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President Neville Taylor opened the meeting by welcoming all present and inviting Chair Alan Seale to propose a toast to Rotary International. President Neville then welcomed the following visitors to our meeting: Susie and Lawrence Lim Elise Masnard
PDG Neville John told the truth about his rebel rousing paper boy days when he successfully led perhaps the only ever paper boys strike for an extra 50¢ [ two shillings and six pence ] per week. Announcements Alan Seale reported that the pilot program of a new Ambulance Victoria (AV) Leaders Mentoring Program is well underway with Brett Jones from our club mentoring two AV members. There are currently 10 mentees in the program spread across the state, mainly in rural locations and like the Victorian Police Leaders Mentoring Program (VPLMP), 4 Rotary districts are involved. Whilst it is based on the successful VPLMP model, the pilot Ambulance program is different. Ambulance members obviously have a more specialized role, and their interaction with communities reflects that. But AV is keen to build stronger community linkages and to develop a more innovative culture, and that’s where our mentoring will add value. AV are obviously happy with the results of the initial pilot and as they have agreed to expand the program to a maximum of 15 mentees for 2019/2020. So will be looking for Rotary mentors in February next year. Neil Salvano is providing mentoring.
Kevin Love advised that our trailer is being donated to Phillip Island Landcare, a community-based group that undertakes environment works including tree planting and habitat protection. It will be used to assist with these works. It is intended that our club might broaden its tree planting activities by getting involved down there. We are retaining the equipment.
Roger Thornton thanked all those who had helped staff gardens as part of the Garden DesignFest fund raiser over the past two weekends – both the garden captains and other volunteers. He said that he will be seeking feedback in the near future from all involved, looking for ideas on how to improve, new gardens, new gardeners / designers and in particular, he will be looking for comments about the designers involved and whether or not they would be likely to participate again in 2020.
Annual General Meeting Secretary Koren Harvey very effectively ran the AGM in a record time of 275 seconds, with the following resolutions approved by the members present: Confirmation of the Minutes of the AGM held on 14 November 2017 Adoption of the Financial Statement and Auditor's Report for the year ended 30 June 2018 Election of Therese Robinson as President-elect and Elias Lebbos as President-nominee for the year commencing 1 July 2019. Election of the Directors and Officers for the year commencing 1 July 2019. Confirmation of Darren Park as the Honorary Auditor for 2018-19.
Guest Speaker - Cameron Sinclair – Road Trauma Support Services RTSSV is a charitable, state wide organisation that supports people impacted by road trauma through free, expert and unlimited counselling, imparts positive changes to risky driving behaviour through education and engages communities in events promoting road safety: Counselling is free to anyone impacted by road and transport trauma. We support drivers, passengers, cyclists, pedestrians, witnesses, people who stop to render assistance. Referrals are simple, call RTSSV on 1300 367 797, no medical care plan is required. Education is provided to drivers charged with driving offenses, most referrals are made via the Magistrates’ Courts. Seminars are facilitated in small groups with attendees embarking on conversations with volunteers who have personal and professional experience with road trauma. Shine a Light on Road Safety is RTSSV’s annual road safety campaign held annually during National Road safety Week in May. The campaign engages the community through a walk at Albert Park Lake, next year on Sunday 5 May, promotes road safety through illumination of Victorian and Melbournian landmarks in yellow, illumination of headlights on Friday10 May and engages corporates and communities in fundraising and sponsorships thereby generating funds to support RTSSV’s work with people impacted by, and at risk of road trauma. Cameron shared the following statistics: Road trauma can leave people physically, emotionally changed for life On average over 250 people are killed every year, personal and familial trauma that is compounded year on year Men are three times more likely to be killed than women Regional Victorians are twice as likely to be killed than road users in metropolitan Melbourne and four times as likely to be seriously injured. RTSSV receives 500% more referrals for counselling support in 2018 than it did in 2013
Chair Alan thanked Cameron for his presentation and enlisted his help to draw the raffle, which was won by Alison Chan, Marjorie Gerlinger and Therese Robinson. President Neville closed the meeting by thanking Cameron and the visitors then inviting all members to look for ways to inspire others to service above self. |
Sarah and David Overton are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Adelaide Diane Overton-Duncan..PNG)
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Giselle Alias, Therese Robinson & Rodrigo Jaimes
