Bulletin Volume 90 No 23 Tuesday November 27 2018 Rotary Club of Sale Rotary District 9820 Incorporated www.rotaryclubofsale.org.au Last Meeting: Chairman: Andrew Bradley Sergeant: Mike Smith Guest Speaker: Archie Towers Rotary Junior Community Award recipient. Send off for Les and Mary Jackson. Tuesday November 27 Combined meeting Rotary Clubs of Sale Central and Sale. Les Jackson s Farewell Rotary Junior Community Award Participants Les Jackson and Mary Jackson contributions to RC Sale Central recalled by Michael Page.
President s Announcements: RC Sale Central President Andrew welcomed members and guests including guest speaker Archie Towers and his family, Gerard Callinan and special guests Les and Mary Jackson. RC Sale president Jeanette introduced PDG Don who interviewed Archie Towers who explained his participation in the Rotary Junior Community Awards including volunteering in the Op Shop. Don congratulated Archie and encouraged him to promote the program through his peers. Archie and Don enjoy the interview. Archie s proud family and secretary Laurie RC Sale.
Gerard Callinan spoke briefly to the meeting promoting next year s Race the Rubeena event. He called for Rotary support through volunteering and promotion. See promotion information below. Philip reported on behalf of Alan regarding the Heritage Trail signage upgrade project. He called for sponsors for the signs and flagged a future working bee for installation. Presidents Jeanette and Andrew along with Noel unite to promote the Race the Rubeena project.
Race the Rubeena 2019 The Race the Rubeena is a unique community event, brought to you by the Rotary Club of Sale and based around the Port of Sale and Longford Swing Bridge precincts in the Wellington Shire, about two hours east of Melbourne. The event comprises two separate running events: a 10 kilometre, flat, timed run which starts and finishes at the Port of Sale with a turnaround point at the Swing Bridge; and a five kilometre run which starts at the Swing Bridge and finishes at the Port. On Sunday 24 February 2019 at 8:00am LOCATION: Race the Rubeena Canal Road, Sale, Vic 3850 CONTACT: Gerard Callinan info@racetherubeena.com.au WEBSITE https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=432256&
President Andrew introduced Michael Page to recall the enormous contribution made by Les and Mary Jackson to the Rotary Club of Sale Central over many years. Friend of the Jacksons since 1976, Michael paid tribute to the Les s 26 years of service to Rotary. Les was president in 2003/04 when the Rotary theme was Lend a Hand, a theme that epitomized Les s hands on practical approach to the many projects he led and of which he was involved. Les was recognized in in 2009 by being inducted as a Paul Harris Fellow. Some of the highlights of his Rotary career include: Supervising the building of a residential house during his year as President which returned a profit of $19000.00. 2004 restoration of the Silver Brumby Hut. 2007 the original Skate Park promotion supporting the kids to raise $52000.00 with encouraging major contributions from the Club and the Shire. 2011/12 International Director 2012/13 Vocational Director and participation in the District bike ride to Conference 2013 Relay for Life organiser. Michael handed over to President Andrew who presented Les with a special commemorative plaque. Les responded with further reminiscences including Rotary visits in Nepal, tree planting working bees and Jazz in the Vines all of which he described as rewarding hard work but fun. AG Bill with President Elect Philip.
