Bulletin 23rd December 2017 (Dec 23, 2017)

Fish & Chips on the Beach Club Social Night

Cosy Corner Beach

Jan 08, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

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Gaynor Schols

Report No 25

Monday 18th December

What a wonderful turnout we had for our Christmas celebration at the Torquay Hotel. There was a real buzz of fun and happiness!

Dr Mindy Gill (Daughter of Graham and Lois Gill) and Sam Dharmapala

I had the privilege of meeting Mindy and her husband Sam this week, who are visiting from Cebu, Philippines, for Christmas. They run the most fabulous program for people who have been rescued from slavery.

Mindy does world-first research and implements health and well-being programs to help these people re-build their self-esteem and their lives while Sam runs a commercial business which provides employment for them and teaches them to become independent and successful.

I am hoping that Sam will be able to come and speak at our club in the new year as this would be a great program for Rotary to support in some way.

Invitation to ROMAC'S 30th Anniversary on 16th March 2018

You will be in the illustrious company of the current Rotary International President, Ian H.S. Riseley, and his wife Juliet; The Hon. Brad Hazzard, NSW Minister for Health and Medical Research & other dignitaries.

Venue: Strangers’ Dining Room, NSW Parliament House, Sydney.

Cost (includes 3 courses and drinks): $150 per person

Limited seating left so urgent booking required at https://www.humanitix.com/event/romac/

Our thoughts go to Vernon D'Souza who will be spending Christmas in Geelong Hospital undergoing tests following a sudden episode that resulted in an unexpected ambulance ride to hospital. We find hope that the Doctors have you feeling better real soon.

Next Meeting is on 8th January 2018

Partners night at Cozy Corner.

I wish you and yours a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

President Gaynor Schols

2017 Christmas Party Pics

Thanks to all who came and made or 2017 Christmas Party a successful night. If the level of noise in the room from he chatter was any indication then everyone was obviously having a great time.

I hope you all have a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas wherever you are.

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Relay for Life March 16th 2018

Posted by Graham Gill

I realise it seems like a long way off at the moment but it will only be 11 weeks after Christmas, I thought I'd get in early so that you all have plenty of time to register for our Rotary Relay Team

Please find details of the event below.

Registration is discounted to $20 if you get in before February. CLICK HERE to Register and be sure to register as a member of the Torquay Rotary Club Team

If you would like any further details please contact me.

Graham Gill - Team Captain

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Book Fair Update - More Books Needed

Posted by Rhonda Anchen

Book Fair - More Books Required

Last weeks article in the Surfcoast Times has resulted in a massive number of additional books coming our way. We have also been donated a quantity of book ends so everything is coming together well.

Stay tuned for details of a Book Fair working bee coming up to sort more books in preparation prior to the Fair.

Please put the word out amongst Friends, Family, Neighbours & Work Colleagues for any unwanted books. We have had posters made for shops and staff notice boards calling for donations so please let me know if you need some.

Rhonda Anchen

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2017-18 BBQ Season - Update

You will have now received a completed 2017-18 BBQ Roster Spreadsheet via email. The Roster is also saved in Clubrunner Club Documents or Click this link BBQ ROSTER

Thanks to all who helped out on short notice with the Bunnings BBQ on Friday, whilst it wasn't crazy busy you helped our Club earn $660 that we wouldn't have had otherwise.

Our next BBQ commitments are December 27 - 29th at Baines Cres. Please check the roster to see if you are on.

If you are unable to do your rostered session then please find someone to swap with and advise me of the change.

Thanks Mal

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Ride the Bellarine Registrations are Now Open

Ride the Bellarine is a District Fundraising Event, run by the 15 combined Rotary Clubs of Geelong. This event, now in its 4th year, raises funds to support the End Polio Now Campaign.

Registrations for Ride the Bellarine 2018 now open!. Click https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=28260 to register today. This unique ride, on 15 April 2018, will take you around the beautiful Bellarine, enjoying amazing scenery while you raise funds to End Polio.

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Rotary Global Rewards Program

Rotary Global Rewards, our member benefits program, offers discounts on products and services from local and global

merchants, along with opportunities to give back to Rotary.

Over 33,000 members have signed in to use Rotary Global Rewards. To raise awareness of this program, you can:

Recommend Rotary Global Rewards to all club members. They can visit www.rotary.org/globalrewards from a computer or download the Rotary Club Locator App to use the program on mobile devices.
Post a "Rewards" link to www.rotary.org/globalrewards on your club and district websites. This gives members easier access to Rotary Global Rewards.
Encourage club members to post offers on Rotary Global Rewards.
Suggest that club members help the program grow in their communities by asking local merchants to post offers.

You can find instructional videos, how-to-guides, and promotional materials on the Rotary Global Rewards page of My Rotary. If you have any questions about the program, write to rotaryglobalrewards@rotary.org.

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Future Meetings & Duty Roster

Posted by Bruce Smith

Weekly Assigned Duties:

If you cannot meet one of your assigned duties, Please contact Bruce Smith 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
Date	Chair	GREETING	INVOCATION	Event details
Mon 25th Dec				NO MEETING - Christmas Day
Mon 1st Jan				NO MEETING - New Years Day
Mon 8th Jan				Cosy Corner - Fish & Chips
Mon 15th Jan				Joint Meeting with Grovedale TBC
Mon 22nd Jan				Club Planning Meeting

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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 check 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
usual 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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