Meets Thursdays at 6pm for 6.30pm at Heritage Court House, Moore St. Rochester
Apologies to Heather by noon, Wednesday for catering.
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September: Basic Education & Literacy
Next Meeting: 10th September – To be held at the Court House.
Guest Speaker: Ken Maxfield
The open fire welcomed all into the main room of the Court House, setting the atmosphere for a very pleasant meeting. Pres. Noel welcomed Rotarians Heather, Bryan, Stewart and Graeme and Rotary Partners Pam, Graeme and Robyn. A special welcome was extended to our guests Veronica Groat, Gay Loftus and Eddy Oogjes.
Apologies were received from Russell (LOA) & Ray.
Coming Events: October 9th – Hat Day.
Court House: Work is progressing! Pres. Noel spent some time this morning, (3rd Sept.) taking a group of visitors from Bendigo U3A on an inspection of the building. The group was spotted inspecting the outside of the building and were thrilled to be invited inside. They were very impressed with the work that has already been carried out and were amazed that RC of Rochester had taken on such a large project.
ROADEC: PP Graeme reported that he has spoken on ROADEC to 3 of our Cluster Clubs with visits to two other Clubs to be arranged.
Rotary Foundation: A Foundation Grants Seminar is to be held at Rotary Gateway Function Centre, Kangaroo Flat on Monday 14th Sept. commencing at 6.00pm. Cost of $20 includes a two-course meal. Registrations close on 9th Sept. Attendance at these Seminars is a must if wishing to apply for District or Global grants. Further information is available from Pres. Noel & Rtn. Bryan.
Open Day: Keep Sunday 11th October free. More information later.
2016 District Conference 12-13 March 2016, Bendigo. Move now and register on line. All information is available at the click of a key @ rotary9800conference.org.au
Guest Speaker: Introduced by PP Stewart, Veronica Groat spoke of her long time interest in the Campaspe River. Since moving to the area from the Yarra Valley she has become a driving force with the Strathallan Landcare Group that commenced in 2010 and their project to identify Gliders and their habitat. Of the 6 species of gliders native to Australia, 3, the Feathertail, Sugar and Squirrel are found near the Campaspe River. Since 2013, the Squirrel Glider has been listed as an endangered species. Funding from the Shire of Campaspe has enabled the group to extend the report of a previous study and to install nesting boxes from Victoria Park in Echuca to Pascoe St. Rochester. 5 boxes have been installed at the Campaspe Golf Club where a group of Squirrel Gliders has recently been identified. It is believed the gliders moved from the river, through Joc’s Forest at the Murray Goulburn Farm, across the highway to the Golf Club which has proved to have a suitable mix of native trees and shrubs to sustain the gliders. Boxes are installed in groups of 3 and are numbered and given a GPS reference. The Landcare Group, when organising tree plantings near the river, ensure that species chosen are those suitable for the glider population.
PP Stewart moved a vote of thanks and present to Veronica a memento from the Club.
Congratulations to President Kathy Hall and all members of Rotary Caroline Springs for an enjoyable, well organised Charter Night that was attended by Pres. Noel & Robyn along with about 90 others. May you have many years of Rotary Service and friendship.
Have you purchased you tickets for the Marina Prior & Victorian Welsh Choir concert? For details check previous Bulletins? Only three weeks to go.
Hat Day is Australian Rotary Health’s national fundraising and awareness day for mental health research, celebrated each year on World Mental Health Day – Friday October 9, 2015. Since the inaugural Hat Day in 2011, Hat Day has claimed two Guinness World Records (most people wearing paper hats & most people wearing red hats). Hat Day recently launched a new logo, as well as a new website with social fundraising features.What will your Club do?
