Bulletin Meets weekly at Benito s Restaurant

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1 Bulletin Monday 26th September 2016 Meets weekly at Benito s Restaurant 1196 Nepean Highway, Mount Eliza I S S U E N O 1 3, / pm for 6.30pm start September is Basic Education & Literacy Month Hello Rotarians D O U G S DAT A Colin Stokes's presentation was what our club really needed in order that members get the most out of what is a very worthwhile website. It is so easy to sit back and read the bulletin, but we need people to contribute to our own club website and keep all the other sections up to date. This site increases our credibility and has a powerful impact on a potential member's confidence in us. A professionally designed, well-written and helpful site will promote trust in our club as well as providing good contact information, which lets people know we are knowledgeable and up to date. This is why Colin is doing such a magnificent job in keeping our webpage as up to date as is possible, and why we need to assist him in keeping all information current. Bill had a few strong words on the poor response he gets for volunteers to undertake special projects. Bill's comment that on the one hand all of us are wanting our club to be a "doers" club, but at the same time he finds it difficult to get people to volunteer their time for special or one-off projects. This is a real problem for Bill and he needs more people to put their hand up when volunteers are sort after. I do understand that for those working during the week this can be a difficult time, but this indeed is only a small minority and there are many of us who do have time, and who can put themselves out for a few hours when the time arises. So I do ask members to seriously think about requests and give time to Bill when he asks for volunteers. A reminder that our day at the Portsea Camp Working Bee will be the Saturday October 8th, so please put this in your Calendar as we would like a good roll up for this event. And finally there is an invitation to the Charter Lunch for Rotary Club of Latitude 38 in Cranbourne. This is the newest club in District 9820 and will be held in the Tarnuk Room in the Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens on Saturday November 19th. Rotary Club of Mount Martha PO Box 342, Mornington 3931 District Governor 9820: Lynne Westland RCMM President: Doug Rhodes dj.rhodes@bigpond.com Secretary: Peter Rawlings pgr@rawlings.com.au Apologies and Guests: Barrie Sweeney by Monday midday at the latest lorbar@internode.on.net Bulletin Editor: Colin Stokes Contributions by midday Thursday please chstokes@optusnet.com.au Website Editor: Colin Stokes chstokes@optusnet.com.au Yours in Rotary - Doug Rhodes - President

2 MOUNT MARTHA LAST MEETING AT BENITO S RESTAURANT Members present 23 Apologies LOA Lara Barrett, Tom Barrett, Greg Buchanan, David Crane, Tom Goulding Byron Groves, Kel Hobby, John Marshall, Jonathan Mayne, Wayne Norris Joy Salmon, Phylis Scales, Chris Williams, Merv Williams. Freda Bowie-Horoway, Esther Murray,Pat and Martin Reid. ************************************************************************************************** President Doug Rhodes Saturdays BBQ with NYSF Student Ellen Brady was a success and raised $200 for her and $230 for the club. Mornington Park P S working Bee, Bill needs a couple more volunteers Phylis Scales has organized Citizenship Awards at Mornington SC. Doug to present at Valedictory Night at end of the year Rob Davies sent Carol Rae a big thank you from our club. The club is now looking at supporting Mumma Bears Phylis Scales advises that mock interviews at Mornington SC will be on 11 th November Portsea Camp Working Bee is on Saturday 8 th October Peter Rawlings Board Meeting next week Family of Rotary Jonathan Mayne has had a bad week but is now out of IC. He s back at Peninsula Private Phylis Scales had car accident but is OK Tom Barrett has decided to have surgery Joy Salmon has started her radiation Pride of Workmanship Awards: Lara has 5 but would love to receive more nominations Bill Cummins Let s Go Cruisin 4 th October. 10 people required Portsea camp Working Bee Sat 8 October. Volunteers required Very Special Kids- 5 people required Response from members for projects has been disappointing. If we are to be a doing club and not just a meeting club we need to share the load Difficulty in getting weekly note takers has also been an issue and needs greater willingness to contribute a little of members time. White Ribbon Day Breakfast on November 25 th at Brooklands and called for members to give serious consideration to form a table Steve Daly A timely suggestion to all members to do what Steve has done and any suspicious marks checked by a doctor Get them burnt off as many are pre-cancerous Steve stepped us through Club Account. In good shape with $6K carried over from last year Charitable Account : Also in good shape with $4K carried over Inc $5K for Shine On Awards

