THE APEX CLUB OF MOOROOPNA

Hello everyone,
Please see attached details of the Great Vic Trek including celebrities that are taking part and what functions are planned for the evenings.
Apex’s involvement will be to man bbq’s (I still need confirmation of these) and assist with the functions in the evenings (4 – 6 people required for evening functions).  
I will be helping on days 9 – 13, 15 – 17 & day 21 and look forward to catching up with members & clubs in those areas.
Members are also encouraged to help us on the last day at the MCG on the 27th December with tin rattling and other activities (free passes available to those helping).
Please email me with your availability, so that we know we have enough people to assist & enough passes for the "G".
If you have any enquiries please don’t hesitate to contact myself, your DG or Phil Keily – Service Director
http://www.thegreatvictrek.com.au/index.html

Confirmation of requirements for Trek

Wednesday 16^th December         Day 11

Wodonga – Cobram

8.00am                Depart Wodonga

10.30am        Morning Tea Indigo North Health

Lunch                Yarrawonga Hospital 33 Piper St Yarrawonga – APEXIANS REQUIRED

3.30pm                Finish        Cobram District Hospital Barooga Rd Cobram

6.00pm                Cobram Hotel for function – APEXIANS REQUIRED

Celebrities – Tony Shaw

Thursday 17^th December         Day 12

Cobram – Echuca

9.30am                Depart Cobram

11.00am        Finish        Echuca Regional Health 17 Francis St Echuca – APEXIANS REQUIRED

1.00pm                Golf Day Function Rich River Golf Course

Celebrities - Dean Jones, Tony Shaw, Wayne Arthurs

Friday 18^th December         Day 13

Echuca – Shepparton

9.00am                Depart Echuca

Lunch                To Be Advised

4.00pm                Finish        Monash Park Shepparton

6.00pm                GV Hotel for function – APEXIANS REQUIRED

Celebrities - Dean Jones, Scott Cummings

Saturday 19^th December         Day 14

Shepparton – Bendigo

9.00am                Depart Shepparton

12.00pm        Finish                Rosalind Park Bendigo for BBQ – APEXIANS REQUIRED

7.30pm                Shamrock Hotel – Cocktail Function – APEXIANS REQUIRED

Celebrities - Dean Jones, Rodney Hogg, Simon Madden, Scott Cummings

Melinda Grose
Apex Victoria
State President 2009-10

The 2009 Apex Kids Christmas Party will be held at lunchtime on Sunday the 20th of December at the home of Michael & Wendy D’Amore, As per usual BYO Everything and there will be a kriskringle for the kids. All Welcome, Please help spread the word. for more info please contact the club.

Hello again everyone,
Please see attached information relating to the Apex Victoria & Berowra Apex Club NSW Santa Sleigh events to be held in fire affected areas.
The first event is to be held at the Whittlesea Showgrounds on Saturday the 19th December between 3.30pm and 7.30pm.  We are expecting between 3000 – 5000 people to attend.
We will have jumping castles, train rides, Salvation Army band, CFA & SES demonstrations, free sausage sizzles & drinks as well as Santa handing out gifts to the children and Mrs Claus taking photos of the occasion.
We are looking for approx 100 volunteers to assist us at Whittlesea.
If you are able to help you need  to be at the Whittlesea Showgrounds at 1.30pm to help set up.
We  are also holding a second event (not as big) at the Dederang Recreation Reserve (near Myrtleford) on the 21st December from 11.30am onwards.  Not as many helpers required, but if you can help I’m sure the Myrtleford Club would really appreciate it.
So if you are available please let myself or Phil Keily, State Service Director know.
Thanks and looking forward to catching up with some of you at Whittlesea.

Regards
Melinda Grose
Apex Victoria
State President 2009-10

Hello everyone,
Please see attached details of the Great Vic Trek including celebrities that are taking part and what functions are planned for the evenings.
Apex’s involvement will be to man bbq’s (I still need confirmation of these) and assist with the functions in the evenings (4 – 6 people required for evening functions).  
I will be helping on days 9 – 13, 15 – 17 & day 21 and look forward to catching up with members & clubs in those areas.
Members are also encouraged to help us on the last day at the MCG on the 27th December with tin rattling and other activities (free passes available to those helping).
Please email me with your availability, so that we know we have enough people to assist & enough passes for the "G".
If you have any enquiries please don’t hesitate to contact myself, your DG or Phil Keily – Service Director
http://www.thegreatvictrek.com.au/index.html

