News - Gisborne Rotary Club

THE GREAT MACEDON RANGES CHALLENGE

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -1000

SUNDAY 29th April 2012

The GREAT Macedon Ranges Challenge is a recreational cycling and running event, starting from the township of Gisborne in the Macedon Ranges. Enjoy some of Victoria's most picturesque townships, mountain ranges, and quality food and wine ... less than an hour Northwest of Melbourne! The cycling routes take riders through the region on good sealed roads. The rides start and finish at New Gisborne with routes variously taking in Woodend, Trentham, Daylesford, Kyneton, Hanging Rock, Lancefield and magnificent Mt Macedon. The rides will suit fit riders; capable of 75km – 130km.

The running event is on a variety of surfaces over a scenic 15km course in the Gisborne/Riddells Creek area, with the majestic Macedon Ranges as a backdrop. Download our comprehensive training programs. Beginner & Intermediate

The events are very well catered with plenty of marshals, water stops and a sumptuous BBQ complete with sandwiches, cakes, fruit and drinks at the end – all included in your entry fee. This is a community event operated by Rotary volunteers in association with the Macedon Ranges Running Club and generously supported by our wonderful sponsors.

Our main charity partner is MS Australia in association with the Rotary MS Awareness project, which is dedicated to raising awareness and finding a cure for MS. All profits will be directed by Rotary into charities & community projects such as MS Australia, SES, CFA, Polio eradication and others.

Highlights of the ride

Three challenging route options – for differing abilities at medium to hard rider levels
Great scenery across the renowned Macedon Ranges and Spa Country
Cheerful volunteer marshals and officials only too keen to make this your best ride
Several rest stations along the routes
Sumptuous country BBQ with loads of sausages, cakes, fruit, sandwiches, coffee, tea, soft drinks at finish included in your entry fee
Doctor on call for medical support around the course
Good, sealed roads for the entire course
The achievement of riding over Mount Macedon
Optional mountain by-pass route if you run out of puff by the time you get to the Mount
Sag Wagons/Sweeper Vehicles following the routes to assist riders unable to complete the course.

Highlights of the fun run

Runners will gather at the Steam Park, New Gisborne and be bussed to the starting line.
Variety of surfaces with challenging foothills.
Downloadable Training programs will build you up to the event.
Drink stations and lollies at four locations around the course.
Sumptuous country BBQ with loads of sausages, cakes, fruit, sandwiches, coffee, tea, soft drinks at finish included in your entry fee.
Doctor on call for medical support around the course.
Sweeper vehicle to assist runners unable to complete the course.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE RIDE

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE RUN

FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -1000

ROTARY CLUB OF GISBORNE

MEETING PROGRAM CALENDAR

APRIL IS
ROTARY MAGAZINE MONTH
Friends and partners meetings are held from time to time - bring them with you.

**** Board Meetings are held on the last Thursday of the Month

TUESDAYS	Speaker / s	Topic	Chairperson
05.07.11	Phyllis & Ian Boyd	The pleasure of volunteering	Elaine Gregory
12.07.11	Sam Riggio & Adam to assist	The way back from road trauma	PB
19.07.11	Tim Cohen – has worked with Salvation Army & Chaplaincy	Complexities in Community Service + Presentation chq to Wild Life Assoc.	Kay Jones
26.07.11	Bill Stoney	Rotarians Against Malaria Activities (RAM)	Martin Taurins
28.07.11	Board Meeting	Jacek & Pat’s home
02.08.11	AG official visit & Club Assembly	Plans for the year	President
09.08.11	Brett Murley	Energize your life naturally low GI honey	Peter Wearne
17.08.11 N.B. Wednesday **	Fellowship	Our Mother Club of Bacchus Marsh	N.A
23.08.11	Bullengarook CFA Capt.Phillip Challis / Adam Damen	Donation of Weather Station Work in B’rook area	Diana Taurins
30.08.11	Carl Schiller – “Thank you” dinner for some sponsors Cycle Challenge	Tour de France Tour	Jacek

06.09.11	Howard Osborne	The Rose Program – Pattaya OrphanageThailand	Carolyn
13.09.11	Pol.Serg.Len Van Andel	Policing in the area	Barry Wills
18.09.11 Sunday	Leukaemia Luncheon	At Jacek & Pat’s home	Pat
20.09.11	DG Official Visit		President
27.09.11	Phil Crosby Pres.Gis.Football & Netball Clubs – ac tivities & vision for future	Guernseynight dress in your colours	Martin
4.10.11	Rowan Lloyd	Rotarian behind the Badge	Barry
11.10.11	Eddie Gardiner	Gisborne of the 40’s & 50’s	Pat
1810.11	Vocational Visit	Regional Incident Response Centre + meal @ restaurant TBA	Andrew

