MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Condolences to Margaret and John Stuckey

We extend our sympathy to Margaret and John Stuckey on the passing of Margaret's brother

and our thoughts are with them at this time.

Father of the Year

Ian Carins reported that the winner of the Father of the Year had been selected and will be announced on 2 September at the breakfast meeting. Terry is selling tickets to this event. He thanked Doug Maclain, Marie Bennett, Sharon Stark and Brophy staff who helped with the final judging.

NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO ROTARY MEETING ON TUEDAY 1 SEPTEMBER AS THE FATHER OF THE YEAR BREAKFAST WILL BE THE FOLLOWING MORNING OF 2 SEPTEMBER!

Public Relations

PR Director Terry O'Neill provided an update on PR activity that's been happening this year, including the very positive articles in the past few weeks from Jono Pech of the Warrnambool Standard. We've seen articles featuring Sariri Project champion Tony Austin, with a story on the very generous donation of a diesel tractor by our own, Rotarian Graeme Ross. There have also been articles on the Deakin award winner Jimmy Crawford and the Telstra Science and Engineering Super Challenge, held last week at Deakin University. All very positive articles for our club.

Having introduced himself as PR Director of the club to both Jono at the Standard and also Lindy Watson at Ace Radio, Terry advised all Directors, project coordinators and members that if they would like to promote an event or project, we certainly have the support of both the Standard through Jono and Ace Radio through Lindy. Just provide Terry with the event information and he will make sure that it is passed onto both Jono and Lindy.

Terry thanked Sharon Stark for producing "one of the best bulletins in the district" and also, along with Gordon Curran, for keeping our social media sites, facebook and club website current and vibrant.

The club has also been successful obtaining a District funded Club Strengthening Public Relations Grant of $1,000, which will go towards facebook boosting, pull up banners for display at club activities and sign writing of a club gazebo.

Warrnambool & District Foodshare

Our Club has had a request from Dedy Friebe the Executive Officer of Warrnambool and District Food Share for helpers to conduct the raffles sales at the Hampden League Grand Final at the Reid Oval on September 26. All proceeds will go to Food Share. Helpers are needed between 9.45am and 2.30pm at both gates and some circulating through the crowd prior to match start. Could you please let Rob Cuzens know of your availability.

Alternative to Schoolies Fundraiser Movie - Friday September 11 at 7pm.

The movie is called Mr Holmes and is a modern day take on Sherlock Holmes and has an excellent well known cast. See Svet for tickets.

Trip to Japan April 2016

Remember to see Andrea Sampson if you are interested in joining a two week group trip to Japan during the April 2016 school holidays - she stressed this will be a trip for “grown ups”. This will be during the cherry blossom time and Andrea hopes to take in at least three cities and many tourist attractions.