Important: Apologies/Guests to PP Russell by Mid-day Thursday.
Russell’s email is: suttoncourt@bigpond.com.au
Meeting Venue: Rochester Wine Bar
Next Meeting 18th September
Following the traditional opening, Pres. Noel welcomed members Stewart McDonald, Ray Lewis, Russell Anderson, Graeme Nelson, Bryan Griffiths and Noel Schier and Rotary Partners Pam McDonald, Jeanette Nelson and Robyn Lucas
Leave of Absence: PP Heather and Rtn. Joe Flynn
My Job: Russell, your turn next week.
ROADEC: Chairman PP. informed members that the Driver Training sessions of this week have proceeded very well. Five more days of driver training sessions will complete current block of bookings.
Invitation: “Beyond our Wildest Dreams” Rochester Community House is promoting two workshops to assist organizations find better ways to strengthen their community activities and profile through Mind at Work facilitator Lisa Smith. Session 1. Thursday October 7pm-9pm @ Campaspe Golf Club (4r’s) Session 2. 10am-12pm @ RCH.
Fund Raising: Bunnings BBQs held last Sunday 7th September ended with a pleasing outcome of $817.00.
Many thanks to all who assisted. The next BBQ fund raiser is on the 5th October.
We have been offered and have accepted the forward date of the 25th January 2015 for a Bunnings sausage sizzle fund-raiser.
50th Anniversary: Invitations will be sent during the coming week.
The 50 Year History Publication is completed and has been collected from the printers. Orders ($25) are now being taken for the book that will be available at the Anniversary Luncheon. Members were given a quick preview of the book and all agreed that it looks good. We are more than pleased with the assistance given by Echuca Printers especially in regards to the photo collages.
Working Bee Assistance: Last Wednesday PP. Stewart McDonald, Robyn Lucas and President Noel assisted in the pegging out of the Elmore Field day Sites in preparation for the coming annual three day event. With the assistance of Duke of Edinburgh Award students from Rochester SC, two sections of the site, an estimated 7km walk, were completed by the group.
News from Ainaro: No news from Ainaro this week as PP Heather has been visiting Atauro Island and relaxing in Dili before returning home.
About those Present: PP Russell interviewed Robyn about her schooling in Rochester. Robyn has fond memories of many of her teachers amongst them Dulcie Brooks, Ron Carless and Tom Gastin. Both Russell & Robyn agreed that “Pop” Lawrence, remembered for his broken little finger, must have been much younger than the age most of his students attributed to him. Robyn was amongst the first group of students to attend Rochester High School when the student population of 96 included 45 Form 1ers and there were only 8 staff members. Robyn went on to attend Bendigo Teachers’ College (where Sue Wheeler was her Phys Ed Lecturer) Bendigo Tech, Bendigo College of Advanced Education and LaTrobe University.
Rotary Information: The Paul Harris Society: Are you aware that this is an official programme of the Rotary Foundation?
Whilst only 3% of Rotarians worldwide, who are regular supporters of the Foundation, are members of the Society, they contribute 37% of the annual giving.
The Paul Harris Society of D9800 is Australia’s first Society established in 2006 through 2008, in support of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary international.
The Rotary Foundation recognizes those who annually contribute US $1000 or more to the Annual Fund, Polo Plus or an approved Rotary Foundation grant.
In District 9800 there 73 members of the Paul Harris Society who have made the commitment to contribute US$1000 each year to the Foundation for as long as they are able to do so.
Paul Harris Society members bring positive changes to communities and individuals around the world through their ongoing support.
PDG Gordon McKern is Chairman of D9800 Paul Harris Society Committee.