she is not usually able to provide for the regular amount of diners. So there is an extra incentive for all Rotarians and partners who are still in town to register for tomorrow nights meeting.

 

Hope you all have a great night.

Amanda Hough

 

 A night of firsts 

 
Although our club’s relationship with Strathewen Primary School goes back six years to the Black Saturday wildfires, last Monday night was a first for many of us and for our guest speaker Jane Hayward.
As the school’s principal (and teacher of grades three to six), Jane and her colleague Di (prep to grade two teacher) have led their young charges down our way every March since 2009 – but this was the first time they had visited the club.
While those of us involved in organising the school’s annual beach visit have come to know Jane, Di, the students, parents and others, for some members this was their first encounter with the dynamic duo. It was also the first time we could hear firsthand about the role our club continues to play in the school community’s ongoing recovery.
Jane explained how a phone call out of the blue, several days after the school and everything else had been incinerated, kick-started what has since become the school’s annual day at the beach in Torquay.
For children and adults surrounded by blackened landscapes and the lingering smell of smoke, the restorative effects of fresh air, sunshine, blue ocean, golden sand and green hills offered a brief escape from their loss and grief.
This was evident during the rock pool rambles, surf lessons and fabulous meal breaks provided by the club but, as everyone piled back on to the coach for the long trip home, it was the smiles on their faces that spoke loudest about the visit’s benefits.
Over the years since, these have become increasingly important as the school community has sought to come to terms with Black Saturday and its aftermath. Jane talked about Di’s current preppies, many of whom weren’t even born then, who have recurrent nightmares about fires.
The level at which they present with speech and learning difficulties, and with bed-wetting problems is unprecedented in both teachers’ experience and is, they believe, a symptom of growing up in a bushfire-affected family.
For older students, relaxation classes feature strongly among regular class activities to counter body tics and other stress-related symptoms. Days of high wind, fire warnings, smoke smells and other natural and man-made events always cause high anxiety among the entire school population.
Six years down the track, family breakdowns are common, with Jane admitting many have surprised her – she thought they’d survive – and requiring skills above and beyond normal teaching to support the children affected. The impacts on men in particular have become increasingly apparent over the past two years with many no longer able to cope.
Jane also highlighted the lack of professional support for those teaching at bush-fire affected schools, including her own experience in trying to source appropriate counselling. While she and Di have remained, most have left teaching altogether.
These are among the many reasons why the school’s annual visit to Torquay continues to contribute to its recovery.
Jane said she is always surprised and very grateful when we contact her at the start of each year to ask if the school would like to visit again. A resounding ‘yes’ is always the answer but, as a Rotarian now herself, she also understands there may come a time when the club needs to divert its funds to other causes. For that reason, the school is already looking at how it might contribute towards the costs to ensure the event’s continuation.
On behalf of the entire Strathewen Primary School community past and present, Jane thanked everyone involved in the Torquay Rotary Club for their active role in the school’s recovery over the past six years.
“Just one day at the beach every year has made a huge difference for many bushfire-affected children and adults, leading them back to Torquay for holidays and building a strong relationship between our two communities,” Jane said.
 
Gail Chrisfield
 

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On behalf of the Regional Membership Development Team I would like to invite you to attend the National Membership Success Conference and Youth Summit in Canberra
 
National Rotary Membership Success Conference
 
Membership is critical to all of us as Rotarians, it will become even more so over the next few years. We invite you to attend the National Rotary Membership Success Conference which is being held on the weekend of the 5th and 6th September 2015 at the Hellenic Club, Woden in Canberra. This conference will enable all attendees to be actively involved in the breakout groups discussing innovative and new ideas as well as hearing about how a number of Clubs have increased their membership. The weekend gives District and Club Leaders and Rotarians of all ages a great opportunity to capitalise on the experience of people who have been innovative or who have used new methods to gain new members with success.
 
