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Surprise Night - May the 4th be With You
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May 04, 2020
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Friday Night Virtual Happy Hour - on Zoom
On Line on Zoom
May 08, 2020
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
RYLA & RYPEN Youth Programs
On Line on ZOOM
May 11, 2020
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Moses Pulop- Water Project in Komea Papua N Guinea
On Line on ZOOM
May 18, 2020
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Grace Ramirez RI South Pacific & the Phillpipnes
On Line on ZOOM
May 25, 2020
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
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Kelly Binyon
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President's Report No 39

 

Hi Everyone,

 

I hope this finds you all fit and well💪

 

It's been another busy week in Rotary with zoom meetings of a serious & fun nature.

 

We kicked off last Monday with Peter Thomas from the Torquay RSL who gave us an insightful presentation centred around the welfare & wellbeing of veterans both young and old.

Some very sobering statistics were put forward and it saddens me that for some members of the ADF their lives will never be the same after active service.

I am proud of the continued support our Club gives to the Torquay RSL and was pleased to be able to announce a donation of $1000 to this very important institution.

 

Tuesday night saw a number of members attend the Bayside Rotary Club's zoom meeting where we were blown away by Ian Aranyosi's heartbreaking but uplifting presentation centred around his wife Heather, who tragically passed away from a motor vehicle accident near Cressy last year.  Heather was an organ donor and saved many lives because of this.  The Aranyosi family wanted to do something to raise the profile of Donate Life and through their involvement in Sprint Car racing were able to produce a tribute car decked out in the black and pink logo of Donate Life.  This car raced in Warnambool at the national sprint car racing titles.  This turned out to be an amazing way to build awareness and get more people signed up on the organ donor register. If you missed this heartbreaking story you can view the recording by following the link in the story below. 

 

Friday Night Drinks proved to be a winner with a good show of members dropping in to have a chat and catch up with each other over a glass of their favourite tipple. This looks to be something we will continue and encourage everyone to call in for a very informal gathering (via Zoom💻).  If you're lucky I might put the disco lights on again......🍷🎶

 

Neil 'The Fun Chief' Henderson schooled us all in how to play Jokers Wild and hopefully everyone who has decided to play has paid their $10 into the Club account.  If you need bank details please contact Treasurer Mal Slater.

Rob Harris was the first cab off the rank but didn't turn the Joker 🃏 Looking forward to who gets lucky this week!

 

Please remember to have your name cards ready for this week's meeting - something big enough for all of us to see if you hold it up to the camera.  The Chief has requested homework from us so please have your answers at the ready!

 

Maggie has given away a huge clue as to the theme of tomorrow night's meeting.....MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU....so I expect some creative outfits (because I know some of you have dress ups!) and let's make it a FUN night.

 

Looking forward to seeing you all online.

 

Yours in Rotary Service,

 

Kelly 🙂

 

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Donate Life Presentation - Ian Aranyosi
 
 
Don't worry about the first 1.55 minutes Ian comes on quickly after that.
Thanks to Bayside RC for inviting us as guests Tuesday night for a powerful & deeply moving presentation. Their guest speaker, Ian Aranyosi, gave an account of the tragic passing of his wife in a horrific road accident at Cressy and the joy of extending the lives of the recipient's of Heathers Organs that followed, and how the family used their son James involvement in speedway to promote Donate Life.
 
If you missed the presentation then Click the above link to view it....and be sure to have a box of tissues on hand.
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May the Fourth be With You

 
Just a bit of a heads-up for tomorrow night's meeting...……
Maggie let slip last week that you may like to frock up a bit tomorrow night in anything you can rummage up in Star Wars theme.
 
I'm not sure what else is in order but be sure to log in to tomorrow's Zoom meeting to find out!
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Happy Hour - It's on Every Friday


 
 
HAPPY HOUR IS NOW ON 5:00PM EVERY FRIDAY
 
You will receive an invitation email before each Friday which you are welcome to pass on to others.
 
Everyone is welcome
 
The Usual Rules apply,
  1. Feel free to forward the invite to Friends, Family and potential new members
  2. Please bring your own drinks and nibbles and your Partner to your Computer Screen
  3. Enjoy the banter and not worry about driving homelaugh
If you need an invite please call Greg Plumridge on 0418521321
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District Assembly 2020
As we are unable to hold a Face to Face District Assembly this year the full training program has been created online with  access available to all Rotarians in D9780. District has asked that Rotarians interested in registering do so by 4th April.
 
This Virtual Assembly brings some advantages over the Face to Face format that has previously taken place
  • You are able to participate in Assembly without the investment of a full day travelling to Stawell to attend.
  • You will be able to participate in more than the usual one or two breakout sessions that we are usually restricted to.
  • You have all month to complete any training that you under take.
The organisers would like everyone to register by tomorrow, 4th May so please take a look ASAP.
 
Please follow the links below to view full details of the program and to register. Should you require further information please contact President Elect Jan Emmett.
 

