Dispatches from the East - 1 December, 2015 (Dec 01, 2015)

Club Information

The Rotary Club of Geelong East Inc.

Service Above Self

Tuesday at 6:00 pm for 6:30pm start

Buckley's

54 Fellmongers Rd.
Breakwater, Victoria 3219
Australia

District Site

Venue Map

Executives & Directors

President

Andrew Rofe

President Elect

Janine Koch

Vice President

Susan Dunlop

Immediate Past President

Bruce King

Secretary

Peter Gillham

Treasurer

Michael Carroll

Foundation Director

Jonathan Hepner

Membership Director

David Sykes

Public Relations Director

Tony Alsop

Fundraising Director

Susan Hill

Service Projects Director

Jenny Acopian

Community, Chair

James Dunlop

Vocational, Chair

Sam Ramondetta

International, Chair

Andrew Thornton

Youth, Chair

Sam Ramondetta

Club Administration, Chair

Janine Koch

Community Raffle 2015

2015 Community Raffle - Update - $4,000 + banked

Thursday was VERY cold and windy and Alan and Adrian braved the cold for not much return ....

A very cold David sensibly pulled the pin to avoid phenomia.

James and I are still in Hamilton (relaxing after the Rotary Youth Exchange weekend) and do not have the details from Friday and Saturday but will update you after the meeting on Tuesday.

Please note the extra dates in the lead up to Christmas, New Year ad Australia Day - if required. If you are around and can help out, that would be great. If we can't fill the roster, we can just let Dan Murphy's know.

Books issued to Rotarians - Aim for 8th December please!

Please return the stubs and money for tickets sold as soon as possible. It is too easy to put them aside and forget.

If you would like more tickets it can be easily arranged!

Roster for the next two weeks

Thanks to the volunteers to date. As you can see there are still vacancies.

Sales have been steady at all venues and every little bit helps!

If you can't make your shift, it is greatly appreciated if we know and if you can arrange a swap. Happy to help if you need it. Phone numbers are included to help you let your partner know.

If there is one name on the table below, partners are required.

Can you help?

Date	Venue	Set up	10 – 1pm	1 – 4pm	4pm – 6pm	Packup
Thu, 3, Dec	Dan Murphy Geelong West	James Dunlop	Alan Backwell 03 5243 4030	Graeme Fleet 03 5250 3202 Lyn Fleet	Graeme Fleet 03 5250 3202 Lyn Fleet	Sue Dunlop
Fri, 4, Dec	Dan Murphy Geelong West	James Dunlop	Janine Koch 0418 510 394 James Dunlop 03 5229 3365	Ross Taylor 03 5243 4770 Elizabeth Taylor	Harrie Farnaby 03 5222 6079 Ross Taylor 03 5243 4770	Sue Dunlop
Sat, 5, Dec	Dan Murphy Geelong West	James Dunlop	Warren Norton 0412 706 609 Anna Fletcher 03 5241 2762	Angela and Brian Humphrey 0488 456 089	Harrie Farnaby 03 5222 6079	Sue Dunlop
Thu, 10, Dec	Dan Murphy Geelong West	Keith Dawson	Keith Dawson 0418 815 149 Alan Backwell 03 5243 4030	Keith Dawson 0418 815 149 Graeme Fleet 03 5250 3202	Keith Dawson 0418 815 149 Graeme Fleet 03 5250 3202	Keith Dawson
Fri, 11, Dec	Dan Murphy Geelong West	Ron Carroll	Ron Carroll 03 4211 0717 Anne Carroll	Ross Taylor 03 5243 4770 Elizabeth Taylor	Harrie Farnaby 03 5222 6079 Ross Taylor 03 5243 4770	Sue Dunlop
Sat, 12, Dec	Dan Murphy Geelong West	Sue Dunlop	Warren Norton 0412 706 609 Bernadette Hammond 03 5248 2435	Anna Fletcher 03 5241 2762 Bill Bailey	Harrie Farnaby 03 5222 6079 Ron Carroll 03 4211 0717	Sue Dunlop

Last Week's Program

Posted by Peter Gillham on Dec 01, 2015

Last Week's Program

Bryan Humphrey - our Man in Phnom Penh - told us all about the clean water wells project which has been his particular passion whilst working in Cambodia with Australian government-supported community development schemes.

With Angela's support and through his own dedication and persistence and through the magic of The Rotary Foundation matching grants, Bryan and his Rotarian friends from the Rotary Club of Phnom Penh have changed the lives of hundreds of local people and enhanced their prospects of economic security and improved the health of their families.

The evening was a wonderful opportunity for our Club to recognize Bryan's work across the range of Rotary's endeavours through the Avenues of Service Award.

We are fortunate indeed to have Bryan and Angela as members of our Club and to be able to share with them in the joys of Rotary friendship and service.

Announcements, News and Help Required

Posted by Peter Gillham on Dec 01, 2015

Fundraising Ideas Wanted

Members are asked to offer suggestions for ways in which our Club can raise funds to support our local and international community service activities.

One idea is a calendar and all ideas will be gratefully received.

The Fundraising Committee needs more members so think about how you can assist.

If the hat fits….

Baseball caps are here - some have 4 peaks so you look around quickly and still not get the sun in your eyes - and for as little as $15.00, you'll never strike out!

Ballarat South Raffle

We thank James and Sue Dunlop for all their wonderful work on the rosters. Please contact Sue if you can fill a spot.

Eddification - Foundation earns four-star rating from Charity Navigator

For the eighth straight year, The Rotary Foundation has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, the largest and most prestigious independent evaluator of nonprofits in the United States. The rating, which is the highest that Charity Navigator assigns, reflects The Rotary Foundation’s sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

Attendance

Posted by Peter Gillham on Dec 01, 2015

Attendance – 24 November

Particulars of the week's attendance will appear in a later Bulletin.

Recognitions

Posted by Peter Gillham on Dec 01, 2015

Club anniversaries: Michael Carroll (6 December)

Birthdays: Satbir Chug (1 December)

Wedding Anniversaries: Stan & Carol Daens (5 December)

The Next 3 Weeks

December: Disease Prevention and Treatment Month

Committee Meeting: None officially

UN / International Days

1 World AIDS Day (DPT)

3 International Day of Disabled Persons (DPT)

5 UN: International Volunteers Day

10 Human Rights Day (PCPR)

Date	1/12/2015	8/12/2015	15/12/2015
Meeting Number	2261	2262	2263
	Sophie Mc Cully Outbound to USA	Christmas at Buckleys	Showgrounds Family Christmas
Chair	Chris A	Bruce K	Volunteers Required for attendance and Cashier. Also helpers for the catering and festivities would be welcome.
Sergeant	Sue H	Sue H
Cashier	Terry T	Jonathan H
Attendance	Graeme F	David B
Room	Sue B	Bill B
Room	Simon C	Harrie F
Report	Membership
Meeting	Board?

January

5 - Committee Meetings at Buckleys - Please let your chairs know if you will be in Geelong and attending this meeting

Stories

2015 Community Raffle - Update - $4,000 + banked

Books issued to Rotarians - Aim for 8th December please!

Roster for the next two weeks

December: Disease Prevention and Treatment Month

January