The meeting commenced with a big thankyou to all members who worked at the Rodeo and Tony Austin who also worked but organised the event. We had Leon, George, Tony, Kelly, me, Peter, Ann D Anne A, Chris, Terry, Sharon, Greg, Rach, Trevor W, Glen, Andrew which is nearly half the Club – congratulations a great effort. It did seem easier with the Humanatix program although we had
problems with the equipment provided. Thankyou to all members who used their own phones and George who supplied charging banks.
Welcome to visitors and guest speakers Nick Yandell and Sarah MacMahon. Apologies from Ann and Andrew Body, David Brown, Svet Lineham, George and Brooke and Lola Lee.
A reminder to check out my email on the new role of the DG. Also, members voted on a decision to limit the amount for Kris Kringle to $20 maximum. Kelly has kindly agreed to organise Kris Kringle and she will send around an email letting members know who they have picked. If you don’t want to participate just let Kelly know. The Club Runner has been updated to include details on currency of Working With Children’s Check, RSA, First Aide and a few other things. Janet will send out what is needed to update our details. in the next month.
Rachel let us know that calls for RYLA nominations are open and reminded all members that District Conference is on next March 15-17 in Mount Gambier, and everyone is encouraged to go. Transport will be available for any who need a ride. I hope members come along and enjoy some club time away.
Ann Donaldson is collecting money for gift voucher for kids Santa Sack items. The voucher is for $30 and is for multiple vendors in the Southwest.
Nick and Sarah spoke to us about their adventures in Timor Leste and the challenges facing communities there. They had some really interesting slides and spoke of activities they had undertaken to make the communities better. Both are interested in sponsoring a child/young adult to come and receive an education in Warrnambool as it is apparent over there that people with
educations do far better than those without and teaching resources are scant in Timor Leste. We wish them well and invited them to come and talk some more with us about how we might be able to help.
Next weeks meeting with Anne Adams as chair and George as Sargent with Cathy and Kelly on Fellowship and Ann Body on Invocation. The 19th is the Christmas Party and is a partner’s night.
Have a great week!
“You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have, because history has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.” —
Michelle Obama
Please continue to bring along your washed milk bottle tops. Svet and her Girl guides are working with Lauren, who came and spoke to us. You can give the lids to Svet or Judy. Bread tags are also still being collected.
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
Ann Donaldson
Kids Santa Sacks: Ann is collecting cash to change into vouchers for the kids santa sack program.
Rachel Furnell
It's time to start thinking about RYLA 2024! nominations are open for RYLA 2024, please see Rachel for more information
Glenn Brotchie
Warrnambool East Hole in One
Glenn has sent around an email asking for volunteers to help with the Hole in One event. Please see the email or Glenn to see what shifts available.
A huge thanks to all the volunteers who helped at the Rodeo!
From the Warrnambool Coastcare Landcare Network...
End of year BBQ this Sunday December 10. All of our volunteers, supporters and members are welcome. Even if we haven't seen you for a while. 12.30pm at Lake Pertobe at the BBQ area closest to where the Fresh Market is held (see the map). We'll supply the food, you supply your drinks. Message us an RSVP for catering purposes and tell us about any dietary requirements.
