Another highly successful Book Sale was held over the Easter weekend championed by
Anne Adams with a crowd of Rotarian and Friends of Rotary helpers. It was really a team effort and a great indication of the strength and commitment of our club members. I think one of the good things was that it was obvious we were having (overall) a fun time, and the work was not too strenuous. Thank you again to the Warrnambool Club for the use of their building.
Apologies for the meeting from Chris Stebbing, Lola Lee, Cathy Bligh and Ann and Andrew Body. It was good to see Duncan tonight and Ian Sharman was wearing some facial war wounds. Just to make it clear my broken thumb holds no relationship to Ian’s bruises.
I notified several members that they had been selected for the Paul Harris nomination
committee. For a Rotarian or non-Rotarian to get a Paul Harris Fellow there are two ways. The Rotarian can donate to Foundation the equivalent of $1000 Australian dollars and receive one in recognition of their giving. The other way is for the Club to pay for a Paul Harris Fellow as a recognition or acknowledgement for service given by a fellow Club member or a non Rotarian. The first way is left up to the Rotarian to manage and the second was for our club involves a committee recommendation by other Paul Harris Fellows. The recommendation is presented to the Board who make the final decision.
The amazing Alan Bowes attended Government House and was presented an Award by
Victorian Governor Margaret Gardner. Alan has demonstrated such dedication to his position as Chair of the JPs in Warrnambool and as a long serving JP. Justice of the Peace Alan Bowes has been volunteering his time in the role for 62 years.
Sharon Kenny commented on the neatness of Rotarians present guessing that several had had a hair cut in the last week. Anne Adams thanked all involved about the Book Sale and reminded us that there was to be a Book Clearance Sale this weekend which was also successful. Judy Ross thanked those members who had donated to the raffle for the Book Sale. The Book sale Committee will review the Book Sales so for this year and report back to the Club on the successful components and not so successful components and suggested modifications if any. We learn from each Book Sale we have and its important for members to realise that whilst we may be able to improve our processes over time this does not reflect on all the wonderful energy, help and fun we are having with each sale. We may not feel the same after we pack all the books away – I think I can speak for most that’s not a job we really enjoy.
Thank-you to Brooke and George for putting Easter eggs on our tables at the meeting – much appreciated.
Our speaker for the last meeting via zoom was Emily Bakia Akoth from Kenya. She is the founder of the educational opportunities to underprivileged students, developing a value-centred life, nurturing transformative leadership and embracing a culture of giving back. I copied some information.
https://www.rtsef.org/about-us from the web site
“In 2012 we started informally by identifying 12 children of various ages. Some were orphaned, others just very poor, but all clearly had a desire to succeed in education, develop their potential and step out of the cycle of poverty. Today, we are registered as the NGO Rise to Shine education Foundation. Over 500 vulnerable children are now in secondary education or have finished & obtained a high school certificate. We also support 12 young girls in a boarding primary school. We are a private NGO working directly with schools, supported solely by donors; we receive no government funding.
This year in 2020, we added 65 students are in school thanks to our donors. Now we have a waiting list of hundreds of school children from disadvantaged backgrounds, who have completed theirprimary school education, many have good marks and strongly desire to attend secondary school. Donor funds provide tuition fees, books, uniform, transport, modest shopping and pocket money during the four years of secondary school. Each and every year we have many more deserving children seeking our help – so we seek more funds.”
Emily spoke to us about her experience. Its hard to appreciate the difficulty faced by young people to get an education. The board will consider her request for finances.
There is a board meeting on this Tuesday 9th April and we have the RYLA dinner on the 11th .
Have a great week. Quote for the week is:
“It’s always something, to know you’ve done the most you could. But don’t leave off hoping, or it’s of no use doing anything. Hope, hope to the last.” — Charles Dickens
Glenn Brotchie will be giving a fantastic presentation about his recent adventures.
6pm for a 6:15pm start at the Warrnambool Bowls Club
Reminder RYLA dinner on Thursday 11th. Please see Rachael's email if you are involved.
A reminder, if you cannot attend the meeting; please contact David Brown via 0438 647 536 or dljb3280@gmail.com If you are on sargeant, fellowship or invocation and cannot make the meeting, please contact Kelly Curran via 0431 746 478 or kellycurran001@hotmail.com
I have been delivering your donations of milk bottle tops to the City Council offices. They are no longer accepting them, as the Lids for Kids project in Warrnambool is not operating at present. Instead, Wil, our guest speaker from the WCC, suggested you put the washed tops back on the washed milk bottles and place them in your yellow recycling bin. We will update you if the Lids for Kids project is restarted.
The bread tags have been going to Bakers Delight in the Coles carpark at the rear of Target. Feel free to drop them in if you are in the area, however if you still want to bring them to Rotary, I'm happy to deliver them on your behalf. Judy.
A reminder for the small change jar, make sure to drop your coins in the jar before Judy leaves at the end of the Month.
Robbie
Empty Medicine Packets
Robbie will be collecting empty medicine packets from now on to be recycled. If you would like to know how 'blister packs' get recycled, you can watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4IOv58Y4Xg
2. In a hostage situation, you are likely to be released first
3. No one expects you to run a marathon
4. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac
5. There is nothing left to learn the hard way
6. Things you buy now won't wear out
7. You can live without sex, but not without glasses
8. You can get into heated arguments about pension plans
9. You have a party and the neighbours don't even realise it
10. You no longer think of speed limits as challenges
11. Your investment in life insurance is finally beginning to pay off
12. Your secrets are safe with your friends, because they can't remember them either
The Warrnambool Toy Library is a non-profit community group providing a high quality toy borrowing service to the Warrnambool and district area.
87 Henna Street Rear (down the laneway)
warrnambooltoylibrary@gmail.com
Opens Wednesday 9:30am til 10:30am and Saturday 9:30am til 11:30am.
The Warrnambool Toy Library is 100% volunteer run! We are always looking for volunteers to help in any way they can, no experience necessary! Contact us on Facebook, Instagram or email if you're able to help. You can also sign up via your Mibase account.
Did you know that every time you volunteer a free month gets added to your membership!?
Chair Yoga can be found at the Warrnambool Neighbourhood Community Centre at 17 Fleetwood Court, Warrnambool. Phone number is 5561 4624.
