President's Welcome

Tuesday night we had a self-care night and had some hand knitting, Yoga and some relaxation. A big thankyou to Svet Lineham and Ann Donaldson for organising. We have had a lot going on over the last month and it was great to some down time. Life can sometimes be very overwhelming and it’s important to look after yourself and if you are struggling always reach out to someone you can talk too. Going for a walk, listening to music, gardening whatever you enjoy it’s really important to take care of
yourself. Always be kind as you don’t know what the other person is going through.

Roma Britnell and her partner Mark came along on Tuesday night and thanked everyone. Jim loved coming to Rotary and he will be deeply missed. Thank you to Ian Sharman who picked up Jim each week so he could continue coming to Rotary.

Thank you to everyone who helped out at our camp quality cabin. You all did an amazing job. I had other commitments on Saturday morning and went down at 1.00pm and no one was there, and it was basically finished. Rachel had a great turnout and thank you to Rachel and Tony for all the work you have put in to get our camp quality cabin looking amazing.

We are at that time of year and starting to look for a President Elect, if anyone is interested, please come and talk to me.

On the 15th of November Anne Adams is having a social night at her place. All members are welcome to attend and should be a great night.

Member announcements:
- Tony spoke about the camp quality cabin, and it has a new fridge and couch. Hammonds paints did an amazing job and painted the cabin free of charge and a big thank you to them. The deck has been sanded back and polished and Rachel is organising an appreciation night in November.
- Judy thanked everyone for donations and would like further donations and needs these donations latest Tuesday night.
- Anne Adams is needing helpers for the garden show and need help setting up and tidying up at the end of the day. If any one can help please see Anne.
- Brooke thanked everyone who helped out at Deakin and did some mock interviews with year 9 students.

Apologies: Cathy Bligh, Rachel Furnell, Janet Blackley, Sharon Kenny, Graeme Ward, David Brown, Chris Stebbing and Dapinder Singh.

Next week we are having a strategic planning night.

Hope you have a great week.
Take cake and see you on Tuesday night.

President,
Kelly Curran

Next Meeting
29th October

Time to build our next strategic plan! Planning night.

6pm for a 6:15pm start.
Warrnambool Bowls Club,
75 Timor Street, Warrnambool

A reminder, if you cannot attend the meeting; please contact David Brown via 0438 647 536 or dljb3280@gmail.com

Meeting Jobs

Sargeant:
Ann Body

Fellowship:
Cathy Bligh

Attendance:
George McLeod

Invocation:
Alan Bowes

If you are unable to fill this position, please contact Anne Adams on 0418 528 787 or
adamsanne49@gmail.com

Member Announcements

Judy Ross

Bread Tags
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 am happy to deliver them on your behalf.

Garden Expo Raffle
Judy is collecting raffle items for the garden expo. If you have items, please bring them in for Judy to group together before the day. Please no second hand items.

Robbie Blackmore

Empty Medicine Blister Packets
Robbie will be collecting empty medicine packets to be recycled. You can also drop them off at one of the participating Pharmacies as a part of our environmental project (Ask Graham about locations).

Ann Body

Bottle Top Collection
Ann will happily take your plastic bottle tops. Please make sure they are washed and dried before you give them to her. They are sent to the lids for kids program in Mt Gambier.

Rachel Furnell

RYLA 2025
will take place in the April 2025 school holidays. We are seeking participants to attend aged between 18-25 at the time of the camp. Applications will open around October. If you have anyone in mind, please contact Rachel.

Upcoming Speakers

October
29th Planning Night

November
5th - Melbourne Cup at Wangoom Hall
12th - Remembrance Day at the RSL
19th - Garden Expo Celebration
26th Camp Quality

December
3rd - Lesley Sheddon -
District Governors visit
10th - Ray Welsford - Pioneer Board
17th - Christmas Break up

Have ideas for the program over the next Rotary year? Talk to Anne Adams!

Upcoming Events

October
25th/26th
Warrnambool Show

November
3rd
Garden Expo
15th
Social Night at Anne Adams
16th
Noorat Show

December
7th
Warrnambool Rodeo

Upcoming Meeting Jobs Roster

Date	Sargeant	Fellowship	Attendance	Invocation
Oct 29th	Ann Body	Cathy Bligh	George McLeod	Alan Bowes
Nov 5th	Ann Body	Andrew Body	Dapinder Singh	Glenn Brotchie
Nov 12th	Ann Body	John Hunt	Greg Lee	Tony Austin
Nov 19th	Greg Lee	Brian Trenery	Graeme Ward	Terrence O'Neill
Nov 26th	Ann Body	Judy Ross	Glenn Brotchie	Svetlana Lineham
Dec 3rd	Ann Body	Keith McLeod	George McLeod	Sharon Kenny
Dec 10th	Ann Body	Cathy Bligh	Kelly Curran	Ann Body
Dec 17th	Ann Body	Alan Bowes	Ann Donaldson	Greg Lee
Dec 24th	Greg Lee	Rachel Furnell	David Brown	Andrew Body

Additions to the Bulletin

Please contact Brooke and Sarah to add items to the bulletin
brookeemmajensen@gmail.com and sarah.adams2509@gmail.com

RYLA applications are now open!
We are on the hunt for 18-25 year olds.
For further information about the program visit our website: https://ryla9780.org/

Please see Rachel about any information or if you have someone interested. Rachel also has physical copies of the flyer if you would like one.

Wisecrack of the week
From John Beks

WISE OLD SAILING SAYINGS

The only way to get a good crew is to marry one – Eric Hiscock

Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit – Brooks Atkinson

A ship is always referred to as “she” because it costs so much to keep her in paint and powder – William Athur Ward

A ship is safe in harbour, but that’s not what ships are for – W.G.T. Shedd

Sailing – the fine art of going nowhere at great expense – Pirate Batey

Life’s roughest storms prove the strength of our anchors – Unknown

The sea finds out everything you did wrong – Francis Stokes

It’s out there at sea that you really prove yourself – Vito Dumas

At sea I learned how little a person needs, not how much – Robin L. Graham

He that will not sail till all dangers are over must never put to sea – Dr Thomas Fuller

The lovely thing about cruising is that planning usually turns out to be of little use – Dom Degnon

When I forget how talented God is, I look at the sea – Whoopi Goldberg

Reminder about the Container Deposit Scheme raising money towards our Early loss memorial project.

If you are able to use the app, you will be able to find our cause under charities. If the app is being too difficult, you can use the barcode below. Simply scan the barcode at any of the return depots, then start inserting your bottles.

If technology is not your friend, feel free to drop bottles at Brooke and George's place which can be taken out to the depots (Kelp street).

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Member Birthdays

Kelly Curran

October 13

Judy Ross

October 26

Anne Adams

November 9

Terrence O'Neill

November 15

Ann Donaldson

November 16

Join Date

Andrew Body

October 11, 2022

2 years

Ann Body

October 11, 2022

2 years

Ken Sharpe

October 17, 2001

23 years

Trevor Williams

October 25, 1995

29 years

Brooke McLeod

November 2, 2021

3 years

John Beks

November 7, 1989

35 years

Terrence O'Neill

November 9, 2010

14 years

Elijah Sarigari

November 13, 2018

6 years

Rach Furnell

November 13, 2012

12 years

Tony Austin

November 18, 2008

16 years

Cathy Bligh

November 20, 2018

6 years

Lola Lee

November 21, 2023

1 year