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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Next Meeting: 14th January 2016.                                                                            Meeting 0f 7th January 2016

 January – Vocational Service Month

“The only unique feature of Rotary is vocational service; everything else that we do is repeated by some other organization. If we have a special message or mission in the world that is unique to ourselves, it lies only in the realm of vocational service.” – T.A. Warren, Past RI President 1945-46

Traditionally, Rotarians set aside October as the month to showcase our second avenue of service, Vocational Service. It is possibly the least understood of our five avenues of service and for this reason it is often overlooked as an area of activity within our clubs. In reality, vocational service is an avenue through which we serve so often that we don’t always recognize it as service.                                                                                                                            Vocational Service now encompasses a wide variety of Rotary activities. Club members can use their vocational skills working on service projects, providing career guidance for young people, doing mock job interviews, mentoring students, creating vocational award programs and participating in vocational fellowship groups.

Pres. Noel welcomed Rotarians Heather, Gay, Bryan Stewart and Noel along with Rotary Partners Robyn and Pam.

Apologies were received from Rtns. Ray and Graeme. L.O.A. Rtn. Russell

Although the heading to the Bulletin has a reminder for members to ring through apologies to Sec. Heather by noon, Wednesday we again remind members of the importance of this notification. Our caterer plans the meals according to the numbers Heather rings through on Wednesday afternoon and the Club is charged for those numbers. A late or non-apology eats into Club reserve funds. (No pun intended)

 Court House:                                                                                                                                                                                    Now that Heritage Victoria has approved plans, work is expected to commence on the paths and disability entrance by the first week in February.                                                                                                                                                        After many frustrating delays and the Christmas/New Year break, notification has been received that our cheque for the new gas service has arrived and been cleared. Hopefully work in that area can also commence shortly.

International:                                                                                                                                                                            Information regarding the Group Vocational Exchange was discussed and Pres. Noel is to contact ADG Greg regarding our interest in this program.

 2016 District Conference 12-13 March 2016, Bendigo. Too late for early bird registrations. Move now and register on line.@ rotary9800conference.org                                                                                                                                               Registrations will definitely close on January 31st.