This week we welcomed nineteen members of Daybreak and guest Fiona Steenhuis to our weekly meeting. We received apologies from the following members, Jan Read and Ian Harpo.
Sergeant Barry invited Ann to recite the Invocation and Bob to call the Toast.
President Peter welcomed the members and Fiona and gave a brief report on the Bunnings BBQ which was held Saturday November 21. A big thank-you to Ian H for organizing and also all Daybreakers who assisted on the Day.
Before moving into our weekly zoom meeting, the Club’s Annual General Meeting was held with all positions declared vacant. Officer Bearers elected unopposed for the 2021 – 2022 Rotary Year were:
President – Barry Moran; Vice President – Geoff Grec; Secretary – Cheryl Bellman; and Treasurer – Jan Read. Congratulations to all members who ‘put their hands up’ to take on these very important roles.
Guest Speaker -
Barry Moran
Barry spoke about his involvement with the CFA District 5 Headquarters Brigade. The Brigade’s role is to provide support via a Mobile Rehabilitation Unit to the fire fighters on the ground. With each Rehabilitation Unit costing $300,000 members are trained in firefighter cooling methods, hydration practices, and first-aid injury management.
Quiz – It seems that Gerard may have been putting in a bit of extra study for this week’s Quiz, scoring five points, followed by Bob with two points and Sergio, Janey, Chris and Peter Smid each scoring one point. After Round 9, leading the way is Janey (19), Gerard (12), Geoff (8), Bob (7.5), Mary (7) and President Peter (6).
Christmas Party – Sandra has made a booking for our Christmas Party at Rafferty’s Tavern (Middle Island Room), for Sunday December 6. We will be able to order our own meals. This is a great way of giving back to businesses that have really done it hard throughout the pandemic. Sandra will be in touch to confirm numbers.
Anglicare - Anglicare have organized Drop-In sessions scheduled on Saturdays between 1-3pm. They are looking for male support to conduct these sessions. If you can help please contact Louise Serra 0458 750 351.
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle – Saturday 21 November
This week saw the famous sausage sizzle return to Bunnings for Daybreak. Checkout the Daybreak FaceBook page for photos and story.
Members Lunch – We are organizing another social get together for lunch at the Lady Bay on Thursday November 26 commencing at 12noon. Liza has booked a table for 10 so please contact her if you want to be included.
Christmas Party – Sandra has made a booking for our Christmas Party at Rafferty’s Tavern (marquee) for Sunday November 6. We will be able to order our own meals and music will follow later in the afternoon. This is a great way of giving back to businesses that have really done it hard throughout the pandemic. Sandra will be in touch to confirm numbers.
Daybreak Committees – The Administration Committee recently met at a breakfast venue for their first face to face meeting prior to our usual Daybreak Breakfast meetings resuming. It is encouraged that all committees find the time in the near future to meet and address their goals for the coming year. Chez has recently re-circulated the Club Leadership Plan with all Committees listed. Remember that these meetings can be recorded as make-up meetings for our weekly meetings if you are experiencing difficulty attending those.
Anglicare - Anglicare have organized Drop-In sessions scheduled on Saturdays between 1-3pm. They are looking for male support to conduct these sessions. If you can help please contact Louise Serra 0458 750 351.
Q: How does the COVID-19 pandemic impact Rotary’s fight to end polio?
A: In our work to end polio, the program sees the devastating impact that communicable diseases have. With this in mind, we are fully committed to supporting national health systems by engaging our expertise and assets to help mitigate and contain the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside continuing concerted efforts to eradicate polio.
Using the vast infrastructure developed to identify the poliovirus and deliver vaccination campaigns, the polio eradication program is pitching in to protect the vulnerable from COVID-19, especially in polio-endemic countries. From Pakistan to Nigeria, the program is drawing on years of experience fighting outbreaks to support governments as they respond to the new virus. Learn more.
Check out the daybreak Facebook page for the stories.
Three Rotary Club members, all a little hard of hearing, were standing by the bowling green in the park.
One remarked to the other
"Windy isn't it?"
"No" the second man replied, "its Thursday". The third man nodded in agreement:
"So am I. Lets have a cup of tea"
A doctor, lawyer, and a Rotarian in charge of fundraising all die and arrive at the Pearly Gates about the same time. St. Peter tells them they may each have one thing to take with them to Heaven.
The doctor is first, and asks for $1 million. This is given and proceeds to enter Heaven. The lawyer, not to be outdone, asks for $2 million. "Very well," say St. Peter and opens the gate to Heaven for the lawyer.
Finally it is time for the Rotarian, who had just finished a fundraising project for The Rotary Foundation. St. Peter asks him what he would like to take to Heaven. The fundraiser moves up very close to St. Peter, and in a soft voice asks, "It it's not too much trouble, could I just have the names of those two people who were ahead of me in line?"
After a morning fishing, a Rotarian left for a District meeting in the afternoon and his wife decided to motor out into the lake, drop anchor and read her book.
A Game Warden pulls up alongside the woman in his boat. "'Good morning, Ma'am. What are you doing?"
"Reading a book" she replies.
"You're in a Restricted Fishing Area" he informs her.
"I'm sorry, officer, but I'm not fishing, I'm reading".
"Yes, but you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment. I'll have to take you in and write you up."
"If you do that, I'll have to charge you with Sexual assault" says the woman.
"But I haven't even touched you," says the game warden.
"That's true, but you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment."
"Have a nice day ma'am" the warden said, and he left.
It is common practice to expect new Rotarians to give a talk to their fellows about themselves, their early life, their training and the job that they do. This is called a "Job Talk" by some and "The Man Behind the Badge" by others.
Later in Rotary life the Rotarian is often expected to fill the speaker diary by giving a talk which is NOT connected with his work. A hobby such as stamp collecting or model trains would be a good example.
My story recounts the time when Fred arrived at the meeting of his Rotary club to be reminded that he was the speaker for the evening and this was not a "Job Talk".
He had forgotten and was not prepared. He sat at the top table, beside the Chairman for the evening, and thought about a subject during the meal.
When he was announced he spoke about sex. The meeting listened to every word and asked many questions. It was a success.
When he arrived home, Mary his wife, asked "How was Rotary?".
"It was a good meeting" he said.
"What was for dinner?" she asked.
"Beef, and it was good" he answered.
"Who was the speaker?" she continued.
"I was" he replied.
"What did you speak about?"
Now he can see trouble looming!
"Sailing" he lied.
The next morning Mary was shopping in the town and visited the butcher who was also a Rotarian.
"Fred gave a wonderful talk last night." he said.
"Yes" said Mary, "but I don't understand why he chose the subject. The first time he did it he was sick and the second time his hat blew off".
Guest Speaker -
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle – Saturday 21 November
Jenny Miller - 5 December
