Next Meeting: Thursday 7th March 2013 – 6.00pm for 6.15pm Start

Railway Park

Program: Roadside Clean Up – Meet at Railway Park Invocation: n/a Cako: n/a Chairperson: Mark Towner

Partners and visitors are welcome at all meetings. Just remember to let Andrew (55951800) know of numbers before 5pm on Tuesday evening.

Last Meeting - Attendance: 80%

Guests: Mia Cain, Glen Cain, Jocelyn and Camilla Apologies: Jeff, Mark, Andrew, Kath, Raelene, Michael, Kevin, Neil Cako/Boxo: Bruce/Glen Correspondence:

A request for financial assistance from the Cobden Art Group for their upcoming Art Show April 13th – 14th in the Cobden Civic Hall. The club agreed to support this event. Information has been received from the RACV re Senior Driving presentation, the club will look at combining with other groups in the community. Information was received about purchasing a brick for the new walking track around the Cobden Lake, there are various options and prices available. Business:

A request was received for assistance with a community auction to help raise funds for a seriously ill community member, the auction will be held at Simpson on March 17th. Lin is organizing a group event for horse riding enthusiasts on March 17th, it will take place on the beach at Killarney, contact Lin to make a booking. Mark gave a report on the latest community meeting for the Cobden Racecourse Users; the Shire provided a detailed surveyed map of the land in question. Community:

Battery change over date is being discussed, date to be announced soon. Easter Sunday was discussed and it was decided that proceeds from the day would be directed to the Rotary House project in Warrnambool, details for the day will be discussed at the Community Committee meeting to be held after this week’s meeting. A roster for the Heytesbury Show show bag van was drawn up, please check times. Relay for Life:

What a great weekend, under sunny skies over 1,300 walkers took part in the Corangamite Relay for Life event. The Cobden Rotaters were proudly represented by 40 participants, all are to be congratulated on their effort over the weekend. We were supported by Rotarians and their families and some old and new friends of Rotary. Our team total of $6,500 was due to many hours of hard work as well as many generous donations. Well done to everyone for all your hard work and support. Treasurer:

A reminder 2nd half year subs are overdue, check with Frank if you are not sure.

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International:

Planning for the International themed night to be held on Friday 3rd May will be discussed at the International Committee meeting on Thursday March 14th, anyone who would like to be involved please contact Director Garry. New Generations:

The RYLA committee has once again requested that all Rylarians meet at Railway Park on Sunday 7th April, this is a public run day so extra helpers may be required. Raelene has organized the books for all the RYLA participants; awaiting arrival. Camilla is getting very excited about the big safari departing on March 17th, in the mean time she is practicing her dancing for the Deb Ball to be held on March 8th; busy times. President Ronnie:

Ronnie has asked Frank to put together a questionnaire about how members see the club operating into the future. Should we make changes, should we go back to go forward, how do we embrace new communication technologies. The aim of the survey is to provoke thought among members so that we can hold an open and frank discussion for our planned meeting on March 14th. Please respond to Frank by March 12th. Last Week:

Guest speaker Mia Cain gave a presentation on her science experience undertaken at RMIT in Melbourne, sponsored by the Cobden Rotary Club. Mia’s detailed account of the experience highlighted that she gained a lot from participating, not only from the science perspective but also gained an insight into university life. Mia gained much from understanding the different avenues of science available, and fully involved herself in all the hands on opportunities available. Mia is to be congratulated on her presentation and for taking full advantage of the opportunity the science experience provided. Celebrations:

Club Anniversaries – Nil Birthdays – 8th March Michael Merrett – 10th March Neil Podger Wedding Anniversaries – Nil Upcoming Programs:

Mar 14th – Future Directions Mar 21st – Mar 26th – Interplast Speaker at Terang (RSVP 20th March) Upcoming Events

March 14th – Probus AGM 10.00am (delegate from Rotary to attend) March 14th – International Committee Meeting March 29th – Good Friday Golf March 31st – Easter Sunday April 10th – Joint Railway Exec. Meeting May 3rd – International Night June 14th – Cobden Change-over Dinner

Upcoming Trains/Mini Golf

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Canteen Train Ladies Natalie, Lynda, Kath Rhonda, Glenice, Jocelyn Tickets Jeff Maynard Mark Towner Bruce McGauchie Floaters John, Paul Ann, Michael Jeff, Frank Mini Golf Gary Kimber(Crab Apple) Garry Ross(Crab Apple) Kevin Johnston(Crab Apple)

Please remember to organize a replacement volunteer if you cannot work the day you

have been rostered on duty, and advice Frank Martin of the change. BBQ’s to be cleaned and bins to be emptied before and after if required.