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Peter Cassady
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Mr Peter Cassady President 2020/2021
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President's Chat
Pres Chat 9/6/21
President Peter welcomed 21 members of Daybreak to our meeting.
There were no guests again this week.
 
The meeting was fairly relaxed, with member announcements and Sergio speaking about The Rotary Foundation….almost
Our club was chartered on 29th July 1998.
 
In Lydia’s Presidential year we became a Centurian Club, with each member donating $100 per year towards the Foundation. This was done by adding $2 to the weekly cost of the meal and the accumulation of funds was managed by the treasurer.
 
We were then to see a video clip on the Foundation but alas, technology as not on our side. First. There was some random woman with nothing to do with the Foundation. Thenthe Rotary at Work clip came up but it was not actgually what Sergio had intended to show us.      So……
 
We will hold over the clip to another meeting.
 
Meals on Wheels
Reminder to those who have their name down that Meals on Wheels is back on after the lockdown.
 
Shelterbox
Cheryl read out a letter that we received from Shelterbox with an update of where they are at.
 
Current travel restrictions are making their work more challenging, however they are committed to providing vulnerable families with a place to call home throughout this Coronavirus outbreak.
 
Their partners in Syria, Cameroon, Somaliland and Ethiopia are getting emergency shelter to people who need it, whilst implementing the social distancing rules.
 
There is still a massive need for humanitarian support. Coronavirus has made that need even more urgent.
 
Quiz
Sandra’s quiz was, again, the highlight of the meeting. Question responses were shared amongst the members.
 
Backyard Blitz
This had to be re-scheduled for 19th June. Barry has done a pre-visit to ascertain the needs. Barry and Peter will pick up equipment the day before and meet everyone there at 9am.
 
Care Program
There will be a meeting with Anglicare and WCC to discuss the program resuming
 
Fines
Only one this week. Who didn’t stop at the red light on the Banyon Street roundabout at the top of the cutting?
 
Brags
Fiona has a new niece. Born this morning. As yet unnamed.
 
 
President Elect Barry presented President Peter with a certificate of appreciation from the CFA for assistance with storage.
 
ROTARY CELEBRATIONS
 
BIRTHDAYS
Bob Jeans                                4 June
Andrew Nield                          19 June
Barry Brooker                         25 June
Kiri Nield                                 6 June
Ree Rundell                            25 June
 
ROTARY ANNIVERSARIES
Liza McCosh                         17 June   2017
Ian Watson                             25 June  2003
Jan Read                                29 June  2011
 
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Andrew & Kiri Nield           12 June 2012
Steve & Karen Bellamy       27 June 1998
 
16 June – Guest Speaker – Ian Harper
23 June – Members Choice – Bob Jeans
30 June – Members Choice – Gerard Lourey

 
MEALS ON WHEELS
18 June        Dianne Brown
25 June        Ann Barker
2 July           Barry Moran
9 July           Cheryl Bellman
16 July         Ian Harper
23 July         Ali Dennis
30 July         Ann Barker
 
CHANGEOVERS
Rotary Club of Warrnambool East
July 1, 2021, 6.30pm – Warrnambool Football Netball Club
Rotary Club of Warrnambool Central
July 2, 2021 – City Memorial Bowls Club
Rotary Club of Warrnambool
July 3, 2021, 6pm – Proudfoots On The River
Rotary Club of Warrnambool Daybreak
July 4, 2021, 12pm – City Memorial Bowls Club
District 9780 Changeover
July 11, 2021, 11.30am – The Wharf, Port Fairy.
 
