President David welcomed back the MacVeans and thanked all who had helped with the Club’s move from The Hub.
Dot Pinder’s funeral was attended by more than 25 Rotarians and partners who joined with Frank, his family and Dot’s many friends to celebrate her long and active life.
At the All Holden Day catering, the heat was a problem for many of those working.
After some attention from the very professional first aider on duty, Colin McElhinney was soon restored but the day highlighted the need for processes and first aid capacity within the Club to cope with such a situation.
Anam Cara Foundation
Tony Alsop informed us that on Monday March 18 there will be fundraising dinner at The Hub for this most worthy charity.
Dianne Taylor will be the guest speaker.
The cost is $30.00 and members should ring Tony if they would like to attend.
Paul Harris Recognition
Ross Taylor asks that we give consideration to persons worthy of this award. This closes on 26 March.
Polio Plus
We are reminded to consider each making a donation of $26.50 for the next two weeks.
A receipt for $187.72 has been received from Parramatta RF. Does anyone know about this?
The All Holden Day – Fundraising report
Adrian Innes reported that The All Holden Day was very hot and the barbeque was closed at 2.00 pm.
Eggs, bread etc was donated to Christ Church who were very grateful.
There was about $400.00 profit to our Club and much food frozen and available for the next function.
Christ Church toiletries collection
Club Secretary Jenny Acopian reported that the toiletries (little soaps, shampoos and the like which members collect from the hotels and motels at which they stay on their junkets) are collected and donated to Christ Church for the homeless and others in need.
If you have such items, please speak to Jenny.
RYLA 13-18 April 2019
This is a personal development program for 18 to 25 year olds about which all attendees speak with great enthusiasm and regard.
Stan Deans informed us that we need applicants and that the program requires an enrolment of 40 to make it economic.
For more details, see Stan and/or refer to last week’s email from District Secretary Trace Smith.
Warracknabeal Trip 6 April
Greg Cooke from the Rotary Club of Belmont and Dale spoke about the Warracknabeal trip – now a two day trip to attend Stan’s 50 year celebration and see the silos.
To date six people are attending but they need 12 to make the trip viable. They leave Sth Geelong Train station on Saturday April 6 at 7.00 am, return by Sunday April 7 at 6.00 pm.
The cost is $295.00 per person share or $360.00 per person single.
Members should contact President David Sykes if interested asap.
Greg Cooke from Belmont Rotary Club also asked for support for their Headspace program to be held at Kardinia Park on May 3.
He also said they had a bus going to the District Conference at Maryborough if anyone wanted a lift.
Working With Children ("WWC") Checks and Rotary District Insurance requirements
Janine has her WWC check list and those recaltricants need to get organized.
Fundraising – Dinner Auction
This is coming up on 13 April at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Yannick has circulated to each member a letter which the committee has prepared and which members can take to prospective donors and which indicates how businesses can assist and the causes which they will support through their donation of goods and services.
We have secured some great sponsors and it will be a great night.
Could all club members try to find sponsors and invite friends to attend for an enjoyable evening at the Yacht Club?
Eddification – Foundation Facts and News from PDG Eddie Loughnan
Are any of you fans of the national television quiz show ‘The Chaser’ – with origins in Great Britain and now one of the top rating quiz shows in Australia.
A Channel 7 production, the format of the show requires panels of four contestants to answer general knowledge questions in competition with an expert known as the Chaser for cash prizes.
There are there are three or four resident experts serving as The Chaser in turn on different nights and the one in the hot seat yesterday was an Englishman by the name of Mark Labbet.
A question was posed about the world’s battle to control Malaria, with a mention of Bill Gates’ support for that campaign. Mark Labbet answered the question and then added a comment of his own … “Yes, very similar to the campaign being waged by the Rotarians of the World to eradicate Polio”.
Not bad for a throw away line to a national audience …
Eddie
Shine On Awards Ceremony – Invitation
All Rotarians are invited to this year’s Shine On Recognition Ceremony to be held on Sunday 7 April 2019 at the Italian Sports Club of Werribee’s Function Centre.
The venue also has an onsite restaurant where you are welcome to purchase lunch prior to the ceremony or alternatively stay on and have dinner following the ceremony. The restaurant opens at 12noon for lunch and it is recommended you book a table if you wish to have a meal. To book a table please (03) 9741 1225. Please let them know you are going to Shine On when booking.
The Rotary International (RI) Southern Districts Shine On Committee look forward to another excellent event and hope you can join us on the day. RSVP details are listed on the invitation. RSVPs are due by Friday 15 March 2019. Please inform of any dietary requirements when providing your RSVP.
We are looking forward to seeing all our nominees SHINE ON! I always find this day an overwhelming event hearing the amazing work people with disability are doing out in the community.
Afternoon tea will be provided at the conclusion of the ceremony. Please let me know if you will be bringing any guests for catering purposes.
Looking forward to seeing you on the day.
Louise Bugeja
Chair
RI Southern Districts Shine On Committee
0418 597 427
Rotary Friendship Exchange Announcements
The ten Canadians on the Rotary Friendship Exchange arrived in Geelong on Thursday 7th March.
We will have another opportunity to see the visitors and that will be on 18th March when they come back to Geelong as guests of the Rotary Club of Drysdale. That night there will be a joint meeting at Drysdale. Please remember, though, that while we would like as many as possible to that night, the following night is the R. J. Vague Award night of our own club – an important night in our program.
Please contact Warren Norton for more information.
The Book Approaches….
Graeme Fleet is taking orders for The Entertainment Books (“EBs”).
They represent great value at $60.00 per copy and are a source of funds for our Club in its charitable activities.
Graeme Fleet will have the EBs from 28 March.
EBs are now available for all areas in Australia & New Zealand for $30.00 for the remainder of the current EB term.
Graeme has the order forms for the new 2019 EB and see Tony Alsop for the app version.
