Rotarian Ron Bishop as he appeared in today's Warrnambool Standard Newspaper (3 Oct) promoting this weekend's orchid exhibition to be held at Warrnambool College.
Rotarian Michael Boyd also appeared in today's Warrnambool Standard introducing him as the new DEPI leader in feeding systems.
Adherence to and promotion of the highest ethical standards in all occupations, including fair treatment of employers, employees, associates, competitors and the public.
The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, not just those that are pursued by Rotarians.
The contribution of your vocational talents to solving the problems of society and meeting the needs of the community.
During October, Rotarians are encouraged to focus on this important avenue of Rotary service, including the Four-Way Test and the Declaration of Rotarians in Business and the Professions.
Declaration for Rotarians in Business and Professions
As a Rotarian engaged in a business or profession, I am expected to:
Consider my vocation to be another opportunity to serve;
Be faithful to the letter and to the spirit of the ethical codes of my vocation, to the laws of my country, and to the moral standards of my community;
Do all in my power to dignify my vocation and to promote the highest ethical standards in my chosen vocation;
Be fair to my employer, employees, associates, competitors, customers, the public, and all those with whom I have a business or professional relationship;
Recognise the honour and respect due to all occupations which are useful to society;
Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my community;
Adhere to honesty in my advertising and in all representations to the public concerning my business and profession;
Neither seek from nor grant to a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship.
At Tuesday night's meeting 30 members attended = 61.2%. Also attending was visiting Rotarian Michael Boyd, Honorary Member John Reid and his daughter Robyn Blackmore. Club guests were Fabio Gomes, Rotary Exchange Student and guest speaker Bill Millard.
Past President Alan Bowes welcomed Sergeant Andrea Sampson who was back from leading a very successful trip to Japan. Also welcomed were guest speaker Bill Millard, Robyn Blackmore, Exchange Student Fabio Gomes and visiting Rotarian Michael Boyd.
Rotarian Doug Maclean advises that the roster continues to use only Rotarians at this stage. Please check your roster as there have been a number of significant changes. If you are currently placed in an inconvenient spot or have incorrectly listed your preference time, please let Doug know as soon as possible.
John Reid
Rotarian John thanked all those who visited and phoned him during his prolonged hospital stay, and especially Tony Austin for driving him to Melbourne. His skin graft is taking well and John is busy with rehab at St John of God Hospital. He would also like to thank the Rotarians who visited him in St John of God Hospital in Warrnamool when he returned for rehabilitation.
Please come to hear Lorraine talk of her work with Rotary Interplast. Her work with these voluntary surgical teams, specialising in plastic and reconstructive surgery, has taken her to developing countries to address congenital abnormalities and acquired injuries.
When
Tuesday, 15th October 2013
Where
Hammond Fellowship Centre, Christ Church Warrnambool
Time
10am - 12 noon
Tickets
$15 including morning tea
RSVP
by 10 October 2013 to Laurel Myers on 5561 7571 or 0411 136 850
Assistance for the BBQ at Bunning’s on Sunday 13th of October is needed. This event is from early morning to mid afternoon and at last night's meeting, the following people indicated they were available - Tony Austin, Duncan Stalker, Anne Adams, Alan Bowes, Michael Boyd and John Harris. If you are interested in being involved, please contact either John Harris or Tony Austin and let them know what times you are available. Thanks for your help.
Rumour has it that Eric Williams is looking for frogs, following Andrea's opening story this week about frogs turning into beautiful girls, and rumour as fact that Duncan was once thought to be Andrea's long suffering husband by an innocent bystander (who probably got a Saturday detention). Mary is consulting damages solicitors after being monstered by Tony Austin's swindle box. Interplast is $50 better off following a generous donation by the swindle prize winner. A Rotarian has a champion nine year old grandson who has raised in excess of $1,000 to buy sleeping bags for homeless people. Anne Adams has become a fixture at Catlaya Thai Restaurant most Fridays. John Reid forgot the National Anthem whistle. "Rob" Bishop who features all over this week's Warrnambool Extra looks suspiciously like our Ron! Rumour has it that Judy and Phillip Ross have arrived back from overseas, bringing with them all manner of ailments. Tough life these jet-setters have!
Chairman Past president John Harris introduced guest speaker Bill Millard from Warrnambool City Council to speak on City Projects Update and Future City Growth Opportunities Including the China Link.
