Our guest speaker was Rotarian Tony McManus who works tirelessly in the area of mental health awareness and has leading roles in the work of Beyond Blue, Headspace and RUOK.

Tony’s commitment to improving the mental health and resilience of the community is borne of his own family experience and witnessing first hand the “ripple effect” of the loss of a life under the weigh of depression and other mental health conditions.

Chronic illness, isolation, traumatic life events are known to be triggers whilst social connections, good diet and physical activity and a healthy work environment are protective factors.

Sharing your interests, assisting others through volunteering and not being hesitant to look after yourself first so you can look after others are important.

Taking that first step of speaking with your doctor to get a referral to a mental health practitioner puts you on the path to a better and more enjoyable life.

We joined in celebrating Past District Governor Eddie Loughnan’s four decades of Rotary service, made possible by the support and tireless work of wife Val who the Club have appropriately recognised by bestowing honorary membership.

Congratulations to Val and Eddie!

In true fashion, Eddie has requested the Club direct the cost of the plaque recording the 40 years of service to benefit the work of The Rotary Foundation.

 

President Tony reminded us that we need to respond to the Whoozin meeting invitation by 6.00 pm Sunday and if we don’t we are “out” unless we call Gary and book in.

 

This event will benefit the Mark West Foundation. Bring along family and friends and book a table of eight. More details to follow from Yannick.

 

This event which will showcase the African community and culture will take place at the premises of Life Saving Victoria in Port Melbourne. See Liz Sykes for more information.

 

Please put this one in your diaries. We need all hands on deck as we can only give away to our chosen charitable causes that which we make and we make most from this event.

 

Don’t forget to pay your annual dues. You can pay half yearly. Pay by EFT to the Club’s account as per the details in the email you were sent back in late June.

 

David Beretta is looking for assistance for 3 shifts per day and 2 persons for each shift. The venue is Newcomb Central shopping centre.

 

Past President Janine Koch thanked all those members who now have current WWCC in place.

If you haven’t got yours yet, take the time to do so….apart from anything else, it’s useful photo ID.

 

Stan Deans advised that Logan, the young man selected for sponsorship by our Club, is from East Geelong and is looking forward to participation in this program which aims to present students in the later years of secondary education with details of career opportunities which are available in the rural sector.

 

Stan has secured a speaker for our Club for our meeting of 15 October. It will be a great meeting to which we could invite guests and prospective members.

Watch the Bulletin for further information.

 

Greg Ross, ambassador for mental health awareness and Australian T.V. legend, is our guest speaker on the subject of mental health for our 1 October meeting.

The overseas Rotary Exchange students have adopted this project as the one they will support and they will be attending the meeting. Kris Adam, who is a member of the District Youth Exchange Committee is looking for accommodation for 14 students and 4 Rotarian committee members for that night. See Kris if you can assist. Once again, a great meeting to which we could invite guests and prospective members.

 

Combined Geelong District Rotary Clubs Fundraiser to help End Polio.

 

 

 

 

 

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