Stories

Membership Milestones

The birthday and anniversary lists have been printed out for the year and will be read out each meeting.

Reminders for your Calendar.

Lara Golf Day 1 March 19

Rotary District Conference 22-23 March 2019 Maryborough

Science and Engineering Challenge 3-4 April

District Assembly 28th April - Arrarat

District Change over Dinner 26 May Swan Hill

Change over dinner Wed 12th June.

Farewell Dinner for Erik Schuh - Wed 26th June

40th Birthday Dinner 14th August

Christmas Dinner 11th December

Volunteers Dinner 18th December

2023 Rotary International Conference Melbourne

Rotarian Duties

Chair for Meetings.

20th Feb John McGibbon

Thurs 28th Feb Highton Rotary Club Chair

13th March Ashwin Marfatia

20th March Christine Howard

27th March Don Lester

3 April No Chair Required

10th April Peter Codd

17th April Peter Desbrowe-Annear

9th May Pam Hook

Please arrange to swap with someone else if you are unable to attend a meeting and let the Bulletin Editor know, so the changes can be made to the bulletin.

Rotary Leadership

Rotary International President - Barry Rassin
District 9780 Governor - Anthony Ohlsen

Rotary Club of Grovedale Waurn Ponds.

President - Paul Desbrowe Annear
Meeting Number 1972

13 Jan 2019

Gifting program

Are you scratching your head over what to give that someone who has everything? Please remember our gifting program? We have a lovely cards which acknowledges your donation to one of the major Rotary programs - just ask Pam for a card and see Ken or Gary to pay for your donation.

Members survey - what did we say?

Paul provided the summary below of the results of the recent members survey.

We had 22 club members return their answers to our survey request and this is a majority of Club members and therefore the results will be upheld by the Board. With so many members voting we received lots of different opinions - which is great - and everybodys' opinions are valued. Our main objective is to try to make the Club more inviting to new members and an awesome sustainable club in the future. Here are some of the results:

1/ How well do you enjoy our meetings?

14 Good-

7 Very Good

Comments-

What we don’t like are:

1/ Kitchen making so much noise when they are cleaning up.

2/ Meetings and reports not quick enough.

3/ Members talking during reports

4/ Some members moving into larger lounge after meals.

5/ Not enough Projects.

6/ Meetings not organised.

7/ Meetings to regimented.

8/ Some meals and guest speakers.

What we do like:

1/ Fellowship

2/ Guest speakers

3/Variety of speakers

4/ Fine session.

5/ Vocational visits to workplaces.

6/ Projects we do.

7/ Sitting next to a different member each week.

2/ Happy moving main Club meetings to 2^nd & 4^th weeks of the month.

14 members voted – yes

7 members voted - no

1 member undecided

Two meetings a month may be more attractive for new members. The other meetings are optional . We will still be having a social meeting on the first week and on the 3^rd week will be our planning night (previously Club Assembly) and if there is a 5^th week in the month we will discuss this.

3/ Most members were very happy to promote our Club in a very good way, again the idea that we meet at a retirement home came up but why can’t we tell them the address without mentioning Rice Village.

4/ Our venue is still very well received as a meeting venue

13 members voting very good,

8 voting good and

1 undecided.

5/ Meals received a variety of votes and we are in the process of talking to the kitchen so we keep up the good results.

6/ The size of meals received good results as well and those who cannot eat the whole meal please don’t feel guilty if you cannot eat it all.

7A/ Do we drop the toast at the start of the meeting?

14 members voting yes and

6 against.

7B/ Do we drop the fines session?

14 members voted no and

5 members voted yes so the fine session stays but we may streamline it a little.

8/ Would Club members like to be able to vote for Rotarian of the year?

15 members voting yes and

7 members voting no but the final choice will stay with the President,

9/ The choice of trimming the Committees from 6 to 4 was voted in.

21 members voting yes and

1 voting no.

This will enable more members to be on committees with us then being able to choose a Deputy to help when the Director is absent.

10/ Communication from the Board regarding information on Board voting, who we donate our money to or anything that influences the Club is not reported as good as it could. So we will work to inform all Club members of any outcomes from these meetings.

11/ Do you feel pressured to attend meetings?

20 members voted no,

2 voting yes,

12/ Do you feel pressured to volunteer for fundraising events?

17 members voted no and

5 voted yes.

No member should feel pressured. Sometimes we are under the pump to fill spots. If you do not want to help there is no problem.

13/ With our Fundraising activities do you think our mix is right?

Due to the answers on this we really need to have a big discussion as the votes went this way,

11 members think it was just right, 8 members think we do too much and 2 members feel we do not do enough. The main consideration was the Aldi BBQ, do we keep it going? This is a discussion for another night.

14/How often do you read the bulletin?

17 members advised weekly and

4 advised fortnightly.

15/ What part of the bulletin is most useful.

Upcoming events won out but most areas of the bulletin were looked at.

16/ The Bulletin being published on the 2^nd & 4^th weeks.

11 members were ok with this,

7 members want weekly.

17/ 11 members have said they will help supply Information for the bulletin, and 8 said no, so look forward bigger and more informative bulletins in the future.

18/ Anyone wanting to be President elect 2019? Most of the Club said no - but there was some interest. So you will have to wait and see.

19/Comments about running the Club. We had a few varied ideas and these will be looked at by the Board.

Thank you all for your input to the survey. Please don’t be upset if things you voted for were not taken up but we are hoping the things decided on are going to help build the Club from strength to strength.

A big thank you to Peter C for putting the survey together and thank you to Christine for collating all the answers so we could have it ready for our meeting last Wednesday night.

Free Membership

Please remember to ask all potential and prospective members to consider joining as we have the FREE MEMBERSHIP incentive running until the end of December

Grovedale Waurn Ponds Rotary Making a difference

Cambodia - An adventure with a purpose!

Lesley Goode has just returned from a Rotary trip to Cambodia and shared her experiences with us last Wednesday night.

The trip, orgainsed by Bryan Humphrey – ex President of Geelong East Rotary Club was offered to District 9780 Rotarians to experience first hand the culture and friendship of Cambodians and to see the results of the recent District water project. District 9780 and 22 supporting clubs were successful in gaining a Global Grant to provide clean water to about 4000 people. The project was worth $US56,234. 10 Rotarians and 2 Rotaractors went to Cambodia ( 5 Rotary Clubs – Highton, Geelong E, Grovedale, Colac West and Ballarat plus Warracknabeal Rotaract)

Some of the achievements of the project and highlights of the trip were:

Veal Veaeng - a Biosand filter was set up at the local high school. Although the school has access to town water, it is not suitable for drinking. The Biosand filter purifies the water.

Provision of classroom libraries! The classroom libraries were sourced by the Rotary Club of Phnom Penh and paid for by District 9780. Each of the Rotarians on the trip contributed $US150 and a number of clubs including GWP matched that.
The RC of Phnom Pheh supplied dental hygiene kits to each of the schools visited. The kits contained 32 toothbrushes, pump packs of toothpaste and soap.
At every school visited on the trip, there was a ceremony. The local committee of management and community members greeted the group and expressed their thanks. Bryan, in particular, asked questions about the impact of the water installation in their community – whether it had improved school attendance by reducing illness, whether the people still boiled their water.
Water wells were installed in many of the schools and villages as part of the project. All have been tested and the water is suitable for drinking. With water readily available, many of the schools were keeping gardens and have established toilets. The toilets are vital to ensure that girls continue to attend school regularly once they reach puberty. Rainwater tanks were also installed as part of the project.

The group had an opportunity to have some fun and tour the many sights of Cambodia. Lesley concluded saying that it was a fascinating trip, very interesting and rewarding seeing our District's project first hand. It really proves that Rotary can make a difference!

Chris Cumming Inducted into club

Chris Cumming was inducted into our club this week. We were all very excited to have Chris join our club. We welcome Chris into our Rotary family and look forward to many years working along side Chris making a difference to Geelong and International communities.

High Tea at Clifton Springs

Ocean Grove Rotary Club donated a High tea at our last Auction. Last weekend a group of Rotary friends enjoyed the yummy food prepared by Ocean Grove and hosted by Trish Carlyle at Clifton Springs.

Thanks very much to the Ocean Grove members - great job. Well done!

Committee Updates

Directors Report – Community Services: 14/3/18

Present: Paul Desbrowe-Annear – Acting Director, Graham Perkins, Dawn Renfrey.

As most of the committee were not present at the assembly it was hard to know what had been discussed at previous meetings, but some input advised that the committee is in action on a tree planting project, with this info on where and when to be advised.

Paul with the consent of Ineke Thornton -Director, has approached the developers of the new Wandana subdivision (next to Ceres lookout at the top of Barrabool Rd) to keep Drewan park as a Rotary park when it is redeveloped.

Drewan park was a combined project of 3 Rotary clubs, Grovedale, Highton and Belmont, we are yet to get a reply from the developer. Paul will advise as soon as he hears from them.

Fundraising Report 14/3/18

Present: Director Bob Arnup and Paul Desbrowe-Annear

Fundraising all going well.

We have had a few BBQ’s lately at both Bunnings and Aldi Grovedale with good profit coming in for our efforts.

Bob has just been to another Bunnings meeting where we received 3 more BBQ dates over the next few months.

Bar is running well with Mick doing a great job.

Remainder of Committee reports to be submitted.

Humans in Geelong...a team of volunteers telling the stories of locals who are making a difference

Last Wednesday, Jackie Bennett spoke to us about a group called 'Humans in Geelong'. This group interviews Geelong locals who are making a difference and publishes their stories on facebook and the web. Go to the links below and have a read for yourselves. I did and they were terrific stories. In Oct this year they will be having their 2nd Expo as last year's expo was so successful. Put it in your diaries - should be a good event with many inspirational stories to be told. If you happen to know someone that they could write a story about - please contact Jackie - she would be very pleased to hear from you. Contact humans in Geelong:

mob: 0401838291 | email: humansingeelong@gmail.com | web: www.humansingeelong.com or facebook: www.facebook.com/HumansinGeelong/

Copy of Grovedale Waurn Ponds Rotary Making a difference!

This year I am going to try to publish stories from each of the service areas (ie Youth, International, Community etc). I think it is important that we update our members - especially our new members on the activities we are supporting and the good work that is happening. So I am putting the call out to members to draft stories so they can be published in the bulletin and if suitable, also on the face book page.

District 9780 trip to Cambodia.

Next Thursday 1^st February, Lesley Goode is travelling to Cambodia with 11 other District 9780 Rotarians. Bryan Humphries (Geelong East) has provided the opportunity to visit the water project in Veal Veang to which our Club made a contribution in the past. On Friday 2^nd February, we are attending the meeting of the Rotary Club of Phnom Penh. Our club has kindly donated US$150 to the Rotary Club of Phnom Penh Books for Children project. This involves providing books for classrooms and libraries aiming particularly at the 5 – 10 year old age group.

Lesley said she will send photos of the meeting and water project and then report on the trip when she returns.

We wish Lesley well in her travels. Great to see our club represented on this trip.

This year I am going to try to publish stories from each of the service areas (ie Youth, International, Community etc). I think itis important that we update our members - especially our new members on the activities we are supporting and the good work that is happening. So I am putting the call out to members to draft stories so they can be published in the bulletin and if suitable on the face book page.

District 9780 trip to Cambodia.

Lesley said she will send photos of the meeting and water project and then report on the trip when she returns.

We wish Lesley well in her travels. Great to see our club represented on this trip.

Joint Meeting with Torquay Rotary Club - Great Night!

Last Monday night we had our Joint Meeting with Torquay RC. It was a terrific night at a great location. Thanks to Torquay Club for hosting such a successful meeting. We heard about the new surf lifesaving club house which is being built at Jan Juc in the next 18 months. The Torquay club is fundraising to build a a wheel chair access track which will run past the club house and the new planned toilet block and will link up to the track to Bells Beach. They are going to sell planks which will have the purchasers name engraved. If you are interested in purchasing a plank contact the Torquay Rotary Club.

Torquay are having their annual Book Fair on the Australia Day weekend.

If you would like to help out at the fair - all help would be appreciated. Contact Rhonda Anchen Ph 0488 388 115

Having problems thinking of gift for Christmas?

With the Christmas rush now on and the shops full of gifts, glitz and ‘stuff’, have you got the time, energy and motivation to go shopping for Christmas gifts that might be the wrong size, shape, colour, unappreciated, unwanted, superfluous or quietly discarded after the Christmas glow fades….?

If this sounds like you, then solve the problem easily through the Rotary Club of Grovedale Waurn Ponds’ Gifting Program and buy a gift that will be really needed, appreciated, useful and possibly save lives.

