Hello Members of daybreak and welcome to Bulletin 24 which sees us in the month of December; Disease Prevention and Treatment Month on the Rotary Calendar
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Guest Speakers - Our guest speaker this week was Assistant Governor and District Governor Nominee, John Clue. John informed the members on his pathway into Rotary through avenues such as Rotaract and RYLA and of his duties in his upcoming new role as District Governor for the year 2021-22. It will be John’s responsibility in this role to organize the District Conference in March 2022, which is likely to be held in Port Fairy. We ran out of time for Di Brown’s Fun Session, which is now scheduled for next week’s meeting. Our guest speaker next week will be organized by Barry Moran.
The Care Program – The Care Program experienced high numbers last weekend with eight clients using the facilities provided. The program will move to the F Project and commercial laundry facilities in Timor Street on December 22 for the summer period when the amenities block at Surf Side Two Park become unavailable to the program.
Request from The Rotary Club of Warrnambool East – The Hole in One Competition run by RCW East is one of the Club’s biggest fundraisers and runs from December 26 through to January 25. The Club has put out a call to other Clubs in the area to assist on their roster as it has become increasingly difficult for their Club to fully staff the event. The Club has decided that at the close of the competition other Clubs assisting will be recognised with a fair and reasonable financial contribution given to their Club, based on the numbers of people and hours provided. The shifts are from 10am – 2pm or 2pm – 6pm. I discussed this request with members at this week’s meeting and a roster will be circulated in the coming weeks for any Daybreak members that wish to make a contribution by participating in the roster. Because the event takes place over a month long period, even one shift would assist the Club in staging this event. For further information contact Ralph Ludeman on 0427 692 250 or email ralwen@westvic.com.au
Christmas Breakup –The Christmas breakup will be held on this coming Saturday evening December 7 at Cheryl’s house, 103 Illowa Road Dennington. The cost will be $30 per head and members can directly deposit to the project account. Those attending are required to bring their own drink.
Christmas Breakfast – Daybreak’s last meeting for the year will be held at Andrew and Betty Suggett’s house on Wednesday December 18; a reminder to members to bring a chair and a smile for the group photo. Our regular meetings will resume at The Lady Bay on Wednesday January 8, 2020 where we will have an update and discussion on our summer fundraising events.
Foundation Contributions – (as circulated by Brian Trennery Chair DRFCC) Many have been asking to where they should send their Foundation contributions. I apologise for not having the correct contact details on the web site and contribution forms that accompany your contributions but that has changed.
Effective immediately, all contributions should be sent to:
PDG Chris Sims. P. O. Box 322 Torquay, 3228. Mobile No: 0439 209 036
The contributions forms will be updated as soon as Pauline Stewart returns from leave which will be a couple weeks. The District web site will also but updated at the same time.
I thank you for your patience and understanding; we are working to get this correct to make it easier for you to make those important contributions.
100 Rotary Down Under – In April 2021 Rotary will celebrate one hundred years of service in Australia and New Zealand. There will be many events planned to celebrate including a R100 Baton Relay (see poster below). To keep informed of events as they emerge go to http://www.rotary100downunder.com
Rosters for the upcoming Summer fundraisers, namely the Friday night market barbecues and outdoor movie nights are currently being circulated at our weekly meetings. If you can spare some time your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Summer Night Markets – Fridays Dec 27th, Jan 3rd, 10th, 17th, and the 24th 4.30-8.30pm Lake Pertobe
Movies in the Park –
Dec 27th Mamma Mia (here we go again) (PG)
January 3rd Christopher Robin (G)
January 10th Mary Poppins Returns (G)
Other Dates on the Rotary Calendar
Feb 23 – Longest Lunch, Brother Fox, Deakin University
Feb 21-23 – PETS Multi-District, Creswick
Feb 29 – Fishing Trip, Portland
March 21-23 – District Conference, Swan Hill
April 26 – District Assembly, Ararat or Stawell (tbc)
June 6-10– Aloha, Rotary International Conference,
Honolulu, Hawaii
Well I do hope the weather improves in the coming week as it certainly doesn’t seem like summer at the moment. Have a wonderful week in whatever you do and I’ll see you next Wednesday at The Bay.
Liza