Grovedale Bulletin 18 May 2016 (May 18, 2016)

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Grovedale A0017768R Inc.

Service Above Self

We meet Wednesdays at 06:30 PM

Mercy Place Rice Village

2-26 Marshalltown Rd
Marshall, Victoria 3216
Australia

District Site

Venue Map

Lesley Goode

Rotary Leadership

Rotary International President - K.R.Ravindran
District 9780 Governor - Jane Cox
Rotary Club of Grovedale President - Lesley Goode.
Meeting Number - 1856

Wednesday, 18 May 2016.

No Sergeant.

President's Report

Meeting 18 May 2016.

Our joint meeting with Torquay at the Davidson Restaurant was a wonderful evening. Our Club was represented by 35 Rotarians and partners. Rotary business was kept the minimum so that we could all enjoy the beautiful food and the company -Maggie Isom had ensured that all tables had both Torquay and Grovedale members. Mark (Manager of the Davidson Restaurant) told us a little of the history of the restaurant and introduced the trainee chefs and waiters.

Thanks to Greg Cooke who donated 2 special tickets to the Collingwood/Geelong match at the MCG. Greg Plumridge (Torquay) auctioned the tickets for a donation to Rotary Foundation. Thank you to Graeme Saddington who purchased the tickets - may the best team win!

Thank you so much to David C for organising the event. It was a pity that he and Trish were unable to attend.

It was great that Heather Perkins was able to attend but likewise a pity that Graham couldn’t attend.

We’re thinking of you Trish and Graham and wish you both a full recovery. Get well soon!

Notices:

District Changeover 26^th June– you’re invited. Truffleduck, 12.30 – 3.30. Cost $65. Registrations through Clubrunner and payment required online.

Rotary Leadership Institute 2016 – 17 - RLI provides you with greater learning about Rotary and network with like- minded Rotarians from other clubs.

There are 5 venues to choose from - Horsham, Ballarat, North (Swan Hill / Kerang), South West (Portland, Mt Gambier, Warrnambool, etc), Geelong.

- See more at: http://rotary9780.org/event/rli-registrations-2016-2017/#sthash.HKzyxLqZ.dpuf

The Rotary Business Network is a directory of Rotarians and friends of Rotary who run their own businesses in Australia. A benefit of being an Australian Rotary member is to have your business and services promoted to your Rotary peers.
To have your business added to the Rotary Business Network your information must be provided to Rotary Down Under by your Club Secretary. http://www.rotarydownunder.com.au/rotary-business-networks

Red Shield Appeal – see message from Christine.

BBQ’s: thanks to Greg, Ken, Bob, Ineke, Ray, Paul, Rhonda, Ash,David W, Sandra, Joe, Bill and Devi who are working hard(?) at for today’s Aldi BBQ.

We have been allocated 2 weekday Bunnings BBQ’s next quarter – July 5^th, September 27^th. Please keep these dates free as we’ll need all ‘hands on deck’.

Next week Amanda Hough (Torquay) will talk about Interplast and our very own, Ineke will be talking about ROMAC, so please come along and support these dedicated ladies.

Have a good week

Lesley.

Reminders for your Calendar.

Weds 25 May.May Amanda Hough Interplast/Romac.

Red Shield Appeal 28 & 29 May IGA Marshalltown Road Volunteers needed.

Wed 01 June No Meeting.

Wed 08 June Kate Kent Geelong Mums.

Wed 15 June Gary Jenning Department of Justice and Regulation.

Wed 22 June Normal Meeting with Joint Board meeting of old and new boards. Early Start to be advised.

Wed 29 June Changeover Dinner.

Wed 06 July No meeting.

Wed 13 July Club Night.

President Elect 2016/7 Bill Trengrove Proposed Board.

Pres. Bill T
Sec. Coddy
Treas. Ken W
P.elect Greg C
P.P. Lesley G
International David C
Foundation Carly H
Youth John Mc
Comm Serv Ineke T
M/ship & PR Chris H
Funds Paul DBA (no Funds last year)

Rotarian Duties

Chair for Meeting.

25 May Lesley Goode.

01 June No Meeting.

08 June Peter Codd

15 June Ken Wright

22 June Bill Trengrove.

29 June Changeover Dinner.

Red Shield Appeal 2016 Volunters Needed

We require members, friends, and families to assist with the Red Shield Appeal on

Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May 2016 at IGA Marshalltown Road.

