In Gear. Presidents Report. Next Meetings. Serving the Community since 1985

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1 Serving the Community since 1985 In Gear R O T A R Y C L U B O F B E A U M A R I S W E E K L Y B U L L E T I N Number 33, 29 February 2016 Presidents Report What a wonderful meeting on Thursday, David Goldstone presented us with some interesting ideas about Rotary, I was impressed by his commitment, drive and dedication and the mentoring he has provided through his contacts and resources, for young people. We were privileged to induct Mary Cunnington, I look forward to her participation in the Club (see photo next page). Next Meetings THURSDAY 3 MARCH MAYOR CR JAMES LONG CHAIR: MALCOLM SAWLE AV: MALCOLM PARKS CASH DESK: LYNDA DOUTCH & CHRIS WERNER HOST: DAVID RUSHWORTH THURSDAY 10 MARCH HEATHER CHISOLM & PETER FLUDE ONE YEAR OF OUR FARMERS' MARKET + CHRIS MARA ON INTERPLAST CHAIR: CLEM QUICK AV: GREG EVERY CASH DESK: LYNDA DOUTCH & CHRIS WERNER HOST: DAVID LANGWORTHY THURSDAY 17 MARCH NO MEETING DUE TO DISTRICT CONFERENCE Our ever efficient Secretary Roy has already updated the membership list we now have 48 members. We are lucky that we have a club of real contributors, every one of the 48 contributes in many ways. THURSDAY 24 MARCH NO MEETING DUE TO EASTER As a measure of the effort he will put in for the coming years we had a visit from Malcolm Chiverton, District Governor Nominee; for him it s a commitment that lasts for years. See photo of Malcom comparing ideas with our Guest Speaker on next page. This week many events we have been involved in have continued. Malcolm has been following up about the Concourse, and Ken Mirams and Peter Flude have managed to get sponsorship for shelving in our storage unit from Wilson Storage. John Beaty has been canvassing how we can best support Fiji following the disaster there, James has been following up how we can establish another financial account for Sabu, and Ken and I attended the launch of the Sandringham Hospital appeal. You will be pleased to know that the Rotary clubs which held the Rotary Awareness Day at Southland have donated the funds raised to Alison Tolstrup's cause: food security for indig- Unless stated otherwise venue is Victoria Golf Club 6.30 for 7.00 Contents 1 Presidents Report 2 Notices 3 / 4 This Week s Speaker 5 Beachside Youth Festival Flyer 6 District Golf Day 7 RC of Clayton & Huntingdale Car Boot Sale 8 Club Structure / Picture of the Day

2 enous children in the Kimberley. On a mundane note: there is still a 2XL Polar fleece vest, left over from the Farmers Market, in my lounge room. Yours in Rotary Trish 237 Bay Road Cheltenham VIC Note; As part of our arrangement with Hocking Stuart discounts on agents fees are available to RCOB members. Hocking Stuart Sandringham Station Street Telephone: Page 2

3 This Week s Speaker: David Goldstone Topic: A New Approach to Rotary The Story David told is best covered by this article from The Rotarian, April Note it is Rotary of Crawley not Rotary Club of Crawley! Page 3

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8 CLUB STRUCTURE 2015 / 16 UPDATED 2/11/2015 BOARD CLUB SERVICE President Trish Smyth Director Malcom Sawle PE, VP Malcolm Sawle Auditor Tony Phillips Secretary Roy Seager Program Greg Every Treasurer James Glenwright Meeting Attendance Malcolm Sawle Foundation Mike Hede Communications David Lea Branding / PR / Memb ship Megan Glenwright Fellowship Richard Jones International John Beaty Photographers Max Darby, Greg Every Youth Service Vacant Almoners Charmaine Jansz & Geoff Stringer Community Chris D'Arcy Chair /Host /Cashiers /AV Roster Fundraising Heather Chisholm Youth Protection Officer Malcolm Parks On to Conference TEAM MEMBERS Ken Mirams International Community Youth Fundraising Fred Hofmann Geoff Abbott David Rushworth Harry Wolfe John Sime Tim Dark Richard Jones Heather Chisholm David Langworthy Mary Sealy Tony McKenna * Roger Frewen Geoff Stockdale Richard Shermon Chris Martin Geoff Stringer Ross Phillips Tony Phillips Vivienne Zoppolato David Hone Malcolm Parks Lynda Doutch Lois Lindsay Charmaine Jansz Mary Cunnington (Team TBA) Max Darby Kerrie Geard John Manks John Van Dyk (?) Royal Melbourne Golf Antony Nixon Concourse Festival Ken Mirams Jim O'Brien Mike Hede Richard Shermon Chris Werner Adrian Culshaw Peter Flude^ Kerrie Geard Branding / PR / Memb. David Hone# Clem Quick (Team TBA) Jim O Brien Lynda Doutch Robert McArthur* MUNA / NYSF Masters Golf Parking David Lea Heather Chisolm^ James Glenwright Martin Fothergill Adrian Culshaw (LOA) ^ Farmers Market # Indigenous Project * District Early to Rise Photograph by Hardik Desai, National Geographic Your Shot The place has its unique appeal, Hardik Desai writes of Iceland s Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Dawn happens two hours before sunrise, and the sunrise colors usually last almost 90 minutes if there are no clouds. A day after scouting out the location, Desai drove 30 minutes to arrive at the lagoon in time to capture the sunrise, hoping for exactly this result. Page 8