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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
 PRESIDENTS REPORT
 
August is Membership Month in the Rotary world so that set the focus and theme for Week 3. Our meeting was all about what we can do to increase our membership. We spent time reviewing the club’s current position and looking what to do:
  • Assess and Adapt
  • Create and Inclusive Club Culture
  • Engage the Current Membership
  • Connect with Prospective Members
  • Make new members Feel Welcome.
 
 
 
Charter Anniversary
We will be celebrating our 54th Charter Anniversary this year at the Bridge Hotel, 197 Watton St, Werribee on Tuesday the 16th of August commencing at 6:30pm. We look forward to seeing all members and partners to celebrate our birthday. I will be asking each Rotarian, and partner if they wish, to give us their best ‘Rotary Moment’ in a one-minute presentation (yes 1 minute Only). Should be a bit of fun and informative for our newer members.
 
Coming Up
Remember this coming Tuesday 9th we will be hearing from PDG Julie Mason on the proposed Regionalisation Vote and the latest plans of the Rotary In Action Group.
Acknowledging Clubs from Around the World
We recognised this week the Rotary Club of Metropolis, Illinois USA in District 6510 – yes - the official Hometown of Superman.
 
Have a good week everyone and keep “Imagining Rotary”
Colin Muir - President
 

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This Week at Rotary

August is membership month in Rotary, and President Colin presented a summary of strategies we can look at to improve membership & retention.

  • Better engagement with new members
  • Focus on vocations
  • Understand what drives new members
  • Review our meetings to make them relevant
  • Consider joint meetings with other clubs
  • Considering a suitable venue in central Werribee.
  • Looking at a social weekend away.
  • We are looking at a venue for a Vocational Visit. Suggestions please.
  • Create an inclusive club culture
 
Philippines Orphanage Project
The District have approved the grant of $5,000 to match the $10,000 provided by Werribee Rotary. 
The Cabanatuan City Rotary Club will administer the spending of the funds, and we expect the fitout of the school rooms to be complete for the start of the school year in about 6 weeks.
 
Vale Jehan Saher
On 29th July, Jehan Saher, father of Jerestene passed away. Jehan was 79 years of age.
Our thoughts go out to Jerestene & her family.
 
Vale Tony Mason
We are advised that past member Tony Mason passed away recently. Our thoughts go to Tony's family.
 
Membership Subscriptions
The treasurer has sent out the 2022/2023 membership subscriptions invoices. The cost for the year is $300 due immediately, or $150 now and the balance on 01.01.2023.
 
 
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NEXT WEEK
 
Tuesday 9th August.
 
Our guest speaker next week will be Past District Governor Julie Mason.
Julie will be speaking on the Zone 8 Regionalisation Project.
Rotary is proposing a three year trial for Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific Islands, where a new structure will be developed to replace districts.
An administration representing much bigger areas, is expected to deliver better services to the clubs.
Lots of benefits are expected for clubs, as well as a far cheaper administration.
In September 2022, clubs in Aust, NZ & the Pacific Islands will be asked to vote to approve the Pilot Project, which will run for 3 years. At the expiration of the project an evaluation will take place, and the clubs will vote again to decide if the project continues.
 
Tuesday 16th August
 
On Tuesday 16th August the club will celebrate its 54th Anniversary. 
Partners, friends of the club, and volunteers who assist us, are  invited to help us celebrate the night, at the Bridge Hotel, Watton Street.
This will be a social night only.
 
 
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Footy Tipping - after 20 Rounds

Well with three rounds to go, it doesn't look like Ross C, Floreat or Hoveycat, has enough horsepower to overhaul leader Graham Roper.

Graham now has a four point lead, and unless he he makes some horrendous choices (or tips the Tigers) they are not going to catch him.

 
This week Graham Roper, Christine Conley, Peter Ross & Margaret Wade got 8 winners, while Ross S & Liz Ross got 7.
 
Ann Smith & Peter Ross share the $10 for closest margin.
 
After 20 rounds, Graham still leads with 127, followed by Ross C on 123, Floreat 121, and Hoveycat on 120.
 
 

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WERRIBEE ROTARY FIT4USE STORE
 
The Fit4Use Store in Railway Avenue Werribee is up and running under the control of Werribee Rotary.
 
The management committee of Graham Roper, Michael Redding Andi Barnfield are overseeing the operation. Our new bank account is now open, but we are still waiting on an Eftpos machine.
 
The store now has a phone number 0435 987 083.
 
Speak to anyone from the management committee if you have goods to donate, of if you know someone who wants to volunteer at the store.
 
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OTHER BUSINESS

Covid Protocols from the Coronavirus Website

Influenza & Covid are both contagious respiratory illnesses. They both have similar symptoms, and you cannot tell the difference between the two by looking at the symptoms alone.

For the safety of all Rotary members, if you or a family member are sick or unwell, or have been in contact with somebody who has Covid, please follow extreme caution, and stay away from Rotary until your illness passes, or you have met Covid isolation protocols.

Covid is incredibly contagious, so lets err on the side of caution.

 

Guest Speakers

Everyone knows someone with an interesting story to tell. Please pass their details on to Brian Ahmed so we can follow them up to speak to us in person or on Zoom at a later date.

 

BREAKFAST CLUB

Breakfast club has finished for term 3.

Tuesday 9/8 - Norman & Margaret Johnson

Wednesday 10/8 Ann Smith & Alison Taverner

Thursday 11/8 - Peter & Liz Ross

Tuesday 16/8 - Jane Larkin & Terry Argent

Wednesday 17/8 - Graham Roper & Ross Smith

Thursday 18/8 - Alison Taverner & Kathryn Williams

Tuesday 23/8 - Peter & Liz Ross

Wed 24/8 - Norm & Margaret Johnson

Thursday 25/8 - Trish & Nils Vejby

 

Bunnings BBQ

We have a Bunnings BBQ coming up on Thursday 18th August

Email secretary@werribeerotary.org.au ASAP if you can help.

  • 9.30am till 11.30am - Kim & Glenyce Deneys & Colin Muir
  • 11.30am till 1.30pm - Nusrat Islam, Ann Randall & Jane
  • 1.30pm to 3.30pm - Barb Purdy, and still need 2 more.
 

BINGO

The Bingo Roster is:

August 8th - Enzo Maddalon & Phil Purdy

August 15th - Peter Sandlant & Andi Barnfield

August 22nd - Ross Conley & Paula Kudi

August 29/8 - Mary Macaulay & Jerestene Sahar

 

Last week 1st August, 79 players and a profit of $890

 

International Convention

The Rotary International World Convention, will be held in Melbourne in May 2023. It is being organised by a committee formed from the Aust Rotary Districts.

 

Click this link to view the flyer.

 

The committee is also asking for interested Rotarians to register for the opportunity to home host several overseas guests for dinner during the convention. There is also an option for Rotary clubs to host a larger group of guests.

Click here to view the home hosting flyer.

 

Imagine Rotary Newsletter
The District Newsletter has arrived.
Clink the link below to view.
 
Books & Puzzles
We have a few pallets of books and puzzles. If you are looking for books  puzzles speak to Brian Ahmed - they are only $1 each.
 
District 9800 Environment & Sustainability Newsletter
 
 
 
 
 
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          ANNIVERSARIES           
Member Birthdays
Ross Conley
August 27
 
Roland Wade
August 31
 
Geoff Smith
September 9
 
Jerestene Saher
September 29
 
Mary Macaulay
September 29
 
Spouse Birthdays
Colin Barnfield
August 6
 
Barbara Purdy
August 14
 
Christine Evans
August 25
 
Anniversaries
Tino Ballan
Robyn Ballan
August 1
 
Roland Wade
Margaret Wade
September 26
 
Rob Fava
Lyn Fava
September 27
 
Join Date
Enzo Maddalon
August 1, 1989
33 years
 
Ian Knight OAM
August 16, 1968
54 years
 
Tino Ballan
August 16, 1968
54 years
 
Vas Samaltanos
August 28, 2020
2 years
 
          CLUB DIRECTORS          
President
Colin Muir
 
President Elect
Kim Deneys
 
Immediate Past President
Graham Roper
 
Secretary
Ross Smith
 
Club Service
Ian Hovey
 
Other
Peter Sandlant
 
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