Rotary Club of Warrnambool - Annual General Meeting - 19 November 2013
In accordance with the provisions of the Club’s By-Laws, one month’s notice is given that the Annual General Meeting and Election of Office-Bearers will be held during the Club’s meeting scheduled for Tuesday 19th November, 2013. Prior to the AGM the Club will be seeking nominations to fill vacancies of President-Elect 2015-2016; Vice-President 2014-2015; Secretary 2014-2015; Treasurer 2014-2015, and 4 Vacancies of Director 2014-2016 [2years]. Nomination forms are available from President John Hunt, and Secretary Anne Adams.
Sergeant at Arms Andrea Sampson welcomed back President John Hunt and Jim Dwyer from holidays in Queensland. President John welcomed Rotarians and Exchange Student Fabio Gomes, as well as visiting Rotarian and Guest Speaker, Graham Robinson from Mt Gambier Lakes Club.
President John was congratulated for passing the Working with Children Check.
Ian Cairns
Last week President Elect Ian Cairns announced to members that due to pending commitments in 2013/14 he felt that he would not be able to devote as much time to the role of President as he would like to, and therefore felt that it would be in the best interests of the Club to stand down and provide the opportunity to someone else. Ian is keen to take on the role at another time when he can see himself clear to give it 110% attention.
Meeting on 5th November - 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm start
This "Melbourne Cup" Club meeting will be held at the Wangoom Store. An enjoyable evening with activities being arranged by Trevor and Terry with a racing focus. Mark your calendars for both you and your partner. More details next Tuesday.
We received a thank you for the $800 raised for maternal care for women in th PNG highlands.
Guy Fawkes Night - CANCELLED
Due to wet weather and shearing not finished, the Guy Fawkes Night has been regrettably cancelled. Wishing Robert the best with the shearing and a break in the weather long enough to get the job done.
Bunnings BBQ
Tony Adams thanked those who worked at the BBQ at Bunnings where $713 was raised. The Club has the opportunity to cater for a function on 24th November for 500-600 people. More on that later.
Inner Wheel Garden Party
Note your diaries for the Inner Wheel Garden Party on 10th November. Helpers are needed. See the larger notice below.
Showground Ticket Booths
Ron Rauert asked for volunteers to clean up the ticket boxes for the Show.
Show Rosters
Doug Maclean reported that the Show Roster is comlete and to ensure you check your times tally with your roster. Check all the tabs on the spreadsheet!
Guest Speaker Graham Robinson was introduced by PDG Brian Trenery. Graham spoke on the program called "Rotary Light Check" which his club, Rotary Mt Gambier Lakes, conducted first in 2002. Graham detailed the history of the program, a summary of the 2013 car checks, what it requires and how it operates. Sponsors and local government help are essential. He invited Victorian clubs to try out the program.
PDG Brian thanked Graham for the information and presented him with a certificate for a mosquito net for a family in PNG.
The Rotary International 2014 Convention is being held in Sydney from 1st to 4th June 2014 and the venue for this event is the Sydney Olympic Centre (the convention centre is being demolished).
Early bird registrations close on 15th December 2013, after this date, registration fees increase the closer to the event.
This is a great opportunity to witness the true internationality of Rotary and to see what Rotary is doing all over the world.
The last time the Convention was in Australia, it was held in Melbourne back in the 1990’s and 15,000 people attended from all over the world, it was held at Rod Laver Area and PP Eric Williams was able to secure for us, accommodation in Swanston Street, within walking distance of the venue.
Sydney is a city known all over the world and is expected to draw as many as the Melbourne held convention. Registrations are beginning to flood in and the demand for accommodation is increasing.
For those who haven’t been to a Rotary International Convention before, it offers an insight into the real world of Rotary and its work all over the world. It will provide the opportunity to meet and mix with people from all over the world as well as key people within the Rotary circles, including RI Directors, past RI Presidents, the General Secretary and Trustees of The Rotary Foundation.
Could I recommend this convention to those who have not attended a convention before, it is a way of learning about the international organisation to which you belong, its work and its many many humanitarian and educational programs as well as enjoying the friendship of Rotarians and spouses of the world?
It is in Sydney and it is on our back door step. You may never have a better opportunity to attend a convention without the expense and trauma of overseas travel.
For those who would like some help with registering, see me at Rotary or call me and I will assist you where I can.
You may never have a better opportunity to attend a truly international event like this again so register early and see Rotary at work.
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I was driving this morning when I saw a parked RAC van.
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My neighbour knocked on my door at 2:30am this morning, can you believe that, 2:30am?! Luckily for him I was still up playing my Bagpipes.
Paddy says "Mick, I'm thinking of buying a Labrador ."Blow that" says Mick "have you seen how many of their owners go blind?"
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