Presidents Report 24/8/2023
Hello Members and Friends
I would like to kick off this update with exiting news and congratulations.
RC Torquay has been awarded the RI Presidential Citation by RI President Jennifer Jones, in recognition of the work and support of our community during 2022-23. We are one of only 6 Clubs in our District to be recognized this year.
Congratulations and hearty back slapping to President Ben Featherston for his leadership throughout last year in the achievement of the Goals set by Club and reporting those achievements to Rotary International. Thankyou Ben!!! Congratulations also to our Club Directors and all members for leadership and supporting the Club’s activities.
Member Welfare
Several of our members are recovering or receiving treatment for illness at present which is precluding them from involvement in our activities.
We wish Vernon DeSouza, Peter Bollen and David Mitchell a speedy recovery, and look forward to them joining us again as soon as able. Please consider contacting Vernon, Peter and David for a chat and wish them well. Contact details are available on Club Runner.
We will provide updates at meetings and via email, so keep an eye out.
Thank you to Maggie Isom, Amanda Hough, Tom Fratantaro and Mike Reed for staying in touch and updating us on member welfare.
Say No to Family Violence
There is a growing interest in learning more about how our club might get involved in supporting those in our community who constantly live with actual and threats of family violence.
There is a strong desire to learn more about FV and which other organisations are working in our local community, across the Surf Coast and the Greater Geelong Region.
Our approach will be to partner with and support those ‘coal face’ organisations to work collectively with them.
Thank you to Linda Neale, who sat in on a District 9780 online seminar last Saturday. Unfortunately, the session was cut short due to technical issues. The session given by PP Carolyn Millard from RC Portland will be re-recorded and available for viewing shortly.
I have offered to lead this initiative within our club and need the commitment of others to assist, attend online meetings and information sessions as well as organising guest speakers.
Registering for Club Dinner Meetings at Kithbrooke Park
A reminder to ALL members that if you wish to have a meal with dinner then you must register on Club Runner using the link emailed to you in the week leading up to our meeting. Registrations close at midday on Friday to provide accurate catering numbers to our caterer.
This includes the registration of any guests that you choose to invite to join us.
The bottom line is that if you are not registered, no meal will be prepared and provided for you. Of course, you are welcome to still join us for the evening and enjoy the friendship.
Remember it is your responsibility to register, monitor the return email to ensure your registration of self and guests was successful!
Create Hope in the World
Philip Beasley
President 2023-24