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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October – Economic & Community Development Creating employment opportunities in Timor Leste East Timor Roofing was established as a Rotary project in mid 2000 by the Rotary Clubs of Doncaster and Melbourne and joined subsequently by the Rotary Club of Lilydale. The intent then and now is to provide training and opportunities for the people of Timor Leste to help them help themselves to greater sustainability. East Timor Roofing has an Australian resident manager with the overall management of the operation overseen by a Board of Rotarians in Melbourne. All other staff are local East Timorese people trained in the various facets of factory operation. In April 2011, after completing an eight-week teaching program in Ainaro, Pres. Noel & Robyn travelled to Baucau, and visited East Timor Roofing where they were shown through the factory by the manager, Norm Bruce
Norm Bruce with some of the rainwater tanks produced at the factory
One of the tanks designed to seal and store grain.
Next Meeting: 15th October at Court House.
Members were saddened to learn that Reece Tehan passed away quietly and suddenly last Sunday. Our condolences go out to Nanette, his family and many friends both here and in Leeton. His contribution to the people of Luro in East Timor will be remembered and greatly missed. The funeral will be held at 11.00 am on Monday 12th Oct. at St Mary’s Church, Echuca
Hat Day: Good to see the article submitted by PE Bryan was published in this week’s Campaspe News. A variety of hats were spotted on Thursday night at the weekly meeting.
Open Day: Sunday, 11th October 2015. The Court House will be open to interested members of the public from 1.00pm. Displays showing the restoration of the building have been arranged along with visual displays of the work carried out by the Rotary Club of Rochester through the 4 avenues of service. Afternoon tea will be provided and members are asked to provide slices or scones. The opportunity will be taken to promote the sale of books held by the club.
Following last week’s working bee and a further clean-up following Thursday’s meeting, the Court House is looking good. There are some minor details to be completed in the kitchen and we are still awaiting the installation of the gas meter before we can try out all our new appliances.
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
REDHS Open Days will be held from Mon. 12th to Thurs.15th October.
ROTARY CLUSTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS Colleen Hewitt Concert, Friday 23 October, 2015 at Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo $50 pp $5 per ticket donated to Violence Free Families