Our usual Tuesday meeting was not held this week as we celebrated the Father of the Year competition with a Wednesday morning event at the City Memorial Bowls Club. A huge thankyou to David Brown for his organising of this event from the circulation of entry information to all schools, liaising with schools to answer questions and organising the picking up of entries. He along with fellow Rotarians undertook the short listing judging of entries and the final selections were made.
It is important to recognise how much diligence goes into the judging for the final selection of Father of the Year (or Father figure) with an interview with potential winners, checking with the school principals and where relevant the teachers on their knowledge of the character of the potential winners and if they knew of any reason why that person shouldn’t be selected as well as checking with other agencies or services who may be involved for example Child Protection, welfare services with the persons consent. These decisions are not taken lightly.
This year’s winner was Peter McKenzie who had taken on the care of his three grandchildren and from all the knowledge we obtained about Peter from a wide range of people he is a very worthy winner, and we hope he and the children have a great time in Melbourne.
A big thankyou to the helpers on the morning of the event including Peter Headon from Ace Radio who as always did a wonderful job and was impressive particularly in the way he made the children at ease. Thankyou also to our wonderful sponsors Bunnings and Ace Radio, Beyond Bank and our Rotary Club. Thankyou also to the embers who attended and those who helped on the morning: Judy Ross, Anne Adams, Terry O’Neill and Chris Stebbing.
Nearly last but by no means least it was good to see Ian Cairns and Mary at the event. Ian started Father of the Year with Brophy and has put in a huge effort and run 15 (I think this is correct) father of the Year events over the years. We are very grateful to him for all his work. Ian has advised us he will be transferring to the Rotary club of Torquay where another member is Richard Hawker. We are so sorry to see him go.
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale
LIDS FOR KIDS: Please continue to bring along your washed milk bottle tops. Svet and her Girl guides are working with Lauren, who came and spoke to us. You can give the lids to Svet or Judy. Bread tags are also still being collected.
Volunteer Opportunity
Warrnambool Legacy Torch Relay 13th September 2023
jobs include:
- help with rego - walking alongside the torch bearers
- general event all-rounder
If you would like more info, please email Brooke or Chris and we can send on the email with all of the information documents
Walking along the canal in G’dansk (in Poland)
Look what we bumped into!
Rotary is Everywhere
Friday 8th September 7.00pm
Tickets $25
Bookings: Ann Barker 0427 728 333
All proceeds to go towards Ending Polio
Lucky door prizes
WISECRACK of the Week from John Beks
In 1900 Fathers passed on clothing to their sons.
Today, kids wouldn’t touch Dad’s clothes if they were sliding naked down an icicle.
In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family’s head, he was a success.
Today, it takes a roof, decking, pool, and a 4-car garage. And that’s just the holiday
home.
In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived.
Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure there is film
in the video camera.
In 1900, fathers could count on children to join the family business.
Today, fathers pray their kids will soon come home from university long enough to
teach them how to work the computer and set the VCR.
In 1900, a father came home from work to find his wife and kids at the dinner table.
Today, a father comes home to a note: “Jimmy’s at footie, Susan at Hockey, I’m at
the movies, pizza in fridge.”
In 1900, fathers and sons would have heart-to-heart conversations while fishing in a
stream.
Today, fathers have to butt in in-between songs on the iPod to shout: ”When you
have a minute…”
In 1900, if father had breakfast in bed, it was eggs and bacon and ham and potatoes.
Today, it’s muesli, soy milk, dry toast and a lecture on cholesterol.
In 1900, fathers said: “A man’s home is his castle.”
Today, they say: “Welcome to the money pit.”
In 1900, when fathers entered the room, children often rose to attention.
Today, kids glance up and grunt: “Dad, you’re invading my space!”
Club Information
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Service Above Self
Tuesdays at 6:15 PM
Warrnambool Football Club
Cramer Street
Warrnambool, Victoria 3280 Australia