Younger Rotarians – Have Your Say
 
A Youth Summit will run as part of the National Membership Success Conference.  Younger Rotarians and Rotaractors are invited to contribute their ideas about the future of Rotary, and to provide advice and guidance about ways to make Rotary attractive to more young people.  Outcomes from the Youth Summit will be collated into a formal communique which will be provided to the General Secretary of Rotary International, as well as Governors and Club Presidents in our zones.  We hope this year’s Youth Summit will have real impact on the future of Rotary in our region.
 
Participants at the Membership Success Conference and the Youth Summit will also hear from some excellent keynote speakers.  Immediate Past RI Director Mary Beth Growney Selene has a keen interest in membership, and spearheaded the recent Young Rotarians’ Forum held in Evanston, USA.   Andrew McLeod is a noted humanitarian, author, sportsperson and businessman.  Amongst his many achievements, Andrew was a member of the Steering Committee of the World Economic Forum ‘Future of Civil Society’ project.
 
To register for the National Rotary Membership Success Conference and the Youth Summit visit the web site:
 
 
Don't delay! If you are interested in promoting Membership in our region and have not already registered please get on line  and register now.  Also, forward this e-mail it to other interested Rotarians.
 
Our New Zealand friends have promised not to talk about cricket!
 
See you in Canberra
 
Noel
 
Noel Trevaskis
Rotary International Director Elect
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RI Zone 8 Director Guiller Tumangan **** This Tuesday ****

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For your immediate attention and consideration, please find attached President Frank Thompson’s of the Geelong RC invitation to see and hear RI Zone 8 Director Guiller Tumangan who will be attending a meeting of the Club on Tuesday, 1st September, 2015 at The Mecure for a 12.45pm start. 
 
DG Jane Cox has fully endorsed this meeting.  Geelong Central RC has cancelled its breakfast meeting so that its members may attend the Geelong RC lunch-time meeting.
 
Continue to enjoy the Rotary journey.
 
YIRS
Ross Taylor
AG Clubs Group 10
D9780

Make-Up Week 5th Oct

 
On Monday 5th October there will be no regular Rotary Meeting at the Lions Village in Torquay. Members are encouraged to do a Makeup with another Rotary Club in the region during that week.
To view the meeting times/days for all of the Clubs in District 9780 CLICK HERE
The week of the 5th was chosen for Makeup week as it the week that our sponsor club Grovedale hold their Annual Dinner Auction (see article elsewhere in this bulletin) which is being held on Friday 9th Oct. Many of our members have supported this event in past years and can vouch for the fact that it is a great night out. There will be at least one table of Torquay Rotarians.  We would encourage you to consider making this your Makeup If you are interested please call me and I will book you on the "Torquay" table.
Greg Plumridge 0418 521321
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yesterday the 2016 Surf Coast Relay for Life was launched well done to all the Rotarians who turned out to represent our Rotary Club Team.
Next year Surf Coast Relayers will come together and Relay at a new venue, Spring Creek Reserve, Torquay, and new time, 7pm Friday 18 March - 7pm Saturday 19th March 2016
 
We would encourage all members to join our Rotary Team, for just $20 you can register just CLICK HERE 
 
 
 
Another way we as Rotarians can be a “GIFT TO THE WORLD”

 

 

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Helping the Corio - Norlane Lions

 
 
 
 
The Lions Club of Corio Norlane and would be grateful if you could take a look at the 3 projects below that they have running at the present time within Geelong communities and consider lending your support where possible.
 
 
 
 
 1st is a Winter Blanket Appeal that will run until 30th September.
 Businesses as well as Organisations and individuals can get involved by having a sleep over, sleep in or just bring a blanket day or just donating items that are sitting unused. We will accept Clean blankets, doonas, sleeping bags, sheets, quilts or cushions, all going to the homeless.
 
2nd is an ongoing Bike Project
 
We would encourage individuals or businesses to donate any unused bicycles that they may have, we will repair them and donate them to children who will enjoy a bike. If you are needing a bike, please contact us and we will see what we can do.
 
