ROTARY CLUB OF PORT FAIRY INC Registration No: A002126/C

District 9780

ANNUAL REPORT 2013/14

To be presented at Changeover Dinner - 7th July 2014

Rotary Club of Port Fairy – Annual Report 2013/14 30th June 2014

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Membership of the Rotary Club of Port Fairy Inc.

Club Executive (Board Members) 2013/14

President: ....................................................................... Hester Woodrup

Past President: .............................................................. John Ellard

President Elect: ............................................................. John Clue

Secretary: ...................................................................... Margaret Whitehead

Treasurer: ...................................................................... Adrian Crosier

Director of Membership, Youth & Public Relations: .... Margaret Broers

Director of Service Projects: .......................................... Brett Murray

Full Membership listing for 2013/14

Members 2013/14 *Members who left Club during year

Brian Atkins Colwyn Martin Diana Bracegirdle * Maureen Beattie Kevin Matthews Brendan Donahoo * Reginald Beattie Jeffrey McLean Cas Porter * Harry Bracegirdle Lynette Morgan-Payler Ross Morey * Margaret Broers Trafford Morgan-Payler John Clue Brett Murray Geoff Coxall James Robinson Adrian Crosier Bernie Waixel Michael Crowe Danny Warner Jim Delaney Margaret Whitehead John Ellard Hester Woodrup Jill Gleeson

Membership changes in 2013/14

2013/14 saw a slight drop in regard to membership numbers. It was sad to see Diana Bracegirdle, Ross Morey, Brendan Donahoo and Cas Porter leave us but the induction of Danny Warner on the last meeting of the year will go some way to balancing the ledger. We look forward to Danny’s growing involvement in the Club over 2014/15 year. As of 30th June 2013 the Rotary Club of Port Fairy therefore has 23 registered members.

It is also important to note that one of members, Colwyn Martin, celebrated his 100th birthday on 30th June 2014. Col is still a very active member of the Rotary Club of Port Fairy and all members are proud that he has reached this very important milestone.

Incoming Club Executive for 2014/15

President: ....................................................................... John Clue

Past President: .............................................................. Hester Woodrup

Vice-President / President Elect: .................................. Michael Crowe

Secretary: ...................................................................... Harry Bracegirdle

Treasurer: ...................................................................... Bernie Waixel

Director of Membership, Youth & Public Relations: .... Margaret Broers

Director of Service Projects: .......................................... Reg Beattie

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Bernie & Jill Waixel

Alan Rasmussen, Janey Preston and Chris Preston

MC – John Clue

Helen & Adrian Crosier

Bernie Waixel inducts new President, Hester Woodrup

Moyne Shire Mayor, Jim Doukas with Hester Woodrup

Rotarials and guests enjoy the evening

Cheryl Bellman with honorary Rotarian, Rae Williams

Images from the 2013 Changeover Dinner held 15th July 2013

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Report from the President

This past year has been one that I feel I have been privileged to be part of. To be President of the Rotary Club of Port Fairy has been a huge learning curve for me and coming to the end, relatively unscathed and the Club still strong is a relief. We as a club should be proud of the things we have achieved and areas of support we have given.

I am not going to list all the things we have done, but our support for Interplast and the wonderful evening with their Mr Ian Holten was a highlight. The efforts on our Open Garden Day and of the six owners, who opened their beautiful gardens, resulted in our contribution of $4000 being donated to Interplast. It was very gratifying to be able to give so much to Interplast after learning about the work it does all over the world.

Peter’s Project has been in the forefront of many fundraising efforts throughout the district. Our film night allowed us to present $5,769 to the Peter’s Project Coordinator, Vicki Jellie, which was a great result for all concerned. The Progressive Dinner which was held recently raised $1000 for our support to Muscular Dystrophy Australia. This was a great night socially and many thanks to those who contributed either with the use of their homes or those who helped with food.

We have supported during the year Shelter Box, Alternative to Schoolies, Children’s First, the Nepal School project organised by Portland Bay Rotary Club, Port Fairy Surf Club, Port Fairy Citizens Band and many other causes. We have had several very successful fundraising days with the opening of the Port Fairy Lighthouse and many thanks go to Adrian Crosier for his part in booking the dates and to all those who helped out in all weathers manning the door. The Rotary Club of Ballarat South Car Raffle is always a good fundraiser, thank you to Geoff Coxall for his coordination of the raffle. My appreciation goes to all of the Rotarians who assisted in raffle ticket selling both for the car raffle and for Wilma Preston’s very generous donation of a painting raffle over January.