TO ALL D9820 CLUBS Please find below Weblink and promotional code available now to book rooms on the Travelodge website (travelodgehotels.com.au) for 2019 Conference (Feb 15-17) Link: Book Now Promo code: TH10532896 If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact JOHN CARUANA (RC Traralgon) at johncaruana500@gmail.com and he will assist. Brooke Westbrook Reservations Manager Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands Address: 66 Aurora Lane, Docklands, Victoria, 3008 T: + 61 3 8615 1000 F: + 61 3 8615 1099 On Wed, Nov 21, 2018 at 5:45 AM Catherine Vassiliou <catherinev@wellington.vic.gov.au> wrote: Hi all Just a friendly reminder on upcoming events relating to our Rotary Program. As you can see below, the beginning of the year January to March 2019 there are a few rotary community events coming up. Great opportunity to show the community the great work we do, and possibly recruit new members! Please note TBA stands for To Be Advised Tuesday 4 th December - Rotary Dinner Meeting - Bishop Richard Treloar/ Christmas message Tuesday 11 th December Rotary Christmas BBQ Dinner at Sale Botanic Garden
Sale Botanic Garden, BBQ area near the Children s Playgroup. ** Partners and children / grandchildren welcome. Closer to the date we will work out what food people can bring so we don t end up with too many of one, and not much of another. Monday 17 th December Rotary Christmas Breakfast at Exton s Family Home 7.30 am 92 Barkley St, Sale Monday 17 th December Monday Tucker Christmas Meal Preparations for the dinner commences 12 pm, actual dinner commences at 5pm. Sale Memorial Hall Apologies: No need to RSVP, however if you would like to volunteer to help on the day please contact Michael (0412 331 946) or Andrew (0458 006 040) **No Rotary Meetings over Christmas Break ** Tuesday 8 th January 2019 Welcome Back Sale Rotary, Social Night on the Rubeena Further planning and details to be advised Port of Sale Tuesday 15 th January Rotary Projects Presentation This will be the first official meeting for Sale Rotary. On this night we will be discussing the different projects of Sale / Sale Central. It will be an opportunity to review existing project committee group and invite new members to the committee groups. Tuesday 22 nd January Fellowship / Board Meeting
Both Club program schedules had Board Meeting scheduled for the 21 / 22 January. We can either do Board Meeting/s or we can do further planning for Rotary Day. What is Rotary Day proposing a Come and See day for invited community members (possible new recruits), inviting them to come along to a presentation / meal and hear about Rotary in Sale. Another option could be to finalise preparation for Australia Day Celebration; Discuss Race the Rubeena Event; Sale Music Festival Planning **Tuesday 29 th January No Meeting due to Australia Day Event ** Tuesday 5 th February Social Night @ Seaspray Surf lifesaving Club Further details to be advised Seaspray Surf Lifesaving Club We would like to hire a bus and travel as a group. Tuesday 12 th February Projects Planning Meeting Suggestions for Meeting Discuss Rotary Day, Race the Rubeena, Sale Music Festival Planning Friday 15 th to Sunday 17 th February Multi District Conference To Register: More info on the Conference: Option: Dinner http://www.rotaryconference.org.au/registration.html http://www.rotaryconference.org.au/home.html Not attend the Conference Dinner, but go out as a group for Social Tuesday 19 th February Meeting details TBA Sunday 24 th February Race the Rubeena Event 8 am Port of Sale
More info please visit below links: http://www.racetherubeena.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/events/617952748567178/ Tuesday 26 th February Meeting details TBA Tuesday 5 th March Meeting details TBA Tuesday 5 th March Meeting details TBA Sunday 10 th March Sale Music Festival Further Details to be advised (TBA) Kind Regards Catherine Catherine Vassiliou Coordinator Social Planning and Policy M: 0418 530 866 P: 03 5142 3171 W: www.wellington.vic.gov.au 18 Desailly St, PO Box 506, Sale, Victoria, 3850
Next Meeting: N.B. # As a result of our recent amalgamation decision, meetings will usually be held on Tuesdays at the Greyhounds. Guest Speaker: Chair: Philip Davis Sergeant: Leo O Brien Next Dinner Meeting Tuesday December 04 Bishop Richard Trelor / Christmas message. Greyhounds Apologies to Jeanette 0412 506 460 It is very important to ring 0412 506 460 Jeanette before 12 noon on the day of the meeting with apologies and/or guests. Upcoming Programs Date Program Chair Sergeant Venue Tuesday Dec 04. Bishop Richard Trelor/ Christmas message. Philip Davis TBA Greyhounds Tuesday Dec 11 BYO Barbeque / Social event Port of Sale 92 Barkley St Monday Dec 17 Breakfast Meeting Rod and Gill Extons. 7.30am
Rotary Club of Sale Member First Name Partner Davis PE Philip Elizabeth Dyer PP PHF Graeme Alida Exton PHF PP Rod Gillian Henwood PRESIDENT Jeanette Jeremiah Laurie Helen Langley PP PHF Noel Betty Lewis PP PHF Alan Miller PHF Keith Gwen O Brien Danny Vicki O Brien PP PHF Leo Debbie Rijs PP PHF Adrian Louise Ripper PP PHF IPDG Don Jude Ross PHF Neil Maree Smith PHF Mike Smolenaars PP PHF Daniel Norrisa Wheal Smyth PP PHF Laurie Jill Strauss IPP Rachel David Strauss PP David Rachel Thomas Jenni Tulloch PP PHF David Judy Webb Carmel Lyndon Webb PP PHF Lyndon Carmel