Which type of gift would you prefer to give?

Make a donation to one of Rotary’s many projects as a gift on behalf of someone else. You will receive a card to give to your recipient to indicate what you have done. There will be no doubt they will be impressed by such a humanitarian gift that will improve the lives of those less fortunate - and it comes with the assurance that 100% of your monetary gift will reach the Rotary project of your choice.

What better gift could you give to embrace the spirit of Christmas? – but remember, such gifts via the Gifting Program are also suitable for weddings, anniversaries, bereavements and other occasions throughout the year.

At this time of year though,

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU,

In the hope that your generous donation will also mean a

HAPPIER LIFE ALL THROUGH THE YEAR FOR SOMEONE ELSE.

chickens chickens chickens ...and more chickens

Last Wednesday night, we had the return visit and presentation from the Lutheran College students and staff who visited Vanuatu this year. I have to say that the presentation was fantastic and big thanks go to Kiara Miller, Brooke O'Brien, Rene Pirrottina and Sharlene Tattersall for helping GWP Rotary members feel connected to the 'Chicken Coop' project. The students worked hard at Lorevulka Primary School and the rural training centre to build a chicken coup with the local people. The idea was reviewed by the local people and they decided that this would be a worthwhile project.

Our club provided a donation which enabled the purchasing of the materials, feed for the chickens and some chickens. From all the reports, the project and the visit was successful on many levels and we were very happy to support it in a small way.

Guests and Upcoming meetings

30th Aug No Meeting - replaced with:

Joint Highton Meeting @ the Lakehouse on Thurs 31st Aug

(see below for more details)

6 Sept Social Night @ Rice Village - Racecourse Pub. Pizza night

13 Sept Barwon Sports Academy - Speaker Cameron Lofts

Venue: Deakin Cats Community Centre

370 Moorabool Street, Geelong

6.15 for 6.30

(We will go out for dinner somewhere afterwards)

Entertainment Books

The new seasons Entertainment Book is now available. Only 3 left!!!!!!! Pass the message onto family and friends. This is a really good fundraiser for the club. Cost $60.00. Contact Paul Desbrowe Annear

Science and Engineering Challenge.

Science and Engineering Challenge - Deakin University

Dates: Thursday 18 May and Friday 19th May 2017.

Location: Waurn Ponds Campus

The Geelong challenge offers students at Year 11 and 12 an opportunity to complete activities involving creativity, problem solving, teamwork and innovative thinking. It encourages young people to consider a science or engineering career and a lasting positive experience. It also involves local communities and organisations.

John thanked those who are volunteering for the event.

Oberon South Primary 2017 First Term Roster.

New roster on its way.

Kids Under Cover

Do you have a car, boat or even a bus you no longer need. You can donate them to the 'kids under cover' charity group and they will be sold to help prevent youth homelessness. All donations are tax deductable. Check out their site at:

https://www.kuc.org.au/get-involved/donate-your-car/

(Thanks Peter for passing this on.)

House of Angels - Certificate of appreciation

We received a message from Angel (via April) along with some certificates of appreciation.

Angel's message read:

' To the Grovedale Waurn Ponds Rotary group,

Thank you so much for your intervention to our project lets hop for the best.

I am also thanking you for the goat that you donated to us. One goat has two kids and the other one dies due to droughts last year.

Your support means a lot to us.

Bill Trengrove - we also thanking you for the wonderful support of your company.

Leon Bourke - House of Angel is saying thank you to you for the support to feed the children at Houseof Angels.

Regards,

Angel

Call out for working bee helpers 8th April

David Carlyle working bee.

How to get there.

20 Sailfish Crescent Curlewis

Head towards Drysdale.
At the roundabout (Caltex on the corner)
Turn left onto Jetty Rd
Go right to the end and turn left
You cross a bridge and enter Baywater Estate
Take the first and only street to the left Shorline
First right onto Seashell Place
At the T intersection turn left into Oceania Drive
100 mts turn left into Sailfish Drive.
We are the only house around the bend.

Rock-Off MND

As Bill mentioned in his report, Peter Simko spoke about his involvement with Rock-Off MND.

This organisation raises money for Motor Neurone Disease research. There is no known cause and no cure for MND. There are 2200 people living with the disease in Australia. Rock-OFF MND organise an annual live music event in Geelong as their major fund raiser. They have just hosted their 3rd event which was really successful. They are now planning for the March 2018 concert and are seeking any assistance we can provide.

For further information go to www.rockoffmnd.com.au

Ride the Bellarine

Ride the Bellarine. Sunday 9th April 2017

Thanks to everyone who is volunteering or participating in this great event. Participants and volunteers will be emailed details by the organisers.

helloworld Geelong are major sponsors of this event. They have donated return flights from either Avalon, Sydney, Adelaide or Hobart to the club who raises the most money on a per member basis. So we need to get behind our club riders and sponsor them. An email will be sent out with the details or alternatively just ask Peter how to sponsor a rider.

2016 Auction Sponsors and Supporters

List of donors for the 2016 dinner Auction.

When you visit these business's make sure that you let them know that you are from Grovedale Waurn Ponds Rotary and you thank them for their support.

La Campagnola 272 Shannon Ave

GPAC 50 Lt Malop St

Barwon Timber 50 Fellmongers Road

Opera Australia Melbourne

Frame Factory 44 Ormond Rd

East Geelong Golf Club Eastern Gardens

Popcultcha 124 Moorabool St

Geelong Racing Club Breakwater Rd

Peninsula Searoad Ferry Queenscliff

Helloworld Waurn Ponds Waurn Ponds S/C

Leisurelink Waurn Ponds

Geelong Wheelchairs 106 Bailey St Grovedale

The Heat Shop Belmont 211 High St Belmont

Ocean Grove Photos Ocean Plaza OGrove

In 2 Linen 184 Pakington St

Specsavers Waurn Ponds S/C

Blues Train Queenscliff

GFC Moorabool St

All Sewn Up 254 Scenic Road.

Kaiser Craft 401 Moorabool St

Woolsy Trading Post 142 Shannon Ave

Grilled Waurn Ponds S/C

Bakers Delight Waurn Ponds S/C

Chillwell Post Office 314 Pakington St

Elders 10 – 14 Brougham St

Berdi Hair 10/111 Pakington St

Belmont Garden Services C/O Bob Arnup

Apco Apco Waurn Ponds

Pardeys Pharmacy Belmont Shop Village

Wild Waurn Ponds Waurn Ponds S/C

Eric Faulkner 12 Aberdeen St

100 Tulips 133 Shannon Ave

Audi Geelong 307 Latrobe Terrace

Members Milestones Feb 2017

Members Birthdays.

29 Feb Saddo.

Partner Birthdays.

20 Feb Helen Dixon.

25 Feb Ron Arthur.

Anniversaries.

5 Feb 1963 BBQ Bob and Val 54 years!

Date Joined Rotary.

10 Feb 1999. Sandy Kee.

24 Feb 2010 Pam Hook.

Rotary Club of Torquay Wagner in Paris

Wagner in Paris – A story of prison, ambition and song

7pm Saturday 11 February
Barwon Heads Community Hall
Members: $30 Non-members: $35
Bookings essential at: www.trybooking.com/ODHO or call 0439 061 475
Wagner in Paris – A story of prison, ambition and song

Club Assembly

Report from Community Services

Contact to be made to : Grovedale Primary School

Rice Village

Barwon Valley School

Lutheran School Offering our help and support in the coming year.

Ineke will contact Bernadette at Rice Village to see if they are interested in distributing Emergency Medical Information Booklets.

The rotunda near Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre to be checked. Cheers Ineke.

Membership and Fundraising.

Continue on with Aldi BBQ’s

If extra Bunnings BBQ become available we may consider having rotoract or charity assist in doing.

Start thinking about dinner auction to be held Friday 13^th October 2017.

Follow up potential members Paul and Greg have a couple.

Look at putting sponsors/supporters logos on our website, bulletin.

Members night a really special warm and inviting night.

Members Milestones Jan 2017

Members Birthdays.

15 Jan Colin Berris.

Partner Birthdays.

4 Jan Sue Wright.

6 Jan Denise Sheean.

27 Jan Eva Marfatia.

Wedding Anniversaries.

8 Jan 1972 Ken and Sue Wright.

20 Jan 1973 Lindsay and Helen Dixon.

Torquay Rotary Annual Book Fair

Torquay Book Fair.

26 to 29 January 2016 10 am to 4pm Daily

Scout Hall behind Torquay Football Club.

All books $1 Gold Coin Donation for Entry.

Proceeds to Barwon Patient Transport.

BBQ's Reminders

24 Dec Bunnings.

26 Dec Geelong Race Club. See Lindsay.

29 Dec Bunnings. Rotoract.

Rosters now going around.

Rice Village Xmas Party 21 Dec 2016

Please call your numbers through to Rice Village before 12 noon on Tuesday 20 Dec for Xmas Party 21 Dec.

Please also call through any apologies. Refer to your roster for those doing visits to retirement homes.

Rice Village telephone number 52472200.

Oberon South Primary roster

Coddy and Saddo are down for 20 Dec 2016.

Members Milestones December 2016

Birthdays.

6 Dec Lesley Goode.

11 Dec Joe Cordone.

13 Dec Sandy Kee.

17 Dec Ash Marfatia.

Partner Birthdays.

8 Dec Bev Robilliard.

Anniversaries.

12 Dec Jan and Rob Gillett 6years 2010.

14 Dec Colin and Jacqui Berris 48 years 1968

Rotary Joining Anniversary.

11 Dec Ineke Thornton 11 Dec 2013. 3 years.

18 Dec Ron Arthur. 18 Dec 2003. 13 years.

Reminder Xmas Party starts at 6pm

Reminder Xmas Party starts at 6 pm.

Oberon South Roster

Lindy	3/10,17/10,14/11
DC	3/10,17/10
Bill & Devi	5/10,14/12
Ken	11/10,28/11
Ineke	11/10,14/11,30/11
Paul	25/10,6/12
Wendy	25/10,16/11
Saddo	28/11,20/12
Jan	2/11,16/11,30/11,
Anita	2/11,22/11
Coddy	8/11,20/12
Lesley	8/11,22/1,6/12
Leon & Tony 31/10,12/12

Xmas Part Attendees

Barb Bath.

Colin Beale.

Sharon Beale.

Colin Berris.

Jacqui Berris.

Leon Bourke.

Rose Bourke.

Abbie Bryson.

Ebony Bryson.

Jordy Bryson.

David Carlyle.

Trish Carlyle.

Lyn Codd.

Peter Codd.

Gregory Cooke

Kim Cooke.

Joe Cordone.

Ninetta Cordone.

Tony Denham.

Cathy Desbroweannear.

Peter Desbroweannear.

Paul Desbroweannear.

Rhonda Desbroweannear.

Helen Dixon.

Lindsay Dixon.

Jan Gillett.

Rob Gillett

Lesley Goode.

Carlie Hannah.

Pam Hook.

Chris Howard.

Sandy Kee.

Don Lester

Lindy Lester

Ash Marfatia.

Eva Marfatia

Cherlye Marriner.

Jenny McGIBBON.

John McGIBBON.

Graham Perkins.

Heather Perkins.

Graeme Saddington.

Val Saddington.

Denise Sheean.

Mick Sheean.

Ineke Thornton.

Bill Trengrove.

Devi Trengrove.

Deb Vernon

Phil Vernon.

David Wilson.

Sandra Wilson.

Ken Wright

Sue Wright.

Liz boot.

Tony boot

David Carlson

Lynne Carlson.

Liz Fagan

Jessica Lander.

Nicole Rappel.

Rhys Rappel.

Carolyn Rogers.

Phil Rogers.

April Selby

Duncan Silcock.

Cohen Smithyman.

Felicity Magher.

Reports

Don advised past president John McCallum had passed away condolences can be sent to his wife Dawn. 10 Sharron Court Yarrawonga 3730 phone 0407342916. John passed away on the 27/11/2016.

Bob Advised rosters going around for BBQ's.

Christine advised and showed off the new banners and where the money $800 was spent.

Lesley reminded us about working with children cards.

Coddy advised us about Miranda Orford has a concert coming up at Keith Humble centre

Cadel Evans Sat 28 Jan 2017.

Behind the scenes tour on Thursday 8 Dec at Andrew Love centre.

RACV Presentations available for seniors.

Rotaract Club of Barwon

The Rotaract Club of Barwon Inc. is collaborating with two Rotaract Clubs back in Sri Lanka to host a fundraising afternoon tea on the 27th of November. All profits will go on to rebuilding homes for the victims affected by a devastating flood which hit Sri Lanka in May 2016. It affected over 356,000 people, and 37 people lost their lives due to landslides and the heavy floods. The funds raised from this event would go on as contributions to help victims get back on their feet.