 
 3rd is an ongoing Computer Project
 
We would encourage any business that is looking to recycle their old computer systems to contact us and we will take them off your hands. We test, repair, upgrade and then donate them to families in need of this help. Any family that may be deserving of this service please get them to contact us.
 
Please contact Richard on 0402409 895, coriolions@gmail.com or www.corionorlanelionsclub.org.au.
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Rotce Abbey Award

 
 
 
 
INVITATION TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF DRYSDALE ROYCE ABBEY DINNER
 
BELLARINE ESTATE PORTARLINGTON DRYSDALE ROAD
MONDAY 21 September 2015      6:30pm for 7:00pm
President Caroline Rickard would like to invite you and your partner to the Rotary Club of Drysdale Special evening to learn more about one of Australia’s great past Rotarians Past International President Royce Abbey (dec.)
Come and hear about Royce’s achievements from Roger Leask and be inspired to contribute to the Royce Abbey Foundation. Catch up with old friends and enjoy a night of fellowship.
The cost of the meal is $25 and drinks are at bar prices.
RSVP to Graeme Wise 0418 550 198 by Wednesday  15 September 2015.
Bruce Van Every
Secretary

Grovedale Dinner Auction

 
For those who were unable to make it to the Grovedale Rotary Club Dinner Auction last year make sure you lock in for all the fun this year!
 
Rotary Club of Grovedale
Dinner Dance & Auction
Friday 9th October 2015 6.30pm
CAPRI Receptions
55 Separation St North Geelong

$70 a head includes Pre dinner drinks & appetisers & 2 course meal

Always lots of Great Fun
This is always a great event please contact Greg Plumridge  0418521321 to be on the Torquay table
 

2015-16 BBQ Season

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.
 
Please contact me by email or on 0418524315
 
 

 

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Your Club Membership Fees are now Due

 

 

 

 

Club dues of $200 is now payable.

 

Those wishing to pay via Direct Debit the Club's bank account is

Account Name:- Rotary Club of Torquay

BSB:- 633 000

Account Number:- 149717803 

Please enter your surname in the Reference field.

 

Alternatively please see Graham Gill with you cheque or cash. Payment within 14 days would be appreciated.

RLI

Rotary Leadership Institute

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For more information CLICK HERE

ROGEC - a global essay competition

Dear Rotarian,
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.
The essays can be submitted online at http://www.rogec.org/registration.html. The last date for essay submission is 10-Nov-2015
Detailed information is available on www.rogec.org and please Like our Facebook page on www.facebook.com/Rotary.Rogec.
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.
Looking forward to a great year ahead.
 
Regards,
Rtn. Suvarna Kutwal
President, Rotary Club of Pune Katraj RID 3131, INDIA
www.rogec.org
www.facebook.com/Rotary.Rogec
 

2015 Expo Guide for Rotary Members

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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

Weekly Assigned Duties:

 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 31 Aug Amanda Hough  Mal Slater Graham Gill
Club Assembly -
feedback on the WORLD CAFE 
Mon 7 Sept Lesley Shedden Graham McDonald Helen McDonald
Katie Hunter
Dogs for kids with disabilities
Mon 14 Sept Amanda Hough Mike Reed Chris Sims CEO Surf Coast Shire Keith Baillie
Mon 21 Sept Alan Anderson Chris Sims Brian Mynott
The Rotarian behind the Badge
Richard Mierzejewski
Mon 28 Sept David Mitchell Geoff Dawson Greg Plumridge Club Footy night
Mon 5 Oct Read Bulletin Article
No Meeting in Torquay
"Make Up" at another club

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

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Meet District Governor Jane Cox
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"
- See more at: http://rotary9780.org/SitePage/meet-our-district-governor-2015-2016#sthash.wRzw64td.dpuf
 
 
 
 
 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      Image
  • To go to the District 9780 Website Click Here
  • Get to know your District Governor Jane Cox Click Here
  • To read District Governor Jane Cox August 2015 District e-Newsletter Click Here
To Read Rotary Down Under Issue 576 Sept 2015 e-Newsletter Click Here
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MEETING APOLOGIES - What do I do?

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.