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
Meeting of 18 February 2016
Next Meeting: In lieu of the meeting of Thursday, 25th February, members will be attending “Connecting Rochester” Community Groups Networking Evening. This will be held in ‘Rumors Bistro” Rochester Hotel commencing at 7.30pm. A light supper will be served following the meeting.
February- Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month Long-term conflict prevention requires investment in cultures of peace along with formal and informal institutions for non-violent conflict resolution. Women’s participation can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the causes of and alternative solutions to conflict, and bolster actions addressing varying needs and sustaining peace over time. When conflict breaks out, both formal and informal negotiations and peace processes provide critical opportunities to reshape a country’s politics, security and broader socioeconomic landscape. By including women, they expand the constituency contributing to conflict resolution, and create broader social buy-in to peace deals. This helps ensure that peace agreements are not narrow, elite pacts, and are supported and sustained by nations as a whole. See more at: http://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/peace-and-security/conflict-prevention-and-resolution#sthash.7g9afI9u.dpuf
Pres. Noel welcomed Rotarians Heather, Noel, Graeme, Gay and Stewart along with Rotary Partners Robyn, Jeanette & Pam Apologies were received from Rtns. Bryan and Ray, Russell Anderson L.O.A.
Court House: Work on the disabled entry should be completed next week.
Campaspe CWA held their first meeting in the Court House during the week and members were most impressed with the facilities offered.
Labels are to be prepared for cupboards and drawers and the ‘easy’ instructions for the dishwasher are to be displayed.
ROADEC: PP Graeme reported that RCs of Bendigo & Kangaroo Flat will be sponsoring students enrolled in coming courses. Negotiations are being conducted with the Bendigo Bank as to future sponsorship.
Mural Festival: Books & tables have now been moved from the small meeting room in preparation for the Book Sale to be held in conjunction with the Mural Festival.
Show Society: Members are reminded that they will be required for “gate duty” on Friday 26th February.
International: While some minor details are still to be sorted out, Stewart has the vocational and cultural visits for the GVE well underway and is appreciative of the co-operation being given by Rochester & Echuca businesses and institutions. A welcome dinner is to be held at the home of Sec. Heather on the Sunday evening and those hosting vocational study days are to be invited. Members are asked to bring chairs.
Meals on Wheels: A reminder that we are rostered for duty for the week commencing Monday 22nd. February.
Fund Raising: Bunning’s BBQs are booked for Saturday 5th March and Sunday 10th April.
Please keep these dates free. We are to request a Cake Stall at Bunnings for Saturday 21st May.
Writing the war: Personal stories from WW1: This touring exhibition from the State Library will be at the Campaspe Regional Library March 11th to May 1st.
Reminder: Pie & Port Night is back again in 2016 and will be held at the Court House on Saturday, 7th May.