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SAA Ian Cairns opened the meeting. Ian drew our attention to the PowerPoint of finalist for entries for Father of the Year. Also, a reminder from Judy that the 5c jar is back. President Michael Welcome to our guests Hannah and Margaret Ross. Father of the year was fantastic. Some outstanding selections and some very eloquent responses from the fathers. Michael presented a Rotary pen to Ian for all his hard work in organising Father of the Year. Please ensure anyone involved in this activity has recorded their voluntary hours in the book. End trachoma project: In each of the last two years our club has donated $2000 to the end Trachoma by 2020 project. Information is on each table for you to read about this project being undertaken in Aboriginal communities through-out Australia. Take the time to read the brochure and see what is being done. 
A significant sponsor of the Dinner Auction – Rob Brugman from eResources has invited club members to enjoy the ‘Blues Brothers Revival’ at the City memorial on October 13th. If you are interested in attending, please let Michael know and he will put a table together 
Dedy Friebe- food share progress. We have a large community dilemma with the numbers of families needing food support. Well over $1000 donated from our club. 151kg. Over the last 3 months Food Share has provided 500 families with 1000 hampers. They have also provided extra support for families affected by the fires. Thank you to the Rotary Club for contributing to the payment of our overheads. Rotary pay half of the insurance each year to help look after Food Share volunteers. Announcements Ian- Father of the year. Thanks to Louise and Brian and everyone else for their help. 130 people attended boosted by 23 from Daybreak Rotary. Overall winner - Adrian Hallam. He has been overwhelmed and very humbled. Please provide any feedback on the event please. Robbie - Change of plans for weekend at Queenscliffe. There is a huge music festival and accommodation is booked out on our planned date. We can go the weekend before or another option to go to somewhere else or maybe go to Queenscliffe after Xmas. An email will be sent to get everyone’s thoughts. Delia – Opportunity for a Rotary member to be a mentor for 5 fantastic 16 year old Brauer College students (all boys) who are attending the Engineers Without Border High School Challenge on Nov 28th – 30th at the University of Melbourne. If you are interested and can help out please speak to Delia for more information. Trevor – Thank you to everyone who has helped out on the Footy gates and to Terry for doing the last couple of weeks organising. It has been a great fundraiser and hopefully we can be involved with this in the future. Mal – Vocational Services committee are requesting nominations of worthy individuals or businesses for their Vocational Services Awards in recognition of Pride of Workmanship – Award of Excellence. Please let Mal know if you have a suitable nomination. 
Svet – Warrnambool and District Girl Guides fundraiser movie night. “Ladies in Black”. Wednesday September 26th, 6:15pm at the Capitol Cinema. Tickets $20 includes supper before the movie. Robbie’s Swindle – Michael won $7. Brian – Club Survey Results – Brian summarised each of the areas covered in the club survey. The results have been emailed to all club members and a more comprehensive report can be emailed to you on request to Brian. The results will also be discussed at the next Board meeting. Michael thanked everyone for their attendance as we moved to Committee meetings. Michael’s thought for the week – A turtle travels only when it sticks its neck out. |
