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| 1 July |
Gordon Curran |
1 July 1986 |
Eddie Sutcliffe |
| 8 July |
Andrew Womersley |
2 July 1980 |
Richard Hawker |
| 12 July |
Isobel Siebel |
13 July 2010 |
Lisa Cairns |
| 21 July |
Keith McLeod |
17 July 1973 |
Eric Williams |
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28 July 1992 |
John Harris |
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31 July 1984 |
John Hunt |
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REMINDER - THERE IS NO MEETING THIS TUESDAY 8 JULY.
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 14 July
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Rotarians are reminded that if you are unable to attend on the night you are rostered, it is your responsibility to find someone to fill your role.
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14 July |
21 July |
| Invocation/Loyal Toast |
Gordon Curran |
Rachel Furnell |
| Fellowship |
Jim Dwyer |
Brian Trenery |
| Attendance |
Doug Maclean
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Ian Cairns |
| Attendance |
Alan Bowes |
Graeme Ross |
| Properties |
Andrea Sampson |
Terry O'Neill |
| Properties |
Robert McNally |
John Nisbet |
| Fines |
John Stuckey |
Trevor Williams |
| Chair |
Gordon Curran |
Steve Giddens |
| Reporter |
Isobel Siebel |
Jim Hanrahan |
| Reporters |
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| 2nd Tuesday |
Isobel Siebel |
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| 3rd Tuesday |
Jim Hanrahan |
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| 4th Tuesday |
Mary Fitzgerald |
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| 5th Tuesday |
Svet Lineham |
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Sergeant at Arms, PP Michael Boyd opened the meeting and welcomed guests to the meeting, including the Mayor, Michael Neoh.
Michael addressed the club on behalf of the Council and thanked the Club for its hospitality. He remarked on the resilience of the community and especially the work done by the NFP sector and volunteers in the community. He congratulated President Marie and the committee for their achievements over the last 12 months, some of which which included Father of the Year, Camp Quality, overseas work, Rotary Lights. He wished incoming President Steve Giddens and his committee all the best for this coming year.
The Sergeant at Arms thanked the Mayor, then proceeded to tell a few tales about our Rotarians and some of the questions they raised as youngsters, as well as some other humorous accounts of Rotarian antics.
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MARIE BENNETT - PRESIDENT 2014-2015
 President Marie reflected on another busy and productive Rotary year for the club which included Father of the Year, our wonderful Exchange Student, Astrid, the Science and Engineering Challenge, Camp Quality Cabin, the Dinner Auction just to name just a few. She thanked the Board and and all those involved in activities throughout the year. One of the most important things Marie found during her year as President was the willing help and assistance of the members for any work that was needed. In the many associations in which she has been involved, Marie has never found such generosity of spirit and willingness to help.
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Stephen Giddens (better known as Steve) who was Melbourne born, bred and educated, but moved to the Warrnambool district for work in the late 1980’s before beginning his career with the CFA in 1990. This new work involved him moving around the state in various roles ranging from Officer-in-Charge of the Traralgon Fire Station, road rescue at Dandenong and managing major fires at power stations in the Latrobe Valley.
At the time of the Black Saturday bush fires, he spent six weeks working as an Incident Controller encompassing all facets of operations, response, recovery, media and welfare of both CFA and community members.
Since moving back to Warrnambool in 2010 with the CFA, in his role as Operations Officer, Steve attended a logistics course in Bendigo where he met Louise Brennan, who is now his fiancé.
Louise, who is a member of RC Horsham East, is the one we need to thank for introducing Steve to Rotary, long before we enticed him to join our Club. She is the Secretary of the District 9780 Youth Exchange Committee, and through Louise, Steve has acted at MC at Youth Exchange events ever since, and this year accompanied over 30 Exchange Students on Safari, and survived.
Steve was inducted to our club on December 17, 2013 and in his short time in Rotary, has proven to be a very dedicated and enthusiastic member and we look to an exciting year with him as our President.
As President of Rotary Warrnambool, Steve has asked his Directors to formulate their committees with only 2-3 people; this enables club members to participate in more than one of the avenues of service. We will have champions of projects, like Brian Trenery who headed up the Rotary Lights Project.
With some change comes fun and Steve has asked Judy Ross to organise the fun. She is currently investigating some bus trips and possibly an overnighter. This should enable members of the Club to enjoy each other’s company in a social environment, as our yearly standard program is full of commitments.
We will be actively involved with Youth, as we say goodbye to Astrid, heading home tomorrow to Denmark, and what a glowing ambassador she has been to herself, her family and Rotary. We have arriving in late July, Carla from Germany and Steve is looking forward to the whole Club engaging with this student.
This year, Steve has asked members to think about a large local project and an international project to work towards, not necessarily completed in his term, but a sustainable project.
Membership Director, John Stuckey, is targeting a 10% growth in membership, but a couple of questions must be asked, is Rotary right for you? And are you right for Rotary?
As our President Ravi Ravidran has said, the work we do as Rotarians gives life and hope to people who are not as fortunate as us. Continuing this work as Rotarians is our “Gift to the World”
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Congratulations to Bunny Hinchcliff, John Nisbet and Jenny Trenery, all very worthy Paul Harris Fellows.
John Nisbet's association with Rotary began at Colac West Rotary Club in 1997. During his membership there John was active in many spheres where he was either a Director or member of all Rotary Committees. In addition to these duties he was involved with risk assessment, was secretary, and involved with the bulletin and fund raising. John was also a member of the District Heritage Committee.