3 MOUNT MARTHA LAST MEETING AT BENITO S RESTAURANT David Wheeler Chairman introduced Guest Speaker Colin Stokes : Club Media Video- Bono s Salute to Rotary Bulletin Sent to all members plus others Now in easier to read A4 size Website Promote our Club Promote Rotary Website visitors are urged to come along to a meeting and either or call Barrie Latest Bulletin and past Bulletins are all recorded on the site. Details on our Community Projects are all there Member Access to documents sausage sizzle reconciliation, membership list etc PASSWORD will be ed. Members are urged to log in and get familiar with our club site as all info will be found there. Facebook Facebook We are yet to really exploit Facebook It is a powerful communication tool All members on Facebook need to Like our Facebook page. David Wheeler Chairman thanked Colin for his dedication to our Bulletin, Website and Facebook page Meeting handed back to President Doug President Doug Rhodes Advised next week s speaker is from Mount Martha Junior Soccer Club Prepared by Roger Skipsey 21/09/16 Weekly Thoughts to Celebrate The Centenary of the Rotary Foundation" Every Rotarian, Every Year Every minute of every day someone s life is being improved by our Rotary Foundation. Wells are being dug in India, blind children are using Braille typewriters in Brazil, toilets are part of improved sanitation in Sri Lanka, and dental treatment is available to the needy in Nicaragua. In a world where the divide between the haves and have nots is growing, we as Rotarians must do our part and do good in the world. Contributions from every Rotarian to the Annual Fund every year are critical to making a difference in our world. Club President Doug has committed $100 of club funds for each club member to the Foundation. Why don't you become a Rotary Centurian? Make a personal $100 tax deductable donation to the Rotary Foundation? All Centurian funds raised in Australia are spent in Australia on Australian projects. Find $100 to contribute annually to the Rotary Foundation. Pick up a Rotary Centurian Money Collector available from Roger Annear Pop in your $2 per week for 50 weeks and you will have your $100. Roger Annear "

4 TONIGHTS TONIGHTS MEETING AND DIARY DIARY DATES DATES Tonight s Meeting: David Huggett-President Mt Martha Soccer Club Chair: Martin Lowe Birthdays Members: David Piper 27/9 Birthdays Members Partners: Cheryl Norris 25/9 Members (Hon) : Nil Anniversaries Members: Bernard and Lucia Butler 20/9 ***************************************************************************** September: Basic Education and Literacy Month Front of House R SKIPSEY, W. CUMMINS (C.STOKES, P Warren) Meeting Notes: Roger Skipsey 26th President Mt Martha Soccer Club David Huggett 28th Very Special Kids Sausage Sizzle Fund Raiser Main Street ********** October: Economic & Community Development Month Front of House - KEN WALL. D Douglas, (R, ANNEAR, J MARSHALL) Meeting Notes: Geoff Kaye. 3rd John Waterhouse Biography 4th Lets go Cruisin approx 4.30pm ************* 10th 17th 24th Ken Wall ABCD Art Building Children s Dreams Plus Lift the Lid fund Raiser for Mental Illnes (Must wear a Hat) Carol White - Manager Mornington Hub Shopping Centre. Lynne Westland District Governor visit Front of House *RED = DESK DUTIES* **BLUE = WELCOME AND NAME TAGS - DUTI Also includes setup of any displays, sound system and packing away. Sausage Sizzle Roster Next Sausage Sizzle 1 Oct 2016 B Sweeney, T Jolly, A Davis 15 Oct 2016 B. Butler, P. Warren J. Routledge 29 Oct 2016 K. Hobby R. Annear G. Buchanan 12 Nov 2016 R. Davies B Groves M. Lowe, 26 Nov 2016 G. Kaye P. Reid J. Waterhouse 10 December E Murray R Skipsey D Tozer 24 December M Reid T Jolly J Marsall

