Club Bulletin - 03rd Oct 21, Vol 75, Issue No 14 (Oct 03, 2021)

Club Meetings - Last Week

At last weeks meeting it was very pleasing to host our 9820 DG Bill Degnan who was accompanied by his wife Judy, and we also had our own Assistant DG Peter Rawlings join us.

DG Bill commenced his presentation with an overview of our Districts Leadership Team. He then went on with our RI President’s aim for Rotary, ‘together we see a World people unite and take action to make a continuing change to better our Community"

One of the key focal points of Bill’s presentation was that of Membership, which has been pretty static on a Worldwide basis for the past few years. Bill presented some very interesting points some of which being:

Each one, bring one
Grow more to do more, do more to grow more
Service is the rent we pay to be on this Earth
Improve project quality
Enhance our engagement with our community
Increase our ability to adapt, both in Club Meeting formats and project diversity.
Maybe coffee morning once a month, as a club meeting, or other simpler ways of getting together.

After Bill’s presentation we had the pleasure to hear from Bills wife Judy, who spoke about her project for this Rotary year, which was the Publicise the work that Rotary was undertaking in our District. Judy’s message was to consider such actions as displaying our Rotary banners at all Rotary projects and also “outside” our Club Meeting Rooms, ensuing that when we undertake a project if Rotary, that Rotary receive appropriate publicity. In all Judy’s focus is very uplifting, with a clear message to make sure we are known, i.e. “who we are” and are given the recognition for all the good work we do!

One question that was posed, as a result of many of our Club Members concern was that of the possible merger of District 9820 and District 9810. Bill provide a very comprehensive current status of play in respect to this and although it is not a "done deal" the number at present are not looking good, and by that he explained the RI have very clear rules pertaining to numbers of members in every Rotary District, worldwide. At present the numbers in District 9810 have fallen below the excepted quota and our district is " just keeping our head above water ' with what is required for a District to be autonomous. Time will tell if we are to merger but one item that is the key is undoubtedly, membership. The result of this was very clear, lets all, as Bill expressed, not just the appointed individual Club's Appointed Membership Committee, but all members to be very, very proactive in this sphere.

Upcoming Club Meeting- Wed 06th Oct 21 - Board Meeting

At this weeks upcoming meeting, The Rotary Club of Mornington will conduct its regular Board Meeting. The Board Meeting will commence a bit earlier that regular at the new time of 5:00pm. As with all Club Board Meetings, club members are invited to attend, as an observer only, and should you wish to attend please give our Secretary, Ian Horton a courtesy call.

So for all members "a night of " so to say, but with that extra hour of daylight a bit more gardening etc to keep one occupied. After that, we will be all back on deck with a Club Assembly Meeting for Wednesday 13th Oct 21.

Birthdays & Anniversaries

This week seems a bit of de ja vue when once again we will mark not one but two special ocassions for the one household when the Siragusa's celebrate a Wedding Anniversary and also a Birthday in the same week. A special "well done" for yesterday when young Joe celebrated his Birthday, and the on the preceding day, Friday 01st Oct 21, Joe and Julie celebrated their Wedding Anniversary. To the Siragusa's on behalf of our Club President, the Board, all our Members and their Partners we wish you both a very happy and just past weekend, and even though you can't venture out for that romantic dinner I'm sure that a stay at home evening was just as special.

Presidents Report 03rd Oct 2021

Good after afternoon to all,

ARH Mental Health “ Lift The Lid “

This year we once again celebrate and also acknowledge Rotary Mental Health Week which takes place next week on Sunday 10^th Oct 21. Having a look over the ARH Website there are an amazing array of activities planned throughout Australia albeit with the restrictions of COVID. For us Melburnian’s the traditional methods of celebrating this special day may be somewhat curtailed. For Mornington Rotary at our Club Assembly Meeting scheduled for Wednesday 13th Oct 21, along with many matters of Club Business plan to celebrate this day by inviting all members to “ Lift The lid “ and appear on screen wearing a hat. The theme will be to don a hat that either looks a bit our of the ordinary, or maybe one that has special sentimental values to you or even a hat that reflects your character. The aim of the evening is not only to wear a hat but also as a collective I plan a poll! Yes for those who join in online, I propose a quick “ Morgan Gallop Poll “ to see who is wearing the “ most interesting hat “. So have a search thru the wardrobe and dust off your hat! With our normal past Lift The Lid evening’s we hold around dinner at the Mornington Hotel, it has been an accepted practice to “pass around the tin” for personal donation so why not keep this tradition going and see if we can’t raise some funds on the evening.

