Well we were advised that our speaker was unable to attend, however, with our Assistant Guv'nor Ross Taylor speaking to us about membership and particularly about Rotary's efforts to address the disaster of Ice addiction in our Community, the evening began well. Thank you Ross for keeping us informed and engaged.
Susan Bashta had come to the meeting to meet our aforementioned speaker, then found herself as our Speaker. Susan spoke articulately with love and compassionate about the challenges and successes of having a child who is Autistic, and the benefit of her son Isaac's Companion Dog Charlie. More about Susan, Isaac and Charlie later.
Next week we have the CEO of the Surf Coast Shire Keith Baillie speaking to us. We warmly welcome Keith and look forward to meeting him as our new Village Chief.
We also have our Board meeting next week, so please send us any ideas or queries to be tabled.
Ride the Bellarine – will take place with a date yet to be fixed, depending on other events in Geelong.Insurance cover is now in place.The committee seeks a PR / Marketing ‘guru’ to assist.
Team membership – Rotary Clubs in and around Geelong in conjunction with Bendigo Bank. The concept is for a branch of Bendigo Bank to be invited to have a team member who joins a Club along with two or three others who work for the bank and become friends of Rotary,making up a team membership. The bank will pay $310 for the member.The Friends will attend when the member is unable to do so. A branch is expected to support two Rotary Clubs eg. Torquay and Grovedale may work together.A number of clubs in Geelong have already agreed to take part in this initiative.Expressions of interest from Clubs are due by 12 September.
Our Town ICE Project – an initiative of the Highton Rotary Club.Support from other clubs is sought to staff a stall from 12 – 16 October at a shopping centre in Geelong (probably Westfield).Rotarians who volunteer will be fully briefed so be able to talk about the issues while on the stall.
Susan Bashta, recipient of an assistant dog from Dogs for Kids with Disabilities
Susan was invited to our meeting as a guest to listen to the planned speaker, Katie, from Dogs for Kids with Disabilities. When Katie was unable to attend Susan offered to tell us her story which, for those of us present, was at once inspirational, moving and motivational.
Susan’s 11 year old son Isaac was diagnosed with autism at age 4. From this moment Susan and her husband have taken a self-help approach, researching autism, treatments, programmes and assistance themselves and self-funding all of it.
They commenced an intensive self-help programme immediately, hiring university students to assist with training Isaac. Susan explained that what we are likely to see as behavioural issues are, in fact ‘meltdowns’ over which Isaac has no control, nor is he able to explain what is happening or wrong. He sleeps very little and has high levels of anxiety but also they now understand, thanks to a new programme using the Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) that Isaac understands a lot and is starting to use tools such as letter stencils, to communicate.
Susan told us about the trainer they, and 30 other families, brought to Australia from the US to work with their autistic children. On one occasion recently ,after the trainer told Isaac an Aesop’s Fable about a wolf swallowing a bone and choking, he asked Isaac what the story was about. Isaac spelt out PAIN. He is now learning grammar with 100% accuracy.
Charlie is Isaac’s assistance dog, and has changed their lives. There is a very close bond between Charlie and Isaac, with Charlie understanding Isaac and his needs. Susan told us about Charlie ‘backing up’ to Isaac because he understand Isaac struggles with making eye contact. She also talked about the sense of safety Charlie brings, especially when they are out and about and he is attached to Isaac with a lead around his waist. Susan has only to say ‘sit’ or ‘drop’ and not only will Charlie do this but so will Isaac. Before Charlie, Isaac had no sense of following directions such as to stop at a traffic light or not to run away.
Rotary International in conjunction with 20th Century Fox, have arranged another Polio fund raising Film Night.
This time the movie is Bridge of Spies staring Tom Hanks and directed by Steven Spielberg. This movie is being released to the public on Thursday 22nd October 2015, however, Rotary International has negotiated with 20th Century Fox for us to have a pre-release viewing on Wednesday 21st October 2015, This co-insides with World Polio Day on 24th October.
It is expected that there will be one screening for the combined Geelong Clubs and further details will be provided soon. So pencil the date in your diary and..........
f you are interested in attending this event then please contact Lesley Shedden on
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.
I am partaking in a charity bike ride from Adelaide to
Melbourne in March 2016. I was wondering if you had a bike trailer that
could rented out to help transport out bikes to Adelaide?
My mobile is 0414 832 690.
Regards
Rob NUSKE
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”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 14 Sept
Greg Plumridge
Mike Reed
Chris Sims
CEO Surf Coast Shire Keith Baillie
Mon 21 Sept
Amanda Hough
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
Mon 12th Oct
Maggie Isom
Brian Mynott
Mike Reed
"Hat Day"
Mon 19th Oct
Rudi Scholls
Mike Reed
Graham Gill
Sean Purchell - Unite Project
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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2nd is an ongoing Bike Project 
3rd is an ongoing Computer Project