If you wish to further donate and contribute to the cause, a GoFundMe page has been set up and can be accessed via this link:

https://www.gofundme.com/reawakeningaranayake

You can access information on the event on facebook via this link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/107679456378128/

Tickets can be bought online at:

https://www.trybooking.com/242534

I humbly encourage members of Grovedale Rotary to join us for an afternoon packed with events like a tea tasting demonstration, an auction, and a raffle draw while you get to snack on popular Sri Lankan snacks, tea and Sri Lankan music. We hope to see you there and look forward to your support for this worthy cause.

Kind regards,

Sachin Karunanayake,

International Director,

Rotaract Club of Barwon Inc.

This Weeks Meeting 30 November 2017

This week is an optional partners night. If you elect to bring your partner please call through to Rice Village before 12 noon on the Tuesday before meeting to advise your numbers. 52472200

Days for Girls

The Rotary Club of Bayside Geelong warmly invites you to join together with us for an informative and fun evening to celebrate Foundation Month. A delicious supper and opportunity for fellowship will conclude our event.

Where: Belmont Library

163 High Street, Belmont

WHEN: Tuesday 15^th November 7.00pm for 7.15 start-8.45 pm finish

COST: $7 members, guests no charge

RSVP: Jane 0407332635 Telsa 0416233582

Reports

Carlie

Spoke about the Rotary Club of Geelong West having a charity evening with music and finger food on Monday 21 November 2016. This will be held at the Karingal Hub McKillop Street East Geelong. Cost $25 per head, drinks at bar prices, entertainment includes Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir and a pianist and soloist Selmo Carreira. See below for further info.

Jan

Spoke about visiting aged care homes on the 21 Dec.

Balmoral Grove 10.30am, Belmont Grove and Lodge at 2pm and Rice Village 4.45pm.

Get your numbers to Jan and remember to dress up.

Christine

Spoke about membership initiative.

Ineke

Spoke about fundraiser for ROMAC in Feb 2017.

Bill

Sold lots of tickets for Open Gardens Day Sunday 27 November 2016 from 10am to 4pm at 10, 50 & 70 Lemins Road Waurn Ponds. Morning and afternoon tea will be supplied by Rotaract.

Rotary Club of Geelong West Foundation Evening.

The Rotary Club of Geelong West invites Rotarians and friends to celebrate 100 years of the Rotary Foundation “doing good in the world” and at the same time support its aim to eradicate polio.

You are invited to a musical evening and finger food supper with the Geelong Welsh Ladies Choir, pianist and soloist Selmo Carreira.

$25 per head.Drinks at bar prices.Raffle

Proceeds will be identified as supported by all Rotary Clubs in attendance and directed to Polio Plus.

Monday 21^st November at Karingal Hub, McKillop St., East Geelong – 6pm for 6.30pm

To register, please contact John Nelson

mobile: 0431 701 118 email: jmjrnelson@optusnet.co.au

Registration closes Wednesday 16^th November

Auction Night Friday 14 October 2016

Dinner Dance Auction Friday 14th of October 2016 Capri Receptions.

$70 per person inclusive of pre dinner drinks & appetizers plus 2 course meal including wine, beer and soft drink.

Book your table now with Paul.

Remember to get your donations in as soon as possible.

District Governor Visit

The District Governor will be visiting us on Wednesday 12 October 2016. Optional partners night. Please call Rice Village if bringing your partner.

Board members to be at Rice Village by 5.30pm thanks enter via office thanks.

Reports

Coddy

Bethany have asked for assistance. Lesley to do secretary role while Peter away.

Lesley

Perko awarded PHF

David C

Oberon South Roster.

Bob

Reminder Aldi BBQ this Wednesday 12 Oct.

Leon

Reminder about Nepal project and he has created a Facebook page for this.

Dinner Dance Auction

Dinner Dance Auction Friday 14th of October 2016 Capri Receptions.

$70 per person inclusive of pre dinner drinks & appetizers plus 2 course meal including wine, beer and soft drink.

Book your table now with Paul.

1/ please bring $10 for the wine fridge.

2/ If they need donation letters just contact me or Greg

Remember to get your donations in as soon as possible.

Members Milestone October 2016

Member Birthdays

Arthur, Ron Oct 30

Anniversaries

Codd, Lyn and Peter Oct 13

Gillett, Rob and Jan Oct 15

Perkins, Graham and Heather Oct 23

Date Joined Rotary

Dixon, Lindsay 22 years Oct 12 1994

Paul Harris Recognition

After Ken made the Centurion payment to Rotary Foundation at the end of the last Rotary year, I received a parcel containing badges for some of our members.

The note attached gave the following explanation:-This Paul Harris Fellow Recognition has been automatically generated by our processing system due to the personal contributions made by the recipient having reached US$1000 or an additional US$1000.

Thank you for your outstanding, ongoing support for the Rotary Foundation:-

PHF + 3: Paul Desbrowe-Annear

PHF +2: Graham Perkins, John McGibbon, Lesley Goode, Lindsay Dixon, Bob Arnup, Graeme Saddington, Sandy Kee

PHF +1: Don Lester, Jan Gillett, Peter Codd, Ron Arthur

Bike Marshalling

The last one for this year is on Friday 30th September. the Public Holiday.

I need 3 volunteers from 9.30 am to 12.30 at Paraparap.

David Carlyle.

Partners and Friends Nights

The following are partner nights and we would like to get as many members and partners along as possible.

Please Ring Rice Village for attendance 52472200

Weds 28 Sept Jim Baker and prospective members night, this is a night where we would like to get as many as possible along.

Birthdays, Anniversaries and Rotary Milestones.

Birthdays.

Perko 14 Sept.

David W 23 Sept.

David C 26 Sept.

Partner Birthdays.

Val Arnup 29 Sept.

Anniversaries.

Joe and Ninetta Cordone 5 Sept 1964 52 years!

John and Jenny McGibbon 17 Sept 1988 28 years.

Rotary Anniversary.

Ray Robilliard 25 Sept 1970 46 years!

Upcoming guest speakers

Weds 28 Sept Jim Baker and prospective member night optional partner night.

Grovedale Waurn Ponds Chairperson

Chair for Meeting.

21 September No chair.

28 September Bill Trengrove.

5 Oct Don Lester.

12 Oct Paul Desbroweannear.

19 Oct No meeting Geelong Cup .

26 October Christine Howard.

Reports

BBQ Bob.

Reminder upcoming BBQ's and rosters going around.

Chris

New aprons for BBQ's and New Members brochure.

David C

Reminder about bike ride 23 Sept. Require 3 volunteers 9.30am to about 12 noon.

Lindsay D

Boxing Day BBQ need volunteers.

President Weekly Report

ROTARY 2016 BULLETIN 9 SEPT 14TH

A great pleasure to induct Gary Clark and formally meet his wife Joan, I hope you will both enjoy Rotary as much as I have. We are all certain your joining our club will be great for everyone.

Thank you to Julie Giles from Diversitat for your interesting and enlightening presentation. The ladies who have recently arrived here from many different and diverse backgrounds, many with deep emotional scars, must appreciate the outlet you provide more than you will ever know.

Congratulations to all those PHF awardees, fourteen (USD v AUD) years is a long commitment for anyone to maintain. And to Ken for recognition of his very valued and lengthy commitment as Treasurer to the Club

Joe (Peppino) Cordone raised a very important issue during the report part of the meeting. Do we want to continue having the first week of every month off or do we want to return to the original every week meeting cycle with a more casual format?

Those who read the Bulletin will be aware this matter was discussed at the last Board meeting and it was decided to put the matter to the members.

OCTOBER 5TH IS THE FIRST AVAILABLE TIME TO DISCUSS THIS VERY IMPORTANT MATTER. You will be asked to vote after people wishing to speak have done so on the night. Further details next bulletin.

Next Wednesday is Affordable Tyres, 6PM opposite the Motor Registration Branch in Fyans St. and then dinner at Little Creatures.

Wednesday 28th is a PARTNERS night when Jim Baker will speak about his time in charge of fuel supply in Afghanistan, YOUR CHANCE TO HEAR SOME FACTS. He has told me about some of the events, incredible and horrifying.

DON’T FORGET THE AUCTION FRIDAY 14TH OF OCTOBER

WE NEED GUESTS AND GIFTS

Reminders for your Calendar

Weds 21 September Affordable Tyres then optional drink and meal at Little Creatures this is partner night.

Tuesday 27 Sept Bunnings BBQ Roster going around.

Weds 28 Sept Jim Baker Afghanistan this is partner night.

We are meeting on every Wednesday in October except Weds 19 Oct as this is Geelong Cup.

Members Reports

BBQ Bob.

Reminder upcoming BBQ's and rosters going around.

Chris

New aprons for BBQ's and New Members brochure.

David C

Reminder about bike ride 23 Sept. Require 3 volunteers 9.30am to about 12 noon.

Lindsay D

Boxing Day BBQ need volunteers.

Members Reports

BBQ Bob.

Reminder upcoming BBQ's and rosters going around.

Chris

New aprons for BBQ's and New Members brochure.

David C

Reminder about bike ride 23 Sept. Require 3 volunteers 9.30am to about 12 noon.

Lindsay D

Boxing Day BBQ need volunteers.

Copy of

Reports

BBQ Bob.

Reminder upcoming BBQ's and rosters going around.

Chris

New aprons for BBQ's and New Members brochure.

David C

Reminder about bike ride 23 Sept. Require 3 volunteers 9.30am to about 12 noon.

Lindsay D

Boxing Day BBQ need volunteers.

Copy of

Reports

BBQ Bob.

Reminder upcoming BBQ's and rosters going around.

Chris

New aprons for BBQ's and New Members brochure.

David C

Reminder about bike ride 23 Sept. Require 3 volunteers 9.30am to about 12 noon.

Lindsay D

Boxing Day BBQ need volunteers.

Copy of

Guest Speakers

Weds 28 Sept Jim Baker and prospective member night optional partner night.

Grovedale Waurn Ponds Leadership

Rotary International President - K.R.Ravindran
District 9780 Governor - Stephen Lamont.
Rotary Club of Grovedale Waurn Ponds.

President - Bill Trengrove.
Meeting Number -1868

Wednesday, 14 September 2016.

Sergeant Saddo.

Copy of Rotary Leadership

Rotary International President - K.R.Ravindran
District 9780 Governor - Stephen Lamont.
Rotary Club of Grovedale Waurn Ponds.

President - Bill Trengrove.
Meeting Number -1868

Wednesday, 14 September 2016.

Sergeant Saddo.

Auction Night Friday 14 October 2016

Dinner Dance Auction Friday 14th of October 2016 Capri Receptions.

$70 per person inclusive of pre dinner drinks & appetizers plus 2 course meal including wine, beer and soft drink.

Book your table now with Paul.

Remember to get your donations in as soon as possible.

Partner Friends Nights

The following are partner nights and we would like to get as many members and partners along as possible.

Please Ring Rice Village for attendance 52472200

Weds 28 Sept Jim Baker and prospective members night, this is a night where we would like to get as many as possible along.

Calendar Reminders

Weds 21 September Affordable Tyres then optional drink and meal at Little Creatures this is partner night.

Tuesday 27 Sept Bunnings BBQ Roster going around.

Weds 28 Sept Jim Baker Afghanistan this is partner night.

We are meeting on every Wednesday in October except Weds 19 Oct as this is Geelong Cup.

Guest Speakers

Weds 28 Sept Jim Baker and prospective member night optional partner night.

Reports

BBQ Bob.

Reminder upcoming BBQ's and rosters going around.

Chris

New aprons for BBQ's and New Members brochure.

David C

Reminder about bike ride 23 Sept. Require 3 volunteers 9.30am to about 12 noon.

Lindsay D

Boxing Day BBQ need volunteers.

Upcoming Speakers

Weds 28 Sept Jim Baker and prospective member night optional partner night.

Partner Nights

The following are partner nights and we would like to get as many members and partners along as possible.

Please Ring Rice Village for attendance 52472200

Weds 28 Sept Jim Baker and prospective members night, this is a night where we would like to get as many as possible along.

Guests

Peter Desbroweannear.

Identifying Prospective Members Worksheet

Remember to fill out your identifying prospective members from and return to Christine Howard as soon as possible.

Click on the read more link and follow through and you will be taken to a link for this form.

Oberon South Primary School Term Three 2016 Roster

Mon 5 September David C & Carlie.