A Handy Guide to Gobbledygook – (Rotary Terms, Acronyms and Definitions)
AG - Assistant Governor
Aquabox - Provides water purification filters, cooking gear, clothing etc for people affected by disaster
DtD - Defying the Drift is a leadership and career development program for year 10 & 11 students held at an agricultural college demonstrating to students, possible careers in agriculture & agribusiness
DG - District Governor
DGE - District Governor Elect (ie for the next Rotary year)
DGN - District Governor Nominee (for the Rotary year in 2 years' time)
DIK - Donations in Kind is a recycling and reuse program involving the collection, sorting, dispatch and distribution of donated items to countries in need of goods such as hospital beds, surgical equipment etc
End Polio Now - key worldwide Rotary project to eradicate Polio.
ESRAG Environmental, Sustainability, Rotary Action Group
Interact - Interact clubs bring together young people aged 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self
NYSF - National Youth Science Forum - a 10-day residential program for Year 11s, designed to provide a broader understanding of study and career options in science, technology, engineering and mathematics held at Australian National University, Canberra or University of Queensland, Brisbane
PDG - Past District Governor                                                     
PE - President Elect
PHF - Paul Harris Fellow – recognition of a donation of US$1,000 to The Rotary Foundation
PP - Past President
RAM - Rotarians Against Malaria
RAWCS - Rotary Australia World Community Service Ltd was established by Rotary in Australia to assist clubs with the development and funds management for international and local community service projects
RID - Rotary International Director - on the board of Rotary International
RIP - Rotary International President
RIPE - Rotary International President Elect
RIPR - Rotary International President's Representative (at a District conference in lieu of the RIP)
ROMAC - Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children - provides surgical treatment in Australia and New Zealand for children from developing countries in our Pacific region, in the form of life giving and/or dignity restoring surgery not accessible to them in their home country
Rotaract - Rotaract is a part of Rotary for 18-30 yr olds that empowers young people to create positive and lasting change in themselves, their local community and around the world.
Rotary Friendship Exchange - visits by groups of Rotarians, usually to another country
Rotary Peace Fellowship - provides scholarships for people working to promote peace through various international projects
Rotary Youth Exchange - international exchange for year 10/11 students
RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Award – 5-day leadership camp aimed at 18-25 yr olds
RYPEN - Rotary Youth Program for Enrichment - weekend camp for 14-17 yr olds
Shelter Box - Provides emergency shelter and tools for families who lose their homes in disasters
Themes – each year, the Rotary International President chooses a theme for that year.
20-21 – Rotary Opens Opportunities
21-22 Serve to Change Lives
TRF – The Rotary Foundation is Rotary’s own Charity. Funds are used for ‘doing good in the world’ including ending polio and redistribution to Districts for clubs to use as District Grants
 
 
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LAUGHTER, THE BEST MEDICINE

Because they had no reservations at a busy restaurant, my elderly neighbour and his wife were told there would be a 45 minute wait for a table.
 
"Young man, we're both 90 years old," the husband said. "We may not have 45 minutes."
 
They were seated immediately.
 
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The reason Politicians try so hard to get re-elected is that they would struggle to make a living under the laws they have just passed
 
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Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
 
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A man goes to see the Rabbi. "Rabbi, something terrible is happening and I have to talk to you about it."
The Rabbi asked, "What's wrong?"
The man replied, "My wife is going to poison me."
The Rabbi, very surprised by this, asks "How can that be?"
The man then pleads, "I'm telling you, I'm certain she's going to poison me.   What should I do?"
 
The Rabbi then offers, "Tell you what. Let me talk to her, I'll see what I can find out and I'll let you know."
 
A week later the Rabbi calls the man and says, "I spoke to your wife on the phone for three hours. Do you want my advice?
 
The man said, "Yes" and the Rabbi replied, "Take the poison."
 
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A man with two buckets of fish was leaving galveston beach well known for its fishing and was stopped by a game warden. The warden asked the man, "Do you have a license to catch those fish?"
The man replied to the game warden, "No, sir. These are my pet fish."
"Pet fish?!" the warden replied.
 
"Yes, sir. Every night I take these fish down to this beach and let them swim around for about a half-hour, When I whistle, they all come back, jump back into my buckets, and I take 'em home. We do this every night."
"That's a bunch of hooey," said the warden. "Fish can't do that!"
"No, really! says the man. "Here, I'll show you." And he releases the fish in the ocean.
 
"Well, I've GOT to see this!" the game warden replied.
The man and the warden stood and waited. After several minutes, the game warden turned to the man and said, "Well?"
"Well, what?" the man asked.
"When are you going to call them back?" the game warden huffs.
"Call who back?" the man asked.
"The FISH."
"What fish?"