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President's Message 18 January 2025
Bruce Turner
President’s Message
Greetings and welcome. Thank you for joining our online news and updates.
A very brief report this week! At the time of writing this report, the set-up for the Book Fair is complete and we are ready to roll. Thank you to Neil Henderson, Linda Neale, Michael Reed and the team of helpers who have put in so much time and effort to get us ready for what will be another successful fund-raiser for our club. If you are one of the many volunteers, either a member or friend of Rotary, who has been helping to make this event possible you are most likely resting and recovering. There will be a detailed report in next week’s bulletin, but I would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to The Surf Coast Secondary School for allowing us to use their buildings for the Book Fair.
Updates for members:
Call for Nominations for District Governor:
In accordance with the 2022 Bylaws of Rotary International Articles 12 and 13 (pp 32-37) and the 2023 Rotary Code of Policies: Sections 17.030.3, 17.040, 19.030, 26.070 District 9780 Rotary Clubs are invited to submit suggested candidates for District Governor 2026-2027.
Please follow this link for the detailed email containing all relevant information and links regarding District Governor Nominations.
If you have volunteered for any of the Cadel Evans events you should have received an email explaining you location and role.
A reminder to please like and share any of our posts on Facebook to let our community know what we are doing.
Please keep an eye on our emails as there may be updates to our rosters over the coming weeks.
We now have a number of options for partners and friends to enjoy if they are not attending the conference sessions. These include Chocolate Making as the Ocean Road Chocolaterie, a tour of the historic Fyansford Papermill and a tour of the Torquay Surfing Museum.
For more information from our Conference Sponsor - Geelong Travel, about their Travel and Cruise World Expo, Sunday 2nd Feb 2025 please Click Here for full details.
Call for Nominations or District Governor 2026-2027
Inaccordance withthe 2022 Bylaws ofRotary International Articles12and13(pp32-37) and the 2023 Rotary Code of Policies: Sections 17.030.3, 17.040, 19.030, 26.070 District 9780 Rotary Clubs are invited to submit suggested candidates for District Governor 2026-2027.
Please be aware that changes to the role ofthe District Governor are being piloted as part of the Zone 8 Regionalisation Pilot.
The pilot is scheduled to conclude in June 2026, following which there will be a review of the pilot outcomes, and further decisions will be made concerning the future role ofthe District Governor.
Any applicants for the role of District Governor in 2027-28are advisedthat the responsibilities at that time will be different to the current District Governor role as defined by Rotary International in the RI Bylaws Article 16.030.
Please see attached information and the District Website for further information.
Book Fair sales are from 9 am to 4 pm each day during 17th - 19th January 2025.
A pop up BOOK FAIR is a major fund raising activity for the Torquay Rotary Club.
Environmental impact - recycling of reading material
Collaboration of Community - Secondary College and Rotary
Community Impact - provides Rotary with funds to support a variety of activities within our local community as well as the broader national and international projects
Grab something to read and then pass it on to someone else to read - from just $2.
Cultural Cooking: in collaboration with Common Ground, and the Staying Grounded Project.
Established in 2020, our Staying Grounded program provides training and employment pathways in farming and hospitality for people facing disadvantage in the Geelong region. In particular, we work with women from asylum seeker and immigrant communities seeking employment. https://www.commongroundproject.com.au/staying-grounded
Bolani is a traditional vegan Afghani stuffed bread dish, served with a variety of dips/relishes. Participants will learn techniques and make this delicious meal and accompanying dips. The group will conclude by sharing a meal together. Ingredients for this dish will be sourced from the Common Ground farm as much as possible.
When: Wednesday 5th March 2025, 10:30am - 1:00pm Where: Torquay Community House, 14 Price Street
Please note, as this class uses a traditional recipe and methods, this class can't be adapted to be gluten free or friendly. Please contact us if you have other allergy considerations and we will advise if this class is suitable.
This event requires a minimum number of participants to proceed. Torquay Community House reserves the right to cancel this event if ticket sales do not reach the minimum threshold by 1 February. Refunds will be issued if the class is cancelled by TCH.