Weds 7 September Ken & Saddo.

Tues 13 September Ken & Lesley.

School holidays start Friday 16 September 2016.

Ross Taylor Assistant Governor report

ASSISTANT GOVERNOR CLUBS D9780 ROSS TAYLOR REPORT TO GROUP 10 CLUBS:

AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2016:

INTRODUCTION

New Club Name-RC of Grovedale Waurn Ponds
Collegiality of Clubs-Ride the Bellarine, Fresh Water for Pursat Providence Cambodia, BH Volunteer Patient Transport project & Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) program.
Pres Bill attended RCGE Auction Sat nite; will reciprocate

1 DISTRICT INSURANCE 2016-2017

Club’s responsibility
Need to signed off Sexual Abuse Liability Insurance Questionnaire
Only need to respond to # 2,3,6,16 &17
Interpretation of ‘reasonable enquiry’ in #17
If ‘Yes’, attach a report
Needs to signed & be with me by 21^st Sep

2 RYDA Rotary Young Drivers Awareness Program

Geelong Pilot Program
115 students, 6 schools
8 Clubs pledged funds from Groups 9 & 10
Committee: W & K Pecar, R Campbell, J Marendez, A Schmidt & AG Kathy Ryan
NEED: More volunteers, facilitators, Committee members from Group 10 Clubs
Next program next year

3 LIFT THE LID – Australian Rotary Health Program

Mental Illness program
Friday, 7^th October, 2016
Aim is to raise over $2m from the general public for mental illness prevention research
Is a Victorian Multi-District program
Being supported by 3AW & Herald Sun
Being run in conjunction with ARH Hat Day
Promotional Rotary video, stickers & posters available to Clubs

4 RIDE THE BELLARINE

Sunday, 9^th April, 2017
PB Events unable to purchase insurance & will not be running the event this year
Executive has met; we think we can run the event ourselves
Will obviously need more help from Clubs
Insurance not a problem
Murray McDonald a committee member – Volunteer Co-ordination along with Greg Plumridge
A special year with 100 year anniversary of TRF along with final eradication of polio

5 DISTRICT AWARDS:

Please consider putting in for one of the following this Rotary year.

-Rotary Foundation, Inter-Club project, Membership Growth, Environmental & Heritage project, Vocational, Community, Youth & International Service Achievements.

This is Rotary International

Club Name Change

Member's voted in favour of changing the name to the Rotary Club of Grovedale Waurn Ponds.

Mock Job Interviews

See John McGibbon for the mock job interviews, he may require a few volunteers for Tuesday the 30 August 2016. Please advise John if you can volunteer for one and or both they will run between 9am and 2pm on both days.

Reports

Paul reminder about entertainment books and auction night.

Joe had his wallet stolen

Bob reminders about upcoming BBQ's Aldi 20 Aug Bunnings 27 Sept.

David C Oberon South going well and David will meet microphone tech at Rice Village to sort mic out.

Chris please fill in your prospective members worksheet.

John reminder for assistance with mock job interviews.

Don reminded us about upcoming events for August and partner nights.

Carlie spoke about her Consecration.

Bella Cooke 2016 Rotary Exchange Student Update Karlsruhe Germany

Bella Cooke outbound exchange student to Germany.

This is just a small update to let everyone know about my exchange so far.

I've now been in Germany for six wonderful months living an absolute dream. In these six months I've been able to immerse myself in German culture, learn a new language, discover marvellous cities, meet incredible people from all around the world and grow as a person. I strongly believe that through these experiences I've grown into a much more independent, self-reliant and educated girl with a fresh view on the world. Not one day is the same, I go to school, I travel, I spend time with my host family and friends, try new things. There are so many similarities and differences between Germany and Australia that there is always a chance to learn.

My first host family the Paha family taught me all about German culture, helped me settle into this amazing country and also gave me a family away from home. My current/second host family, Schultz family have taught me so much more about the German language and given me a new perspective on German life. I will move families again end of August. Learning German has really been an adventure, I would be lying if I said it's been easy. But I wouldn't trade this opportunity for the world. Learning a second language has opened my eyes to a new world. I've developed a greater understanding of English at the same time. I can communicate comfortably and happily in German and enjoy learning more every day.

Meeting and spending time with my exchange student family has literally been life changing. I'm now so much more aware of the world. I've learnt about the cultures, the people, the food, the languages of countries from Ecuador to Japan, Brazil to Canada, Italy to Mexico. It's actually amazing and in the process I've made some of the greatest friends in the world.

At school I've developed a new perspective on school life, seen how others do things and learnt so much in the process. I've made many great German friends who I love spending time with.

I am so incredibly grateful for this opportunity and it would not have been possible without the outstanding efforts of Rotarians, the clubs and the districts. Both Grovedale Rotary club plus district 9780 and also my club in Germany Karlsruhe-Baden and our district 1930. I do not have enough words to express my gratitude and thank everyone who has been a part of making this dream possible.

My gorgeous family, who I miss dearly but are still always there to support me when I need it.

Thank you, really.

And see you all in six months!

Members Milestone July 2016

David Carlyle Cycling Assistance

We require members to assist with cycling events on the following dates. Please see David C to register your assistance. Thanks.

We have been asked to provide support on the following dates

Friday 30th Sept.

I will seek support over the coming weeks.

Lesley's year in Review.

The year in review 2015-16

As I said in my speech last year, I took on the President’s role with some trepidation as I was/am aware of the importance and esteem that is attached to this job. I am not sure that I have met people’s expectations - I know I have raised a few eyebrows implementing a few changes but we have had an interesting and full program and considerable achievements along the way.

Whereas in the past members priorities were family and work and then Rotary – now we also have to factor in holidays and this has made a huge impact on our attendance and productivity. This was/is something we now have to accommodate in our planning. As I said last year, we do have to respect, accept and celebrate the level of participation a member or friend can offer. When in Geelong our members do work very hard and the small change to our meeting schedule – one meeting free week per month is an acknowledgement of the dedication and commitment members make. Our meeting free week, was an outcome of our Club Visioning process and I do want to thank PDG’s Cathy and Jane for leading us through this process.

The challenge of changing priorities is not unique to our Club and it is pleasing that Geelong Rotary Clubs are now working together on a number of projects. Together we can make a much bigger impact. We contributed to the Barwon Health Patient Transport project. We supported the Ride the Bellarine – End Polio Now project with both money and volunteers.

Unfortunately, the vexed problem of membership hasn’t been solved and we finish the year smaller than we started. It is wonderful however, to be able to induct 2 new members into our Club tonight.

Our fundraising has again been very successful our 2 main sources – the dinner auction and BBQ’s.

As a consequence we have been able to distribute in excess of $34000 to very worthy local and overseas causes. I am not going to list them all but …..We were the major donor enabling a special chair to be purchased for a child at Grovedale PS suffering cerebral palsy. We have made donations to Mt Duneed PS. Samaritan House, Pedal for Prostrate and many others. We continue to support young people to participate in RYLA, Sci and Engineering Challenge, Youth Exchange and NYSF. We have made donations to Rotary Foundation, Interplast and ROMAC. Following the Fiji cyclone we donated to RAWCS and Shelterbox.

At our board meeting last week we also approved a donation to the cause which PDG Jane Cox and now Gaye Lamont have been advocating. Gaye would you please come forward and accept our donation to Australian Rotary Health – Indigenous Scholars program.

This year marked the end of a successful project with the RC of Pokhara-Fishtail. It was great that Paul and Leon were able to travel to Nepal for the handover of the water project to the Janesewa Sanskrit Secondary School. We did not have much to do with the project following the completion of the grant application and we are indebted to the members of the Pokhara-Fishtail RC and especially project manager Binod Koirala for their supervision of the project.

A significant project undertaken this year was the chartering of the Grovedale/Marshall Probus Club which is now a growing and active group.

Thank you to all members of the Club for their participation this year. Each and every one makes their contribution in small ways by taking a turn on the BBQ roster, cycle marshalling, collecting auction goods to assuming bigger roles eg Director on the Board, program, attendance officer, maintaining the bar, preparing the blue book. As I said last year, I continue to be in awe of the generosity of time, actions and money of all our members and friends.

And now I hand over to Bill! I have enjoyed the opportunity to be fully involved in Rotary for the year but am looking forward to transferring to him the pres.grovedalerotary@gmail .com email address and also joining the exodus of members heading north for a few weeks. Good luck Bill and Devi. I wish you a satisfying and successful year.

AWARDS:

As is traditional, I would like to make some special presentations to recognise particular contributions of some people within the Club.

Last year, our successful dinner auction was ‘double handedly’ organised by Paul and Rhonda Desbrowe-Annear. The rest of us did help by collecting goods and services to be auctioned and setting up on the day – but the work load shouldered by Paul and Rhonda was enormous. Paul and Rhonda are currently enjoying the warmth of Bali but when they return I will present them with PHF Sapphire 2 and Sapphire 1 In recognition of their efforts in arranging the dinner auction.

Another member who makes a very significant contribution to our Club is treasurer Ken Wright. I think this was his 10^th year as Treasurer. However, I think that his extra Rotary commitment should also be acknowledged. As our Treasurer, Ken found himself treasurer of the Grovedale/Marshall Probus Club during the formation stages. Ken has been our Youth exchange counsellor for a number of years – and is currently ‘in charge of’ Bella Cooke in Germany and was counsellor for Lily who applied for Youth Exchange this year. Ken is also treasurer of the Bowelscan committee and I know that this also is a significant time commitment. Ken is also a ‘grey nomad’ and is travelling in NSW. When he returns I would also like to recognise Ken’s efforts with a PHF Sapphire.

Another very significant project which was brought to fruition in November last year was the Gifting Program. This was an initiative of Pam Hook and she designed and had printed, the cards and brochures which enable donations to be made to Rotary Foundation or other Rotary causes eg Shelterbox in lieu of flowers (funerals) or presents (Christmas and birthdays). This project took nearly 3 years to develop and I would like to congratulate Pam on her efforts by presenting her with PHF Sapphire.

I urge all members and friends of the Club to remember the gifting program when contemplating Christmas and birthday presents for those ‘who have everything’ or in remembrance of a person who may have died.

Lastly, the Barry Rogers Rotarian of the Year Award goes to the person, I believe to be the hardest working member of the Club – Bob Arnup. Bob has organised 11 Aldi BBQ’s and 5(?) Bunnings BBQs – from sorting out the rosters, purchasing the sausages and onions, organising the equipment to being ‘on deck’ for hours every BBQ… and no matter how tired he feels, he cheerfully works on! The other role which Bob assumes reliably every week, is that of Club photographer. Thank you Bob for the huge contribution which you have made to fundraising and PR.

Lesley

Bella Cooke 2016 Rotary Exchange Student Update Karlsruhe Germany

Bella has just returned from Euro tour which included visits to Hamburg, Berlin, Prague, Amsterdam and Paris.

This was with a group of 30 exchange students from over 11 different countries.

In Hamburg she caught up with fellow exchange student Ben Bayliss.

In Paris, under the Eiffel Tower she also bumped into a group of exchange students from Australia.

Amongst this group were 2 girls Toni and Erica who are from our district 9780.

Bella is enjoying school and is doing well with the language.

It is now time in Germany for many of the exchange students from the other countries to return home so Bella is saying goodbye to many of her friends.

She will be attending an orientation in September for all of the new incoming students.

Her favourite food is currywurst und pommes, which is fried pork sausage topped with curry and served with fries!

Most of the fruit she eats is imported from Chile, Columbia and other South American countries.

July 16 will be the 6 month mark for Bella’s exchange year.

President Elect 2016/7 Bill Trengrove Proposed Board.

Pres. Bill T
Sec. Coddy
Treas. Ken W
P.elect Greg C
P.P. Lesley G
International David C
Foundation Carly H
Youth John Mc
Comm Serv Ineke T
M/ship & PR Chris H
Funds Paul DBA (no Funds last year)

Changeover Dinner Wednesday 29 June 2016

Changeover dinner is one of our most important events of the year. The date for the changeover dinner is Wednesday 29 June 2016 6.30pm for a 7 pm start. We request you rsvp your numbers below so as we can have catering right for the night.

Please rsvp all numbers to Greg Cooke by close of business on Monday 27 June 2016. Please call on 0437 443603 or 0352443600 or email me on greg.waurnponds@helloworld.com.au.

Oberon South Primary School Term Two 2016 Roster

Ineke 20 June.

Saddo 20 June.

David C 22 June.

RYDA Geelong Pilot Program

RYDA Geelong Pilot Program

Thank you all for your clubs’ interest and support. RYDA is definitely happening!

