There will be no column from President Amanda whilst she is away in India for 3 weeks.
Hopefully managed a "Make Up" at another club during the week and we look forward to hearing reports of who went where and wat you all encountered. 11 of us attended the Grovedale Dinner/Auction on Friday night which was an enjoyable evening as usual.
Also this week the Motor Show Committee held a meeting for further planning towards the 2016 show and Howard & Jeanette hosted the Community Information Session for the e-Club (see report elsewhere in this Bulletin.
Please ensure that you have registered by Tuesday 13th Oct.
This looks like being a great film as well as the proceeds from every ticket will ultimately contribute $33 for End Polio when the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation contribution is included
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.
Wednesday Night's information session at the RACV Resort was very encouraging. Those present were very keen. The Surf industry was well represented and some business people see this model as more appropriate for their life style. Currently we have about 14-16 names on list, not all were present Wednesday due to work commitments, but indicated their support. The plan is to have another meeting in 3 weeks for the first core, to return and invite their selected contacts to also come along and or be added to the list. Already they were offering names and suggestions enthusiastically.
I think it may take a few meetings to build the numbers but we are hoping to also make contact along the Surf Coast with Anglesea and Lorne.
The key points that I identified from questions asked etc. were:
·For many they did not know what Rotary did (which is not new) so information was useful
·Flexibility of “eclub” concept was most appealing – all time poor
·Very much interested in project opportunities
·Awareness of not crossing RC Torquay in any fundraisers efforts etc. Keen to be innovative in this area – no specifics.
Overall the session was a positive start and one that could see a younger generation get involved. This Club format will not suit everyone but hopefully to have two different Club models available gives more people an opportunity to become involved/contribute.
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
In preparation for the event we would encourage all members to register on the Relay for Life website & join our Rotary Team, you can register for just $20 CLICK HERE to register
Another way we as Rotarians can be a “GIFT TO THE WORLD”
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 12 Oct
Mal Slater
Brian Mynott
Mike Reed
CLUB ASSEMBLY
Mon 19 Oct
Rudi Schols
Mike Reed
Graham Gill
Sean Purcell - Unite Project
Wed 21 Oct
Movie night
"Bridge of Spies"
Readings Cinema Waurn Ponds
6 for 6.30 start
Fundraiser for End Polio
Mon 26 Oct
Gaynor Schols
Kathryn McNamara
Rudi Schols
Gerard McNamara
RAWCS - Tonga Project
Mon 2 Nov
David Mitchell
Alan Anderson
R. Mierzewski
Melbourne Cup Eve
Mon 9 Nov
Amanda Hough
J.McDonald
Gail Chrisfield
District Governor Jane Cox visit
Friday 13 Nov
Happy Hour
David Mitchell's
The Esplanade
Geelong
BYO drinks & food to share
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.
