Hello Daybreakers,
Our guest speaker this week was Ann Morris who spoke to us about Diabetes and the “Insulin for Life” organisation (IFL). Ann spoke at length on the types of diabetes but also on the objectives of the IFL program.
I found Ann’s talk very interesting, especially when she mentioned the amount of insulin that was wasted globally. So, I decided to find out a little more, this is an outline of what I found out online:
- We are becoming a drug dependent society, there are thousands of drugs being produced globally. Clearly, we need to consider what happens to medicines we purchase but often don’t actually use.
- Many unwanted and expired medicines in the community that are disposed of via general waste or sewerage end up in landfill sites this can lead to:
- Damage to the environment.
- May also be found by unintended recipients including children and animals, increasing the risk of poisonings and abuse.
- Medicines discarded down sinks and toilets enter waterways damaging marine life
- In Australia Insulin is amongst one of the most commonly discarded medicines and approximately 75% of all discarded insulin is in-date when discarded
- There are many people across the world that need insulin, but they cannot access it because it is either unavailable or unaffordable.
For people with diabetes, Insulin for Life (IFL) provides another option. By sending unused and unexpired supplies to IFL, this medication can used to save lives. IFL sends them to developing countries they are then distributed, free of charge, to those who require them.
Our guest speaker on Wednesday 31st will be Anne Jane, Anne will be updating us on the Warrnambool College Kalay Program.
This week’s meeting also coincides with Halloween, who’s getting dressed up? 
The Warrnambool Clontarf Academy will be holding its presentation evening on Thursday November 15th. For those available to attend please see the following invitation.
A reminder that this Thursday we are holding a joint club “End Polio Now” movie fundraiser at the Capitol Cinema. This event is sold out, that’s around 300 tickets sold. A fantastic result, thanks to all that have assisted Sue.
The following link is to a great article on what must be done to create a world without Polio.
If you wish to attend Warrnambool easts hosting of Mark Balla on November 29th please let me know before November 14th so I can book a table or two.
Future Meetings/Activities & Service Projects:
Meeting Rosters:
- Attendance Table:
- October 31st Cheryl Bellman
- November 7th – Ian Watson
- November 14th – Glenn Rundell
- November 21st – Geoff Grec
- November 28th – Peter Smid
- Where in the World OR Fun Session
- October 31st Glenn Rundell: Where in the World
- November 14th Ian Harper: Where in the World
- Guest Speakers
- November 7th – Barrie Elvish – WDEA CEO
- November 14th – Doctor Davidson – Prostate Cancer
- November 28th – Mpower-
October: Economic & Community Development Month
- Surfside Homeless Program - Sunday 28th
- October 31st Halloween Meeting – Liza has suggested a themed/dress up event
November: Rotary Foundation Month
- Surfside Homeless Program - Sunday 4th, 11th 18th 25th
- Meals on Wheels – Friday 2nd 9th 16th 23rd 30th
- Thursday 1st – Joint Group 5 End Polio Movie Fundraiser (Sold out)
- Saturday & Sunday 3rd & 4th Dog Trials – 6 Volunteers per day. Roster Full
- Thursday 15th – Warrnambool Clontarf Academy presentation
- Sunday 18th - Open Garden Drought Relief Fundraiser - Mortlake
- Wednesday 21st - Club Assembly
- Thursday 29th – Mark Balla event hosted by RC Warrnambool East at Warrnambool Football Club
December: Disease Prevention & Treatment Month
- Hillside Markets – Civic Green – Sunday 2nd 9th & 23rd
- Saturday 8th – Club Christmas Party to be held at Ree & Glenn Rundell’s
- Summer Night Markets – Lake Pertobe Friday 28th BBQ & Movies in the Park Fundraiser
January: Vocational Service Month
- Summer Night Markets – Lake Pertobe Friday 4th BBQ & Movies in the Park Fundraiser
- Summer Night Markets – Lake Pertobe Friday 11th BBQ & Movies in the Park Fundraiser
- Summer Night Markets – Lake Pertobe Friday 18th & 25th * BBQ Fundraiser *
- 26th – * Australia Day * Celebrations* - Botanic Gardens
Thank you for your ongoing efforts and please continue to “Be the Inspiration” in everything you do for our community.
Cheers
Steve
Surfside Program Report
Good evening everyone.
We had 4 males and 1 female attend this afternoon. One regular and 4 newcomers.
The regular had a shower and washed his clothes. There were 5 loads of washing done and 4 dryer loads. The top left dryer swallowed $2 extra as the money jammed in the machine. I have told Paul so hopefully it will get fixed. Beware next week. We spent a total of $21 which will be refunded next week.
Steve cooked some snags and Liza brought some turkish delight (yummo!) Cheryl brought some bikkies.
The girl took a hygiene pack and some clothes, and was very grateful.
Thanks to Steve, Liza and Chez for giving up their afternoon.
Cheers
Glenn