He was President Elect in 2001-2 and President of Colac West inn 2002-3. In 2010 he transferred to RCW where he has continued valued service in every aspect of Rotary. He assumed the role of President of our Club in 2012-13, just 10 years later than when holding the same office at Colac West. His year as President was marked by dignity and competence in the running of our weekly meetings and as Chairman of the Board of Directors. 2012-13 saw the commencement of a very important project with Rotary House in which he was involved. The outstanding Camp Quality cabin at the foreshore, for use by families of kids with cancer, may never have been provided without the drive and oversight of John. This costly project has resulted in high quality accommodation for those families which utilise the facility throughout the year.
Of particular note was John's interest in Youth. He was involved with the Young Achievers Awards and attending the award night and later hosting the winners at our Club. John;'s genuine admiration for young people was evident and this interest may have stemmed from from his dedication during his secondary teaching years.
Outside Rotary John is a dedicated member of his church and was influential in a decision by the Uniting Church to spend almost $300,000 to purchase an industrial shed to be used by Food Share. He was also a major influence on the decision by the Church to pay $700,000 for property for an extension of Heatherlie Homes. This indicates, not only his ability to influence the Board, but his well developed social conscience and concern for the elderly and those less fortunate than himself.
John is a dedicated family man esteemed by his family. He is also a gifted sportsman, excelling in every field of sport in which he has participated. He is also an outstanding craftsman and has created some excellent projects for family and others in his workshop, including the large 'Rotary Club of Warrnambool' sign at the entrance to the Reid Oval.
John Nisbet, although a quiet, unassuming person prone to self-effacing, is a role model for newer Rotarians and an exemplar of 'Service above Self'.
Since 1991, Jenny Trenery has been a constant support for Brian through his various stages of service. It really began in 1998 when Jenny supported Brian in his work as GSE Team Leader when he was away for 5 weeks, leaving Jenny at home with two young sons.
But apart from the many other activities, which have included two World Conventions, it has been the past 6 years that has seen Jenny provide more support than was expected. In Brian's lead up to, during and post Governor's years, Jenny has put her life on hold in order to support Brian in serving Rotary.
The past 6 years have seen Jenny attend and participate in a variety of Rotary Club and District activities.
In the lead up and planning years prior to the Governor year of 2011-12, Jenny participated and hosted partner functions, attended Rotary Institute Conferences in Perth and Adelaide, attended 34 Club and District changeover functions, attended the International Assembly and voluntarily participated in the partner training, adopting a project to raise awareness of the need to eradicate Polio from our world.
During Brian's Governor Year, Jenny participated in every Rotary Youth Exchange planning and selection weekend, visited every Rotary Club in our District to listen to Brian deliver the same message 60 times, catered and set up for the monthly District Executive Team meetings, attended the opening of many Rotary art shows, buildings, projects and other special functions, all of these whilst travelling 64 thousand kilometres throughout the year.
Jenny more recently participated in a Rotary Friendship Exchange Program and has just accepted an invitation to mentor the wife of the incoming Governor for 2017-18.
Jenny has been Brian's constant companion, confidant, counsellor, sounding board and constant supporter throughout his Rotary journey.
 Bunny was inducted into rotary on 27 February 1996 when Graeme Ross was President and welcomed her. Along with her family Bunny lived on a farm north of Mortlake for a number of years before coming to Warrnambool to live. Bunny always has the welfare of others before herself, asking Rotarians how they and their families are. Over a number of years Bunny has, with others, put her heart and soul into Camp Quality hut at the beach and always made sure the cabin was clean and ready for the next cancer family to come into. Making sure there was a welcome basket of goodies, flowers, treats and a note making the visiting family feel very special. Bunny made a huge contribution to the dinner auctions as se went around the business houses seeking donations. Her efforts were greatly appreciated with all the donors that she contacted. Bunny has been the Chairperson of the International Services Committee, the Chairperson of the Classification Committee and a member of many committees during her membership of Rotary. Congratulations Bunny.
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There will be a Board meeting following our next meeting on 14 July.
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If anyone is interested in attending the Rotaract Trivia night can they please contact Rachel to reserve a seat ( rach.furnell@gmail.com) and Sarah will be attending our Rotary meeting on the 14 July to collect payment and issue tickets.
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From the Australian Association of Retired People
Q: Where can men over the age of 60 find younger, sexy women who are interested in them?
A: In a book shop under "Fiction'
Q: What can a man do while his wife is going through menopause?
A: Keep busy. If you're handy with tools, you can build a shed. When you're done you'll have a place to live.
Q: How can you increase the heart rate of your 60-plus year old husband?
A: Tell him you're pregnant.
Q: How can you avoid that terrible curse of the elderly wrinkles?
A: Take off your glasses.
Q: Seriously! What can I do for these Crow's feet and all those wrinkles on my face?
A: Go braless. It will usually pull them out.
Q: Why should 60-plus year old people use valet parking?
A: Valets don't forget where they park your car.
Q: Is it common for 60-plus year olds to have problems with short term memory storage?
A: Storing memory is not a problem, Retrieving it is the problem.
Q: As people age, do they sleep more soundly?
A: Yes, but usually in the afternoon.
Q: Where should 60-plus year olds look for spectacles?
A: On their foreheads.
Q: What is the most common remark made by 60-plus year olds when they enter antique shops?
A: "Gosh, I remember these!"
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