Grafton Midday Rotary Bulletin 12.8.19 (Aug 12, 2019)

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This year we have some interesting projects that we are looking at continuing or introducing in our club - we want you to be involved;

Book Sale
Carols by Candlelight
Birthing Kits
Festival of the Bike Fun Family Ride
Jacaranda Fun Run
Youth Exchange Program
CBD Defribrillators
Melbourne Cup Luncheon
Jacaranda Queen candidate Senior & Junior support
New Bridge Walk
New Gaol opening tour
Sponsor a Rotaract Club (18-30y.o.) and an Interact Club (12-18 y.o.) at a high school to assist personal development and possibly provide a future source of rotary club members
Work with local high school/s to send a team to March 2020 MUNA at $275 per team
Continue to support RYDA
Continue budget allocation for RYLA and RYPEN
Rotary Foundation
Friendship Exchange in conjunction with Grafton Rotary
Polio Film Night – 21/9/2019
Rotary Christmas Puddings/Cakes with sales through club members and short but sweet sales program at shopping centre/s

If you have an idea for a project or would like to know more about our current ones please let us know - Amanda Ryder is our Service Projects Director.

Your Invited! YEP

Please extend an invitation to Midday members to attend Drew’s first Presentation at GDSC on Monday 9^th September.

5.45pm for 6.15pm

RSVP to Richard Pryor.

0487431173 or email rpr45261@bigpond.net.au

Thanks & Regards

Russell Jones

Grafton Rotary Club

0408229360

DISTRICT GOVERNOR HARRY BOLTON (SHAUNA) 2019-20

Harry & Shona will be visiting our club on August 28th - Come along and meet our new District Governor.

Trivia night teams required to support our Junior Jacaranda Queen Candidates 7th September.

PCYC - Guest Speaker Tyson Donohue

We get young people active in life.
We develop their skills, character and leadership.
We reduce and prevent crime by and against young people.

PCYC was established in 1937 by Police Commissioner William John MacKay. It was a partnership forged with the community via Rotary to provide young people with a safe and positive alternative to the streets. Today, we operate more than 60 clubs and centres through the state, with more than 100,000 members and more than 140 different activities – one of the largest youth organisations in Australia.

Australia’s pre-eminent youth organisation working with Police and community to empower young people to reach their potential.

Our guest speaker on Wednesday will be talking about the new PCYC in Grafton. Come along and bring a friend.

RYDA update

Posted by Adrian Van Ash

RYDA will be held this year Thursday 22^nd Friday 23^rd August at the Yamba Sports Centre.

They are also looking for volunteers for the two days, as a club we have usually provided volunteers for either one or the two days.

RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness) is designed for 16-18 year old students who are approaching that crucial time in their lives where they start to drive independently or are travelling as passengers of one of their peers.

It is a series of practical workshops that aim to change the way young people think about road safety. As part of an interactive one-day experience, students experience braking at different speeds, devise travel strategies that will work in the real world and get tips from road safety experts on how to protect themselves, their friends & their family.

Perhaps the most powerful moments come from the personal stories of loss & survival.

In one session, students watch a powerful & emotional video on the life & tragic death of an 18 year old provisional driver & in another, they sit with a crash survivor & hear first-hand how one poor choice can change a life forever.

Defibrillators for Grafton City Centre

Posted by Robert Booth

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What’s this project about?

Defibrillators have proven to be life saving devices for victims of heart attacks. Vandal proof units are available for use 24/7.

After a heart attack, time is of the essence. If a unit is reachable within the first 5 minutes the victim stands a good chance of recovery but 10 minutes or more the chances of survival decrease dramatically.

The Rotary Club of Grafton Midday will oversee the project which will be accomplished within 12 months.

Why should you vote for this project?

THIS PROJECT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE.
There are few defibrillators available within the Grafton CBD and definitely not available 24/7. We need them available any time.
A defibrillator needs to be used within 5-10 minutes of a heart attack. Waiting for an ambulance is too late.

All project information is provided by the applicant. The NSW Government is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.

My Future Fest - BBQ assistance required

ETC in conjunction with Clarence Valley Council and Grafton TAFE, are organising an event called My Future Fest on Tuesday 20 August.

My Future Fest will be targeting youth aged 15 – 21 in the Grafton LGA. Local High Schools will be invited to attend, however our main focus is to reach disengaged youth (who aren’t working or studying).

The overall objective is to focus on goal setting for young people through showcasing careers and training pathways, health and well-being, in a festival atmosphere with entertainment and practical workshops and activities.

Our club have committed to support the BBQ for them as requested. They expect around 400 people in attendance.

Please let Bob Booth know if you are able to attend and give a helping hand.

My Future Fest TAFE
Grafton TAFE
Aug 20, 2019 9:30 AM

DG Harry Bolton & Shauna - visit

Aug 28, 2019 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Bunnings BBQ Fund Raiser
Bunnings South Grafton
Aug 31, 2019 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Dougherty Villa Luncheon - volunteers required
Dougherty Villa
Sep 05, 2019 12:00 PM

Board Meeting
Roches Hotel
Sep 05, 2019 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Junior Jacaranda Queen Candidate Trivia Night
GDSC
Sep 07, 2019 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Drew’s first Presentation - YEP
GDSC
Sep 09, 2019 5:45 PM – 9:00 PM

Assembly Meeting
Roches Hotel Captains Room
Sep 11, 2019 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

End Polio Now - Fundraiser Movie

Sep 21, 2019 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Dougherty Villa Luncheon - volunteers required
Dougherty Villa
Oct 03, 2019 12:00 PM

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Welcome to our Club!

Service Above Self

We meet Wednesdays at 12:45 PM

Roches Family Hotel

85 Victoria St
Grafton, NSW 2460
Australia

District Site

Venue Map

Rotary Grace

Oh Lord and Giver of all Good
We thank thee for our daily food
May Rotary friends and Rotary ways
Help us to serve thee all our days

Click on Picture for the Daily Examiner Article

President

Robert Booth

Immediate Past President

Robert Booth

President Elect

Robert Blanchard

Secretary

Brian Lane

Treasurer

Johannes Venter

Service Projects

Amanda Ryder

Club Service Director

Jennifer Hyland

Public Relations

Des Harvey

Youth Services

Liza Bloomer

Rotary Foundation

Bill Paterson

Membership

Lee Taylor

Attendance Officer

David Thompson

Sergeant-at-Arms

Camellia Flanagan

Click on Picture for the District 9460 webpage lots of great information to see.

Can you help with stories, information - How can we update our Website and keep it interesting? We would love to hear what you think contact Lee Taylor 0487 974 491 or lee.taylor@eldersre.com.au

JOKE CORNER

Q: What did the alien say to the garden?

A: Take me to your weeder.

Q: What kind of key opens a banana?

A: A monkey!

Q: What do snakes put on their kitchen floors?

A: Rep-tiles!

Q: Where do you buy chess supplies?

A: At a pawn shop.

Q: What kind of underwear to reporters wear?

A: News briefs.

Q: What did the one penny say to the other penny?

A: We make perfect cents.

Aug 14, 2019 1:00 PM

PCYC - Tyson Donohue

Police Citizens Youth Clubs NSW - Grafton

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Do you know someone interested in Rotary? Invite them along to a meeting.

Lee Taylor
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Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser 31st August - We need your help please. Let Judy Glasson know if you can assist.

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We get young people active in life.We develop their skills, character and leadership.We reduce and prevent crime by and against young people.

What’s this project about?

Why should you vote for this project?

We get young people active in life.
We develop their skills, character and leadership.
We reduce and prevent crime by and against young people.