1.About RYDA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kcb8hccs8U

RYDA (Rotary Young Driver Awareness) is a road safety education program for 17-18 year old students. The program was initiated by Rotary members in the northern suburbs of Sydney 14 years ago in response to the high number of young people killed and injured on our roads each year. Since then well over 400 000 students have participated in the program in Australia and New Zealand.

Not-for-profit organisation Road Safety Education (RSE) provides the program content.

In metropolitan areas RYDA programs are run by RSE with the help of Rotary volunteers. In regional areas, local Rotary clubs organise the entire program using RSE materials.

2.Why RYDA is different to the government programs? Is it worth it?

The government road safety education program Fit2Drive is a half day in school program for year 11 students and covers some of the same areas as RYDA including responsibilities, distractions, strategies to avoid peer pressure etc.

RYDA is a one day school excursion made up of 6 interactive sessions: Speed & Stopping, Hazards & Distractions, The Personality Test, Rights & Responsibilities, After the Crash and Genevieve’s Story.

RYDA has more impact on students:

It is run outside the school.
Practical driving demonstrations of stopping distances – seeing a car stop (and hit a “pedestrian”) is much more effective than being told facts and figures.
Genevieve’s Story – the impact on family, friends and community of a road death.
Hearing a crash survivor talk about the impact on their life.

Having seen RYDA in action and being the parent of 3 young drivers, this is a program I would have liked to have been available to my 2 older children and I would like it to be available to my last learner driver.

3.RYDA Geelong

The date has been pushed back from Monday June 6 to Thursday August 4 or 11 to give us time to finalise funding and also to invite potential facilitators and sponsors to attend.

All secondary schools have been contacted, 9 have expressed interest and 6 have replied with firm numbers of students they would like to bring:

Geelong Lutheran College 22
St Josephs College 34
Clonard College 15
Bellarine Secondary College 21 + Year 11 cohort if successful
North Geelong Secondary College 24
Thomas Carr College Tarneit 15 Total 131

When the date and cost have been finalised we will again contact the other schools.

RYDA will cost approximately $3600. This initial program is more costly than usual as presenters are travelling from Melbourne. In the future it is hoped that the program will be almost self-supporting.

A grant for $2000 has been applied for from the COGG. We will hear the outcome at the end of May.
Sponsorship has been sought from several Geelong businesses and organisations which advertise their support of community programs, and also the TAC. We have not had any success as yet. However, we are still awaiting some replies and will seek further sponsors prior to the first program.
Several Rotary Clubs have indicated they will support RYDA if necessary.
- Corio Bay, Drysdale, Geelong West, Grovedale, Lara and Torquay $200 each, Queenscliffe $200 - $500 if needed, Geelong $500.
- Total of $1900 - $2200. Thank you!

Our aim is for sponsorships and donations to total a minimum of $2600 to keep student fees to $10.

4.How you can help this year

Money of course.
A volunteer from each club to help on the day and have a look at the program.
Potential ongoing sponsors – if you have any contacts please let us know.
Local facilitators – driving instructors, teachers, youth workers, emergency services personnel etc. If you know of anyone who might be interested please let us know.

5.Next Year

Committee members – thanks Adrian Schmidt from Ocean Grove and Russell Campbell from Corio Bay who have already volunteered to be school liason (sorry I forgot to mention you at the meeting!!).
Develop ongoing sponsorship partnerships
Local facilitators
Equipment – laptops & projection equipment, safety bollards & cones (to borrow or purchase)

Karen & Wayne Pecar

RYDA Committee

wpecar@bigpond.net.au

Barwon Health Volunteers Thank you Invitation

Red Shield Appeal 2016 Volunters Needed

We require members, friends, and families to assist with the Red Shield Appeal on

Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May 2016 at IGA Marshalltown Road.

We have the following names so far.

Please assist with donating one hour or more of your time for this cause.

Saturday 28/5 8-9am Saddo

Saturday 28/5 9-10am Ken Wright

Saturday 28/5 11-12 noon Bob Arnup

Various times to fill Saturday.

Sunday 29/5 10 – 11am Ineke Thornton

Most of Sunday to fill.

Thankyou for offering your time. In the event unforeseen circumstances prevent you from attending please advise South Barwon Corp Mal Davies on mobile 04008098

Ride the Bellarine 2016

To all Groups 9 & 10 Club Presidents:

The 2016 Ride the Bellarine Committee wish to record their sincere appreciation of the wonderful support of this year’s event from the Clubs and their members.

This year we were blessed with great support from Clubs, increased entrants, ideal weather for cycling, an improved route and a really strong fund-raising ethos within the riding group.

Approximately 110 volunteers, mostly Rotarians, contributed to the success of this year’s event. 110 Rotarians and friends worked together with Rotarians from different Clubs on a common project. 110 Rotarians and friends gave Rotary a fantastic image boost by guiding over 300 riders safely around the 105km course and those 300 riders were full of praise and admiration for the job done by the Rotary organisation. Please pass onto your Club members who volunteered, especially as course marshals, our sincere appreciation for their wonderful efforts.

This year the committee was able to attract two new corporate sponsors, helloworld and Aussie Home Loans. They joined TGM and Trek/Hendry Cycles as our major sponsors. I would also like to acknowledge the donations of accommodation made by Big 4 Tourist Park on Bellarine Highway and Boat Ramp Motel in Ocean Grove.

A stronger emphasis on fundraising within the cycling group this year has seen online donations and sponsorship jump significantly however in-club sponsorships and pledges this year have been disappointing with less Clubs participating this way. To date, over $17,000 has been raised through our corporate sponsors and on-line and with the individual Club pledges we believe we will reach close to $25,000. This figure will then be matched 2 for 1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to give a total contribution to the End Polio Now campaign of close to $75,000. As decided last year, the net proceeds of the 2016 Ride the Bellarine will be paid into The Rotary Foundation Trust (Parramatta) in support of the End Polio Now Campaign and that amount will be credited equally in the names of the 15 Clubs in Groups 9 and 10.

Clubs that have collected individual pledges and sponsorship from Club members should forward these amounts with individual donors’ details directly to the Rotary Foundation Trust (Parramatta) but also send a copy to Peter Simmons (peter.simons@simonsal.com.au) AND a copy to Tony Stewart ( tonystewart48@bigpond.com) or myself ( paton.ogr@gmail.com).

Based on the success of this year’s event, the Committee believes this should become an annual event.

John Paton

Chairman, Ride the Bellarine Committee

29 April 2016

Aldi BBQ Saturday 21 May 2016 roster

Paul and Leon's Photos from Nepal

Paul and Leon's Photos From Nepal.

President's Report

Meeting 11 May 2016.

Last night we had a terrific meeting at which we heard how Rotary can enrich lives. We had a near maximum attendance – the best for a year!

Unfortunately, Graham Perkins has a back injury and is confined to bed for 4 weeks. We do wish him well for a full recovery ASAP.

We welcomed Rotaractors - Rafe, Keedan and Keeley. We sponsored Rafe and Keedan for RYLA this year and both said that RYLA had lived up to the reports of previous attendees and that they will recommend it to others as a life changing experience. Keedan said that RYLA gave him the opportunity to meet a wide variety of people and form strong bonds. They had talked about their passions, goals, leadership and were encouraged to step out of their comfort zone. It had even led to him cleaning his bedroom immediately on his return! Rafe had been challenged to consider how to be a leader in the community, and to how to make a positive contribution and enact changes in life. She said that the support of the RYLA community was/will be important. The both thanked the club for providing the opportunity to attend RYLA.

Our guest speakers were Paul and Leon who have just returned from Nepal and Joe who has returned from Italy.

Paul and Leon travelled to Nepal to visit our Janasewa Sanskrit HSS, Huwas water project and attend the handover to the school and community. Paul and Leon showed photos of the hair raising road trip to the school , the handover ceremony and the tank and toilet blocks which are part of the project. Paul also presented $500 worth of Days for Girls personal hygiene packs. Leon stressed just how valuable and life changing our input into the school and community has been. They had both enjoyed the hospitality of the Pokhara-Fishtail RC. Leon had unfortunately fallen ill in Nepal and had first hand experience of the hospital system. Time did not permit Paul and Leon from telling us about the remainder of their trip – trekking, Chitwan NP.

Joe had spent 4 weeks in Italy visiting his homeland Abruzzo and Rome. Joe went to Rome to attend the Jubilee for Rotarians and the highlight was a Papal mass on the 30^th April. Joe said that the crowds were challenging - he had to wait 4 hours in a queue to register! There were 9000 Rotarians who joined 91000 others for the mass. But it was obvious from the passion and emotion with which Joe described his visit to St Peter’s, Sistine Chapel, other churches, the Colosseum etc that it had been all worthwhile. And Joe somehow managed to see the Pope at just 3 metres.

Thanks go to Ken, Bill and Greg who attended District Assembly on the 1^st May.

Thanks also to Ray and Bev (and friends), Graeme and Bev, Ash and Eva who attended the fabulous Rotaract afternoon tea on the 1^st May.

Invitations:

Volunteers required for the Red Shield Appeal IGA Grovedale Static collection point on the 28^th/29^th May. Please contact Christine if you are able to help.

Barwon Health Volunteer Services – launch of new patient transport vehicles. Nibbles and drinks, 6 – 8pm St Mary’s Hall. June 9th. All welcome. Let me know if you are attending and I will RSVP on behalf of the Club.

District Changeover lunch – 26^th June, at Truffleduck. Cost $65 pp. All invited, let me know if you are interested and I will forward the registration information.

I look forward to seeing most of you for our Joint meeting at the Davidson Restaurant next week.

Have a good week

Lesley.

Oberon South Primary School Term Two 2016 Roster

Oberon South Primary School Roster Term 1 2016

Ice Task Force

Ian Campbell

PP Rotary Club of Highton

0408082514

Dear Presidents.

The ICE fight in Geelong needs help from Rotary !

A Community ICE Action Group is proposed to be set up from interested Rotary members and friends.

The Community ICE Action Group will initially focus on drug education, examine the strategies that are working, document and share these strategies.

Request for assistance.

Snr Sgt Tony Francis is Project Manager coordinating the Geelong regional ICE fight program.

His Project Development Manager is Mr Peter Hester.

They have requesting assistance to form a community based action group using Rotary members.

Tony Francis has maintained contact at all levels with local, State and Federal politicians.

These representations have contributed to a significant increase in ICE funding from the Victorian Government and the Federal Government.

The funding however has predominantly been directed to drug detection, enforcement and addict treatment rather than to prevention.

ICE education recommendations have been ignored.

The successful Northern Bay College drug intervention ‘Connect’ program has shown good success in re-engaging youth in school.

It is a holistic approach to developing self- esteem and personal responsibility through the Health Humanities and Social Sciences curriculum.

There is an opportunity to develop this program into a model to promote ICE harm minimization in other schools.

There is a need for a community based approach to identify successful ICE prevention strategies, to develop them and to promote them to appropriate audiences.

It is with this in mind that a Community Ice Action Group is proposed.

This group will consist of interested and suitably qualified individuals, initially from Rotary clubs or other community based organizations.

The key objectives of the CIA Group are seen as:

To develop actions to achieve real change around drug education and addiction
To identify strategies that are working, and share these
To support the development of community based approaches to address the key education recommendations of the Vic Methamphetamine Inquiry of 2014 namely:

Support the development programs and resources for schools and school communities to support children at risk
Support evaluation of current generic school programs which provide information, resilience training and skills that empower young people with the aim of promoting the programs that have proven to have success in this area
Support relevant Victorian Alcohol and Other Drug agencies to provide information, particularly with regard to harm reduction of methamphetamine, which is delivered in innovative and creative ways that engage young people.
Promote targeted education and information provision that matches user groups own specific needs eg:

Young people in schools who are at risk of using methamphetamine
Young people who are disconnected from schools
Young people in out-of-home care

Attached is a document containing more details of and background for the proposal

Please circulate this request to your members.

Interested persons should contact to find out more and to join the group.

PP Ian Campbell on 0408082514

or email imckc@optusnet.com.au

20/1/16

Ian Campbell

Rotary Club of Highton

Mobile: 0408082514

Email: imckc@optusnet.com.au

Web www.hightonrotary.com

Bunnings BBQ Friday 11 March 2016

Remember we have a Bunnings BBQ this Friday 11/3/2016. See Bob at meeting to put your name down.