Here's just to prove that I've been doing my homeworkwink....ed
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Don't Miss JOKERS WILD this Monday
Be Sure to log on early to this Monday's ZOOM meeting when we introduce a new FUN activity - JoKeRs  WiLd 
 
To throw some FUN into our Zoom meetings, this Monday we will have a trial run of Jokers Wild  at the start of the meeting and then you then be asked if you wish to be a participant. The real game will be played at the conclusion of each weeks meeting , commencing this week.
 

 

How Does it Work ?

For the sake of this exercise lets assume 25 members agree to play at $2 per week. This gives a weekly pool of $50 per week. Each week $25 will go towards the JACKPOT and $25 will go towards 2 x bottles of wine as consolation prizes.

The Play:

A member's name is drawn from the hat. If that member is a paid up player they get to pick a card on the board twice. The card is unpinned and turned over. If it is the Joker they win the Jackpot - $25 for week one and then climbs in $25 increments from there. The player gets a second chance if the first card fails. If the Joker is not drawn the prize jackpots to next week. That player's name returns to the hat after the wine draws. The opportunity is there to be drawn out each week. The cards chosen remain face out on the board so as they are out of play next week.

Two further names are drawn from the hat and these players win bottles of wine (consolation prizes).

Next week the Jackpot has risen to $50. It will take around 25 goes (25 weeks) if the Jackpot fails to go off until the last card, however it should go off well before this. If the Jackpot does not go off by the 5th night we can cap the Jackpot at say $125 and keep drawing out names that night until someone picks the Joker.

If we get more than 25 players then I suggest more consolation prizes otherwise the Jackpot pool may get out of hand. The weekly prize pool to be settled once we know how many players are in. You can have multiple entries if you wish - these will need to have identifying name differences, eg. your wife or nickname.

You do not have to be present at the Zoom meeting to win. If you are not at the meeting The Game Coordinator (me??) will nominate another member to make the card draws on behalf of the missing player. Missing players are also eligible to win the wine.

How to enter:

Players must commit to a minimum of 5 weeks and send the Treasurer $10.  (can be deposited to Club Bank Account) If the Jackpot hasn't been won after 5 weeks then another $10 commitment is required to continue playing. At this point players may drop out but new entrants cannot join. The only time new entrants can join is after a Jackpot payout has occurred. New entrants would then pay an adjusted amount to align with the $10 weeks.

If you have any questions feel free to give me a call.

Neil Henderson  - Master of Funlaugh

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Join our Club online for a ZOOM Meeting

Torquay Rotary are now meeting online every Monday (excluding public holidays) at 7:00pm. All Members are invited to participate and we have resumed a program including Guest speakers and some fun activities. 

 

Visitors and Guests are very welcome. If you would like to join us please

  1. click the link below
  2. Enter the Meeting ID
  3. Enter the Password 

 

Join Zoom Meeting

 

Meeting ID: 621 675 388

Password: 814093

 

Should you require any further details please contact Lesley Shedden our Club Secretary & Zoom Meeting Host.

 
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Let's Keep on Laughing
Thanks to everyone for your contributions.
Keep them coming plus would love more "Self Isolation" & "Social Distancing" pictures

 













 
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PNG Water Project - Moses Pulop 18th May

On the 18th May, after a few hurdles not the least being the cancellation of our Face to Face Meetings due to COVID-19, we will finally have Moses Pulop join us on ZOOM to talk about the water project he was involved with in PNG. Coincidentally the above article was just published in the April edition of Rotary Down Under on p44
 
CLICK HERE and go to p44 to read the article
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Congratulations to Kathy Rivett - District Governor for 2022-23

Following completion of the District Governor selection and appeal process I am pleased to confirm PP Kathy Rivett's selection as District Governor 2022-23.  

 

Kathy currently works in the travel industry and previously held positions in the Federal public service.  

 

Kathy is married to David Rivett.

 

Kathy served as President of the Rotary Club of Wendouree in 2007-08 and worked with PDG Ken Broadbent in 2010 to set up the then Alfredton Satellite Club.  With Kathy's support, Alfredton went on to charter in 2013, the first one to convert to a full Club.  Kathy is a proud member of the Alfredton Rotary Club.

 

Kathy has been involved in a wide range of Rotary activities over the years including: 

  • as a Youth Exchange Counsellor
  • serving on two District Conference Committees 
  • as an RLI Trainer  
  • working on FAIM Projects in Samoa, Cook Islands and Bali.

Kathy's particular love is Event Co-ordination, being a key player in organising Rotary activities including competitions, community events, concerts, expos etc.

 

Please join in me in warmly congratulating Kathy Rivett and her husband David on Kathy's selection as Governor for D9780 in 2022-23.

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Australian Rotary Health COVID-19 Update
 

 
 
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Make-Ups......it's Never Been Easier
 
 
Here's a challenge for everyone...….in these "different" times in which we are living there are more and more Clubs now holding on-line meetings so now it's easier than it's ever been to do a make-up.smiley
 
You can do them from the comfort of your own home and you don't even have to get dressed up.laugh
 
Let's have a club challenge to see who can do a make up form the most interesting city. Be sure to grab a screen shot of your meeting and send to me for the bulletin.
 
