Volume 50 Bulletin 48 11 June 2015
For catering purposes, Apologies and Visitors are to be notified to Sec. Heather by mid-day, Wednesday.
Heather’s email is ghwatson1@bigpond.com
Next Meeting: 18th June 2015 This is a Vocational Meeting
Community Recognition Night
Thursday 18th June
Bunnings Warehouse Echuca
131 Ogilvie Avenue Echuca
6:30pm – 7:30pm
During the week, furniture was moved into the second room and with bright tablecloths and serviettes, members were welcomed to a cosy gathering on another chilly evening. Linda Belot provided a delightful meal and the only things missing were the party hats that had been suggested by Moira.
President Noel welcomed to the meeting Rotarians Heather Watson, Graeme Nelson, Ray Lewis, Noel Schier and Stewart McDonald and partners Pam McDonald and Robyn Lucas We missed the company of Rotarians Russell and Bryan.
Robyn & Noel spoke of their recent visit to Timor Leste as members of Teachers 4 Timor, a group dedicated to providing English lessons to the community of Ainaro. Since their last visit, many new developments were noted in the capital Dili – cleaner, wider streets and impressive buildings including Timor Plaza, a large shopping centre and cinema complex. While road conditions outside the capital have not improved, there is evidence of large scale road and bridge building works in progress. An average of 25 students aged from 16 to 35 attended classes, some attending both morning and afternoon sessions. They were a delightful group of young people that Robyn & Noel got to know well and became very fond of during their eight week teaching program. The opportunity was taken to travel to Maubisse, a 47km journey that took 3 hours and 20 mins by bus with an extra hour spent driving up and down the streets of Ainaro picking up passengers at their front door. Another weekend was spent in the village of Dare where they were hosted by the parents of one of their students. The return trip to Ainaro was on the back of a motorbike – a first for Robyn. The experience of living and working within a community leaves one with a lasting attachment to its people and the country.
Farm And Road Safety Expo: Pres. Noel has spoken to the Men’s Shed, asking them to consider having a stand at the Expo with hand tools and presenters to talk to the children about the correct use of the tools. Noel has also made contact with the organiser of a Farm Safety Day that was recently held at Downside, NSW and which was featured on the County Hour last Wednesday. Workcover NSW presented a very thought provoking segment on the use of ATV, motorbikes, peewee 50’s etc. It is hoped we can gain similar support from Workcover Vic.
Steam Rally: Sec. Heather reported on the success of the Camp Cooking at the Echuca Steam Rally under the leadership of Reece Tehan, RC Echuca Moama. It was a busy weekend but with the assistance of Tim Watson, Roger Lucas, Debbie Bish and Brett Gledhill members and partners were able to manage the demands of this food outlet. Heather, helped by Olinda, Reece’s Timorese guest, produced 45 dampers on Saturday with not a single one ruined by Roger’s cooking. Sunday saw the making of 70 dampers with the only hitch being caused by an oven malfunction. Heather thanked all involved for making this a pleasurable fund raising weekend activity.
Court House: Plans for the disabled access have been submitted to Campaspe Shire and Heritage Victoria and the Building Permit has been submitted to the Shire. Quotes for the railing and the access ramp are being pursued. A draft of hire conditions is to be circulated to members for comment and/or suggestions.
The Bus: PP Graeme reported that the Bendigo Bank has a full complement for the next trip to Bendigo as part of the Club Red challenge.
Dates of Club Changeovers: District Governor: Saturday 27 June 2015 at Ultimo Function Centre, Keilor. $70 p/p.
Details on District website. Three members have indicated they will be attending. Any members still wishing to attend this function are asked to remit payment to Sec. Heather by 4th June so that Treas. Russell can finalise payment by the required RSVP date. Bendigo – Sunday 28 June, 2015. Lunch. Bendigo Next Generation: Saturday 20 June, 2015.evening. R S L Bendigo. $40 p/p. rsvp June 5th– theme masquerade. Bendigo-Sandhurst –Sunday July 5th, 3pm High Tea. Bendigo South – Thursday 25 June, ‘15 Bendigo Strathdale – Tuesday 30 June “15 Eaglehawk –Wednesday 1 July, ‘15 Echuca-Moama – Saturday 4 July, ‘15- Radcliff’s Echuca-$55p/p. eveningKangaroo Flat – Saturday 4 July. Members wishing to attend any of these Changeovers are asked to make their own arrangements for payment.
Directors are reminded that End of Year Reports are still required and are to be submitted electronically to Pres. Noel.
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
JUNE – Rotary Fellowship. June 18th Vocational (Bunnings). June 25th – Board Meeting. June 27th -DG Changeover
JULY– July 2nd Russell Anderson. Sat July 4th– RC Echuca-Moama Changeover Dinner. July 9th ?July 16th Club Vision. July 30th – Nerida Dye – Community Outreach Coordinator
AUGUST – Membership and Extension Month. Tuesday 18th AUGUST – FARSE. Aug 20th DG’s visit. Aug 22nd – 90th Anniversary, RC Bendigo