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Diary Dates
Nov 17, 2016
Committees meeting at a venue of their choice to work on projects for 2016 - 2017
Nov 24, 2016
History of the Christchurch Meals Program
Dec 01, 2016
Compassionate Care Through Music
Dec 08, 2016
Christchurch Christmas Dinner December 07 2016
Dec 15, 2016
Dec 22, 2016
Dec 29, 2016
Jan 05, 2017
Venue to be advised
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It was a relaxed social meeting this week, at the Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant in Geelong.  The Fellowship committee had selected a delicious meal for us, and going  by the noise level, everyone had a good time. Thanks to Pam and her committee.
My week started with the quarterly Group 9 and 10 Presidents meeting. Items discussed included:
  • Celebrations for the  Foundation centenary
  • Child protection
  • Conference 2017 and the request for home hosting for visiting Rotarians
  • Ian Campbell spoke on the  Ice Fight and requested help from other clubs
  • Ride the Bellarine. Mark April 9th in your diary. Our club has committed to volunteering on the day
  • RYDA – looking for a contact person  from each club 
  • Shine on Awards – hoping for contact person in each club to promote this
  • Our Open Garden Day
If you are interested in being involved with any of these activities, please let me know.
 
Our Open Garden Day is being well publicised, and there are plenty of people interested in coming along.  The Rotary Club of Grovedale Waurn Ponds has bought $400 worth of tickets from us, and l thank them for this wonderful support.  We still need more people on the roster to help on the day, and to donate food. Please contact David Sinclair for roster and Judy Dahlke for food ASAP.
 
It’s a committee meeting next Thursday. If you don’t know where you are meeting, contact your Director!
 
Barb
 
Upcoming Club Events
Big Day Out Lunch - Wallington Adventure Park
Adventure Park
Nov 24, 2016
 
BBQ for Probus
Drewin Park
Nov 24, 2016
 
Highton Rotary Open Gardens Day
10, 50 & 70 Lemins Road, Waurn Ponds
Nov 27, 2016
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
Highton Rotary Christmas Dinner
Deakin Lakehouse Restaurant
Dec 15, 2016
 
News
Announcements
 
 
  • Ride the Bellarine, the District Fundraising Event raise funds to End Polio Now, has been confirmed as returning on April 9 2017 for its third year.  More details to follow.  Registrations will open in December, entry costs yet to be determined.  This is a joint project of the Rotary Club's of Geelong and District and last year $23,000 was raised by riders, sponsors and generous donators.  With the Gates Foundation 2 for 1 offer in place the total raised towards the End Polio Now Campaign was $69,000.  Follow and like the Ride the Bellarine Facebook page to get all the updates  https://www.facebook.com/ridethebellarine/
 
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Opens Gardens Day
 
Volunteers are needed for our Open Gardens Day.  If you haven't already done so, please contact David S to put your name down for one of the many tasks that will need to be covered, to make this day a super success.  So much work is being done by the Organising Committee, to make sure that every detail has been covered, but it needs all of us to lend a hand to bring all that planning to fruition on the day.
 
The week in pictures

Rotary Junior Community Awards Presentation

 

Pres Barb and Youth Director Anne with Highton Primary Students

 

Handing out the Rotary Junior Community Awards

Participating Students were
Alex DiLisio
Jack Bell
Charley Russell
Edward Leishman
William Jones
Maddy Hamling

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Salvo's Walk for Homelessness
 
This event is being held on November 5.  Highton has had a number of members join in this walk in previous years. If you would like to participate this year, you can register online at www.salvationarmy.org.au/walkinghome
 
World Polio Day October 24 2016
 
 
For more information on World Polio Day click https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/take-action/end-polio
Rotary's Newest Fellowship
 
 
Are you interested in education and want to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our fellowship members are dedicated people who share a passion for education, community service and friendship. Becoming a member of the International Fellowship of Rotary Educators connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.
 
What is a Rotary Fellowship and who may join?
 
Rotary Fellowships are independent groups of Rotarians, their spouses, family members, Rotaractors, alumni and program participants who have a similar interest or passion and are organized around a specific vocational or recreational interest.  Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make new friends around the world.
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Geelong Citizens' Jury
 
This email was received by Ian C, and is included for you to read and/or participate in the online survey if you wish
 
 
The Geelong Citizens’ Jury project is well underway. You've been identified as an important stakeholder for your community and we're seeking your support to ensure we hear as many voices as possible during the final stage of the wider community engagement.

During September and October 2016, members of the community have been submitting their ideas to be considered by the Geelong Citizens’ Jury. The community's ideas and feedback will be provided to the citizens jury and will be important information for the jury to consider.

What we'd like you to do:
  1. Complete the "Vote Democracy Geelong" Survey - this takes 5 minutes and there is no need to register. Over 1000 surveys have been completed already! If you can't complete the survey online, hard copy surveys are available in public libraries across Greater Geelong and the Council's Customer Service Centre located at 100 Brougham Street, Geelong. A pdf of the survey is attached here - please email any completed hard copy surveys to Geelong.Jury@delwp.vic.gov.au as the survey closes at 5pm, Monday 24 October.
  2. Make a submission - you can use the online form or this can be in any format you like and can include recommendations about who the jury should hear from.
  3. Forward this email to your networks encouraging them to complete the survey, make a submission or collect submissions from their networks to provide for the jury's consideration.

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Who is on Rotary "Leave" this month?
 
Pam              Oct 31 - Dec 5
Ros               Nov 3 - Nov 17
Colin B          Nov 27 - Jan 12
Darcy            Nov 23 - Dec 5
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Brenton Rudd
November 1
 
Peter Jackman
November 6
 
Mark Seller
November 14
 
Malcolm Marquardt
November 21
 
Spouse Birthdays
Gillian Bayliss
November 11
 
Glenn Kelly
November 12
 
Jennie Green
November 20
 
Barbara Lamont
November 25
 
Anniversaries
Ross Lamont
Barbara Lamont
November 5
 
Join Date
Colin Hunt
November 6, 1975
41 years
 
KEN Mansfield
November 6, 1975
41 years
 
Mark Seller
November 15, 1996
20 years
 
Colin Bayliss
November 22, 2007
9 years