This week we welcomed 24 members of Daybreak to our weekly meeting.
President Peter, welcomed all members and guests.
He reported on the Group 5 Presidents meeting. The lockdown has impacted on all clubs and their ability to undertake projects.
Guest Speaker
Our guests included Geoff Wake and Phil James who were co guest speakers.
Geoff spoke briefly about the Brophy Transition To Work Program targeting 18 - 23 year olds. Transition to Work is designed to help young people who are early school leavers or those who have had difficulty entering employment after school.
They operate in Warrnambool, Portland, Hamilton and Colac and are supported by the Brotherhood of St Lawrence. They rely heavily on employers to give young people a go.
Phil spoke about the L 2 P program
The L2P Program is funded by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), managed by the Department of Transport (DoT), supported by the Victorian Government and coordinated by Brophy Family and Youth Services with the Warrnambool City Council.
There are young people in our community who have no access to a vehicle or a reliable mentor to teach them to drive and are unable to achieve 120 hours of driving practice to apply for a probationary licence.
The TAC L2P Program matches learners from 16 to 21 years old with a fully licenced volunteer driver and practice vehicle to help them gain driving experience.
Before being matched with a volunteer mentor, learners participating in the program have access to up to seven free driving lessons throughout the program with a professional instructor. This helps learners build their skills before getting on the road with a volunteer mentor and continue progressing through the four stages of the Graduated Licensing System.
Not having a licence impacts on their ability to get to work and their social connections with others, and often the public transport system is inadequate for their needs.
The mentors not only support young people to get their licence but can have a significant impact on their lives.
You can support L2P by volunteering as a mentor, through financial support or in kind support. The young person needs to have completed their learner’s permit and the volunteer mentor must commit to 2 hours per week.
A very worthy program.
Jan Read added to the topic of driving with some interesting information on driving and stopping. When travelling at a certain speed, how long it takes to stop and the distance covered. She made the interesting observation that we teach kids to drive, but do we actually teach them to stop!!Jan Read added to the topic of driving with some interesting information on driving and stopping. When travelling at a certain speed, how long it takes to stop and the distance covered. She made the interesting observation that we teach kids to drive, but do we actually teach them to stop!!
Members Announcements
Clean up Australia day – Another reminder from Glenn that we will be doing this on 14th March at Victoria Park and Levy’s Point. Clontarf will be helping us out at Levy’s.
Quiz – Sandra presented the weekly quiz, with a number of people sharing the points.
Fines. No fines this week, just hold on to them till next week
MARCH CELEBRATIONS
BIRTHDAYS
Lydia Sinclair 8 March
Leni Brockmuller 12 March
ROTARY ANNIVERSARIES
Cheryl Bellman 1 March 2000
Alison Dennis 17 March 2007
Barry Moran 27 March 2019
Program for February
10 March Members Choice – Andrew Suggett
17 March Guest Speaker – Ian Watson
24 March Members Choice – Sergio Bacchetti
Chris and Janey attended the 2021 Target Rifle Victoria State Championships on February 27-28 and Chris came away as the 2021 TRV RBA 50m Benchrest State Champion.
Well done Chris.