Melinda Grose
Apex Victoria
State President 2009-10

Date – 20-10-2009

Attendance – KB, KP, WH

Ideals – Kim Banfield

Apologies – Michael D’Amore

Venue – Royal Mail Hotel

Correspondence In

State Board Newsletter

Life Membership Census

Australia Day Committee Nomination Form

McLennan Kiwanis Club – Annual Award

Secretaries Report Motion Moved KB Seconded KP

Treasurers Report

Account Balances were presented at meeting and minuted

Accounts For Payment

Supply House – $62

Consumer Affairs – $40.90

Outstanding State Fees

General $920.81

Service $877.27

Treasurers Report Motion KP Seconded WH

Property Report

Shed to be cleaned 1st Nov, 9am

Meeting Closed – Usual Time

The Next Meeting of the Mooroopna Apex Club will be held on Tuesday the 10th of November at the Royal Mail Hotel. 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. All Welcome….Please contact the commissariat on0428 275111 or via e-mail

Hi everyone,
Please find attached the second edition of the Apex Victoria State Newsletter.
Regards
Mel

Spring has sprung so it must be time to get out and do some service work! (Bad weather can’t really be an excuse for much longer after all!)

Maryborough Apex club is looking at doing a weekend of service work for BlazeAid at Kev’s Wool Shed at Kilmore on the 10^th and 11^th of October

As every extra pair of hands is greatly appreciated anyone who would like to join us either for the full weekend or just for a day (or even for half a day) would be welcome ! 

Whilst Black Saturday was months ago there is still a very real need for assistance rebuilding fences, clearing debris or catering for the fencers/clearers. No experience necessary as you can learn as you go from the experienced people already on-site.

If staying for the weekend, accommodation is provided (BYO Sleeping Bag please) but numbers need to be advised in advance so please contact your DG (Sleepy)  or Dale Volk ( 54604063 volky@aanet.com.au) by the end of September if you are interested and available.

Transport will be organised once numbers are known. Ask your friends, ask your partner, ask your workmates – just ask someone to help us do what Apex does best – helping the community!

For more information go to BlazeAid’s website  www.blazeaid.com

What to bring:
Yourself
Work clothes and heavy gloves and boots
Hat, gloves, waterproof jacket, etc.(warm layers of clothes are a good idea)
If you have fencing tools please bring them along.
Sleeping Bag
Water bottle/ and or thermos for coffee/tea

When:
10th & 11th of October, 2009

Where:
Kev’s Wool Shed, 70 Kilmore East Road , Kilmore East

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to let you know that the Apex Club of Berowra (NSW) have requested to bring their Santa Sleigh to fire affected areas in Victoria in December. The Sleigh is coming from Berowra Apex Club with helpers and will be here from the 17th – 20th December.  

What we are offering is:-
The Santa sleigh and Santa to visit main relief centres and perhaps other centres that were used after the Black Saturday bushfires;
Santa to hand out lollies and talk to children and families;
Santa photos for families/groups etc
Handing out of presents (depending on funding – negotiations have been held with K-Mart and the like to get soft toys and lollies lower than cost.

The areas they are looking to visit are:-
Beechworth / Myrtleford
Kilmore / Wondong
Kinglake / Flowerdale
St Andrews / Strathewen
Marysville / Narbethong / Buxton
Churchill
and if time permits Bendigo.

As it is still in the early planning stages, I don’ t have the full details of what is required, however I do know that we need assistance from Apex clubs in those areas (or nearby) to help with bbq’s and accommodating the Berowra Apexians.  If your club can help us it would be greatly appreciated. Andrew Follows (past Apexian from Diamond Valley) who has been very involved with the Bush Fire recovery through Anglicare Victoria is co-ordinating the event in conjunction with Phil Keily (State Service Director).  Some of you may know Andrew, if not go check out his website at http://www.webgallery.com.au/afollows/

Once I have further details on what’s required, I’ll send out details. This is just a heads up to see who might be available to assist.

Also a reminder that the State Service Project "The Great Vic Trek" is also on at that time (6th – 27th December) and we will be looking for clubs to assist with that event also.  For further details on the Trek please go to http://www.thegreatvictrek.com.au/

Thanks
Melinda Grose
Apex Victoria
State President 2009-10

Hello Apexians,

The Apex Club of Wendouree is to host the forthcoming State Board Meeting on Saturday September 12^th at their club shed. I extend an invitation to Apexians to attend the meeting and/or the Saturday night dinner.

The board meeting will commence at 1.30pm at the Wendouree Club Shed, Burnbank St

Saturday Dinner will also be held at the Shed. Drinks at Apex prices…..RVSP to Carli Lamb.

The Victorian Final of AATFA will be held on Sunday afternoon and it would be great to see as many Apexians present as possible. The event will be at the Performing Arts Centre in Howitt Street, Wendouree SHOW STARTS AT 1PM

YIA

Jamie Sleep

Central Highlands DG