We have the following names so far.

Please assist with donating one hour or more of your time for this cause.

Saturday 28/5 8-9am Saddo

Saturday 28/5 9-10am Ken Wright

Saturday 28/5 11-12 noon Bob Arnup

Various times to fill Saturday.

Sunday 29/5 10 – 11am Ineke Thornton

Most of Sunday to fill.

Thankyou for offering your time. In the event unforeseen circumstances prevent you from attending please advise South Barwon Corp Mal Davies on mobile 04008098

RYDA Geelong Pilot Program

RYDA Geelong Pilot Program

Thank you all for your clubs’ interest and support. RYDA is definitely happening!

1.About RYDA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kcb8hccs8U

RYDA (Rotary Young Driver Awareness) is a road safety education program for 17-18 year old students. The program was initiated by Rotary members in the northern suburbs of Sydney 14 years ago in response to the high number of young people killed and injured on our roads each year. Since then well over 400 000 students have participated in the program in Australia and New Zealand.

Not-for-profit organisation Road Safety Education (RSE) provides the program content.

In metropolitan areas RYDA programs are run by RSE with the help of Rotary volunteers. In regional areas, local Rotary clubs organise the entire program using RSE materials.

2.Why RYDA is different to the government programs? Is it worth it?

The government road safety education program Fit2Drive is a half day in school program for year 11 students and covers some of the same areas as RYDA including responsibilities, distractions, strategies to avoid peer pressure etc.

RYDA is a one day school excursion made up of 6 interactive sessions: Speed & Stopping, Hazards & Distractions, The Personality Test, Rights & Responsibilities, After the Crash and Genevieve’s Story.

RYDA has more impact on students:

It is run outside the school.
Practical driving demonstrations of stopping distances – seeing a car stop (and hit a “pedestrian”) is much more effective than being told facts and figures.
Genevieve’s Story – the impact on family, friends and community of a road death.
Hearing a crash survivor talk about the impact on their life.

Having seen RYDA in action and being the parent of 3 young drivers, this is a program I would have liked to have been available to my 2 older children and I would like it to be available to my last learner driver.

3.RYDA Geelong

The date has been pushed back from Monday June 6 to Thursday August 4 or 11 to give us time to finalise funding and also to invite potential facilitators and sponsors to attend.

All secondary schools have been contacted, 9 have expressed interest and 6 have replied with firm numbers of students they would like to bring:

Geelong Lutheran College 22
St Josephs College 34
Clonard College 15
Bellarine Secondary College 21 + Year 11 cohort if successful
North Geelong Secondary College 24
Thomas Carr College Tarneit 15 Total 131

When the date and cost have been finalised we will again contact the other schools.

RYDA will cost approximately $3600. This initial program is more costly than usual as presenters are travelling from Melbourne. In the future it is hoped that the program will be almost self-supporting.

A grant for $2000 has been applied for from the COGG. We will hear the outcome at the end of May.
Sponsorship has been sought from several Geelong businesses and organisations which advertise their support of community programs, and also the TAC. We have not had any success as yet. However, we are still awaiting some replies and will seek further sponsors prior to the first program.
Several Rotary Clubs have indicated they will support RYDA if necessary.
- Corio Bay, Drysdale, Geelong West, Grovedale, Lara and Torquay $200 each, Queenscliffe $200 - $500 if needed, Geelong $500.
- Total of $1900 - $2200. Thank you!

Our aim is for sponsorships and donations to total a minimum of $2600 to keep student fees to $10.

4.How you can help this year

Money of course.
A volunteer from each club to help on the day and have a look at the program.
Potential ongoing sponsors – if you have any contacts please let us know.
Local facilitators – driving instructors, teachers, youth workers, emergency services personnel etc. If you know of anyone who might be interested please let us know.

5.Next Year

Committee members – thanks Adrian Schmidt from Ocean Grove and Russell Campbell from Corio Bay who have already volunteered to be school liason (sorry I forgot to mention you at the meeting!!).
Develop ongoing sponsorship partnerships
Local facilitators
Equipment – laptops & projection equipment, safety bollards & cones (to borrow or purchase)

Karen & Wayne Pecar

RYDA Committee

wpecar@bigpond.net.au

Barwon Health Volunteers Thank you Invitation