This week we welcomed 15 Daybreak members along with President Glenn Brotchie and 13 members from the Rotary Club of Warrnambool to our meeting.
Apologies were received from Alison Dennis, Jan Read (Daybreak), Brian Trenery (Warrnambool).
President Peter welcomed our guest speakers Michael Boyd and Sharon Stark.
Sergeant Barry invited Liza to recite the Invocation with Sandra performing the Toast.
Guest Speakers Michael and Sharon spoke about their travels along the way to Western Australia. Whilst travelling Michael and Sharon have enjoyed highlights such as the Silo Art, playing golf on the world’s longest golf course, ‘Nullarbor Links’ with Michael’s favourite golf course being at Kalgoorlie. Other highlights to date have been cruising the Kimberley’s, visiting the Horizontal Falls, swimming in various rockpools and just chilling out and having a fantastic time!!
Delia Jenkins (Warrnambool) reflected on her week as Year 12 Coordinator and Maths / Science teacher at Brauer College. This past week Delia and the students have faced a few challenges with remote learning, finishing with students and parents alike having fun with science experiments.
‘Rotary 100 Years Project’
Ian Harper provided an update on the redevelopment plan for Lake Pertobe and how Rotary may become involved in some way.
‘International / Literacy and Inter-Club Project with the RC of Warrnambool Central’ -soft toys and books (in English) for distribution to students at Arado Elementary School on the Island of Leyte in the Philippines.
To arrange the collection of your donations please contact Cheryl Bellman.
Local Project - ‘Back Pak for Kids Christmas Bag’
This year the group have decided to provide volunteers with a bag, available in ages from 0-17 years old.
The volunteer will add a book, a soft toy and an activity fitting to the age group.
Bags can be tagged prior to receiving or Jenni has indicated if you particularly wanted an age group she will provide this.
For members who choose to make a donation towards the purchase of gifts, this will be very acceptable. Individual items will be accepted as well.
This is a wonderful opportunity for members to be involved in an extremely rewarding project.
It’s Quiz Time – The competition this week was very lively with Rotarians from the Warrnambool Club answering 5 of the 10 questions. The results after Quiz # 3 for Daybreakers are:
Leaders Board
7 Janey
3 Geoff
2 Glenn R
Barry M
President Peter
1 Liza / Jan / Bob / Cheryl / Mary B and Andrew
Fines – Sergio, Chris and Janey, Ian W and Ian H for being late to the meeting.