Vale Stan Deans We noted with sadness the passing of our esteemed fellow Rotarian and great mate Stan Deans, a man of the firmest handshake and the softest heart who we will all miss very much. Keep in touch We are all encouraged to touch base with members who we don’t see at our Zoom meetings. Give them a call or shoot them a text or email. Let Robyn Campbell know. November 24 – Back at St. Albans (COVID-10 Permitting) We look forward to an announcement from the State Government this coming Sunday that might see us moving to permitting gatherings of more than one man and his dog....whether meadow-moving, giving or receiving care, shopping for essentials or otherwise. It may still be something of a masked ball, but 24 November will be a night of awards and recognitions...assuming you can recognize the award recipients behind their masks.....but rest assured, there will be no singing! In the meantime, stay safe and look forward to the day when we can play Twister using the "social distancing" markings on the supermarket floor. Plans for the Celebration of the Centenary of Rotary Kris Adam reported the baton relay event is planned to take place in the November- February period (pandemic permitting) and members are invited to advise Kris of the names of individuals and/or organisations who have received assistance from our Club over our 5 decades of service and who could be approached to support the event. Ballarat South Raffle Sue and James Dunlop need to know from us some idea on the numbers of books that we think we might be able to sell to provide feedback to the Ballarat South RC. The Rotary Club of Ballarat South is committed to conducting the annual raffle in years to come and we may also have the opportunity to conduct the raffle this year. Over the past few years this has been a significant fundraiser for our Club as we get 75% of the ticket sale price.. This year they have asked us how many books of tickets we might be able to sell. Sue and James are aware that many Rotarians purchase books for themselves or their families and friends. Sue and James ask each of us to advise how many books we feel we could sell (including purchasing for ourselves) this year. Feedback please to Sue and James! Our international partner: Rotary Club of Makati Lumina, Manila, Philippines (The Bulletin Editor thanks Club Secretary Jenny and Past President for the following report). The Rotary Club of Makati Lumina, based in Manila, Philippines, is our first international Rotary club partner. This special relationship was forged in response to an invitation by the President of Makati Lumina to become their ‘sister club’. But why this club? Why Manila? Geelong East Rotarian Alison Marshall has spent many years travelling to Manila and recently made contact with members of the Makati Lumina Rotary Club who invited her to join them in one of their key projects, planting mangrove seedlings. The club has a focus on the environment and has plans to plant 10,000 mangroves. So far they have planted 5,000 and Geelong East Rotary was delighted to donate over USD500 to the cause. Another of their environmental projects involves aquaponics where cleverly designed DIY systems can be installed in relatively small spaces. Several of these have been set up on an old basketball court in the grounds of an orphanage and the children and staff there grow, harvest and cook the fresh produce – a brilliant idea. Last Saturday (22 August) six of our members attended, by zoom, the installation of the new President of Makati Lumina, Anne Acuna, and the induction of two new members. Fifty-three Rotarians and friends attended the event and it was a grand affair. Although it was a formal occasion with stirring speeches by the District Governor, Charter President and Assistant Governor there was great warmth and a sense of fun was evident throughout the afternoon. One of their new members was a recording star who sang a song he’d written for the event. President Anne Acuna will be our guest speaker on 22 September when we are all encouraged to wear something green in recognition of the environmental focus of her club. Getting to know our members of the Rotary Club of Geelong East Whilst we can’t meet face to face as a Club, we can keep connected through the Bulletin and social media. Members are invited to send the Bulletin Editor some information about themselves which they would like to share. The Bulletin Editor opened up his emails and....Yikes!!!!....it's David Sykes... Roles in Rotary: Treasurer, Secretary, Director (International and Fundraising), President x 2 ½, District PR & Photographer and Assistant Governor. Rotary Fellowships and Action Groups: R4Bees and ESRAG. Favourites: Food: Yes! Old Movie: A Star is Born 1931, 1954, 1976 & 2018 Recent Movie: The Current Wars Book: The Goal - by Eliyahu M. Goldratt (a management book) and any book on technology. Author: James A Michener (have read most of his 40 books) Admired person: Kelly Johnson, of P38, U2 and SR71 fame (aircraft) Season: Summer Colour: Blue Pets: Dogs Sporting Team: Not the Crows, but close. Hobbies: Photography, Sailing, Travel First Car: Purchased for $200 in 1970, Holden FJ (1956)) Things I love doing outside of work and Rotary: Family, Walking, Photography, Caravan Holidays in 2025, Sailing, Business organisations, networking, mentoring and managing. Something you may not know about me: Grade 7 high jump champion! As a youngster, model aircraft, control line type What superpower would I like to have and why? A new power - goodwill If I could be an animal for a day it would be and why? An old bull, the story goes …... If I didn’t live in Australia, I would like to live in Tasmania in 2020, as they don’t think they are part of Australia.
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