Grovedale Waurn Ponds Bulletin 27 July 2016 (Jul 27, 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

Rotary Leadership

Rotary International President - K.R.Ravindran
District 9780 Governor - Stephen Lamont.
Rotary Club of Grovedale Waurn Ponds.

President - Bill Trengrove.
Meeting Number - 1864

Wednesday, 10 August 2016.

Sergeant Saddo.

Rotarian Duties

Chair for Meeting.

17 August Paul Desbrowe Annear

24 August John McGibbon.

31 August Don Lester.

President Bill Trengrove Report

ROTARY 2016 BULLETIN 5 10th August

Greetings everyone and a very warm welcome to our new member Gary Clark, welcome aboard.

CHRISTMAS PARTY, Wednesday December 14th. On the Geelong Library top floor deck and room with great views of the bay and city. We have to get 50 people and cost is $65.00 per head drinks included.

BARWON VALLEY school (possibly our greatest achievement yet) will be organising working bees for improvements and through Rotarian Don Shields they are asking all the clubs in the area for help. This is an extremely worthwhile and often neglected cause where you can, with a little work, make an enormous difference to the lives of these children. Keep it in mind and let’s give them our support.

Geelong West Rotary and Barwon Health will be asking the Clubs for support of $3000.00 p.a. for the next 2 years to increase & fund the patient transfer fleet, a very good avenue to help local people and promote Rotary.

Would you like to talk to and assist others to explain to teenagers about to get their licences just how serious and life changing this can be. The program covers most aspects of drivers’ responsibilities. Queenscliff Rotary is running the program & would like help. Interested? Contact me.

Geelong East is running an Auction night at Buckleys August 20th at 6.30 for 7. $45.00 per ticket plus drinks. They will attend our Auction if we attend theirs. Should be a good night, please consider.

See you on the 17th Bill.

Bella Cooke 2016 Rotary Exchange Student Update Karlsruhe Germany

Bella Cooke outbound exchange student to Germany.

This is just a small update to let everyone know about my exchange so far.

I've now been in Germany for six wonderful months living an absolute dream. In these six months I've been able to immerse myself in German culture, learn a new language, discover marvellous cities, meet incredible people from all around the world and grow as a person. I strongly believe that through these experiences I've grown into a much more independent, self-reliant and educated girl with a fresh view on the world. Not one day is the same, I go to school, I travel, I spend time with my host family and friends, try new things. There are so many similarities and differences between Germany and Australia that there is always a chance to learn.

My first host family the Paha family taught me all about German culture, helped me settle into this amazing country and also gave me a family away from home. My current/second host family, Schultz family have taught me so much more about the German language and given me a new perspective on German life. I will move families again end of August. Learning German has really been an adventure, I would be lying if I said it's been easy. But I wouldn't trade this opportunity for the world. Learning a second language has opened my eyes to a new world. I've developed a greater understanding of English at the same time. I can communicate comfortably and happily in German and enjoy learning more every day.

Meeting and spending time with my exchange student family has literally been life changing. I'm now so much more aware of the world. I've learnt about the cultures, the people, the food, the languages of countries from Ecuador to Japan, Brazil to Canada, Italy to Mexico. It's actually amazing and in the process I've made some of the greatest friends in the world.

At school I've developed a new perspective on school life, seen how others do things and learnt so much in the process. I've made many great German friends who I love spending time with.

I am so incredibly grateful for this opportunity and it would not have been possible without the outstanding efforts of Rotarians, the clubs and the districts. Both Grovedale Rotary club plus district 9780 and also my club in Germany Karlsruhe-Baden and our district 1930. I do not have enough words to express my gratitude and thank everyone who has been a part of making this dream possible.

My gorgeous family, who I miss dearly but are still always there to support me when I need it.

Thank you, really.

And see you all in six months!

Reports

Paul reminder about entertainment books and auction night.

Joe had his wallet stolen

Bob reminders about upcoming BBQ's Aldi 20 Aug Bunnings 27 Sept.

David C Oberon South going well and David will meet microphone tech at Rice Village to sort mic out.

Chris please fill in your prospective members worksheet.

John reminder for assistance with mock job interviews.

Don reminded us about upcoming events for August and partner nights.

Carlie spoke about her Consecration.

Identifying Prospective Members Worksheet

Remember to fill out your identifying prospective members from and return to Christine Howard as soon as possible.

Click on read more and you will be taken to link for form.

Reminders for your Calendar.

Get your Entertainment book from Paul for $60 great value! 4 left.

Weds 17 August Unkluttered Life Elise Purkis optional partner night.

Sat 20 August East Geelong Rotary Dinner Dance tickets David 0409868345.

Sat 20 August Aldi BBQ.

Tuesday 23 August Piano Bar see Ken Wright $15 from 7pm.

Weds 24 August Sharon Bromley Art Gusto Program.

23 and 30 August Mock Job Interviews see John M

Weds 21 September Affordable Tyres then optional drink meal at Little Creatures.

Tuesday 27 Sept Bunnings BBQ.

Weds 28 Sept Prospective member's night.

Friday 14th October 2016 6.30pm

Dinner Dance Auction Capri Receptions $70pp inclusive.

Xmas Party Wednesday 14th December Geelong Library. See president Bill for tickets.

$65 inclusive cost of meal, beer, wine and soft drink. 6.30pm to 10.30pm Library Deck.

We need 50 people to make viable.

Mock Job Interviews

See John McGibbon for the mock job interviews, he requires a few volunteers for 23 and 30 August 2016. Please advise John if you can volunteer for one and or both they will run between 9am and 2pm on both days.

See John for further details.

Dinner Dance Auction

Dinner Dance Auction Friday 14th of October 2016 Capri Receptions.

$70 per person inclusive of pre dinner drinks & appetizers plus 2 course meal including wine, beer and soft drink.

Book your table now with Paul.

Remember to get your donations in as soon as possible.

BBQ Reminders.

Aldi BBQ Saturday 20 August.

Bunnings Tues 27 Sept.

Oberon South Primary School Term Three 2016 Roster

Carlie 5 Sept.

Lesley 13 Sept.

Jan 24 Aug.

Ineke 22 Aug.

David C 30 Aug.

Bill & Devi 7 Sept.

Christine 24 Aug.

Ken 13 Sept.

Lindy 5 Sept.

Members Milestone August 2016

Birthdays.

Mick Sheean 7 August.

Bill Trengrove 11 August.

Bob Arnup 18 August.

Peter Codd 26 August.

Spouse Partner Birthdays.

Kim Cooke 12 August.

Rhonda Desbroweannear 20 August.

Anniversaries.

Paul and Rhonda Desbroweannear 23 August 1975 41 Years.

Date Joined Rotary.

Carlie Hannah 5 August 2015 1 Year

Bob Arnup 13 August 1979 37 Years.

Graham Perkins 13 August 1979 37 Years.

Bill Trengrove