Reports

TO be advised

Bunnings BBQ Friday 26th Feb 2016

8.00 - 9.30	Bob Arnup	Greg Cooke	David Carlyle	Ken Wright
9.30 - 11.00	Paul Desbrowe-Annear	Greg Cooke	Ineke Thornton	Rhonda Desbrowe-Annear
11.00 - 12.30	Keith Laugharne	Graeme Saddington	Ineke Thornton	Mary Tuddenham
12.30 - 2.00	Merv Poyner	Don Lester		Joe Cordone
2.00 - 3.30
3.30 - 4.30	Bob Arnup	Bill Trengrove	Devi Trengrove	Lesley Goode

Aldi BBQ Sat 20 Feb 2016

Bunnings Friday 26 Feb 2016

Aldi Roster Saturday 20 Feb2016

Catch up with Ron and Carol.

After speaking to Ron and Carol the following options have been put forward:-

Sat 5th March

Sunday 6th March or

Sat 12th March (long week end in March)

Sunday 13th March

A lunch time event

Either BBQ or Casserole lunch..

Basically everyone to take their own.

We do not meet this week and i would like to finalize this next week.

Please give me your feed back ASAP. David Carlyle.

Fundraising Report

Fundraising report - 27/01/2016

Our committee discussed our upcoming BBQ, s at both Aldi and Bunnings and so far have had great support.

Also this weekend we have 10 members and some partners volunteering for marshalling at the Cadel Evans bike ride and this should raise $500 for the Club.

Also discussed was the upcoming dinner auction Friday the 14^th of October, we felt that we need to get some emails out to many of our donors and a few extra ones before the end of June to make sure we can get allotted some items in this financial year, as has been the experience over the last few years that we missed out, also more & more companies want us to apply on line, over the next few weeks we will put out a request to each member for names of companies they think we should apply to for some auction items.

Also discussed was again having a weekly raffle to help raise some funds with a bit of an enjoyable twist on it.

Director

Paul Desbrowe-Annear

Birthdays and Anniversaries.

Sandy Kee

Sandy is doing well and is now at Alan David Lodge.

Address: 382 Torquay Rd, Grovedale VIC 3216

Phone:(03) 4215 6500

Youth and Vocation

YOUTH/VOCATION REPORT January 2016

RYLA The Club has agreed to sponsor 2 participants to attend the program to be held at Peterborough from Sunday 3 April to Friday 8 April. Raphaelle Meikle-Stewart is a student at Deakin University and lives in Waurn Ponds. Keedan Hans is a 4^th year apprentice electrician from Torquay. The cost of $560 per participant has been paid by the Club to the District Committee. Both will be invited to attend a meeting to meet members in March.

RYPEN There are two camps to be held this year from Friday 1 April to Sunday 3 April at Adekate Camp Creswick and Mount Gambier. We will attempt to arrange for students aged from 14 – 17 from both Grovedale College and Geelong Lutheran College to attend. If anyone has a possible participant please contact John.

VOCATIONAL SERVICE Following on the very successful visit to the new Geelong Regional Library (thanks Leslie and Don for your efforts) we will be visiting Arthur Reed Photos in Marshalltown Road on Wednesday 17 February. After touring the facility we will meet back at Rice Village for dinner about 7 PM. Michael Reed is a member of Torquay Rotary and well known to most Club members at Grovedale

Social Report

Report on Social Events
1/ The Davidson Restaurant. We can do this any Wednesday night.
The cost $35/h for 3 courses ( which I believe are entrée size). Drinks at bar prices.
2/ Catch up with Ron and Carol at Linton.
More info to come.
3/ Odyseey Tarvern and Brewery.
4/ Narana Aboriginal Centre

I will follow these up and discuss with Don

Foundation Report

ROTARY FOUNDATION
The Gifting Program is now fully operational as of Christmas 2015.
There is a range of cards available that can he sent out to acknowledge donations made on behalf of a recipient for occasions throughout the year, such as anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, bereavements and Christmas.
Some donations were made via the program last Christmas, and a few since. The program will now be publicised via visits to other Rotary Clubs, Rotaract, Presidents Meeting and other similar groups, to encourage and hopefully develop more widespread use.

Pam Hook

Oberon South Primary Roster

Reports

Bella Cooke 2016 Exchange Student

Bella Cooke arrived safely Sunday 17 Jan 2016 to Karlsruhe, Germany. She started school on Tuesday 19 Jan and also advised it was snowing!

Bella Cooke 2016 Outbound Student

Bella Cooke arrived safely Sunday 17 Jan 2016 to Karlsruhe, Germany. She started school on Tuesday 19 Jan and also advised it was snowing!

Bella Cooke Departing Geelong 16 Jan 2016

Torquay Joint Meeting

We will not be having a meeting on Wed 20 Jan 2016.

However we will be having a joint meeting with Torquay at Bellbrae on Mon 18 Jan 2016. Please see below for details and RSVP as below.

Mal & Debbie Slater have kindly offered their home for our yearly get together with Grovedale

Date: Monday 18 January 2016

Time: 6.30 for 7pm start

Venue: Mal & Debbie Slater , 555 Great Ocean Road, Bellbrae

COST : $20 a head Torquay will supply BBQ, salads & sweets

BYO chair, drinks & any special food required

We will need to know approx. numbers by Midday Friday 16 January to

John McDonald - email johnmcdonald78@bigpond.com or 0405146443

Geelong Library Tour 13 Jan 2016 5.45pm for 6 pm start

Geelong Library tour 5.45pm for a 6pm sharp start Wednesday 13 Jan 2016. Optional meal afterwards.

Pecili Ratawa

We pass on our condolences to Wendy Ratawa and her extended family on the recent passing of Pecili. We wish Wendy and her family all the best during this time of sadness.

Best wishes from all current and past members and friends and families of the Rotary Club of Grovedale.

BBQ

We have an Aldi BBQ this Saturday 16 Jan 2016. Bob has emailed you the roster separately.

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year

Rotarian Duties

Chair for Meeting

23 December - Santa Claus! Official Partner and Family Night.

30 December - No meeting.

06 Jan 2016 - No meeting.

13 Jan 2016 - First meeting for 2016. TBA

18 Jan 2016 - Joint meeting with Torquay at Bellbrae.

27 Jan 2016 - TBA

If you cannot take this responsibility please let me know and/or find a replacement. Thanks

BBQ's

We have Aldi BBQ this Sat 19 December 2015. See below for current roster. Remember Geelong Racing Boxing Day 26/12/2015. We also have two Bunnings BBQ's coming up on the Friday 26/2/2016 and Friday 11/3/2016, please put this down in your calendar .

Bella Cooke Outbound Germany 2016 presentation

Bella Cooke Outbound 2016 Germany Presentation.

Reports

Jan, reminded us about aged care visits next week and numbers to Don.

David C thanked everyone for doing breakfasts at Oberon South during year and advised we will be doing again next year.

Important Reminder for next week 23 Dec 2015 Rice Village Xmas dinner

Please ring through your numbers to Don Lester before Monday 21/12/2015. This is important so as we can get catering numbers and table numbers right. Thanking you in advance.

Welcome Back Joe Cordone

Welcome back Joe Cordone! It was great to see you back among your friends at Rotary.

Aged Care Visits 23 Dec 2015

AGED CARE CENTRE VISITS 23/12/15 - ROSTER

NAME OF CENTRE and TIME OF VISIT	ADDRESS	NAMES OF ROTARIANS ATTENDING	APPROX. NO. OF PEOPLE IN CENTRE
BELMONT GRANGE and LODGE 10.30am (Liz) MEET AT: rear car park at 10.30 am	36 CHURCH ST. GROVEDALE	At least 6 needed Jan Gillett Julie Oman Colin Berris Ray Robilliard Ineke Thornton The Cooke family Santa (Greg )	117
BALMORAL GROVE (Kath) MEET AT: 3.00pm at front car park	24 SMITH ST. GROVEDALE	At least 6 needed Jan Gillett Rob Gillett Carlie Hannah - (Santa) Lesley Goode The Cooke Family Graeme & Val Saddo	110
RICE VILLAGE NURSING HOME AND HOSTEL (Sharon) MEET AT: 4.45pm at the main entrance to the building.	RICE VILLAGE	At least 8 needed Jan Gillett Rob Gillett Ineke Thornton Lesley Goode Ken Wright The Cooke Family Carlie Hannah - (Santa) Graeme & Val Saddo.	40 High Care 50 Low Care 90

President's Report

Meeting 9th December, 2015

Our Christmas Dinner last night was a wonderful event and thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. The Geelong Boathouse was pleasant – spacious, not noisy and we had sole use of the facility. The weather was perfect and during daylight we watched dozens of yachts sailing around the bay and after dark we were able to watch our spectacular Christmas tree. The food was great. Thank you to Jan who organised the venue, selected the meals and packaged the bikkies to have with tea and coffee.

It was great to have Ron& Carol Arthur, Ian & Erika Baker in attendance and a number of special guests – Colin and Sharyn Beel, Robert and Helen Palmer, Keith and Mary Laugharne, Judy Stevenson and Thelma Steer.

The sad news from Graeme S was that Sandy had had a fall and is in the Alfred Hospital. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers, and we wish him a full recovery. Best wishes to Christine also, as she cares for Sandy over the next few weeks.

Thank you to John McGibbon who represented the Club at the St John’s Lutheran School awards day and made presentations to the value of $1200. Next Wednesday (16^th) Bob Arnup will make presentations of $1000 in awards at Grovedale SC. Prior to that he will attend a briefing at Bunnings re their BBQ’s. Thank you Bob, it will be a busy night for you.

Ken and I were guests at the Grovedale/Marshall Probus Club Christmas lunch today. The Club is thriving and had recruited an additional 7 members this month. Although our formal association with them will now cease, we will keep in contact. Many of their members are so grateful that we chartered the Club as it has broadened their social life significantly.

Next Wednesday, we look forward to hearing Bella’s presentation which she will take to Germany.

And our final Aldi BBQ is on the 19^th Dec. The roster is circulating, so if you can help please email Bob ASAP. Please note, we now require a server and cashier in the 9.30-11 time slot.

Remember: Set Sail for Geelong - District Conference registrations are now open. Being in Geelong, no accommodation needed and it would be great to have the club well represented.

Costs: Full Conference $245 Full Saturday $195 Full Sun $70

Fri night only $40 Sat Dinner only $75.

Have a good week

Lesley

Geelong Boathouse Wed 9 Dec 2015

Oberon South Roster

Monday 7 Dec 2015 Ineke and Paul D

Wednesday 9 Dec 2015 Jan G and David C.

Tuesday 15 Dec 2015 Saddo and Wendy Elsum.

Oberon South Roster










Monday, 7 December 2015	Ineke Thornton	Paul D-Annear
Tuesday, 8 December 2015	Alan Ollis	Peter Drummy
Wednesday, 9 December 2015	Jan Gillett	David Carlyle
Thursday, 10 December 2015	Salvation Army
Friday, 11 December 2015

Monday, 14 December 2015	Graham Wood	Max Davies
Tuesday, 15 December 2015	Graeme Saddington	Wendy Elsum
Wednesday, 16 December 2015	Max Fry	Vin McDermott
Thursday, 17 December 2015	Salvation Army
Friday, 18 December 2015

Reminders for your Calendar.

Weds 9/12/2015 Xmas function Geelong Boat House Family night dinner Jan G details. Partner night.

Weds 16/12/2015 Bella Cooke 2016 Outbound Exchange Student presentation. Optional partner night.

Wed 23/12/2015 Xmas dinner Rice Village.

No meetings 29 Dec 2015 and 6 Jan 2016. Our first meeting back for 2016 will be 13 Jan 2016.

No meeting 20 Jan 2016 this will be joint meeting with Torquay on the 18 Jan 2016

Attendance

What a great turn out for the inaugural youth night on Weds 18/11/2015. Fifty one members, partners, friends, guests and others. Lets aim for 75 next year!

BBQ'S

Thank you to all those that attended and helped out at Aldi on Saturday 21/11/2015 and all those including members of the new probus club that assisted with the Bunning's BBQ on Friday 27/11/2015. Bunning's raised a total of $925.85 was raised. Well done to all that helped out.

Peddle for Prostate

This is what the jersey will look like that the club has contributed towards for the Peddle for Prostate participants.

Reports

BBQ's

See BBQ Bob re upcoming BBQ's.

Aldi Saturday 21/11/2015

Bunnings Friday 27/11/2015.

Get your name into Bob for both BBQ's thanks.

Youth Night Wednesday 18 November 2015

Would all Rotarians be able to advise John/ Ken by Wednesday the 11 th of November of their attendance and numbers( including partners, family and friends) for this night.

We also request that all members and friends provide a sweet and or biscuits that are Australiana as we intend to have an Australian Theme for the Youth night. Please also

advise John or Ken by the 11/11/2015 what sweet you will be bringing along.

