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Stephen Bellamy
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Stephen Bellamy President 2018/2019
Upcoming Events
Rotary Club of Port Fairy Changeover
Jun 24, 2019
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 
Rotary Club of Warrnambool Daybreak Changeover
Jun 26, 2019
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Meals On Wheels - Peter Smid
Jun 28, 2019
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Warrnambool Central Changeover
Jun 29, 2019
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
 
Rotary Club of Terang Changeover
Jul 02, 2019
6:15 PM – 9:30 PM
 
Rotary Club of Warrnambool East Changeover
Jul 04, 2019
6:30 PM – 8:03 PM
 
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President's Chat
Steve's Chat 55
Hello Daybreakers,
 
This week’s meeting was well attended,  Geoff Grec introduced his friends. Jim & Marilee Rhoads, visiting from Upland, San Bernardino, USA.
 
During the meeting we spoke about the wonderful monetary result of our recent EPN Movie night . The profit total was $1,559.00, once again thanks to the Foundation committee, those assisting on the night and, of course, those who continually attend our movie nights.
 
Before breakfast I spoke briefly on the subject of Polio and some of the recent events and outcomes around the world.  Time permitting, I will speak further on this at next week’s meeting.
 
After breakfast Geoff re-introduced Jim and Marilee as our guest speakers:
 
Jim spoke on many things but started with addictions, health & recovery programs and the influence of, what he described as, dark money around the world because it is such a massively lucrative industry.  Apparently, hundreds of billions of dollars are spent every year and it goes into governments and buildings and everything you can possibly think of. Except perhaps on health and recovery programs. 
 
There was an amazing amount of discussion during and after Jim’s presentation, far to much to describe here, I am sure all present enjoyed the information provided on the current state of many aspects of the health system in America.
 
Jim went on to introduce Marilee who spoke on their involvement with the Sister City Program that was started by the George and William Chaffey Brothers. Marilee spoke on the Sister City geographical areas before discussing that their daughter was interested in attending a talk about going oversees as an exchange student.  She was 15 at the time.  So, after many discussions their daughter came to Australia in 1996 and stayed with Geoff & Julie Grec who said a fond farewell to their daughter who stayed Jim & Marilee. The friendship proved to be everlasting and continues to this day.
 
The conversation and questions continued for some time, we touched on forest fires and the ongoing inter country training/volunteer program.  We concluded with a discussion on safe injection rooms, harm minimalisation and the drug problem in the American prison system.
 
Wow !  What a discussion!  And What a way to finish!
 
At our Board meeting on Thursday we discussed the following:
 
  • Daybreak Care Program:
    • Review of submission to the board by Sandra Batten
    • Review of recent membership discussion and feedback
The board concurs that the care program should continue and that it is reviewed in 3-6 months whilst looking into the following.
  • Review of SWMS/JSA & Potential assistance/input/review from outside agencies
  • Peter Johns Award:
    • No award to be presented at this year changeover
 
Rotary Service and Engagement: June is Fellowship Month
 
Make friends around the world through a Rotary Fellowship
Rotary offers a multitude of opportunities to connect with people in your club, your district, and elsewhere in the world who share your hobbies or interests
 
Rotary Fellowships are international, independently organized groups of Rotarians, family members of Rotarians, and program participants and alumni who share a common hobby, recreational interest, or profession. Rotary Fellowships give their members the opportunity to have fun, make new friends around the world, and enhance their experience in Rotary.
Rotary Fellowships began informally in 1928 when Rotarians
with a shared interest in the international language Esperanto
joined together. In 1947, a group of Rotarian boating
enthusiasts began flying the Rotary flag from their crafts,
calling themselves the International Yachting Fellowship of
Rotarians — which now holds the distinction of being the
oldest Rotary Fellowship.
The scope of fellowships has changed significantly over
the years  but their purpose remains the same: to unite
Rotarians in friendship and provide opportunities to enjoy
favorite recreational activities, hobbies, sports, vocation,
and most recently Rotary history and culture.
 
Many fellowships also use their special interests to serve
others. For example, the Fellowship of Canoeing Rotarians
has organized cleanups of polluted rivers; members of the
International Computer Users Fellowship of Rotarians have
hosted training sessions for Rotarians and the general public;
and members of the International Fellowship of Rotarian
Scuba Divers join local Rotary clubs to undertake
service projects on each of their diving trips. 
Currently, there are more than 70 official Rotary
Fellowships registered with RI. One really good
example of Rotary Fellowships organized around
both a recreational activity and community service
is the Fellowship Cycling to Serve.
Through cycling activities, this Fellowship works
to promote international understanding and peace.
 