5 MOUNT ROTARY MARTHA CLUB OF MOUNT MARTHA Call for volunteers for Rotarians against Malaria in Timor Leste A call for expressions of interest to join teams going to Timor Leste. The first team could leave as early as the last week in October to be in Timor Leste during the weekend of 29th Oct and 5th Nov. The the main focus of the mission will be to assist the new Rotary Club of Dili Lafaek to implement the Healthy Villages program in Timor Leste. The program will include educational presentations to the village people, walk-around villages to identify issues plan corrective actions construction of concrete block waste storage/disposal units Hopefully the team will also be able to observe and assist with bednet distributions at a different locations there is also scope for providing assistance to local schools. These programs will occur on the weekends because of the local Rotarian s work commitments. If you are interested Chris Williams asap chriswilliams31@outlook.com District 9820 Rotarians against Malaria (RAM) Chair Note: If it is not possible to send a team this year the next opportunity will be in April RAM is a program of Rotary Australia World Community Service Ltd. (RAWCS) For recent information visit our website Christine Williams Strategic Alignment Manager & Leadership Coaching Christian Coaching Institute Leading Transformation m: e: chris@christiancoachinginstitute.com.au

6 Reminders and Messages Mount Martha Village Placemaking Vision Visionary Walk & Talk Township Tours - throughout September & October (a simple stroll around the Village to identify issues and to brainstorm ideas) Casual Conversation & Listening Sessions throughout September & October (a chat over a cup of coffee or tea to share thoughts and solutions) Please let Bill Cummins know if you would like to be involved or feel you have ideas to contribute. We need some locals with ideas. Ist Meeting Wednesday 28th 2.00 till 4.00 **************************************************************************************************************************** " LETS GO CRUISIN" kicks off again on Tuesday 4th October. Alan Newton (Pres.) says there is still room for cars to be displayed. Last month they had 200 and was comfortable. Bill will be looking for Volunteers this Monday night *********************************************************************************************** Portsea Camp Working Bee will be held on the 8 th and 9 th October. Please put these dates in your Calendars so we can have a good rollup of members. Further information will be supplied as the time draws closer. ************************************************************************************************ Year 10 Interviews (Practise) Phyl Scales Youth Services Director phylscales@yahoo.com I have been in contact with Mornington Secondary College and they are having a Year 10 Mock interview day on Friday November 11 th and they would love members of Mt Martha Rotary Club to take part. The day goes from 8.45am to 2.00pm with lunch provided between 11 and 12. If you are able to assist for the whole day that is great but if you can only assist for part of the day then the morning session is from 8.45 till 11.00am and the afternoon session is from till 2.00pm. The interviews are 20 minutes long and there is an assessment guide to follow. Panels will consist of a Mornington Secondary College staff member and a Rotarian/community member. If you are able to assist, please let me know. ***************************************************************************************** Very Special Kids Reminder-( 9.00am 2.00pm) BBQ Main Street Mornington for Very Special Kids outside the Commonwealth Bank Wed. 28/9 ***************************************************************************************** Bendigo Bank Notice Board Opportunity Please Note The MMRC has the opportunity to display promotional material on the Bendigo Banks "Business of the Month"notice board for the month of October. If any member has suitable photos, articles, etc. that could be used to promote the club please bring them to the dinner or contact John Routledge.

7 The meeting 10th October will be a partners and friends meeting where everyone is expected to wear a hat and donate $5 to the appeal for mental illness. This night Ken Wall will be our speaker talking about his program on ABCD ( Art Building Childrens Dreams) so this is a great opportunity to invite others and listen to a video as well about Lifting the Lid on Mental Illness See below ************************************************************************************************* Mornington Park Primary School have had their front Entrance and two large deck areas painted by these Mt Martha Rotarians during the week.. As part of a total project request which will also include some other upgrades to the front entrance, some landscape works, and possible construction of a small new deck area. Thanks for your time and well done, Bill Cummins, Roger Skipsey, Martin Lowe, Barrie Sweeney, Colin Stokes. Funding is based on a district grant application.

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