Our President David has given us a report on the Groups 9 & 10 President’s Meeting on 7 February 2018 and here are the highlights:
This is coming up and members who volunteered last year will receive an invitation to take part again this year. Others who would like to share the experience are welcome too.
Sunday 4 March 2018, Geelong Waterfront Makers & Growers Market and the objective is to promote Rotary.
· A flyer will be available, with all the Club contact details.
· Need helpers from interested clubs 7 am (set-up Marquee to 4 pm.
· All Club PR Directors have been advised by Stephen Bath.
Tree Planting
· RC Highton has a $1,000 grant from the COGG, along Waurn Ponds Creek.
· Planting in June and July.
4. Working with Children Check
· A mandatory Victorian Government requirement if there are children under supervision of Rotarians. All Rotarians present must have a WWC.
· Simple on-line process. No cost.
· Records to be kept by the Secretary.
· Clubrunner can be used to keep these confidential details with the highest level of access. A data fields can be added.
5. Groups 9 & 10 International Director’s Meeting Report
· This committee is well attended. Meets quarterly.
· A project has been selected, solar lighting. A suitable sponsored club has been found.
6. Walk for Johno 2018, 24 March. Queenscliff to Geelong
· Fundraiser to support the Heart Foundation.
· Supported by the RC Drysdale.
· We are encouraged top promote the event.
7. RC Geelong West, David Dadds
· Engagement with Barwon health employees, access to 4,000 employees to promote Rotary.
· Zoe Waters has joined RCGW, as well as Sarah Leach, GMHBA.
· RCGW has been active with Worksafe. Access to 700 employees, to promote Rotary.
· WS want to be part of the Geelong community.
· RCGW may be organising a stair climb.
8. Report from Barwon Rotaract Club – President Aliya
· District social event was held at halls gap.
· Christmas food hampers were provided to needy families
· Breakfast Club at North Geelong Secondary College
9. One Voice
· Shower truck for Geelong to be proposed as a group 9 & 10 project. Agenda item next meeting.
10. Headspace – RC Belmont
· In 2017 raised $60,000 at a dinner. Keynote speakers, sports person’s panels. Plan an event for 2018
· 33 tables, ticket sales $24,000. Balance through auction and donations.
· Connections to the corporate community through “Give Where You Live’, Geelong Connected Communities
Tony Alsop reminded us all to update our details on Club Runner before the Club Directory goes to print.
If you want a new dinner badge, please let Tony know so he can lodge a group order.
Subject to confirmation, there will be a vocational visit at Deakin University on 3 April with lunch afterwards either at Deakin or the Waurn Ponds Hotel. Normal dinner at The Hub to be confirmed. More details to follow.
Warren's Words of Wisdom
The Rotary Club Geelong have a project in Popendetta in PNG. Sometime in the new Rotary year, they will need the services of a plumber to finalise the project.
This request has gone out to all the International Chairs in Groups 9 & 10, so there could be a few people put their hands up for the job. At this stage, it is not clear if there will be any assistance with passage, that is something to be confirmed.
The dates are unknown, however, it will not be until after 1st July 2018.
Anyone who knows of a plumber who may like to take part in an international community project, please let Warren know their details and Warren will put them in touch with the person at the Rotary Club of Geelong managing the project.
Members On The Mend
We all send Terry Thornton our very best wishes after her stint in hospital.
Money Matters
Michael Carroll asked that we tend legal tender as we are tending to toss in other than the coin of the realm (or at least this realm).
Progressive Dinner
We'll be munching on the move on 12 May and the information will come via Whoozin as well as on paper.
In addition to providing meals, the group accepts donations of clothes, shoes and toys for distribution to those in need.
