Bulletin Volume 88 No 12 November 07 2016

Rotary Club of Sale www.rotaryclubofsale.org.au

Rotary District 9820 Incorporated

Last Meeting:

Chairman: David Strauss

Sergeant: Leo O’Brien

Guest Speaker: Peter Quennell and Sue Lawrence, Gippsland Vehicle Collection.

Guests: Chloe Davies

Visiting Rotarians:

Guest speaker Peter Quennell with acting President Lyndon and Secretary Laurie

Monday November 07 2016

Peter Quennell and Sue Lawrence

Gippsland Vehicle Collection

6.00 for 6.15pm

Lakeside Club

President’s Announcements:

Acting President Lyndon: Welcome back Rachel and David.

Thanks to everyone for the Show Gates. Thanks to Keith for his excellent organisation.

Keith announced the 2017 show dates as 3/4 November and urged everyone to make themselves available if

at all possible. Thanked everyone for a fantastic job.

Unable to assist at the Gippy Rock Festival

Lyndon announced several fund-raising options for this year including:

Show Gates

Function at the Wedge

Mother’s Day High Tea

Progressive Dinner

Lego Raffle

Fun Run Port to Bridge

Crowd Funding

Lyndon has taken on the job of Club representative on the Monash Scholarship Committee.

Sergeant: Leo ran an interesting and amusing session reminding members that it was Adrian’s birthday and Alan’s

tomorrow. Gerard won the raffle.

Guest Speaker: Peter Quennell and Sue Lawrence

Guest speakers Peter and Sue with Chairman

David and Keith.

Chairman David introduced Peter Quennell and Sue Lawrence, joint secretaries of the Gippsland Vehicle Collection.

The GVC is a not for profit organisation. The concept was born after a parade of local cars in Maffra inspired local

enthusiasts to find a home to display the cars of collectors from the district. The idea found fruition on October 14 2006

when the collection was opened in the old M.G. Coop. building which was then unoccupied after a colourful career

serving many purposes. GVC is currently in negotiations to purchase the building and have spent over $150,000 on

renovations so far.

GVC runs a rotating show every 4 months with a different theme such as “Best of British” and the current show “Never

Been Kissed” – a sow of original vehicles which have never been restored. The next show to start soon features historical

4-wheel drive vehicles.

The Collection is run completely by volunteers and sees 10,000 visitors PA. They also run a variety of activities for

members such as the Melbourne to Maffra Rally and the fundraiser, “Tops off for Cancer” featuring convertible vehicles.

Sue emphasized what a great place it was for social connection, particularly for men, through a shared interest along the

lines of the Men’s Shed movement.

The shed is open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and every day during the school holidays.

Lyndon thanked Peter and Sue with a small memento of their time with us.

Lynda and guest daughter Chloe enjoy the presentation.

Rotarians intending to go need to register ASAP Check the website for more details

Next Meeting:

Please note that for the next 2 meetings, your editor will be on holidays and

Keith and Laurie will provide you with a bulletin in my absence. Thanks so

much Keith and Laurie. Watch for an email.

Upcoming Programs

Date Speaker Chair Sergeant Venue

November 14 President’s night Rod Exton Daniel

Smolenaars Lakeside Club

November 21 Rotary Junior Community Awards Rod Exton Sale College

December 05 Croquet Meeting

Monday November 14 2016

President’s Night

President Rod Exton 6.00 for 6.15pm

Lakeside Club

(not email) It is very important to ring Laurie before 12.00 noon on the day of

of the meeting with apologies and/or guests.

Emails are often delayed and the Club may be charged for late

apologies.

Member First

Name Spouse

Callinan Gerard Jenny O’Neill

Davies Lynda Rick

Davies Rick Lynda

Dyer PP PHF Graeme Alida

Exton PP PHF President Rod Gillian

Henwood Jeanette

Langley PP PHF Noel Betty

Lewis Christina

Lewis PP PHF Alan

Miller Keith Gwen

O’Brien Danny Vicki

O’Brien PP PHF Leo Debbie

Rijs PP Pres. PHF Adrian Louise

Ripper PP PHF Don Jude

Ridsdale Amanda

Ross PHF Neil Maree

Smith PHF Mike

Smolenaars PP PHF Daniel Norrisa Wheal

Smyth PP PHF Laurie Jill

Strauss Rachel David

Strauss IPP David Rachel

Tulloch PP PHF David Judy

Webb Carmel Lyndon

Webb PP Lyndon Carmel

Carmel chats with IPP Rachel looking fit and trim after returning from her 800k walk in Spain!