President's Message

 

 

Welcome to another Presidents Report - the last before change over. I have spent the day preparing my report for the RCW Annual Report. Our last meeting on the 18th was a small meeting. We had lots of apologies with several members on holiday in the warmer locations and some unfortunately unwell. Apologies from Graeme Ward, Sharon Kenny, Terry O’Neill, Judy Ross, Trevor Williams, Peter Smid, Cathy Bligh, Glenn Brotchie, Ron Bishop, Ann Donaldson, Andrew Body. Sending incredibly positive get-well thoughts to Glen Brotchie, Ron Bishop and Cathy Bligh (keep up the physio Cathy).

 

Tonight, we ran through our progress with the Clubs Strategic Plan. We have achieved all goals that we set which is a fantastic achievement and when you look at the projects, we have done over recent years all members can feel satisfied the Club which may not have as many members is still (to use a Rotary phrase) doing good in the world. 

 

ROTARY REGIONALISATION

Below is a link to the update on Regionalisation. This update was in March, but I am showing it again as the new Pilot for the introduction of Rotary Community Groups and the Specialist Network commences. This will not impact directly on all members but its useful to keep updated. 

https://tomorrowrotary.squarespace.com/latest-updates/watch-now-march-all-member-webinars

Each region will have a regional council. The District Governor role continues through the duration of our Pilot, although the scope of the Governor’s activities and responsibilities will transform with the transfer of district functions to the Regional Council. Membership; Public Image; Interact; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Rotaract MDIO responsibilities as the first functions to transfer from Districts to the Regional Council as of 1 July 2024. 

You can continue to keep up to date on regionalisation yourself by regularly visiting creatingtomorrowrotary.org.
 
 

I hope you can all come to the Change Over and welcome in Kelly Curran. It is on the 2nd of July at the Lady Bay details below. 

We did not have a speaker tonight and enjoyed fellowship together. 

Hope you have all had a good week. 

"While there’s life, there’s hope.” ~ Marcus Tulius Cicero

President Janet Blackley
Bulletin News
Next Meeting 18th June
TBA
6pm for a 6:15pm start at the 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
If you are on sargeant, fellowship or invocation and cannot make the meeting, please contact Kelly Curran via 0431 746 478 or kellycurran001@hotmail.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'm happy to deliver them on your behalf. Judy.
 
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 Body
Bottle Top collection
Anne 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.
 
Chris
RYDA Volunteering
Chris is in need of supervisors for the RYDA workshops on Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th. Times are 9:15am til 2:30pm (TBC). Please get in contact with Chris if you can help with the event.
 
Brooke
Save the Date - Science and Engineering Challenge
We are now 2 months away from the challenge! Please save the date in your calendars. This year we are looking to need 32 volunteers to help run such a full day. Volunteers don't need to be Rotarians, but must have a working with childrens check. The challenge date is set for Tuesday 13th August with setup on Monday 12th from roughly 2pm.
volunteer registrations and all details can be found here: https://forms.gle/i6BWqaukvHphbPsCA
If you can be there on the day, either register via the link, or see Brooke.

ROMAC - Rotary Oceanina Medical Aid for Children
ROMAC is a Multi-District Organisation within Rotary.  ROMAC exists to facilitate the provision of life-saving and dignity restoring surgery for children in the Oceania region.  ROMAC is looking to fill two significant vacancies:-
  •  Operations Director, and  
  • HR, Training and Recruitment Chair.  
The deadline for applications for these positions is 30 June, 2024. Please email Brooke or Chris if you are interested and they can forward you the email with more information and documentation.
Fellowship Roster
DateSargeantFellowship 1Fellowship 2Invocation
June 25thGeorge McLeodAnn BodyAlan BowesKeith McLeod
     
 
Upcoming Speakers
June
TBC
 
Have ideas about the 2024-2025 program, talk to Anne Adams
Upcoming Events
June 24th/25th/26th    RYDA Workshops
June 27th                    Rotary Warrnambool East Changeover Dinner
July 2nd                      Club Changeover Dinner
August 13th                Science and Engineering Challenge
August 24th/25th        Working bee at Camp Quality Cabin
October 19th/20th      Working bee at Camp Quality Cabin
Bulletin Additions
If you would like to add to the bulletin, please email sarah.adamss2509@gmail.com or brookeemmajensen@gmail.com
 
-Brooke and Sarah
 

A quick word from Glenn.

It has certainly been a tumultuous week for myself and Marion. However I can see that things are on the improve, (I hope).

Last Thursday week, (13/6), I felt a need to go to emergency at the base hospital. It was soon ascertained that I needed emergency operation on a heart valve which was leaking fluid to the lungs, and causing a shortage of breath.

It was soon realised that the dreaded staphylococcus bug was still lurking in my body, the infection causing a big hole in the valve.

A quick trip to Geelong hospital, where a treatment was diagnosed, and by Friday night the valve was replaced, and we hope the infection eliminated.

I now how a prolonged treatment of antibiotics back home via HITH, over at least 6 weeks. This will be followed by oral antibiotics and physio for a time. Hopefully back to full health by May 2025 for our walk in England.

Can I just say this ‘listen to your body. It might be telling you something.’

Hopefully back to Rotary within a month.

Wisecrack of the week
From John Beks
Believe in Yourself
A Woman's Journey (by Beth Mende Conny) Part 1

Introduction
"Small steps and great strides both propel you forward"
1. Taking charge of your life takes times - and a bit of faith and courage.
2. The past WAS. Tomorrow MAY BE. Only today IS.
3. Faith is the cornerstone on which all great lives are built.
4. There is much beauty in the world, if only we'd look beyond our problems.
5. Don't be frustrated by your experience - all green things inevitably grow.
6. The answers will come, if you're there to greet them.
7. Your problems will pass, but you are here to stay.
8. If the future seems overwhelming, remember that is comes one moment at a time.
10. Self - acceptance gives you much-needed permission, energy and freedom to grow.
11. If you don't know the answer, perhaps you should rephrase the question.
12. No one can reject you, if you accept yourself.
13. When your mind is full of indecision, try thinking with your heart.
14. Anxiety is like a traffic jam: sometimes you have to sit it out.
15. The world can be a harsh place, which is why you must soften its edges.
16. Be like the birds: sing after every storm.
17. If you must please everyone, at least please yourself once in a while.
18. Let your dreams be your north star.
19. Don't let your fear make you reject your responsibilities.
20. Life is chance, nothing else.
21. Should you meet resistance, take comfort - It's a great way to build muscle.
22. The greatest revenge is to accomplish what others say you cannot do.
23. Opportunity often comes disguised in work clothes.
24. If you don't take control of you life, don't complain when others do.
25. Hope and action are two distinct creatures: one purrs, and the other roars.
 
This is number 1-25, to be followed by nos. 26-50, 51-75 and 76-99 in subsequent weeks.
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).
 
Camp Quality Cabin
Each week we will feature a new message from the families who stay at the Camp Quality Cabin. This will also be echoed on facebook, so be sure to interact with them on social media :)
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