Sergeant Barry invited Liza to recite the Invocation and Geoff to call the Toast.
President Peter, welcomed all members and guest Ali Kemp.
Ann introduced this week’s guest speaker Ali Kemp to members. Ali joined Warrnambool City Council in 2019 as Manager Recreation and Culture, after moving from the Gold Coast City Council where she had been Executive Coordinator Library Services.
Ali provided members with an insight into the design of the $20.25million ‘Learning and Library Hub’ with construction expected to commence by mid-May.
The Learning and Library Hub will be a state-of-the-art facility for the whole community, replacing the current Warrnambool Library and the South West TAFE library.
It will be more than four times larger than the current library and feature study and meeting rooms, exhibition and display areas, a digital media zone, computer areas and a cafe.
The Victorian Government has contributed $16.3 million towards the project, Warrnambool City Council $3.12 million, South West TAFE $830,000 and local philanthropic trusts $370,000.
The Learning and Library Hub will provide a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages and abilities within the Warrnambool region to gather, read, explore multimedia opportunities and above all, to learn.
Through the Victorian Government's Big Build Apprenticeships Program, South West TAFE construction students will gain real-life industry experience as they help build the $20.25 million facility, working alongside professional builders, plumbers and electricians.
Local apprentices and trainees from SW TAFE will comprise 10 per cent of the construction workforce.
Grape Picking @ Newtons Ridge – Bob advised that the grapes are ready for picking on Monday, 5 April (Easter Monday). Please meet at the Flagstaff Hill Carpark ready for departure @ 8.00am. Refer to separate email sent by Secretary Cheryl.
Meals on Wheels – Andrew thanked members for their eagerness to help out with the MOW roster for April. The roster will commence on Friday, 9 April @ 11.00am @ Archie Graham Centre
Bunnings BBQ – Ian H report that after expenses, the Club raised around $970. Well done everyone for volunteering and selling those all important sausages to the hungry Bunnings shoppers!!
Volunteer Hours – a reminder for all members to advise Liza of the hours they have volunteered or attended on projects
Quiz – This week it was Glenn, Ian H and Liza who had been putting in an extra effort with the ‘trivia studying’ for this week’s Quiz. Glenn, Ian H and Liza all scored 2 points respectively, closely followed by Andrew, Geoff, Barry M and Cheryl with 1 point each. After Round 10, leading the way is Janey (18.5), Bob (11), and Geoff (8).
APRIL CELEBRATIONS
BIRTHDAYS
Kerry Nelson 4 April
Cheryl Bellman 12 April
Sergio Bacchetti 14 April
ROTARY ANNIVERSARIES
Gerard Lourey 6 April 2005
ANNIVERSARIES
Kerry Nelson & Peter Smid 1 April
Janey & Chris Preston 8 April
Betty & Andrew Suggett 9 April
Program for April
7 April – Children and Grand Children’s Morning – members are invited to bring their children and grand children along to this meeting. Barry B and Barry M have planned the morning’s entertainment!!
14 April – Guest Speaker (Sandra Batten)
21 April – Guest Speaker (Mary Bouwman)
28 April – Member’s Choice (Leni Brockmuller)