25.10.11	Chris Heyes	Organ Donation	Kevin
Thurs 27.10.11	Board Meeting	Jacek & Pat’s home
01.11.11	Cup Breakfast	Fellowship @ Rotunda	President
08.11.11	TBA		Andrew
15.11.11	Blake	NYSF student of 2yrs.ago	Caroline
Mon 21.11.11	Athol Guy “The Seekers Story”	Fundraiser “Youth Mental Health First Aid” @ Jubilee Hall, Macedon	Caroline

29.11.11	Louise Beer Community Health Nurse,MacedonRanges	Behind the Scenes	Kay
06.12.11	Eb Friedrich	Disaster AidAustralia	Martin
13.12.11	Noel Tennison	“My Spin in PR”	Pat B
20.12.11	Christmas Party	Rasputin Macedon	President
27.12.11	Holiday

03.01.12	Holiday
10.01.12	BBQ @ President’s home	First Fellowship of year	President John
17.01.12	Ten-Pin Bowling + Asian meal @ Watergardens	Fun & Fellowship	Jacek
24.01.12	Open Forum @ Golf Club	Cycle Challenge Event & other matters	President
31.01.12	Open Forum	Cycle Challenge Committee Meeting & other matters	President

07.02.12	John Damrow Stroke Foundation	Make yourself stroke safe	Phil
14.02.12	Police Officer Terry Hopley	Origin & use of drugs in the community	Andrew
21.02.12	Jenny Davies	Beyond the Façade – Flinders St. Station	Peter Lamping
NB MONDAY 27.02.12	Friendship meeting with GSE team	Get to know our visitors & where they come from	President
06.03.12	Police Officer Michelle Turner	Mounted Police – history of the branch & its core function in society	Pat

13.03.12	Eb Friedrich	Disaster Aid & experiences inPakistanwith 2010 floods	Martin

Monday 19.03.12	Michael Poynton	Mental Health -Psychologist	Rodney
27.03.12	No speaker Board Meeting		President
03.04.12	Andrew Marjoribanks BHP retired executive	BHP	Rodney Joint meeting with RC Woodend

10.04.12	Stephen Harrison with Defence Dept.Science & Technology	As team leader talk on Science of Air Vehicles	Rodney
17.04.12	Cameron Ivchenko	Sleep disorder diagnosis	Rodney Joint meeting with RC Bacchus Marsh
24.04.12 NB CHANGE 25^th Wednesday	Club visit to International House Board Meeting	Presentation of Peter Reade Scholarship President’s home	Martin
01.05.12	TBA
08.05.12	Steve Myall Criminal Lawyer now Magistrate	Suspended sentences, media portrayal of criminal justice system	Pat

15.05.12	TBA
22.05.12	Steve Nicoll State Rivers	Rivers after rain – follow-on from rivers in drought	Rodney
29.05.12	Clubs 35^th Charter		President
05.06.12
12.06.12

19.06.12

26.06.12

No guest speaker Final Board Meeting

President

NEW VENUE FOR GISBORNE ROTARY

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -1000

Gisborne Rotary Club now meets on Tuesday evenings at the Gisborne Golf Club

GISBORNE

MEETS: Tuesday, 6.45 for 7.15pm

VENUE: Gisborne Golf Club, Daly St Gisborne 3437. (Melways Map 197 Ref C10)

PHONE: 03 5428 2493

POSTAL: P.O Box 292, Gisborne 3437

DINNER BOOKINGS: 03 5428 4483 before 1.00pm Monday before the meeting.

FOOD BANK - KYNETON

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -1000

HELPING HAND MINISTRIES - RIVERSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

FOODBANK

If you have a need of any kind come and see us. We also offer a large box of food for those in need. We can often face a crisis in life and their is just not enough money to go around. You do not need to be on a pension or benefit. WE WANT TO HELP YOU. Our volunteers are here to help and support you, share a cuppa with you and look after you as best as they can. Professional counselling is available by appointment.

Food item collection

Please try and bring non perishable food items to Rotary when possible. We are collecting donations to support the Foodbank to meet the increasing demand for food, for people in the Macedon Ranges Shire who are in need.

Address: 54 High St, P.O Box 599 Kyneton 3444
Phone: 54227507

Hours: Mon Wed Fri 10.00am 12am or ring in emergency

Contact: Iris Ross, Heather Mitchell

GISBORNE ROTARY CONTACT:
Kaye Jones - PH 54283768

Contact

RRR

THE GREAT MACEDON RANGES CHALLENGE FUNDRAISING & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 -1000

FUNDRAISE FOR MS

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CLICK HERE TO START FUNDRAISING NOW!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

There are currently opportunities available to sponsor this years GREAT Macedon Ranges MS Challenge. This event is run annually to raise funds to help find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis.
Funds raised will support people living with multiple sclerosis and other worthwhile community projects through the Rotary Club of Gisborne.

Sponsorship packages available: CLICK HERE

Contact: Pat Bialobrzeski - CLICK HERE

THE ROTARY CLUB OF BANGKOK SOUTH

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -1000

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