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Dr Lloyd Owen - Social Welfare Consultant
Lions Village Community Centre
Jun 03, 2019
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
NO MEETING - Queens Birthday Weekend
Jun 10, 2019
 
Nicky Angus - SC Shire Community DevelopmntOfficer
Lions Village Community Centre
Jun 17, 2019
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
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President's Message
Trevor Pickles
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President's Report No 47
 
Ben Featherston gave a very informative overview of the Pacific Rehabilitation and Mobility Conference featuring a professional audio-visual presentation. Thanks Ben, your enthusiasm for this project was obvious and I’m sure the end result will be worth all the effort you and Gaynor have put into this.
It’s been a freezing week, and quite a shock to the system after such un-seasonal warm weather, had to dig deep to find the woolly socks etc etc – but the rain has been brilliant, just what the gardens needed!
I’ll be an apology for Monday evening but would like to be there to hear Dr Lloyd Owen, Social Welfare Consultant and Artist’s Assistant – this sounds like an interesting presentation.
There will also be a Special General Meeting to elect additional Officers etc to Kelly’s Board for 2019/20.
Enjoy your Monday off the following week as there will be no meeting due to the Queen’s Birthday – Happy Birthday Liz!!!!!
Catch you all again on Monday the 17th.
 
Trevor
 
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Chairman's Report - Ben Featherston
Ben Featherston provided a very thorough and enthusiastic report on his and Gaynor Schols attendance at the Pacific Rehabilitation and Mobility Conference which was held in Fiji in April. Participation at this Conference was critical in satisfying the Community Needs Assessment for our Global Grant Application to Rotary International.
 
The major details of Ben's Report have been reproduced below for those of you who were unable to be present at last weeks meeting .
 

 








 
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Happy Hour Saturday 14th June

President Trevor and Gail have kindly invited us all to their home
at 4 Jetti Lane on Saturday 15th June 2019 from 5.00 to 7.00pm
The Usual Rules apply,
  1. Feel free to bring Friends, Family and potential new members
  2. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles
  3. Don’t stay all night!!   lol
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2019 Torquay Rotary Changeover Lunch
 
Our Club's Changeover Luncheon will be held as follows
Venue:- The Sands
When:- 23rd June 2019
Time:- 12 noon for 12.30 - 4pm
Cost:- $50/Head, Drinks @ Bar Prices
Registrations:- Via Whoozin - or  BOOK HERE
Payment:- Please  deposit into our Club Bank Account as follows:-

BSB:- 633 000A/C No:- 149717803 Please use “Changeover & Your name” as the reference

Who:- Partners, Friends & Family
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Who's Up To What

 
 Mary & Neil take in an aerial view of the Bungle Bungles in a Door-less Chopper - Exciting                          & The less exciting ground view of the Bungle Bungles
 

                           Neil in Echidna Chasm
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Gaynor & Rudi Arrived in Hamburg for the Rotary International Convention
on Friday & No that's Not them in the pic
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No Meeting 10th June

 

 
PLEASE NOTE There will be no regular Rotary Meeting held at the Lions Village in Torquay
on Monday 10th June which is the Queens Birthday Holiday.
We will return to the Lions Village the following week on the 17th June.
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Bendigo Art Gallery Visit - Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits
 
Our club has been invited by the Rotary Club of Highton to this Bendigo Art Gallery Visit
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Joke of the Week


A man walks into a bar and says, "Give me a beer before the problems start!"

He drinks the beer and then orders another saying, "Give me a beer before the problems start!"

The bartender looks confused. This goes on for a while, and after the fifth beer the bartender is totally confused and asks the man "When are you going to pay for these beers?"

The man answers, "Now the problems start!"

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2019-20 Entertainment Book Now on Sale 


Dear Friends and Supporters,

We are thrilled to be launching the NEW 2019 | 2020 Entertainment Memberships! Entertainment is turning 25 this year and Entertainment Publications have been working hard to make this the best edition yet.

Please order now so you can take advantage of bonus Early Bird Offers, while they last. Not only will you get to enjoy valuable bonus Early Bird vouchers but also you will receive a $20* Woolworths online offer and $50^ Cellarmasters online offer! (*$20 off your total shop when you spend $220 or more at Woolworth online. ^$50 off your total shop when you spend $120 or more at Cellarmasters online. *^Terms & conditions apply) 

Please click this Order Now link to order your membership.
Please be sure to use this link to ensure our Club receives the Club fundraiser donation.
 
If you opt for the book rather than a digital membership and wish to collect the book from me, specify 'Pick Up' as the Delivery Option for your order.
Should you need any help or further information, please contact me by phone (0408-331-661) or e-mail (vernon.dsouza@hotmail.com).
 

