We’re into June and it is the last month of my Presidency already. The year has really flown and each month has brought something new, something challenging and something rewarding. We’ve had a very successful year in lots of ways - we’ve settled into a convivial place to meet, enjoyed an increase in membership, seen an increasing in fundraising and therefore donations into the community, enjoyed an interesting, varied and stimulating program of guest speakers and strengthened partnerships with other community groups. I will have more to say about the year that was and thank all who have contributed to its success at our Changeover on Friday 6 July at Heidelberg Golf Club. Bookings are now open at Trybooking - see the link below to book.
Last week we enjoyed another interesting presentation and found that much to the surprise of many we could all sing. Leon Moore from the Rotary Club of Doncaster runs a weekly group called LAARFS and showed us how singing can transform the lives of people with neurological issues by helping with rehabilitation and quality of life.
The 2017-18 Board will have its last meeting of the 2017-18 year at Mercers on 20 June and will also host the incoming board. Incoming and outgoing Boardies, please don’t forget to RSVP to outgoing Secretary Ann Lynch prior to 7 June.
The Shade Sail project in the playground area at Eltham Lower Park is drawing to a close with an official ‘unveiling’ this Wednesday 6 June at 10am. The Hon Jenny Macklin MP and Nillumbik Mayor Peter Clarke will be in attendance and everyone is welcome to attend. You will recall that we partnered with the Shire of Nillumbik to apply for funding under the Federal Government's ‘Strengthening Communities’ scheme. The Shire of Nillumbik also matched the grant of $10,000.Stay warm everyone.
President Judy
Lower Eltham Park BBQ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
You are responsible for finding a replacement if you are unable to do your rostered duty and to notify Lyn Truran ljtruran@bigpond.com
Only a couple of weeks before Judy's Presidential Year finishes and we are ending strongly with some great speakers in the next couple of weeks.This Thursday we have a special guest - Senior Sergeant Shawn Kostiw from the Eltham Police Station. Shawn is new to the role in Eltham and looking forward to connecting with community groups and building relationships. Come along and hear how we can connect and develop stronger ties with Eltham Police and hear Shawn's ideas for his new role.
Some weeks ago the Community Team had a request from a domestic violence association about a young mother who had been a victim of domestic violence from her partner. The request was to help her by cleaning and tidying the property. On speaking to the young lady we decided that we could get some Rotarians and do a clean up of her back yard and garden area. On Saturday April 12th we had 8 Rotarians - Paul Kelly, Dennis Booth, Kevin Haddingham, Les Coath, Denise Billings, Ann Lynch, Irene Cant, Dale Atkins - come to help. The work was pulling apart an old trampoline and a general clean up and with so many Rotarians helping we were finished within an hour and a half. We then enjoyed afternoon tea at Dennis Booth's home. Very enjoyable time was had by us all as well as providing some much-needed assistance from RC Eltham.
This is short notice, but for anyone that is interested to have a look at a fantastic night of sport and to see two great teams (Queensland and New South Wales) line up against each other - I have at least 2 FREE tickets maybe 4 to the MCC Members section for the State of Origin game to be held this Wednesday 6 June 2018. They are general admittance - NO reserve seat. Game starts at 8pm.
If any members are interested please contact me on 0413 453 660 or email alisoncooper@y7mail.com
The Perfect Nine Jackpot has finally been won! Congratulations to Deb Kiddle who wins the prize of $200. Some wise Jokers have been played seeing Usetheforce (Joe Marchese) climbs to top spot with Go Doggies (Mike Englefield) hard on his heels. Round 12 Jackpot for the perfect 9 now stands at $20.
Good Luck
2017 - 2018 Board
President
Judy Sharp
President Elect
Jill Ramsay
Rotary Foundation
Kevin Hadingham
Secretary
Ann Lynch
Aquabox
Dale Atkins
Treasurer
Lou Bolzonello
Membership
Margaret Lane
Immediate Past President
Kevin Hadingham
Public Relations
Sally Squires
Community Service
Alan McCleary
Club Administration
Jill Ramsay
Youth Service
Ken Paynter
Club Service and Program
Alison Cooper
International Service
Rob Kilcullen
2017 Festival
Jill Ramsay
PAST PRESIDENTS The Rotary Club Of Eltham Chartered 19th April 1973, District 9790
Geoff Dreverman 73-74: Neville Emerson 74-75: Bruce Holland 75-76: Bob McLellan 76-77:
Doug Blaikie 77-78: Les Clarke 78-79: Keith Kelley 79-80: John Smibert 80-81: Paul Gardner 81-82:
Chris Parenthoine 82-83: Arthur Trainor 83-84: Merv Günter 84-85: John Maltha 85-86: Graeme Beyer 86-87:
Mike Ramsay 87-88: Terry Boocock 88-89: Ken Ferguson 89-90: Bill Penna 90-91: John Jacobson 91-92:
Jim Nairn 92-93: Nigel Bell 93-94: David Bowen 94-95: Ian Thomas 95-96: Vic Vela 96-97: Gabor Tamas 97-98:
Gordon Birch 98-99: Gary Reid 99-00: Mike Irwin 00-01: John Lewis 01-02: Brian Weyman 02- 03:
Graeme Hardiman 03-04: Alan Anderson 04-05: Chris Chapple 05-06: Max Lee 06-07: Ross McDonald 07-08:
David Flint 08-09: Tony Wason 09-10: Michael Englefield 10-11: Rob Kilcullen 11-12: Mike Wetzler 12-13:
Ken Paynter 13-14: Con Proussalis 14-15: David McFarlane 15-16