Bill Millard holds responsibility for City Development (Strategy, Town Planning and Building), Environmental Services, Tourism and Visitor Services and Economic Development. He has a background in the agricultural industry and community development and holds a Masters of Business with a strong interest in strategic planning and facilitating economic and business growth. He is a passionate supporter of the benefits of living and working in regional communities. Warrnambool is a modern and progressive city but has been hit by the uncertainty surrounding the global financial crisis. Steady economic decline in recent years was affecting both residential and commercial development. Things are very tough. A recent Warrnambool-based business survey showed lower confidence levels, which is a reflection of what’s happening in other parts of Australia. Building permits are down 30% on last year and there are now 70 empty shops in the Warrnambool CBD. Hiring intentions are down and an air of caution exists.
Figures for June, July and August this year show 107 permits were issued for projects valued at $12.2 million, while for the same period last year there were 161 permits valued at $33.8 million.
In the residential sector there was a 37 per cent fall in permit numbers, while project value was down $3.17 million. The Council’s own Building Services Department recorded a 30 per cent fall in the number of residential permits, but a $340,000 gain in project value.
The biggest slump was for commercial project approvals by private operators, which were down in value $18.4 million and 15 per cent in numbers, while the Council’s department approvals for commercial jobs were the same number as last year, with a $372,529 rise in value. Even so, five major developments are under way:
City Centre Renewal Project, with improved parking and laneways renewal.
Building Better Regional Cities project with sealing Coghlans Road and affordable housing at Dennington Rise.
Residential developments in the growth areas of Hopkins Point Rd, Wangoom Rd.
Warrnambool’s population is predicted to grow at 1.4 per cent a year, reaching 43,000 by 2031. More than 80 per cent of this expansion is predicted to be in new growth areas, but more needs to be done to boost numbers with in-fill housing in existing neighbourhoods by setting a growth target More affordable housing projects are also needed. With the new residential areas recently approved in Dennington, north Warrnambool and Hopkins Point the city is expected to have about 24 years of residential land supply. The old woollen mill site is also a great example of how a former factory area can be successfully transformed for housing, and has attracted much interest.
Warrnambool Regional Aviation Park, promoting industrial development at Warrnambool Airport.
With the population projected to keep expanding Council’s aim is to keep the city compact, with good transport links and provide certainty for the future in housing supply. This is being achieved.
In June this year, Bill participated in a Warrnambool delegation to Changchun (pop 7.6 million) capital of Jilin Province in far northern China. Chinese interest was shown in our dairy industry, meat and grain, food and wine, public health including anti-smoking strategies, education and training, tourism, sport and cultural exchange and public administration. Changchun is just 500k from Tokyo by plane. Warrnambool is well-placed to benefit greatly from contacts made during this trip.
Warrnambool is a much admired regional city, and its growth and expansion in these challenging times, the envy of many other centres.
Past president John Harris thanked Bill for a fascinating insight into Warrnambool’s future.
Allan Bassett, Warrnambool & District Foodshare - A Growing Need.
Food is collected from local supermarkets and restaurants, as well as a weekly delivery from parent organisation Foodbank Victoria, and is distributed in the form of hampers. Demand is currently outstripping supply. The need for volunteers is great, the need for donations of food is great and the need for a permanent premises and equipment is great. In the first three weeks of June 3653 kilograms of food was distributed in the form of 106 hampers.
Be sure to come along and hear about this great initiative.
All Rotary Clubs in District 9780 are dedicated to providing opportunities for young people to develop their leadership skills to their full potential. To achieve this goal, the Rotarians in District 9780 offer the RYLA program (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards). RYLA is a residential seminar held over 6 days. Run by a dedicated and professional team of RYLA leaders who have a passion for working with young people and seeing them develop to their fullest potential. The RYLA program is exciting, innovative and inspiring. It is specifically tailored for young adults and encourages participation, fun and a high level of interactive learning. RYLA is open to any young person between the ages of 18-25 who has the desire to grow personally and contribute to the seminar.
So who are the young people in or from our district?
Are you/or do you know an employer with a potential young leader in the workplace?
Who has presented to our Club who works with local youth?
Who are those young people connected with sporting groups?
Where are your youth exchange students now?
Who serves you at the local shops.
Thinking of someone but "I wonder what they're up to now...?" Make some calls and follow them up and find out.
Applications to the District Secretary close 20th December 2013. Applications can be obtained from:
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