We were very happy to have James Mclean represent our club at the RYLA camp, which James really enjoyed. We also have a student seeking a place at National Youth Science Forum. During May the Consolidated School hosted the Rotary Club at a dinner held at the school. It was great to see and learn the wonderful projects happening there.

The Rotary Club’s community service continues with Meals-On-Wheels, Bowelscan, working bees for Moyne Shire, Folk Festival, Show Day, and the New Year’s Eve program.

To Margaret Whitehead a very big thank you for her terrific support and advice, she helped make me look good. To Harry Bracegirdle a big thank you for your help and advice, you do a fantastic job with Club Runner and it is much appreciated by the club. Thanks to Adrian for his work as Treasurer, always reliable and to Anthony Brady from the Moyne Gazette for his continued coverage of Rotary activities.

I would like to say thank you to Marg Broers and Barb Eldridge you have both inspired me. This is a can do club with a very friendly attitude which we show towards each other. With this in mind, plus the help and support given to me by the Board, I can honestly say I have enjoyed the past year.

To John Clue and the incoming Board I wish you every success. I know John has some fresh new ideas and the energy to carry them out. Thank You.

Hester Woodrup President, Rotary Club of Port Fairy (2013/14)

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FINANCIAL REPORT 2013/14

Activities 2013/14 2013/14 Activities 2012/13 2011/12 2010/11

Club Operations

Income $21,077 $20,505 $23,601 $24,320

Expenses $20,951 $22,502 $21,498 $23,628

Fund Raising

Income $23,304 Ballarat South Car Raffle $20,925 $25,275 $11,537

Expenses $4,345 Changeover Raffle $4,857 $4,326 $3,277

Christmas BBQ Raffle

Film Screening

Folk Festival BBQ

Lighthouse Opening

New Years Eve BBQ

Open Gardens

Progressive Dinner

Trivia Night

W.Preston Painting Raffle

Projects/Activities

Income $4,149 Bowel Scan $4,310 $1,550 $10,881

Expenses $3,047 Charles Mills Park $4,859 $2,228 $5,774

Christmas Lights

Consolidated School

Folk Festival Gate

International Rotarians Golf Day

Moyneyana Festival

Public Speaking

Rotary Conference Shop

South beach car parks

Stamp Collection

Tree Planting

Woodbine/Skenes Road

Donations

Expenses $800 Australian Rotary Foundation

$300 Children First

$250 Community House

$150 Community Services - Literacy Books

$4,000 Interplast

$300 Moyneyana Festival

$1,000 Muscular Dystrophy Australia

$5,769 Peters Project

$500 Polio Plus

$300 Port Fairy Agricultural Society

$300 Port Fairy Citizens Band

$130 Port Fairy Lifeboat Station

$500 Port Fairy Surf Club

$200 Primary Schools

$200 Prostate Cancer

$300 Rotarians Against Malaria

$200 Schoolies Project

$2,000 Shelter Box

$17,199 Total Donations $10,000 $26,050 $14,609

Total Income $48,530 $45,741 $50,426 $46,738

Total Expenditure $45,542 $42,217 $54,102 $47,287

Profit/Loss $2,988 $3,523 -$3,676 -$550

Balance at 1 July 2013 $7,577

Balance at 30 June 2014 $10,565

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Speakers, Karen Stock & Marg Millard (RC of Portland Bay)

Hester with Boris Struk (Muscular Dystrophy Australia)

District 9780 Governor, Ken McInerney

Vicky Jellie with Hester Woodrup

Colwyn Martin

Hester Woodrup with Wilma and Norm Preston

Margaret Broers and Wilma Preston sell raffle tickets

Jill Gleeson, on “gate duty” – Open Gardens Day

Dot & Ron Cashmore’s garden – Open Gardens Day

For further details on the Rotary Club of Port Fairy please visit our website at

http://www.rotaryclubofportfairy.org/

The Rotary Club of Port Fairy is grateful for the support of Star Printing in the production of this booklet