Grovedale Primary School Fair 6 November 2015 Roster

Friday 6th November

3.30 to 8 ish

At Grovedale Primary School 143 Bailey st Grovedale

This is their Twilight Fair.

All we have to do is cook and serve., they are running 2 BBQs on the night.

BBQ 1

1 2 3

3.30 to 6. M Sheean D Sheean G Saddington

6 to 8ish P Codd L Codd C Howard

BBQ 2

3.30 to 6 I Thornton D Lester L Lester

6 to to ish I Baker L Baker R Arnup

Thank you

Thank you to BBQ Bob for a tremendous effort with the Bunnings BBQ on Friday.

Thank you to all members and other helpers that helped raise $1003. Well done BBQ Bob and all helpers!

Speaker

No guest speaker.

Next week we have Aisla from the Rotary Club of Lara coming to talk about her clubs Autism program.

Auction

What a great night was had by all that attended the Auction/Dinner Dance last Friday 9/10/2015. Well done Paul and Rhonda and all your happy and hard working helpers for a fantastic night that was fun and achieved our goal of having a great night out and raised a great amount of money to be put back into our local community.

What a tremendous night, please see below for results. We thank all those that helped and all those business and others that donated goods and services and their time. A special thanks to Colin Beale for doing his 36th auction, well done and thank you.

We had 123 members, guests & visiting Rotarians there and it looks like we have raised between $19000 - $20000.Regards Paul.

See below for photos.

Photos auction night 2015 Wine winners!

Photos Dinner Auction 2015 The Rich Tables

Photos Auction 2015

BBQ

Aldi BBQ this Saturday 17/10/2015.

Keep Friday 30 th October free in your calendar for Bunnings BBQ. Bob will distribute roster.

Upcoming BBQ at Aldi Sat 17 Oct 2015. See below for current roster.

TIME SLOT	CHEF 1	SERVER 1	CASHIER 1	SET UP
8.00 - 9.30	Greg Cooke	Kim Cooke	Vicky McKenzie	Bob Arnup
9.30 - 11.00	Ray Robilliard	Lesley Goode	Ash Marfatia
11.00 - 12.30	Mick Sheean	David Wilson	Sandra Wilson
12.30 - 2.00	Paul Desbrowe-Annear	Rhonda Desbrowe-Annear	Christine Howard
2.00 - 3.30	Peter Codd	Lyn Codd	Joe Cordone
3.30 - 4.30	Bob Arnup		Ken Wright
	Graham Perkins

Dinner Auction

Remember the Dinner Auction Friday 9th of October 2015. At $70 a head, this is a bargain, get your table organized now.

Remember this is a major fund raiser for the club so get your tables organized and get your sponsors and donations into Paul D as soon as possible so as Paul can know where we are at.

October 2015 Member Milestones

Member Movements

Members returning. Please advise.

Currently away over the next few weeks.

Ray, Bill, Joe, Mick, Pam and Don are currently away.

Let editor know if you are going to be away and we can put a little note in bulletin. Thanks.

Members Photos

David C and Ross Taylor.

Photos

All the big guns! Asst DG Ross Taylor,President Lesley, DG Jane Cox, Outbound 2016 Bella Cooke and yours truly The Editor!

Reminders and Thanks

Lesley provided daffodils on all tables as a thank you for her new grand daughter Sophie Ann.

DG Jane reminded us all about Rotary Conference in Geelong from 18 to 29 March 2016 Go to www.setsailforgeelong.com.au for details.

Aldi 19 September and Auction 9 October.

See Lindsay D for MSO tickets.

Oberon South Primary roster

School Holidays start 19 Sept 2015.

Tuesday, 8 September 2015	Graham Wood	Lou Maddalon
Wednesday, 9 September 2015	DC	Anita Trengrove
Thursday, 10 September 2015	Dale McIntyre	Marion Neil
Friday, 11 September 2015	Salvation Army

Monday, 14 September 2015
Tuesday, 15 September 2015	DC	David Wilson
Wednesday, 16 September 2015	Alan Ollis	Peter Drummy
Thursday, 17 September 2015	Jan Gillett	Wendy Elsum
Friday, 18 September 2015	Salvation Army

Late News and rumor file

Photo this week

Working bee Sat 5/9/2015 and Garden Gnome!

Reports

Community Service- Lindsay Dixon.

Attended by Lindsay Dixon. Peter Codd, and Sandy Kee.
We discussed the donation to the homeless team which visited our meeting earlier and recommended the donation of a deepfreeze unit, which was asked for by the speaker’ The board may seem fit to donate other moneys if so desired. Other discussions were around continuing the leftovers from the previous year that were not completed.

Fundraising - Paul D.

We mainly spoke about the dinner auction as this is our major fundraiser and that we all need to get our tables and sponsors in and get numbers to Paul as soon as possible.

Remember Friday 9th of October 2015. Capri Reception Centre.

Paul has 4 entertainment books left this week is last chance to snap one up.

Youth and Vocation- John McGibbon and Vicky McKenzie.

YOUTH AND VOCATION REPORT SEPTEMBER 2015

GOALS FOR 2015 – 2016

Road Safety Program The Committee discussed the request from Wayne Pecar regarding Club support for the RYDA program to be used in the Geelong area. We agreed to offer in principle agreement dependent on costs and acceptance from schools.
International Youth Night Following a suggestion from a member, the Committee would like to organize a night when inbound 2015 and outbound 2016 exchange students could socialize and our members could learn of their experiences and expectations. The proposed date is Wednesday 24^th November if arrangements can be made.
Vocation.There has been difficulty in finding suitable venues which are able to offer after work hour visits. Possible to access a list from other Clubs via ADG.
RYLA. Club has agreed to support both programs again this year. 2 names offered for RYLA already, following this year program.
Academic/Achievement Awards Awards will again be made to both Grovedale College and the Geelong Lutheran College. These are for both success in academic and general achievement, valued at $1000 for each school.
National Youth Science Forum Disappointing to learn that there were no suitable applicants from schools in our area. The Club has previously given support and is willing to do so again. Need for more contact with staff? Costs? Process?
Mock Job Interviews Members attended both Grovedale College (Year 9) and GLC (Year 11) to provide panels for mock job interviews. Over 130 students attended at GC and 35 at GLC. Hopefully this contact will continue, as it is much appreciated by the schools involved.
Science and Engineering Challenge – Deakin Members have been encouraged to be involved in this program and the Club would be willing to assist financially if such a request was made by the District Committee.
Mt Duneed School Following a request from the School Council, the Club made a grant of $1000 towards the costs of ground improvements. Assistance has
also been offered to other local schools.

Membership-Christine Howard.

The Club must now face into the strong head wind of reality and address membership with a sense of urgency our club will face extinction. In five years time there will be only three of our present members still working.

- $500 district grant to be used for printing new flyers

- Joe has investigated cost of reply paid envelopes however flyer drop to date has not been successful.

- our greatest opportunity to grow our numbers is through our existing membership with each member to bring one guest over the year with a view to onboard

- corporate membership to be investigated further with view of boarding one new business each quarter

- local schools we have supported along with Kardinia College to be approached to publish promotional article and seeking new members appeal.

- regular supporters of our dinner auction through donations also to be approached 're interest in membership

- membership must be given priority moving forward.

Rotary Foundation Pam Hook.

2014 -15:

Club members continued to give generously to Rotary Foundation through The Centurion Program, each member contributing $100 via weekly meetings. Further funds have also been raised at regular Aldi BBQ's throughout the year from donations from passing public and customers.

Additional contributions have been made by individual Club members and some fines sessions designated specifically for Foundation.

The major project for the past year was the introduction of a 'Gifting Program', with work being done to identify and address the various components of the scheme in order to formulate it for public presentation.

This program works by individuals making a donation to Rotary Foundation on behalf of another person instead of giving a traditional gift. The recipient then receives a card from the Club indicating this donation has been made in place of the usual 'concrete' gift. Although obviously used for Christmas gifts, it is envisaged that its use will extend to gifts for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays or as remembrances of people who have died, instead of flowers. The system has been used on a trial basis within our club throughout the year, with individual members and the Club making such donations on behalf of those who have been married and to the families of those who have died from amongst us, in addition to some use of the program between members last Christmas.

The Board has allocated funds for the design and printing of leaflets so that the Gifting Program can be advertised in the community shortly, and in time to take advantage of the coming Christmas gift giving season for its implementation. Consultations with the printer are in progress at present.

2015 - 16:

The Gifting Program will initially operate from our Club but efforts will be made to encourage other Clubs to adopt the program, as we see potential for success at District level.

Later in the year it is intended to investigate the possibility of initiating a

Workplace Giving Scheme, seeking to encourage regular donations to Rotary Foundation from employees at some of Geelong's many businesses, through employee payrolls. This is seen as a possible source of reliable and continuous donations to Rotary Foundation as well as helping to raise Rotary's profile in the community and awareness of the organization's operation.

International- Jan Gillett.

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE: ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 and GOALS FOR 2015-16

The overall expenditure of the International Committee on projects, donations and purchases was $10,620 in the 2014-15 year. The committee aimed to support a variety of charities and projects.

The main project for the year was to provide a permanent water supply at the Shree Janasewa Sanskrit Higher Secondary School in Huwas village Nepal. To achieve this we partnered with the Rotary clubs of Pokhara Fishtail (Nepal) and Highton and were successful in obtaining a Global Grant. Our contribution to this was $4,400. The project is currently on track to be completed after the current wet season. A small number of our club are planning to visit the school after the completion of the project. They will be hosted by the members of the Rotary club of Pokhara Fishtail. Our visit has been postponed due to the devastating effects of the recent earthquake.

As a result of our close association with the Rotary Club of Pokhara Fishtail, we donated $2,000 to assist with the repairing the earthquake damage of the Shree Janasewa Sanskrit HSC. The money was also used to provide clothing and school equipment for the students affected by the earthquake.

The Days for Girls program supported by the Torquay Salvation Army, was given $1,000 to purchase much needed sewing machines to increase their output of reusable sanitary packs. These are distributed in Fiji, Cambodia, Vietnam and Nepal.

The club donated $1,200 to purchase a Shelterbox. We have supported this project on a regular basis.

We donated the cost of an Aquabox 30, which is $750.

The club gave the sum of $700 to support the work of RAWCS.

In total, the club supported these international projects to the sum of $10,620.

International Committee Goals for 2015-16

Our first priority is to make sure that our Water Project in Nepal stays on track and is completed in the required time. It is proceeding as scheduled despite some issues related to the recent earthquake.

We are considering a variety of worthy projects that we could support, but will be doing further research into some of these and considering the budget that may soon be allocated to all areas of service.

The possible areas that we may support are:A Micro-Loan Scheme run by the Rotary club of Pokhara Fishtail Nepal. This scheme extends financial services to the poor and disadvantaged not reached by the formal financial sector. These are small interest free loans.

Another project proposed by Binod Koirala (from the Rotary Club of Pokhara Fishtail) for assistance in Nepal.
Hearts to Harmony Foundation in Siem Reap Cambodia, run by two girls from Geelong.
Quick response to an overseas disaster that may occur.

Rotary Leadership

Rotary International President - K.R.Ravindran
District 9780 Governor - Jane Cox
Rotary Club of Grovedale President - Lesley Goode.

Meeting Number - 1826

Wednesday 26 August 2015.

Chairperson- David Carlyle.

Sergeant- Christine Howard.

Working Bees

Working Bees.

The working bee last Saturday the 5/9/2015 was a huge success and we thank all that attended and had it all knocked over by 9.30 am

Reports

Membership-Christine Howard.

- $500 district grant to be used for printing new flyers

- Joe has investigated cost of reply paid envelopes however flyer drop to date has not been successful.

- our greatest opportunity to grow our numbers is through our existing membership with each member to bring one guest over the year with a view to onboard

- corporate membership to be investigated further with view of boarding one new business each quarter

- local schools we have supported along with Kardinia College to be approached to publish promotional article and seeking new members appeal.

- regular supporters of our dinner auction through donations also to be approached 're interest in membership

- membership must be given priority moving forward.

Community Services- Lindsay Dixon.

Fundraising Projects

We mainly spoke about the dinner auction as this is our major fundraiser and that we all need to get our tables and sponsors in and get numbers to Paul as soon as possible.

Remember Friday 9th of October 2015. Capri Reception Centre.

Paul has 4 entertainment books left this week is last chance to snap one up.

