BULLETIN 17th DECEMBER 2019 (Dec 11, 2019)

WHAT'S IN THIS BULLETIN

17th December 2019

NEXT MEETING
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR END OF YEAR
CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROJECT
SAUSAGE SEASON STARTS
PENINSULA BBQ - February
DOCKLANDS BRANCH NEWS
SHINE ON AWARDS
MEETING REPORT 10th DECEMBER
GALLERY

NEXT MEETING 17th DECEMBER 2019

Posted by Gerard HOGAN

CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST

17th DECEMBER

For catering purposes this is a pre-booked meeting.

If you have not booked and wish to attend please call Gerard [tel. 0408 511 060] promptly

Gerard is looking for volunteers for the choir, please let him know asap.

Our gifts for Christmas are the hampers for Lentara Asylum Seeker Project and Steps Outreach Service for Youth in the city.

Alison is organising the Christmas hampers, please see her note in the Bulletin.
Bring your hamper on Tuesday 17th Dec. They will be distributed to the recipient organisations at the meeting.

It will be a hot breakfast with added Christmas delights along with some entertainment, gifts, lucky prize winners and if we’re lucky, a very special guest.

END OF YEAR/ NEW YEAR MEETINGS

Posted by Gerard HOGAN

Please note our holiday schedule;

24th December No meeting

31st December No meeting

7th January Informal meeting, 7.30am RACV Bistro.

No booking required, just turn up and ask for the Rotary Central Melbourne group

14th January Regular weekly meetings recommence.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROJECT

Posted by Alison CHAN

Our club Christmas Hamper project – let's make Christmas more festive for those in need.

Red bags for Steps Outreach Service

Red bag with a Green Ribbon for Lentara Uniting Asylum Seeker Service

Please bring your filled red and 'green' bags to the Christmas meeting on Tuesday 17th December.

[ In need bags will be available from Alison at the Christmas meeting ]

BBQ SAUSAGE SEASON

Posted by Peter DURAS

Sustainable fund raising activity -

Dates for first half of 2020, at Bunnings Port Melbourne, are to hand:

Fri 3rd Jan - volunteers required please.
Sat 15th Feb
Fri 20th March
Sun 5th April
Fri 26th June

Peter would appreciate members of the Port Melbourne Sausage Team contacting him with advice of dates and times that suit through to June. In particular there is a pressing need to complete the team for Friday 3rd January. Please contact Peter; tel. 0413 599 121, e-mail; peter.duras@bigpond.com as soon as possible.

ALSO

Help to lighten the load on the regulars, become a Sausage Team Member.

If you have not yet volunteered for this highly successful fund raising activity you are especially welcome to get your name on the list. Two locations are available to suit your domicile - Port Melbourne or Collingwood - call Peter or Frank.

SOCIAL EVENT PENINSULA BBQ 9th February

Posted by Roger THORNTON

DOCKLANDS BRANCH - COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS FUNCTION

Posted by Neville JOHN

STOP PRESS;

"Three of us attended the Docklands Community Christmas event at Library At The Dock last night. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with residents and other community organisations so we will be busy following up people who want to talk to us.

Cheers Nev1"

SHINE ON AWARDS

Posted by Rebecca JOHN

Nominations NOW OPEN

Rotary’s Southern District ‘Shine On’ recognition program is an outstanding annual recognition program, acknowledging exceptional service by people with disability to their local and wider community.

The Southern Districts covers five districts, including our own District 9800.

Do you know of somebody with a disability who provides outstanding support to others with disability?
Are they a community leader or involved in a community group?
Do you have a relationship with a local organisation that supports people with disability who may want to nominate somebody for Shine On?

Well it is time to get to it and reach out to your local community and identify people with a disability, who are worthy of a Shine On Certificate of Commendation.

To be eligible, nominees should:

Demonstrate the active involvement of the nominee in community service for the benefit of others and have demonstrated a significant level of personal achievement whilst managing a specific medical disorder/disability, and
Be endorsed by your Rotary Club.

Examples of personal achievement may include:

Leadership and/or mentoring of others with the disability
Membership and/or leadership in community groups
Service to the community and/or a history of community achievement
Other special awards or forms of recognition

Nominations may be made by anybody in the community, and are open to people aged over 15 years.

If you know of anyone you feel is worthy of recognition please contact Rebecca John before Christmas.

MEETING NOTES 10th DECEMBER

Posted by John HINRICHS

Chair for the Day; Campbell Chambers

President: Neville John, standing in for Warwick.

Announcements.

Alison - Hampers

Gerard Hogan called for Choir singers to step up and be heard. Reminded everyone that the Christmas Party will be held Tuesday 17 December.

Peter Duras called out for more volunteers for the Bunnings Sausage Sizzles at Port Melbourne and Collingwood.

Roger Thornton reminded members of the Peninsular Party to be held 9 February 2019

Guest Speaker.

Gabe Denemark, Community Ambassador for NBNCo

"NBN Progress Update"

NBN Co is a Government Business Enterprise, a wholesaler who own and operate the network. Customers are the Retail Service Providers.

Now in the final stages of the rollout and are on course to be complete by June 2020. In Victoria, over 2.5m homes and businesses can currently connect to the NBN Access Network.

Connection process:

Check how you use the internet between 7pm and 11pm, including how many devices are in use and how they are being used
Select the right plan with the help of your phone and internet provider. Find a full list of providers in your area at nbn.com.au/providers
Connect to an nbn™ powered plan and get set up with the help of your provider who can provide tips on where to put your modem

Gabe suggested the ACCC web site provides an unbiased report on the various ISP’s to choose from: https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/internet-landline-services/broadband-performance-data

Some devices and equipment may be impacted when switching to the nbn e.g. monitored security alarms, fax machines and medical alarms. Check it will work over the nbn or whether there is an alternative solution.

Different business sites have various voice and data need. It is important to select the right retail solution from a service provider to keep your business moving. There is an online tool designed to help businesses access voice and data needs, including programs used and levels of service support.

Household cables and WiFi setup can affect the speeds you receive. Tips to help you improve the connection in your house, apartment or office can be located at https://www.nbnco.com.au/learn/optimisation

GALLERY

Posted by Roger THORNTON

Candids from last week's meeting:

Guest Speaker, Gabe Denemark	Alison spruiking the Christmas Hamper project
Chair for the day, Campbell	Stuart being 'inquised' by Chief Inquisitor Bret

For those who don't have to hurry away after a meeting, coffee and chat downstairs

Chair

CALLANDER, Tom

Greeter

BENJAMIN, Des

Reporter

DRIVER, Allan

Photographer

THORNTON, Roger

Door

JONES, Brett

Bulletin Editor

JONES, David

Social Media

LIM, Daniel

School Holidays

Dec 18, 2019 - Jan 28, 2020

Bunnings Collingwood

Dec 20, 2019 8:30 AM

BBQ – Port Melbourne

Dec 22, 2019 8:30 AM

Australia Day dinners

Jan 24, 2020 7:30 PM

Peninula Family BBQ

Feb 09, 2020 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Board meeting – RACV club

Feb 12, 2020 5:30 PM

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