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The Daylesford Rotary
Bulletin
Edition No 3053~ Sunday 31st January 2015
The Four Way Test
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
NEXT MEETING
WHEN
Wednesday, 4th February, 2015
6.30 for 7.00pm
WHERE
Old Hepburn Hotel
236 Main Rd, Hepburn
REGISTRATION
Ron Brown
SET-UP
Ron Brown
APOLOGIES TO PRES. Greg NO LATER THAN 12 NOON WEDNESDAY
0438 662 203 or email
([email protected])
MEETING HELD
Wednesday 28th January 2015, Old Hepburn Hotel.
PRESENT
(17) Annemarie Boorsboom, Ron Brown, Ian Esmore, Alan
Harrison, Lesley Hewitt, Jan Pengilley , Mark Rak, Danny Moynahan, Sharon Nicholson,
David Stagg, Joe Rozen & Gordon Nightingale.
APOLOGIES
Greg Thompson, Victor Szwed.
GUESTS
Rob Pelletier - Rotary Club of Beaufort, Geoff May and his daughter, and
guest speaker, Lauren May.
MAKE-UPS
Not known.
President Greg Thompson (M) 0438 662 203
Secretary Lesley Hewitt (H) 5348 1749, (M) 0407 843928
PO Box 23, Daylesford, 3460
FROM THE MEETING
Discussion points and Decisions made
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A small but enthusiastic band of members gathered to hear guest speaker, Lauren May, talk about her
experience in the “Defying The Drift” program.
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Rob Pelletier from Rotary Club of Beaufort spoke first about the program started by the club to encourage
young people to find careers in the country, in agriculture, ergronomy and other rural endeavours rather
than “drift” to the cities. He spoke of the expansion of the program, it being taken on board by other clubs
and the support that they are getting from suburban clubs (such as MASH).
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The gathering then enjoyed the much improved range of menu options now on offer for dinner.
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After the meal, Lesley Hewitt introduced Lauren.
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Lauren, a student at Daylesford Secondary School, spoke of her experience in “The Defying the Drift”
program with visits to Agricultural Colleges and her intent to follow a scholastic path to a career in
ergronomy. From Daylesford to Melbourne University to study and achieve a Batchelor of Agriculture, with
world-wide opportunities in food, fibre and fuel, she will go a long way.
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A fellow student, Kirstie Ford, was to speak tonight but was unable to come. We may hear from her a later
stage.
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Part of the program includes training and practice at public speaking; a skill that Lauren is developing
nicely.
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In the program, approximately 25 students are taken at a time. The cost is subsidised by Rotary Clubs form
country and city.
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The Defying the Drift programs fits well with our agricultural scholarship program. It should make take up
of the scholarships more popular.
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Ron Brown conducted an entertaining sergeant session. Many fines and many laughs; good work Ron!
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A reminder that volunteers are needed for the next Farmer’s Market on 7th February.
Editor’s Notes:
YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE LAKE WANTED!
Hi everyone - in Frank Page’s (Friends of Lake Daylesford) last posting on 13 January reference was made to
Council wanting feedback on the lake from both residents and visitors. This will help them focus their efforts in the
most important areas as they work on improving the overall lake reserve.
So, now's your chance! Ben Shoo from Urban Design is assisting council with their planned upgrade of the lake
reserve and he will be gathering your feedback. On Friday 6 February from 10.30 am he will be conducting some
'walk and talk' sessions and this is your invitation to attend and take part. The sessions will commence from the
Boat House Cafe at 10.30 am.
To help with numbers please call Paulette Pleasance at council to confirm your participation - Tel. 5321 6142
As Daylesford Rotary are involved with the Peace Mile Improvement project and have the intention of looking at
restoration of the old pavilion as another project, a strong Rotary presence is desirable.
Gordon Nightingale
11th Feb meeting at Continental House.
• They are operating as a well ness centre.
• There is a yoga group 7.15pm therefore better to tour before group starts downstairs.
• If we could go for 6.30 pm and 6.45 start walk and talk tour.
• Dinner starts approx 7.15 to 7.30 or thereabouts
• Rotary partners and guests welcome.
• Cost $25 and drinks are reasonably priced. (not marked up)
Ian Esmore.
Contact
President - Greg Thompson
m: 0438 662 203
e: [email protected]
Vice President – (PP) Jan Pengilly
h: 03 5348 2000
m: 0447 348 200
e: [email protected]
Secretary - Lesley Hewitt
h: 03 5348 1749
m: 0407 843 928
e: [email protected]
Treasurer - Alan Harrison
h: 03 5348 2698
m: 0428 483 202
e: [email protected]
Membership - (PP) Danny Moynihan
h: 03 5348 3458
e: [email protected]
Youth - Ken Gillies
m:
e: [email protected]
International - (PP) Bronwen Scarffe
m: 0418 592 432
e: [email protected]
Service Projects - (PP) Victor Szwed
m: 0488 011 186
e: [email protected]
Club Service - (PP) Ian Esmore
m:
e: [email protected]
Marketing & Media - Sharon Nicholson
m: 0421 745 683
e: [email protected]
Foundation - Warwick Howland
e: [email protected]
Weekly Sergeant - (PP) Ron Brown
m:
e: [email protected]
Other Useful Websites
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District 9800
Rotary International
Rotary Foundation
Rotary Downunder
Hepburn Shire
DATES FOR THE DIARY
FEBRUARY
Wednesday, 4th
CLUB MEETING 4th Feb is vacant and open to suggestions.
Saturday, 7th
FARMER’S MARKET Volunteers wanted.
Wednesday, 11th
CLUB MEETING 11th Feb. Visit to Continental House, Hepburn Springs.
Normal time slot 6.30pm start for quick tour followed by dinner. (drinks available to purchase also).
Wednesday, 18th
CLUB MEETING Old Hepburn for club forum.
Wednesday, 25th
CLUB MEETING - TBA.
Geoff May & daughter, Lauren.
Lesley introduces Lauren.
Rob Pelletier – Rotary Club of Beaufort.
Lauren acquitted herself as a public speaker.
Vice Pres. Jan presents Lauren with her certificate.
Mark and Ian in deep discussion about Club matters.
Gordon and Victor on a bushwalk last year.
Anna gets a helping hand with a loose boot.
Faces of Nepal: