Grovedale Bulletin 11 Jan 2016 (Jan 11, 2016)

Lesley Goode

Pecili Ratawa

We pass on our condolences to Wendy Ratawa and her extended family on the recent passing of Pecili. We wish Wendy and her family all the best during this time of sadness.

Best wishes from all current and past members and friends and families of the Rotary Club of Grovedale.

Geelong Library Tour 13 Jan 2016 5.45pm for 6 pm start

Geelong Library tour 5.45pm for a 6pm sharp start Wednesday 13 Jan 2016. Optional meal afterwards.

Rotary Leadership

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

Meeting Number - 1841

Wednesday, 23 December 2015.

Chairperson- Lesley Goode

Sergeant - Graeme Saddington.

Rotarian Duties

Chair for Meeting

13 Jan 2016 - No chair.

20 Jan 2016 - No meeting.

27 Jan 2016 - Greg Cooke.

03 Feb 2016 - No meeting.

10 Feb 2016 - John Mcgibbon.

17 Feb 2016- Don Lester.

President's Report

Meeting 13^th January 2016

Welcome Back and Happy New Year to all!

Our visit to the library was a great start to the year. Rotarians, partners, friends and relatives escaped the extreme heat in the cool and beautiful surrounds of our new library. Our guide Colin was very generous with his time and most informative. We enjoyed the views from the top most balcony and the comfort of the events room and chairs on the book floors. I think we were all amazed and impressed by the interior spaces and resources. I think the exterior is stunning but I know my opinion is not shared by all.

After our lengthy tour, we dispersed in all directions – some home and some to enjoy dinner in various locations but not before our final farewell to Bella!

When many of you read this, Bella will have arrived in Germany to commence her year as a Rotary Exchange Student. We wish her a happy and exciting time – lots of fun, learning and new friendships. We look forward to hearing all about it from Greg, Kim and Ken.

Thank you to those who are available for the Aldi BBQ on the 16^th January. It was great that we filled the roster electronically!

This is part of an email received from RI:

His Holiness Pope Francis will officiate at a Mass to Rotarians at St. Peter’s Square, Rome, on 30 April. We will have 8,000 seats reserved for Rotarians, as well as friends and family.

It is my great pleasure to invite you to join me in Italy on this day as we celebrate the Jubilee of Rotarians, a special event hosted by Rotary District 2080 and the Vatican.

For more information, please visit the Jubilee of Rotarians website, which has been provided by our friends in District 2080. Updates and additional information will be available leading up to the event. Registration will open 18 January.

Also, I remind you that it would be great to have a good representation at the District Conference March 18 - 20 – Set Sail for Geelong. You can register online for some or all sessions.

Have a good week

Lesley

BBQ

We have an Aldi BBQ this Saturday 16 Jan 2016. Bob has emailed you the roster separately.

Torquay Joint Meeting

We will not be having a meeting on Wed 20 Jan 2016. However we will be having a joint meeting with Torquay at Bellbrae on Mon 18 Jan 2016. Please see below for details and RSVP as below.

Mal & Debbie Slater have kindly offered their home for our yearly get together with Grovedale

Date: Monday 18 January 2016

Time: 6.30 for 7pm start

Venue: Mal & Debbie Slater , 555 Great Ocean Road, Bellbrae

COST : $20 a head Torquay will supply BBQ, salads & sweets

BYO chair, drinks & any special food required

We will need to know approx. numbers by Midday Friday 16 January to

John McDonald - email johnmcdonald78@bigpond.com or 0405146443

Birthdays and Anniversaries.

Bella Cooke 2016 Outbound Student

Just a reminder that Bella is departing Australia for Germany on Saturday 16 Jan 2016. We wish Bella all the best for her upcoming year abroad. Good luck and best wishes from all at Grovedale Rotary.

Reminders for your Calendar.

Our first meeting back for 2016 will be 13 Jan 2016 visit to Geelong Library 6 to 7pm all welcome. See Don Lester for details.

Geelong Library visit contact Don Lester for numbers.

No meeting 20 Jan 2016 this will be joint meeting with Torquay on the 18 Jan 2016.

27/1/2016 Normal Club Meeting.

10/2/2016 Past student Lucinda this will be a partners nights.

17/2/2016 Possibly vocational visit to Reed Photography. Partners and family welcome.

26/2/2016 Bunnings BBQ.

11/3/2016 Bunnings BBQ.

Member Birthdays

Colin Berris

January 15

Spouse Birthdays

Sue Wright

January 4

Denise Sheean

January 6

Eva Marfatia

January 27

Anniversaries

Darren Deren

Anita Deren

January 3

Ken Wright

Sue Wright

January 8

Lindsay Dixon

Helen Dixon

January 20