Youth And Vocational Services

YOUTH AND VOCATION REPORT SEPTEMBER 2015

GOALS FOR 2015 – 2016

Road Safety Program The Committee discussed the request from Wayne Pecar regarding Club support for the RYDA program to be used in the Geelong area. We agreed to offer in principle agreement dependent on costs and acceptance from schools.
International Youth Night Following a suggestion from a member, the Committee would like to organize a night when inbound 2015 and outbound 2016 exchange students could socialize and our members could learn of their experiences and expectations. The proposed date is Wednesday 24^th November if arrangements can be made.
Vocation There has been difficulty in finding suitable venues which are able to offer after work hour visits. Possible to access a list from other Clubs via ADG.
RYLA/RYPEN Club has agreed to support both programs again this year. 2 names offered for RYLA already, following this year program.
Academic/Achievement Awards Awards will again be made to both Grovedale College and the Geelong Lutheran College. These are for both success in academic and general achievement, valued at $1000 for each school.
National Youth Science Forum Disappointing to learn that there were no suitable applicants from schools in our area. The Club has previously given support and is willing to do so again. Need for more contact with staff? Costs? Process?
Mock Job Interviews Members attended both Grovedale College (Year 9) and GLC (Year 11) to provide panels for mock job interviews. Over 130 students attended at GC and 35 at GLC. Hopefully this contact will continue, as it is much appreciated by the schools involved.
Science and Engineering Challenge – Deakin Members have been encouraged to be involved in this program and the Club would be willing to assist financially if such a request was made by the District Committee.
Mt Duneed School Following a request from the School Council, the Club made a grant of $1000 towards the costs of ground improvements. Assistance has also been offered to other local schools.

International Service and Rotary Foundation

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE: ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 and GOALS FOR 2015-16

The overall expenditure of the International Committee on projects, donations and purchases was $10,620 in the 2014-15 year. The committee aimed to support a variety of charities and projects.

The club donated $1,200 to purchase a Shelterbox. We have supported this project on a regular basis.

We donated the cost of an Aquabox 30, which is $750.

The club gave the sum of $700 to support the work of RAWCS.

In total, the club supported these international projects to the sum of $10,620.

International Committee Goals for 2015-16

The possible areas that we may support are:

A Micro-Loan Scheme run by the Rotary club of Pokhara Fishtail Nepal. This scheme extends financial services to the poor and disadvantaged not reached by the formal financial sector. These are small interest free loans.
Another project proposed by Binod Koirala (from the Rotary Club of Pokhara Fishtail) for assistance in Nepal.
Hearts to Harmony Foundation in Siem Reap Cambodia, run by two girls from Geelong.
Interplast
Shelterbox
Aquabox
Quick response to an overseas disaster that may occur.

Community Service Report

Attended by Lindsay Dixon. Peter Codd, and Sandy Kee.
We discussed the donation to the homeless team which visited our meeting earlier and recommended the donation of a deepfreeze unit, which was asked for by the speaker’ The board may seem fit to donate other moneys if so desired. Other discussions were around continuing the left overs from the previous year that were not completed.

Rotary Foundation Report

2014 -15:

Club members continued to give generously to Rotary Foundation through The Centurion Programme, each member contributing $100 via weekly meetings. Further funds have also been raised at regular Aldi BBQs throughout the year from donations from passing public and customers.

Additional contributions have been made by individual Club members and some fines sessions designated specifically for Foundation.

The major project for the past year was the introduction of a 'Gifting Programme', with work being done to identify and address the various components of the scheme in order to formulate it for public presentation.

This programme works by individuals making a donation to Rotary Foundation on behalf of another person instead of giving a traditional gift. The recipient then receives a card from the Club indicating this donation has been made in place of the usual 'concrete' gift. Although obviously used for Christmas gifts, it is envisaged that its use will extend to gifts for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays or as remembrances of people who have died, instead of flowers. The system has been used on a trial basis within our club throughout the year, with individual members and the Club making such donations on behalf of those who have been married and to the families of those who have died from amongst us, in addition to some use of the programme between members last Christmas.

The Board has allocated funds for the design and printing of leaflets so that the Gifting Programme can be advertised in the community shortly, and in time to take advantage of the coming Christmas gift giving season for its implementation. Consultations with the printer are in progress at present.

2015 - 16:

The Gifting Programme will initially operate from our Club but efforts will be made to encourage other Clubs to adopt the programme, as we see potential for success at District level.

Later in the year it is intended to investigate the possibility of initiating a

BBQ's

This is our new page for upcoming BBQ's and any news and or pictures on our BBQ's. Keep in mind the BBQ's form a huge part of our fundraising and are also a great get together socially for a bit of banter and fun, so get your friends, family members and others along to help out and have a great time while raising funds.

Remember ALDI is usually the third Saturday of every month.

Next ALDI Saturday 19 th September 2015, roster coming around soon from Bob A.

Keep the followings dates in mind and in your calendar.

Upcoming Bunnings dates.

BBQ spots at Bunnings Waurn Ponds – Friday October 30^th,and Friday 27^th November.

BBQ at the Grovedale Primary School fair on Friday 6^th November, 4 – 8 pm.

Working Bees

This is a new section Working Bees!

Working bee on the Sat 5 Sept was a huge success and we knocked it over by 10 am. Thank you to Lesley, David C, Paul, Greg, Kim, Colin, Peter, and Lindsay chainsaw massacre!

Rotary Leadership

Rotary International President - K.R.Ravindran
District 9780 Governor - Jane Cox
Rotary Club of Grovedale President - Lesley Goode

Meeting Number - 1826

Wednesday 26 August 2015

Chairperson- David Carlyle

Sergeant- Christine Howard

Photos from Meeting Wendy and Emma from Sisters of
Surfcoast, and president Lesley handing over cheque for $1000

Wendy and Emma from Sisthood of Surfcoast

Late News and Rumour File

Peter Codd has gad a request from Richard Walter from the Lions Club of Corio and Norlane, please see below for request.

I represent the Lions Club of Corio Norlane and would be grateful if you can read the information below and consider placing it in your newsletters, on your facebook pages or on your websites. We have 3 projects running at present all for Geelong communities and beyond. 1st is a Winter Blanket Appeal that will run until 30 th September, Businesses as well as Organizations and individuals can get involved by having a sleep over, sleep in or just bring a blanket day or just donating items that are sitting unused. We will accept Clean blankets, doonas, sleeping bags, sheets, quilts or cushions. 2nd is an ongoing Bike Project that we would encourage individuals or businesses to donate any unused bicycles that they may have, we will repair them and donate them to children who will enjoy a bike. If you are needing a bike, get in contact and we will see what we can do. 3rd is an ongoing Computer Project, where we would encourage any business that is looking to recycle their old computer systems to contact us and we will take them off your hands. We test, repair, upgrade and then donate them to families in need of this help. Any family that may be deserving of this service please get them to contact us. Please contact Richard on 0402 409 895, coriolions@gmail.com or www.corionorlanelionsclub.org.au.

Jan G has requested the following in response to the Day for Girls Program- Torquay Salvation Army.If you have any reels of cotton or cotton materials and flannelette sheets that you do not need please get them to Jan Gillett so she can pass them onto Emma and Wendy for the Days for Girls Program.

Friends of Rice Village are having a shopping bus trip to Melbourne factory outlets and seconds stores on Saturday 7th November 2015. Cost to be confirmed will be between $50 to $77 per person and will include the following,two course meal, glass of wine and or soft drink and your bus travel. Please register now with Angie in the office at Rice Village on 52412210 or Linda 0408 524 136. You need to register your interest by 11/9/2015.

Two unhappy Cats supporters were seen trudging towards Richmond station about 10.30pm on Friday night lamenting what might have been! One of the unhappy Cats supporters will be taking up a new position with Eddie Airlines at Avalon International Airport when he retires from his current vocation! Will keep you posted!

Oberon South Roster

Monday, 31 August 2015	DC	Lesley Goode
Tuesday, 1 September 2015	David Clutterbuck	Liz McKiterick
Wednesday, 2 September 2015	Ken Wright	Colin Berris
Thursday, 3 September 2015	Salvation Army

Monday, 7 September 2015
Tuesday, 8 September 2015	Graham Wood	Lou Maddalon
Wednesday, 9 September 2015	DC	Anita Trengrove
Thursday, 10 September 2015	Dale McIntyre	Marion Neil
Friday, 11 September 2015	Salvation Army

Monday, 14 September 2015
Tuesday, 15 September 2015	DC	David Wilson
Wednesday, 16 September 2015	Alan Ollis	Peter Drummy
Thursday, 17 September 2015	Jan Gillett	Wendy Elsum
Friday, 18 September 2015	Salvation Army

Oberon South Roster

Posted by David Carlyle on Aug 31, 2015



Monday, 31 August 2015	DC	Lesley Goode
Tuesday, 1 September 2015	David Clutterbuck	Liz McKiterick
Wednesday, 2 September 2015	Ken Wright	Colin Berris
Thursday, 3 September 2015	Salvation Army
Friday, 4 September 2015

Monday, 7 September 2015	Graham Wood	Lou Maddalon
Tuesday, 8 September 2015	DC	Anita Trengrove
Wednesday, 9 September 2015	Dale McIntyre	Marion Neil
Thursday, 10 September 2015	Salvation Army
Friday, 11 September 2015

Monday, 14 September 2015	DC	David Wilson
Tuesday, 15 September 2015	Alan Ollis	Peter Drummy
Wednesday , 16 September 2015	Jan Gillett	Wendy Elsum
Thursday, 17 September 2015	Salvation Army
Friday, 18 September 2015

Late News and Rumour File

Posted by Greg Cooke on Aug 31, 2015

Please advise editor of any late news and or rumors you would like added in weekly. Email me greg.waurnponds@helloworld.com.au

Photos from Meeting

Posted by Greg Cooke on Aug 31, 2015

Photos from the Cordone establishment La Campagnola!

Membership Milestones August 2015

Posted by Greg Cooke on Aug 24, 2015

Rotary Club of Grovedale

Member Birthdays
Name				Date


Arnup, Bob				Aug 18
Codd, Peter				Aug 26

Spouse Birthdays
Name		Spouse Of		Date

Desbrowe-Annear, Rhonda		Desbrowe-Annear, Paul		Aug 20

Anniversaries
Name	Spouse Name		Years	Date
Desbrowe-Annear, Paul	Desbrowe-Annear, Rhonda		40 years	Aug 23 1975

Date Joined Rotary
Name			Years	Date
Arnup, Bob			36 years	Aug 13 1979
Perkins, Graham			36 years	Aug 13 1979

Grovedale Dinner Auction

Posted by Paul Desbrowe-Annear on Jul 24, 2015

You can be part of our major yearly fundraiser.
9 October 2015
Contact Paul Desbrowe-Annear!!

Membership Milestones July 2015

Posted by Greg Cooke on Jul 24, 2015

Rotary Club of Grovedale
Birthday & Anniversary Report
Member Birthdays
Name				Date
Cooke, Kim				Aug 12


Spouse Birthdays
Name		Spouse Of		Date
No spouse birthdays found.

Anniversaries
Name	Spouse Name		Years	Date
No anniversaries found.

Date Joined Rotary
Name			Years	Date
Carlyle, David			26 years	Jul 05 1989
Cordone, Joe			35 years	Jul 09 1980
Howard, Chris			4 years	Jul 20 2011
Saddington, Saddo			24 years	Jul 31 1991

Build an Aquatic Learning Centre??

Barwon Valley Aquatic Learning Centre

The Hydrotherapy pool project is now completed with our final working bee being the Gardens at the rear and car park side of the centre.

The fight against Polio

Posted by Colin Berris on Jan 16, 2013

Let’s take a step back in time to 2009…

In the battle of humanity vs polio, in India, polio was definitely winning. That year, more than 700 Indian children were paralysed by the virus – the most cases out of any country in the world. The country faced so many challenges that some thought it would be the last place on Earth where polio would be stopped.

But this weekend India passed two years without a single case!

Celebrate India’s success by sharing this infographic on Facebook.

The removal of India from the list of polio-endemic countries in 2012 was the cherry on top of an amazing year. Angola stopped the disease for the first time since it was reinfected more than seven years ago, the Democratic Republic of the Congo similarly stamped out its reignited transmission...

And we saw the fewest polio cases in the fewest districts in the fewest countries in history!

But this progress is fragile. Last year's funding shortfall caused vaccination campaigns to be scaled back or cancelled – and as a result we've seen polio spread from Nigeria to cause a case in Niger. With the end of polio within our grasp, we cannot let a lack of political will stop us from creating a polio-free future for all the world's children.

So please share this infographic and ask your friends, family and followers to join you in supporting this cause.

Thanks for all that you do,

Michael, Lauren and the rest of the team at The End of Polio campaign.