Another great example is the BREW (Beers Rotarians
Enjoy Worldwide) Fellowship, which donates 25%
of their annual membership revenue to the Water and
Sanitation Rotarian Action Group.
During the 2017 RI Convention in Atlanta, BREWS
donated US $2500 to WASRAG in support of water
and sanitation projects.
 
The Wine Appreciation Fellowship is a learning tool
for those who are interested in expanding their
knowledge and sharing ideas regarding all aspects of
wine appreciation. The fellowship has an email
newsletter and members are encouraged to visit our
interactive wine website (www.rotarywine.net)
frequently for updates, features, articles and
information on wine events  and trips.
Annual meetings are held at the  RI International
Conventions and are some of the most popular
events of the whole Convention.
 
Join a Fellowship by contacting a group that
interests you.
The full list of Fellowships can be found online: www.rotary.org/fellowships
 

 
June: Fellowships Month
 
  • Care Program – Sunday 16th, 23rd & 30th
  • Wednesday 26th Club Changeover 
  • Meals on Wheels – Friday 21st, 28th
Thank you all for your ongoing inspirational support
 
Steve
 
Jenny Turner presenting Suzan Morey from
South West Healthcare a donation of $4000,
raised from our Long Lunch.
This donation will be used to purchase a
portable imaging machine for operating theatre.
 
Read more...
 
 
 
 
Check out the daybreak Facebook page for the stories. 
 
 

LAUGHTER, THE BEST MEDICINE

“A thief broke into my house last night…. He started searching for money… So I woke up and searched with him.”
 
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If you are sitting in a public place and a stranger takes the seat next to you, just stare straight ahead and say, “Did you bring the money?”
 
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Sixty might be the new forty, but 9:00 p.m. is the new Midnight.
 
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If you answer the phone with, “Hello, you’re on the air!” Most telemarketers will quickly hang up.
 
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Karen’s dishwasher stopped working so she called a repairman. Since she had to go to work the next day, she told the repairman, “I’ll leave the key under the mat. Fix the dishwasher, leave the bill on the counter, and I’ll mail you a cheque”.
 
“Oh, by the way don’t worry about my bulldog Spike. He won’t bother you. But, whatever you do, do NOT, under ANY circumstances, talk to my parrot! I REPEAT, DO NOT TALK TO MY PARROT!”
When the repairman arrived at Karen’s apartment the following day, he discovered the biggest, meanest looking bulldog he has ever seen. But, just as she had said, the dog just lay there on the carpet watching the repairman go about his work.
 
The parrot, however, drove him nuts the whole time with his incessant yelling, cursing and name calling. Finally the repairman couldn’t contain himself any longer and yelled, “Shut up, you stupid, ugly bird!”
 
To which the parrot replied, “Get him, Spike!”
 
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1. Everyone has a photographic memory. Some don’t have film.
 
2. He who laughs last, thinks slowest.
 
3. A day without sunshine is like, well, night.
 
4. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
 
5. Back up my hard drive? How do I put it in reverse?
 
6. I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory.
 
7. I feel like I'm diagonally parked in a parallel universe.
 
8. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, and used against you.
 
9. I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges.
 
10. Honk if you love peace and quiet.
 
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I was sitting at the computer the other day & called out to my wife,
 
"WHEN I DIE I'M GOING TO LEAVE EVERYTHING TO YOU LOVE!"
SHE SHOUTED BACK …
 
"YOU ALREADY DO, YOU LAZY B*STARD!!”
 
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A man walked into a cafe, went to the bar and ordered a beer.
 
'Certainly, Sir, that'll be one cent.'
 
'One Cent?' the man exclaimed.
 
He glanced at the menu and asked: 'How much for a nice juicy steak and a bottle of wine?'
 
'Ten cents,'  the barman replied.
 
'Ten cents?' exclaimed the man. 'Where's the guy who owns this place?'
 
The bartender replied: 'Upstairs, with my wife.'
 
The man asked: 'What's he doing upstairs with your wife?'
 
The bartender replied: 'The same thing I'm doing to his business down here.'