Lift The Lid: 9820 District.

Our 9820 District will host an online presentation, as per all the details listed below”, and as an interesting footnote in regards to the two presentares both Tony Jorm and Betty Kitchener are still on the invitee list for our own ARH 40th Anniversary Dinner proposed for May 2022.

Join Professor Tony Jorm and Betty Kitchener AM for afternoon tea on Zoom on Saturday October16 at 3pm as they give a presentation on Mental Health First Aid Australia.

Betty is the founder and past inaugural CEO of Mental Health First Aid Australia. Betty co-founded, with her husband Tony Jorm, the Mental Health First Aid program. Having experienced recurrent episodes of major depression, she brings an important consumer perspective to her work. She has facilitated the spread of the Mental Health First Aid Program across Australia and to over 23 other countries.

Tony Jorm is a mental health researcher at the University of Melbourne. His research interest is in building the community’s capacity for prevention and early intervention for mental health problems.

This presentation will be in support of Australian Rotary Health’s Lift the Lid on Mental Illness campaign, with donations to research encouraged.

https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjfvbauq63zAhWWbSsKHXgADzUQFnoECBQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Faustralianrotaryhealth.org.au%2Fevents%2F&usg=AOvVaw1boz2Te1bTvBMabkJNFT3z

Rotary ‘ End Polio Day “

Also one to keep in mind coming up in a few weeks’ time on Sunday 24^th Oct 21 we also acknowledge and celebrate Rotary End World Polio Day. More specific details of how we might participate in this special day to be announced in next weeks Club Bulletin

Rotary Peninsula Cluster Presidents Meeting

Last Sunday morning I participated in the Peninsula Cluster Presidents Meeting, The one item of news from most Presidents was “ that we are all endeavouring to get on with Rotary Business and projects albeit in a restricted manner, but I must say the I am very pleased that we at Mornington, are still holding meeting, via ZOOM, and getting a fairly good attendance and a few clubs have all but curtailed online meetings until they can get back to face to face. I know its not everyone’s “ cup of tea “ but lets keep going and according to our Out of Lockdown plan the 06^thNov 21 is only 5 weeks away!!

COVID 19 Restrictions UPDATE 23.9.21

I received this communicate, two days ago, and I know by now after having many, many discussion’s with family, friends and fellow Rotarians, over the past three months in our current Lockdown, all we hear about these days is COVID, but I thought this update from our Rotary Zone 8 important to pass on, and especially the 3 items highlighted in Green Font.

Note from 9820 DG Bill. The content below is advice not a direction for action.

Dear Colleagues

Covid 19 has created many challenges for Rotary particularly with cancellations of conferences, and inability to meet face to face. Technology has enabled training to be delivered, and other important meetings to be held virtually, however the future, and whether we can return to pre-Covid meetings is unknown.

The question being asked is how to address the risk management requirements when we eventually resume face to face meetings and events, and how do we provide a safe environment for members and the public who attend. The expectations of our insurers are that we follow the laws of our respective States and Territories, and practice risk management in accordance with the duty of care owed to our members and the public.

We are aware the DG Group is discussing the best way forward; the Zone Insurance & Protection Committee (ZIPC) and Rotary’s Brokers Aon have also discussed this issue following requests from Districts and Clubs. Whilst we have no authority to dictate how clubs should operate, we recommend the following for a safe environment at Rotary meetings and gatherings for your consideration during your deliberations.

1. Encourage members to be double vaccinated  

2. Encourage clubs to implement a QR Code at registration  

3. Encourage clubs to be “cashless” and conduct financial transactions via Tyro eftpos or  “Square” device.  

We would caution any attempt to mandate, however we believe the adoption of these measures will demonstrate our response to the effect of Covid 19 in respect to Rotary in Australia.

Regards

Peter

Peter Kaye PDG Chair Zone Insurance & Protection Committee Ph: 61 7 4779 5394  Mobile: 0407 657564 

Email: pkaye1@bigpond.com Post: 1 Westminster Mews Douglas QLD 4814

Regards

Brian