Meets Thursdays at 6pm for 6.30pm at Heritage Court House, Moore St. Rochester

Apologies to Heather by noon, Wednesday for catering.

043984217

 ghwatson1@bigpond.com.au

Next Meeting: 29th October at Court House. October –

Economic & Community Development

“World Of Difference” powerfully portrays the work of Rotary in developing countries. We visit well resourced and well run Rotary supported projects. This contrasts with villages and schools in need of Rotary support. During visits we provide donations and volunteering. Each tour builds on the last to provide on going dental hygiene checks, English, knitting and craft classes.                                                                                                                                               The tours:                                                                                                                                                                                                    * Visit several Rotary projects while comparing and contrasting local areas that need Rotary * Balance the activities with various tourist experience
                                                                                                                                                              * Provide accommodation in 3-4 star comfortable and well equipped hotels

All aspects of administration of the tours is provided by Rotarians volunteering their time and efforts. All profits are donated back to projects, with some donations on tour.                                                                                                             The tour costs are all inclusive and are amazingly affordable because there are no administration expenses Tours have been offered since 2010. They make a world of difference to the participants, the local people and the projects supported. And add to that.. around $100,000 has been provided in donations via the last 10 tours. (from the WOD website)                                                                                                                                                                                   PP Heather has escorted 2 groups of students from Rochester Secondary College on WOD tours to Cambodia and in December, PE Bryan will be joining a tour which includes 2 other Rochester residents along with students from Echuca SC & Rochester SC. Pres.

Noel welcomed Rotarians Heather, Graeme, Bryan, Stewart and Noel, Guest Gay and Rotary Partners Pam & Robyn to the meeting of 15th Oct.                                                                                                                                         Apologies were received from Ray and Russell (LOA)

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 Early bird registration closes on Nov. 30th.

 

Will you Give Polio the Finger on 24th.October?

 Thanks to PE Bryan for submitting an article to Campaspe News regarding the End Polio Now campaign. Members, even a very reluctant Stewart, gave Polio the Finger by painting nails.

 

Members are invited to attend the 22nd Annual General Meeting of the Rochester & Elmore District Health Service to be held on Thursday 12th Nov. at 5.30pm in the REDHS Function Room.                                                                        It was decided to that members would attend the AGM in lieu of the regular Club meeting to be held on the same night. Book Sale: To be held at the Court House on Nov. 4th, 5th & 6th. 10.30 to 4.00