Weekly Bulletin
Meeting Notes 16th February 2010
FROM THE PRESIDENT
President Phillip Heath opened the meeting with details of the PRLS, a great personal development program for future leaders.
He announced the vote from all members supporting a venue change to SYC, and a combined meeting with RC Mordialloc on March 2nd to hear from social activist Les Twentyman about literacy in local schools.
GSE
Jenny Fox reported on a weekend of fun and Turkish culinary delights from the visiting GSE team at her holiday home in Sandy Point. We are all looking forward to meeting them, and enjoying the sailing night at SYC.
FROM THE TREASURER
Juliet Riseley announced that all monies have now been received from our very successful Golf Day and Dinner.
SECRETARY
Jenni Heenan reported that community grants for a club marquee had been unsuccessful, however we were pursuing private sponsorship.
FUNDRAISING
Marie Laney was the guest speaker at the Uniting Church Brighton, giving great insight into Rotary projects such as Shelterbox and Polio Plus, leaving with cash donations. Well done Marie.
She was also congratulated by Malcolm for the excellent annual report, which he described as a fabulous document to pass on to prospective members.
Neil gave details of the next Fun Over 50s Lifestyle Expo, to be held at the Kingston City hall in Moorabbin June 5-6th. He discussed our aims of attracting up to 2000 visitors, with more emphasis on marketing, and involvement of community groups, local councils and businesses. Up to 8 well known personalities including John Michael Howsen are to promote the event
GUEST SPEAKER
Bob McArthur from the RC of Beaumaris spoke on Foundation 49. An initiative of Cabrini Health and RC of Brighton, his program evolved from a desire to promote health awareness in males, who represent 49% of the population, to reduce the number of early preventable deaths from cancer and disease. A contrast with a strong Women’s Health network was made, and the importance stressed of raising health awareness in indigenous, rural and low socio-economic groups.
NEXT WEEK
We are all hoping for great weather and kind seas for our Sailing Night at SYC.
Meeting Notes 9 February 2010
FROM THE PRESIDENT
- President Phillip Heath opened the meeting with news of a feasibility study for the proposed Farmers Market and details of monies dispersed from the Rotary Fire Fund.
- More discussion about a change in meeting venue focussed on updated information from Malcolm re proposal from SYC. Members were asked to reply to Phillip with their preferred options by email this week, please.
GSE
- Marie and Jenny Fox attended RC Morleigh Moorabbin to witness the outgoing team to Turkey give their 1st presentation.
PROGRAM
- Program Director Kim previewed upcoming meetings and possible dates for dinner at Cilantro.
- Liz Ware requires numbers for the Sailing night on February 23rd ASAP, and payment of $25.00 per head by next week. Assistance is needed with salads to be brought on the night. Please contact Liz by Email
GUEST SPEAKERS
Guests for the evening were Maureen Bott and Geoff Dober from Gordon Care.
Maureen spoke passionately about 2 of the programs, Residential Care and the Access Program. Her description of disturbed, alienated and abused young people coming into their care, and the amazing patience and fortitude shown by her staff touched us all.
Despite the difficulties faced, she focussed on positive, self-esteem building education, and reconnection to the community. Several of our members were particularly interested in the proposed in-house teaching program and volunteer proposal.
President Phil presented Geoff with a cheque for $20,000 raised from our very successful Golf Day.
NEXT WEEK
Foundation 49 - a health initiative
Meeting Notes 2 February 2010
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Members were welcomed back for the first formal meeting of the Rotary Club of Hampton for 2010.
- There will be a meeting of the RC of Morley-Moorabbin on 8 February at the South Oakleigh Club for the GSE team that will visit Istanbul to practise their presentation. Members are invited to attend.
- The RC of Brighton will host the Bayside Oration with Professor David de Kretser on 18 February at International Receptions. The topic will be Men's Health Issues. Tickets are available for $70.
FROM THE TREASURER
Members who are paying their subscriptions by instalment will be sent a reminder that the 2nd instalment is now due.
INTERNATIONAL
The GSE team from Istanbul has arrived. There will be two opportunities in February to meet the team. The Sailing Night will be held on 23 February at the Sandringham Yacht Club. On 24 February there will be a dinner at the Dingley International. Jenny Fox would appreciate the company of other RC Hampton members at this dinner.
SERVICE TO OTHERS
Jennifer Newton reported on the possibility of matching grants for projects in Fiji (Greg Wragg investigating) and Mama Luka in South Africa (Jenny King investigating). Jennifer is also looking at the possibility of assisting indigenous students in the Bayside area.
MEMBERHIP
Dick reported that as Westpac is now appointing new managers it would be an opportunity to encourage Rotary membership for local managers.
FUNDRAISING FOR POLIO PLUS
Dick suggested a strategy for fund-raising involving the marking of a finger to promote discussion on polio prevention. Members should read the latest issue of Rotary Down Under (p8) for further details.
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Geoff needs to have final details of attendees ASAP.
FOOTY TIPPING
Carolyn reminded members that the AFL season will begin shortly. Footy tipping f forms will be delivered by 16 March for collection by 23 March. The first game is on Thursday 25 March.
MEETING FOCUS
The main part of the evening was spent discussing meeting venue options .Lance, Malcolm and Jenny King presented pros and cons for the three venues under consideration. Final information will be emailed to members who will then be asked to email their preferred venue to Phillip.
NEXT MEETING
9 February "Gordoncare"
