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President's Message
Jan Read
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Upcoming Events
Meals on Wheels- Janey P
Nov 24, 2017
11:00 AM – 12:10 PM
 
Christmas Party at Jan's
Nov 25, 2017
5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
 
Meals on Wheels- Leni B
Dec 01, 2017
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
 
Measl on Wheels
Dec 08, 2017
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
 
Club Runner - My Rotary & Club Central
Dec 09, 2017
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 
Meals on Wheels -Peter S
Dec 15, 2017
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
 
No Events advertised.
 
President's Chat
Jan's Chat 20
Hello Daybreakers,    
 
This week our meeting was something a bit different with the smaller, rectangular tables. I think these tables are much easier for conversation, which is good for those of us who can’t hear what’s going on across the big round tables. Next week we’ll move the outside tables to make seeing the screen easier. If you have any suggestions please let me know. Also next week we will be having a continental breakfast, the cost will be $17.00.
 
Cheryl gave us a reminder of the events coming up over the next few weeks, brace yourselves because here comes the busy part of the year for us. Please see the “What’s On” column below.
 
The date for the day trip to Melbourne to see Liza’s exhibition “Liminal” will be Thursday the 16th  Nov, for anyone wishing to join the trip.
 
  
Our guest speaker this week was our very own Sue. In her capacity as a member of the Steering Committee of the Lookout Residential Rehabilitation Centre she delivered a strong message regarding need, and the cost to our community by not having such a centre. Our local community has thrown their support behind this idea, with over $400,000.00 raised so far. I can see that our club recognises the need for this resource in our community, and we will also support it as a worthwhile cause.
Today also, Janey led an interesting Foundation learning game. It proved to be both entertaining and quite profitable for gathering fines. Don’t worry if you missed, we’ll have another one soon. (lol)
 
After our meeting on Wednesday Cheryl, Geoff and I went to Warrnambool College to meet Ann Jane and the Kalay Academy girls. Cheryl is hoping one or two of the current year 12 girls may attend RYLA next April, and will meet up with them next week.
 
Ann is doing an amazing job with these girls, and is taking them on a camp next weekend. The girls are very lucky to have someone so dedicated and passionate on their side. As always, funding is an issue, so we need to give as much help as possible. Ann also requested that we include the girls in any community work where possible, as it gives the girls a different perspective that they may otherwise never experience.
This weekend some of us will be in Nelson, and I expect there may be a few tales to tell when we get back. 
 
The 11th November is Rotary Day at the United Nations in Geneva. Peace will be the focus and they will be announcing this year’s peace champions.
 
Remember to send your apology through to Steve on 0457 926 657 by Midday on Tuesday if you won’t be at the next meeting.
 
Rotary - Making a Difference
 
Cheers,
Jan
 

Images from Nelson (and surrounds)

 
 
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LAUGHTER, THE BEST MEDICINE

I went to the liquor store yesterday afternoon on my bicycle, bought a bottle of Rum and put it in the bicycle basket.
As I was about to leave, I thought to myself that if I fell off the bicycle, the bottle would break.
So I drank all the Rum before I cycled home.
It turned out to be a very good decision, because I fell off my bicycle seven times on the way home.
 
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SIGNS
 
In a shoe store:    
We    will heel you
We    will save your sole
We    will even dye for you.   
     
In a Podiatrist's office:  
"Time wounds all heels.”;
    
On a Septic Tank Truck:   
Yesterday's Meals on Wheels   
    
At an Optometrist's Office:
"If you don't see what you're looking for,
You've come to the right place.”;
    
On a Plumber's truck :
"We repair what your husband fixed.”;   
    
On another Plumber's truck:   
"Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber.”;   
    
At a Tyre Shop in Milwaukee :
"Invite us to your next blowout.”;   
    
On an Electrician's truck:
"Let us remove your shorts.”;   
    
In a Non-smoking Area:
"If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and will take appropriate action.”;
    
On a Maternity Room door:
"Push.  Push.  Push.”;   
    
At a Car Dealership:   
"The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment.”;   
    
Outside a Muffler Shop:
"No appointment necessary. We hear you coming.”;   
    
