Stand in President's Welcome

 
 

This week we celebrated all things Camp Quality. Rachel did an amazing job of organising a night for our club, but also involving many of the people involved within this project.
 
It was great to see past members such as Richard Hawker in attendance to celebrate and discuss the history of the project. In 1993, Rotarians planned and ran a camp styled event for many families to attend and participate in. After a few years, this project mutated into the club purchasing a cabin and making it accessible all year for families to book their own holiday away from the chaos of cancer. If you would like to learn more about the history of the project, talk to Rotarians Brian, Keith and John Beks. 
 
Since then, Rotarians Cathy and Rachel have been helping to manage the current cabin and relationship between the many local entities the give towards the families having a brilliant time while here. It was great to see so many of these people and businesses on the night. Thank you Rachel!
 
The original film footage from the 1993 camp is currently being processed to online storage for all to see. We will have this to you soon.
 
 
 
This coming week we welcome District Governor Lesley Sheddon to our club meeting!
Keith McLeod is on Fellowship and Sharon Kenny is on Invocation.
 
See you there :)
 
Brooke McLeod
Stand in President
 

Next Meeting3rd December

 
Welcoming District Governor Lesley Shaddon.
 
6pm for a 6:15pm start.
Location: Warrnambool Bowls Club. Corner of Kelp and 
 
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:
Keith McLeod
 
Invocation:
Sharon Kenny
 
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.

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.

Brooke McLeod

Youth Exchange
Rotary internationally promotes youth exchange across the globe. Our district has 3 incoming 16 year old students for the 2025 year. Maria from Brazil will be living here in Warrnambool, and as such we are looking for homestays for Maria. This basically means taking on board Maria in your house for a minimum of 6 weeks. She will be attending school and volunteering at Rotary events while here in Warrnambool. If you are not able to take her on board, there are options that if you are doing something fun or 'cool', you are welcome to take Maria along as she is here is experience everything Australian culture. Peter has offered to bring her to the Australian Open for example.

Please get in contact with me about what is means to be a homestay parent.

More info about Rotary Youth Exchange (maybe you know someone we can sponsor out-bound?)
- https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/youth-exchanges
- https://ryea.org.au/
Our district: https://rotary9780.org/sitepage/youth-services/what-is-youth-exchange

 

Upcoming Speakers

 

 

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

 

 

December
7th
Warrnambool Rodeo

Upcoming Meeting Jobs Roster

Date Sargeant Fellowship Attendance Invocation
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
 
Success
 
To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people
And the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics
And endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty;
To find the best in others;
To leave the world a bit better,
Whether by a healthy child, a garden patch
Or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life breathed easier
Because you have lived:
THIS IS TO SUCCEESES.
The risk of serious illness for people aged over 70+. - A message from Glenn
 
The main message is that COVID can still cause severe illness on persons who are 70+ years of ago. You can read more information through the government website: https://www.health.gov.au/topics/aged-care/managing-covid-19/for-older-people-and-carers
Glenn also notes:Covid.com.au
 
We hope you are on the mend Glenn!
 
DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2025
Time to put March 21 - 23 in your diary and get ready to head to the Surf Coast for District Conference. Numbers are strictly limited to 200 attendees, so hop online and register now to get the Early Bird Special price! https://rotary9780conference.com.au/
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Anne Adams
November 9
 
Terrence O'Neill
November 15
 
Ann Donaldson
November 16
 
Elijah Sarigari
December 6
 
David Brown
December 9
 
Tony Austin
December 28
 
Angela Wheeler
December 30
 
Join Date
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
 
Chris Stebbing
December 11, 2018
6 years
 
Leon de Villiers
December 13, 2005
19 years
 
Ian Sharman
December 14, 1982
42 years
 
Sarah Adams
December 15, 2020
4 years
 
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