Hello Daybreakers,
This week’s meeting was well attended by 22 members and one guest, Pat McKenzie.
After breakfast Pat spoke to us about his Social BBQ project held at Ward 9 South West Healthcare. The volunteer program runs in the following manner:
- Once a week two volunteers plus supporting staff hold a BBQ lunch for 20-30 patients/Staff
- The present electric cooking facilities have been deemed inadequate, out dated and potentially unsafe. Food cannot be kept warm.
Modifications are required to enlarge the existing brick structure and provide 2 new gas fired hot plates. Southwest Healthcare are to provide all food and provide ongoing fittings and maintenance.
The cost of new hot plates, fittings, cylinders, bricklaying, lockable cabinet and stainless-steel benchtop etc will be $7980. Some funding has already been promised by one or two Rotary Clubs.
We have been asked to assist with further funding. This request will be raised at our next board meeting on May 9th. Please give me a call, of catch up at next week’s meeting, if you have any questions or feedback you wish to discuss.
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During the meeting we spoke about our End Polio movie fundraiser featuring the life and times of Elton John, it’s going to be a fun night on Thursday May 30th. Get you tickets from Cheryl Bellman ASAP as its sure to be a sell-out.
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A number of members attended the Anzac Day Dawn Service on Thursday, followed up by fellowship and breakfast. I attended the 11 am parade and wreath Laying service, it was great to see so many Vietnam Veterans marching and by all accounts a record number of locals and visitors were in attendance.
Next week’s meeting will be our Annual May Race meeting, so we will hold a joint club fundraiser for Australian
Rotary Health’s Lift the Lid on Mental Illness. This year we are trying something different, same venue but the morning will be “Hosted” by Warrnambool East. I look forward to catching up with you on Thursday at the Mid-City, please wear a hat.
.jpg) | The planning for a Group 5 social event hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Portland & Portland Bay on Sunday May 5th has been locked in. Cheryl circulated an attendance list at this week’s meeting and around 12 Daybreakers are attending. If you wish to attend, please let Cheryl know so we can update the bus numbers. The Bus will be leaving from Flagstaff Hill departing at 8 am Sunday Morning. This is a great opportunity to enjoy some fellowship while catching up with friends, meeting new Rotarians and networking. I am sure the Portland Clubs will provide an enjoyable program on the day. |
.jpg) | As Karen & I travelled back from annual leave in Sydney, Chris & Janey were just arriving to attend the Australian Target Rifle National Championships. They had a great weekend and Chris & Janey represented Warrnambool and Victoria strongly with Chris bringing home a strong result of 7th place overall in the Bench rest event. Well done Chris! |
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May: Youth Service Month
- Group 5 Social Day – Hosted by Portland Clubs – Sunday May 5th
- Meals on Wheels – Friday 3rd,10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
- Daybreak Care Program – Sunday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
- Soup Kitchen – Monday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th.
- Rocket Man – Movie Night – May 30th – Polio Plus Fundraiser
June: Fellowships Month
- Club Changeover – Wednesday 26th
Thank you for your ongoing community service and support
Steve