In a Veterinarian's waiting room:   
"Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!”;   
    
At the Electric Company:
"We would be delighted if you send in your payment on time.   
However, if you don't, YOU will be de-lighted.”;   
    
In a Restaurant window:
"Don't stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up.”;
    
In the front yard of a Funeral Home:   
"Drive carefully. We'll wait.”;   
    
In a Chicago Radiator Shop:
"Best place in town to take a leak.”;   
    
And the best one for last…;
Sign on the back of another Septic Tank Truck:   
"Caution - This Truck is full of Political Promises"
 
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A weeping woman bursts into her hypnotherapist's office and declares, "Doctor, I have been faithful to my husband for 15 years, but yesterday I broke that trust and had an affair! The guilt is killing me. I just want to forget that it ever happened!"
 
The hypnotherapist shakes his head and says. "Not again..."
 
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A little boy I know told me he knew something about money. I was thrilled that he was learning at school and asked him what it was.
“There is some in my pocket,” he whispered with a huge smile!
 
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I have a friend addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any time he wants.
 
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The chef at a family-run restaurant had broken her leg and came into our insurance office to file a disability claim. As I scanned the claim form, I did a double take.
 
Under "Reason unable to work," she wrote: "Can't stand to cook."
 
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A blind man was describing his favorite sport, parachuting. When asked how this was accomplished, he said that things were all done for him: "I am placed in the door and told when to jump. My hand is placed on my release ring for me, and out I go."
 
"But how do you know when you are going to land?" he was asked.
 
"I have a very keen sense of smell and I can smell the trees and grass when I am 300 feet from the ground" he answered.
 
"But how do you know when to lift your legs for the final arrival on the ground?" he was again asked.
 
The man quickly answered. "Oh, the dog's leash goes slack."
 
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You know that tingly little feeling you get when you really like someone? That's common sense leaving your body.
 
I didn't make it to the gym today. That makes five years in a row.
 
I decided to stop calling the bathroom the “John” and renamed it the “Jim”. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.
 
Old age is coming at a really bad time. When I was a child I thought “Nap Time” was a punishment. Now, as a grownup, it feels like a small vacation.
 
The biggest lie I tell myself is..."I don't need to write that down, I'll remember it."
 
I changed my car horn to gunshot sounds. People get out of the way much faster now.
 
I don't have gray hair; I have "wisdom highlights"! I'm just very wise.
 
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KNOCK KNOCK!
 
Who’s there?
 
Howard.
 
Howard who?
 
Howard you like to stand out in the cold while some idiot keeps asking ‘Who’s there’?
 
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A woman was in bed with her lover when she heard her husband opening the front door.
"Hurry," she said, "stand in the corner."
She rubbed baby oil all over him, then dusted him with talcum powder.
"Don't move until I tell you," she said. "Pretend you're a statue."
 
"What's this?" the husband inquired as he entered the room.
"Oh, it's a statue," she replied. "The Smith's bought one and I liked it so much I got one for us, too." No more was said, not even when they went to bed.
 
Around 2am the husband got up, went to the kitchen and returned with a sandwich and a beer.
"Here," he said to the statue, "have this. I stood like that for two days at the Smith's and nobody offered me a damned thing."
 
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A young woman brought her fiancé home to meet her parents.
After dinner, her mother told her father to find out about the young man. The father invited the fiancé to his study for a talk.
 
"So, what are your plans?" the father asked the young man. "I am a biblical scholar," he replied. "A biblical scholar, hmmm?" the father said. "Admirable, but what will you do to provide a nice house for my daughter to live in?" "I will study," the young man replied, "and God will provide for us."
 
"And how will you buy her a beautiful engagement ring, such as she deserves?" asked the father. "I will concentrate on my studies," the young man replied, "God will provide for us."
 
"And children?" asked the father. "How will you support children?" "Don't worry, sir, God will provide," replied the fiancé.
 
The conversation proceeded and each time the father questioned, the young idealist insisted that God would provide.
 
Later, the mother asked, "How did it go, honey?"
 
The father answered, "He has no job and no plans and he thinks I'm God."