Kind Regards,

Vernon D’Souza

Mobile: 0408-331-661
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Rotary International Conference - Hamburg 2019
 



 
CAPTURE THE MOMENT
Join Rotary President Barry Rassin at the 110th Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, Germany, 1-5 June 2019. The historic port city of Hamburg offers something for everyone. Germans call it “The Gateway to the World” — and the 2019 convention will be your gateway to the world of Rotary. At the convention, you’ll connect with people of action from across the globe while learning the latest news and strategies for keeping clubs strong.
 
As a past convention attendee, you know that every convention is an opportunity to learn. Not only will you be inspired by the energy and enthusiasm that surrounds you, you’ll also make new, unforgettable memories that can last a lifetime.
 
Join your Rotary friends in Hamburg at the 2019 Rotary Convention where together, we’ll Capture the Moment.


Share the excitement by downloading the promotional kit or by sharing the official promotional video to your social networks.
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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:
  1. 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.
  2. Post a "Rewards" link to www.rotary.org/globalrewards on your club and district websites. This gives members easier access to Rotary Global Rewards.
  3. Encourage club members to post offers on Rotary Global Rewards. 
  4. 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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VERY IMPORTANT - Whoozin our Weekly Meeting Book-in System 
 

We are now fully operational with our new system for registering for our weekly dinner meetings. Called Whoozin, this program is used by other local Rotary Clubs with great success.
To make it easy for everyone I have prepared a Whoozin User Manual which is stored on Clubrunner under "Club Documents" that you will be able to print off if you wish.
 
In Summary the way it will work is:-
  • You will receive an initial email invitation each Monday for the following week's meeting.
  • You can immediately accept or decline, leave until later.
  • You will receive a reminder email on the Friday Prior
  • You will have until Midnight Sunday to register your RSVP and can change your decision right up until the closing time.
  • You can register up to 5 guests
  • You can specify any Special Dietary requirements
  • Please Note that if you do not register your intentions you will be charged for the dinner fee.
If you have any problems please free to contact myself Greg Plumridge 0418521321 or Michael Reed 0418524315 for details on how to work the program.
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Future Meetings & Duty Roster
 

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

Speaker

 

Duty Team

 

Program

Chair

GREETING

INVOCATION

Event details

Mon 3rd JuneDr Lloyd OwenAmanda HoughDarrel BrewinKelly BinyonSocial Welfare Consultant & Artist’s Assistant
Mon 10 JuneNoMeetingDue toQueens Birthday 
Mon 17th JuneNicky Angus   Surf Coast Shire Community Project Development Officer
Sun 23rd JuneChangeover Luncheon MC Maggie IsomJan EmmettADG Judy Beasley 
Changeover
The Sands Resort
12 for 12.30 start
Mon 24 JuneNO MEETINGdue to Changeover   
Mon 1st JulyClub AssemblyPres Kelly Binyon  Kellys 1st Meeting as Pres

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dinner Meeting Registration & Apologies

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.
 
How to Book in for our Dinner Meeting?
For Members, Partners and guests of Members
  • you will receive email invitations to each meeting via Whoozin.
  • It will be your responsibility to RSVP using Whoozin by Midnight on the day prior to the meeting.
  • The only exception to this will be if you are expecting to be out of internet connectivity for an extended period. 
  • In this instance you can notify Richard Mierzejewski at LET Surfcoast on 03-5261 2777 by 4.00pm on the Saturday prior to the Monday Meeting.
  • Please Note there is NO Answering Service on this number.
  • Remember if you are bringing guests or your partner (to a non-partner night) you need to RSVP for the extra number of person/s who will be attending.
  • If no RSVP is registered as per the above process, 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.
For Visitors to the Club
  • Any Visitors not being registered as a guest of a Member must call Richard Mierzejewski at LET Surfcoast on 03-5261 2777 to Book in.  RSVP's must be made no later than 4.00PM on the Saturday  prior to the Meeting
  • Please Note there is NO Answering Service on this number.
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Rotary International & District 9780 Info
 
Rotary International President for 2018-19 is Barry Rassin from the Rotary Club of East Nassau
CLICK HERE to read more
 

District 9780 Governor for 2018-19 is Anthony Ohlsen from Rotary Club of Maryborough 
 
CLICK HERE to learn more about Anthony
 
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
To read District 9780 weekly  eNewsletter CLICK HERE
Rotary Down Under Oct 2018 Edition 610 CLICK HERE
 
REFERENCE LINKS
District 9780 Directory 2018-19 (D9780 Rotarians Only)
 
Rotary Club of Torquay Annual Reports for 2017-18
<----- Click here  for the 2017-18 Annual Report Part A  
 
         
<----- Click here  for the 2017-18 Annual Report Part B (2016-17 Audited Financials)  
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