Happenings at last weeks’ meeting
Following on from the pomp and ceremony of the 50th Anniversary Dinner this weeks meeting was a more modest affair owing to the unavailability of various members for varying reasons. The expected reporting on the progress of club committees was also curtailed.
Due to the expected topics Greg had been nominated as Chair for the meeting. After the usual Toasts and Invocation, Greg made the following announcements:
- 9820 has donated $10,000 to the flood relief efforts;
- The Club has also donated $900 to flood relief;
- The Shire has donated $4,000 towards the Halloween celebrations;
- The securing of prizes for the best Halloween dress-ups was discussed by the members;
- The collection of the woodchips and fireboxes for the celebration was organised; and
- Greg had attended a meeting at the Southern Peninsular Community Support Centre.
Greg now called on Secretary Mark for his report:
- We have received an e-mail invitation to attend the Gippsland Rotary Centenary House AGM;
- A reminder that the Club Calendar is now accessible from the Bulletin (see below);
- November 13th is the date for the District 9820 AGM;
- Board meeting minutes are available on our web site;
- Wednesday November 30th is the Club AGM; and
- Tonight we will be discussing the draft changes to the Club By-laws.
Greg now called for Directors reports from those who were in attendance.
Director Geoff was the first to his feet with exciting news about Xmas Carols at the Twilight Market on Wednesday 21st December between 7:00 and 8:00pm. It will be necessary for the Club to publicise the move of the Carols to this date and venue. All our social media will be brought into action on this. The Mornington Youth and Citizens Brass Band will provide the music and Cindy Pritchard will lead the singing. The public will be expected to bring either a chair or a rug. Geoff now rattled off a list of things that will still have to be sorted out, including: Santa; Lollies; The Stage; and the Sound System.
At this point Director Chris announced that the Shire has queried the date of the Twilight Market. It seems that they regard last year’s Market as a one-off event so he will have to send them a new application.
Next, Director Lyn spoke about the success of the Powerful Owl talk given to the Dromana Primary School. (My granddaughter loved it. Ed) Lyn also informed the meeting that the mural at the school was an engaging mix of History and the Environment. This led on to her suggesting that the Club look into inviting someone from the Historical Society to come to one of our meetings and give a talk, which the meeting fully endorsed.
It was announced that Jan Spears was arranging support for the flood relief.
Greg now called for Lotto (Ailsa won, again?) and Fines. Sergeant Pete attacked the issuing of fines with gusto. He spread them through the members, sparing few. (he did try and get your Ed with a second fine but I pleaded ignorance and he accepted that.)
It was now Secretary Mark’s time to discuss the draft By-Laws changes. Due to the paucity of attendees this week the expected wide-ranging discussion really didn’t eventuate. The main topic which did raise some questions was the clarification of the Classes of Membership and it was decided to invite and seek “illumination” from Tim Moore. The 2nd November is the next, and last, chance to discuss and agree on these by-law changes. Mark would welcome any correspondence which can further the success of the vote.
The meeting now dissolved into a discussion on the Halloween celebration. An upcoming meeting of the committee will, no doubt, answer any outstanding questions.
Greg thanked everyone for attending and contributing and the meeting closed at 8:05.
Our AGM
Notice is given of the Annual General Meeting of the Rotary Club of Dromana is to be held at 201 Tucks Road, Main Ridge from 6pm on Wednesday 30 November 2022. The club will provide BBQ sausages but members may provide other items to be BBQ’ed & gentlemen & ladies are asked to bring a salad & a desert. Also please BYO beverages.
An agenda for this meeting will follow & will include a vote on amendments to club Bylaws. Proxy votes will be allowed & a proxy form will also follow.
D9820 Conference
Feeling lucky? Interested in being in the running for a $220 refund on your registration?
Then go to this link to register BEFORE 1st November for next year's FANTASTIC D9820 Conference to be held at the prestigious Cape Schanck RACV resort on the delicious Mornington Peninsula. Two lucky people will win this prize, which will be drawn at the conference.
But even if you don't win, you will, by coming to the spectacular Peninsula at this time of year. Surf, sand, fresh air and the opportunity to catch up with friends, old and new, while listening to well-renowned speakers. It doesn't get better than this.
See you there.
Register now. :)
Halloween Celebration
Peninsular Cluster – Interplast Celebration Dinner
Interplast dinner, meet the surgical crew.
We can have a table of 8 people. $70 per head Nov 8th 6pm at Toorak coledge 73-93 Old Mornington rd Mt Eliza
Attached is a link to the Humanitex website and invitation to The Peninsula Cluster -Interplast Celebration Dinner. Just to confirm that each Club is entitled to a table of eight. The tickets can be booked in individual names or the Club could make a bulk booking. The key question is attendees.
Whilst we are of course very well advanced with the funding target itself the dinner will give us an opportunity to gain valuable PR that we can all use. Meeting some of the people who do this valuable work is inspiring.
See as many as possible on November 8th.
Chris Such
Immediate Past President
Rotary Club of Somerville Tyabb
Club Calender – just to remind you again!
If you look below you’ll see that there is a new addition to the “Links” section the “What’s on this Month” link. This exciting new addition takes you straight to the Calender on our web page which outlines what’s coming up. By using the < and > buttons on the page, you can move from month to month and see what’s in store for the Club. Take advantage of this exciting new feature and all Secretary Mark’s extra work will not be in vain.
