Hello Daybreakers and welcome to Bulletin No. 17
Daybreak News - Well what a lovely meeting we had this week as we welcomed our District Governor from the Rotary Club of Swan Hill, Roseanne Kava. Roseanne was joined by Assistant District Governor and District Governor Nominee John Clue from the Rotary Club of Port Fairy. Roseanne’s talk with the members was informative and inspiring highlighting current statistics and strategies to increase the membership of Rotary.
The Club was pleased to accept from Roseanne a Certificate of Appreciation for its financial support of End Polio Now: Countdown to History Campaign for the year 2018-19. Daybreak was also pleased to present Roseanne with a cheque for $500 to go toward her nominated charity, The Purple House. The Board met separately with Roseanne at the conclusion of our weekly meeting to further discuss any issues the Club might be experiencing. Our Guest Speaker next week at the World Polio Day Breakfast will be a representative from the local branch of Polio Network Victoria.
Condolence – Members of Daybreak were saddened to hear of the passing of Carmel Brinkmann, a member of the Rotary Club of Warrnambool East and wife of President Colin Brinkmann.. We pass on our condolences to Colin, his family and the Rotary Club of Warrnambool East.
Wannon Water Ripple Effect Grant – Daybreak has been successful in its application to Wannon Water Ripple Effect, Community Grants Program to assist with the running of the Care Program for a six month period. We are most grateful for this assistance ($2200) and thank Glenn and Ian for their hard work in applying for the Grant and also for their commitment in facilitating the Care Program. Glenn, Ian and I attended the presentation night to accept the Grant and were pleased to see Ian Watson and Tony Austin also accept a Grant on behalf of The Rotary Club of Warrnambool for the PNG water project.
World Polio Day Breakfast - Next week’s meeting will be held on Thursday October 24 rather than Wednesday and will take place at The Lawn Tennis Club located on Pertobe Road. The breakfast will commence at 7.30 unless your name is on the roster (see WPD Breakfast roster below). The breakfast will be $20 per person (prior payment through eft preferred) and there will be a raffle running at the breakfast so you may want to bring some loose change with you. This event has been registered on the World Polio Day Event website. We will resume our normal meeting at The Lady Bay on Wednesday October 30.
ROSTER - WORLD POLIO DAY BREAKFAST
Set up of venue 8pm Wednesday Oct 23 - Sue Cassidy, Peter Cassady, Sergio, Ali Dennis
Cooking of BBQ Thursday Oct 24 6.45am - Mary B, Jenny Turner, Peter Smid, Andrew S
Serving of Food 6.45am - Barry Brooker Andrew Giblin
Cleanup after breakfast 8.30am - Janey Preston Andrew Suggett
Attendance Table and Raffle 6.45am Lydia, Cheryl and Janey
AGM – It was decided at the Board Meeting held October 15 to hold Daybreak’s AGM at our weekly meeting on Wednesday November 27. This is to accept any other nominations for positions in the 2020-21 Rotary year. Peter Cassady will be our President in that year and we currently have nominations for, Secretary and Treasurer. We are seeking a nomination for President Elect who would take office as our President in 2021-22. Could members please give this their serious consideration before the AGM.
Birthdays and Anniversaries – Congratulations to Chris Preston who celebrates a birthday on October 20 and also to Katy, wife of Bob Jeans, who celebrates a birthday on October 19.
Mehul also clocked up eleven years as a Rotarian on October 15, well done Mehul.
Important dates – Important dates to note on the Rotary Calendar are:
Nov 16 – PETS Training, Ararat
Nov 23 – Membership and Public Image Seminar, Port Fairy. $35 Register District website
Feb 23 – Longest Lunch, Brother Fox, Deakin University
Feb 21-23 2020 – PETS Multi-District, Creswick
March 21-23 – District Conference, Swan Hill
April 26 2020 – District Assembly, Ararat or Stawell (tbc)
June 6-10– Aloha, Rotary International Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii USA
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Clontarf Presentations – Clontarf have extended an invitation to their presentation night at Warrnambool College on Wednesday November 20th between 5-6pm (see attached invite).
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Drought Relief Fundraiser – The Rotary Clubs of Australia 2019 National Drought Appeal “Let it Pour” Fundraiser website is now live. For further information on how you can assist visit http://www.letitpour.com.au/
RYLA Vacancies – The RYLA District Committee are seeking expressions of interest from Rotarians who may be interested in joining the District Committee. Email expressions of interest to Ian McKay rotary@mckay.net.au or call Ian on 0427 200 198
I look forward to seeing you all at our World Polio Day Breakfast next Thursday where we can connect further to community and fellow Rotarians as we strive to make a difference in Ending Polio.
Liza