What a great way to meet other Rotarians from around the world and to find out how they are living through the COVID-19 lockdowns.
 
To make it easy the Rotary Club of Mount Lawley in WA have begun compiling a list of Clubs who are now holding On-Line Meetings to view the list click the link below.
 
 
Good Luck with the Challenge and I
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DG Rosanne Kava's Latest Bulletin to District 9780
 

 
To view DG Rosanne Kava's message to  latest District Newsletter please Click on the banner below
 

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No More BBQ's For Now 

IT'S OFFICIAL.
 
The April Cowrie Market is now cancelled so with all Bunnings BBQ's also being cancelled until after the Coronavirus crisis leaves us.
 
So all BBQ duties are now cancelled until further notice.
 
Thanks for all of your great work to date and Keep Safe.
 
Mal Slater
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Bushfire Relief Donation Options - Be Sure The Money Reaches Those in Need
As much of Australia deals with the tragedy of Bushfires many donation funds are being set up by both government and private groups, and one of the most commonly asked questions is
 
"Which Charity will ensure that your donation dollars reach those in need?"
 
When you donate through Rotary you can be assured that over 97% of the monies raised will go directly to those in need.

We are very saddened by the devastating bushfires in our district and across Australia. If you are looking to donate to help those suffering, it is important to make sure your donation is well directed. Below are details of 2 Rotary funds which are assisting those affected.

1. RAWCS - Rotary Australia World Community Service National Fire Appeal
This is the only option for those who can only donate to a recipient with DGR (Donor Gift Recipient) status, or those who want tax deductibility on their donations. Go to www.rawcs.org.au to donate. To make sure the funds go to those affected by the fires in our district, tag the donation to ‘East Gippsland’. RAWCS do use 2.75% of the donations for administration.
 
2. East Gippsland Rotary Fire Aid Committee
This is an account of the Rotary Club of Bairnsdale with the funds controlled by the East Gippsland Rotary Fire Aid Committee. Rotary Club of Bairnsdale Projects Account BSB 633000 Acct 165960451. Please email the East Gippsland Rotary Fire Aid Committee when you donate eastgrotaryfireaid@gmail.com
 
Other worthy causes are:-
 
East Gippsland Hay Donations and transport costs
For those wishing to donate hay to East Gippsland or elsewhere it is being organised through ‘Need for Feed’
 
Go to http://www.needforfeed.org/  to arrange it.
 
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is coordinating fodder relief for farmers affected by bushfires in Gippsland and the Upper Murray. The VFF has secured an agreement with the Victorian Government to facilitate the transport of fodder to affected regions. This includes reimbursement of freight costs for transport of donated fodder.  
 
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Future Meetings 
Whilst  we all are dealing with the COVID 19 Virus and the restrictions this has placed on our Club Meetings and all of us personally, future meetings will held through the ZOOM Platform.
 
All details for how to log into the Zoom Meetings can be found in the article elsewhere in the Bulletin, on the Club Website & Facebook pages. remember that Guests are also available.
 
Last week Club Members and friends came together over the airwaves to meet and chat socially .
We welcomed back Rob Harris & inducted Carla & Simon Egan as new Club members , then District Governor Rosanne Kava  gave an update on District matters  
 
There are a few more interesting speakers arranged in May , so I hope you can join in & enjoy the connection 
        
Date
 
 
 
 
Meeting 
Coordinator 
 
details
Mon 4th May    
Surprise night !  May the 4th be with you
Mon 11th May  Ben Featherston RYLA RYPEN
Mon 18th May  Maggie Isom 
Moses Pulop 
The story of his village in 
Papua New Guinea 
Mon 25th May    
Grace Ramirez & the team from
Rotary international South Pacific & Phillippines 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Read more...
Rotary International & District 9780 Info

 
Rotary International President for 2018-19 is

Mark Daniel Maloney from the Rotary Club of Decatur Alabama, USA
CLICK HERE to read more about our RI President


 
District 9780 Governor for 2019-20 is Rosanne Kava from Rotary Club of Swan Hill 
 
CLICK HERE to learn more about DG Rosanne Kava
 
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
To read DG Rosanne Kava's latest District 9780  eNewsletter CLICK HERE
Rotary Down Under April 2020 Edition 626 CLICK HERE
 
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2023
Melbourne has been announced as the host city for the 2023 Rotary International Convention, the largest conference secured this century for Victoria.
 
Melbourne is a Big Events City! Set to deliver over $88 million to the Victorian economy, the Convention is the most valuable conference ever won for the state, with the four-day event anticipated to attract more than 20,000 Rotarians from around the world. The global spotlight will be on Melbourne and how we present ourselves to the world.
 
The Convention will take place 27-31 May 2023 using Rod Laver Arena and the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre for functions.
Watch this Space for further news as it comes to hand.
 
ROTARY REFERENCE LINKS
District 9780 Directory 2018-19 (D9780 Rotarians Only)
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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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