Hello All,
This week our scheduled meeting was thrown into disarray by recent changes to the Mid-City’s ownership and transfer of management. However, we managed to hold an informative meeting in the restaurant. We started with a short Q&A session on club administration which centered mainly on the following points:
- Current Financial Status
- Have the RI & District fees increased?
- Are the membership fees covering our administration costs?
- Reimbursement of costs incurred by members attending training/development events
- RLI, District training, Presidents elect.
- How do we fund these events?
- Separate fundraiser to recover costs?
- RLI, District training, Presidents elect.
Although the discussion was short, I believe this highlights the need for strategic planning. We have started the process, are we ready to continue this conversation at a “Strategic Planning Day”?
During members announcements, Janey circulated a roster for the upcoming dog trial event: Thank you all, the roster was filled. Glenn updated all on the homeless program & progress on finalizing the new trailer fit-out. Cheryl updated us on social meetings and the welfare of members,………...and the fairness of recent football tribunal events.
On Saturday I attended an informal Group 5 lunch meeting with Maggie Dwyer, Sue Robertson, Lew Officer and Michael Boyd. We spoke about several future events including:
- November 1st End Polio Movie fundraiser:
- Sue Cassidy to organise the distribution of tickets on her return to Warrnambool
- Sue Robertson will talk to Anthony at the Standard to get some publicity for the event
- Also discussed donations for the raffle and assistance for Lydia and her lollie bags. Foundation chairs to coordinate
- Discussion on Cup day event
- What cup day and who is hosting the event
- Steve to follow up with Cheryl
- What cup day and who is hosting the event
- November 7th Rotaract Information event
- Matty Stewart confirmed as host
- Wanting/Expecting 30-40 to attend
- Use of current Rotaract Admin Account funs to pay for the event
- Flying Horse Hotel providing function room at no cost.
- Expectation that all club youth directors will coordinate event with Matty Stewart
- November 5th Group 5 trip to Portland.
- Maggie to seek further information from Malcom Alexander and John Pye.
- This event is likely to be put on hold until next year. Further discussion at the formal Group 5 meeting on November 14th.
- Maggie to seek further information from Malcom Alexander and John Pye.
- Proposed Group 5 (Warrnambool/Port Fairy) Rotary Days Membership Promotion event
- Discussion on promoting achievements of Rotary locally over the last 30 years.
- We came up with almost 30 past present and ongoing programs
- Discussion on location and timing of event, perhaps in an empty shop or attaching to another event like Wunta.
- Discussion on promoting achievements of Rotary locally over the last 30 years.
- Proposed Joint Club fundraiser for Drought relief
- What sort of event, not just a BBQ perhaps music etc.
- Maggie to follow up with Easts Service Director. All Club calendars are filling up, this may be pushed out to next year.
- What sort of event, not just a BBQ perhaps music etc.
- November 29th Warrnambool East hosting Mark Balla – Operation Toilets
- Flyer attached
- Potential for involvement in an Global Grant Application
- I have a video/ TED Talk for later showing at a Club meeting
Important Club Business
Its that time of the year again, members are required to nominate the club executive for the next Rotary Year before November 21st. Nominations will close on Tuesday November 13th, all nominees will be informed whether a vote will need to take place on Wednesday November 14th. If a vote is required, voting will then occur on Wednesday 21st of November at our regular meeting.
Please assist President Elect Liza with this important process, and I ask all members to consider nominating in the coming weeks.
Next Week’s Meeting –
- At our meeting on Wednesday the 29th’ District Governor Anthony Ohlsen will be our guest. I look forward to a strong attendance.
- Board members asked to stay back after meeting for discussions with DG.
For meeting apologies please call or message Cheryl on 0409 003 625 before 12:00 Noon on Tuesday.
Weekly Meeting Rosters:
- Attendance Table:
- October 3rd Ian Watson
- October 10th Glenn Rundell
- October 17th Geoff Grec
- October 24th Peter Smid
- October 31st Cheryl Bellman
- Where in the World/Fun Session
- October Barry Brooker: Fun Session
- October 17 Janey Preston: Where in the World
- October 31st Glenn Rundell: Where in the World
- November 14th Ian Harper: Where in the World
Future Meetings & Activities:
September: Basic Education & Literacy Month
- Sunday 30th, - Surfside Homeless program
- Friday 28th Meals on Wheel
- Friday 28th Drinks – Venue TBA
October: Economic & Community Development Month
- Meals on Wheels – Friday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
- Surfside Homeless Program - Sunday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
- Proposed visit to Marnoo - We visit them on Friday & Saturday October 26th & 27th
Cheryl to coordinate & update - November 14th Ian Harper: Where in the World
Down the track Events-
- November 1st – Joint Group 5 End Polio Movie Fundraiser
Group 5 Foundation chairs to assist Sue Cassidy with ticket sales and raffles. All to assist Lydia with lolly bags. - November 3rd & 4th Dog Trials – 6 Volunteers per day
Janey Preston has organised – Roster is full - November 25th Proposed Group 5 Trip to Portland for fellowship day – Warrnambool/Port Fairy clubs on Bus on Hold
- November Fishing Trip – Serge to coordinate & update
I thank you all for your efforts to date and ask that you continue to “Be the Inspiration” in everything you do for our community.
President Steve