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What an amazing and interesting night we all had listening to Haans Siver the Education Coordinator from Sea Shepherd Australia.

Belgrave Rotary Club Minutes

Date: 12^th March, 2014                                   Place: RSL Club, 1 Mast Gully Road, Upwey

Time Commenced: 6:30pm                                         Time Closed: 8:30pm

Attendances: Peter Doogan, Barbara Doogan, Don Stanford, Carl Robins, Gus Rozyki, Erin Robins, Beau Cawte, Jessica Robins, Peter Cole, Bernie Feely, Peter Vulling, George Harmon, Beverly Harmon, Bob Daly

Apologies: James Gillard, Marilyn Sabec, Wayne McKenzie, Trevor Withers, Adele Withers.

Guests:  Dave MacFarlane, Tracey, Dawn.

Reports:

Bernie presented Peter Cole and Bob Daly with their Rotary Club of Belgrave name badges.

Erin Robins and Beau Cawte are going to be welcoming their little baby boy into the world on Wednesday, 19^thMarch, 2014. We all wish them the very best.

Congratulations to Peter and Barbara Doogan on the arrival of their new Grandson born today in the early hours of the morning.

Belgrave Rotary Club Minutes

Date: 26^th February, 2014                                              Place: Insurance Made Easy, Upwey

Time Commenced: 6:30pm                                         Time Closed: 8:00pm

Attendances: Bob Daly, Barbara Doogan, Peter Doogan, Bernie Feely, James Gillard, Wayne McKenzie, Gus Rozycki, Marilyn Sabec, Don Stanford, Belinda Tardini, Peter Vulling, Trevor Withers, Adele Withers.

Apologies: Beau Cawte, George Harmon, Bev Harmon, Carl Robins, Jessica Robins, Erin Robins, Peter Cole.

Guests:  Stuart McDonald.

Belgrave Rotary Club Minutes

Date: 19^th February, 2014                                              Place: Burrinja Café, Upwey

Time Commenced: 6:30pm                                         Time Closed: 8:00pm

Attendances: Beau Cawte, Barbara Doogan, Bernie Feely, Wayne McKenzie, Gus Rozycki, Marilyn Sabec, Don Stanford, Peter Vulling, Trevor Withers, Erin Robins, Bob Daly, Peter Doogan, Sue Brown,.

Apologies: James Gillard, Belinda Tardini, Carl Robins, Jessica Robins, Adele Withers, George Harmon, Beverley Harmon.

Guests:  Rosie Vullings, Helen McKenzie, Glenys Daly, RC of Glen Waverley, Bronwyn Edwards and Christie.

Reports

Belgrave Rotary Club Minutes

Date: 12^th February, 2014                                              Place: Burrinja Café, Upwey

Time Commenced: 6:30pm                                         Time Closed: 8:00pm

Attendances: Beau Cawte, Barbara Doogan, Bernie Feely, Wayne McKenzie, Carl Robins, Gus Rozycki, Marilyn Sabec, Don Stanford, Peter Vulling, George Harmon.

Apologies: James Gillard, Trevor Withers, Belinda Tardini, Peter Doogan.

Guests: Jessica Robins, Erin Robins, Rosie Vullings, Helen McKenzie, Beverly Harmon, Peter Cole, Bob Daly.

Belgrave Rotary Club Minutes

Date: 5^th February, 2014                                                Place: Burrinja Café, Upwey

Time Commenced: 6:30pm                                         Time Closed: 8:45pm

Attendances: Beau Cawte, Barbara Doogan, Peter Doogan, Bernie Feely, James Gillard, Wayne McKenzie, Carl Robins, Gus Rozycki, Marilyn Sabec, Don Stanford, Belinda Tardini, Peter Vulling, Trevor Withers.

Apologies: George Harmon

Guests: Jessica Robins, Erin Robins, Jana Kelly-Harridence, Bob Daly

Belgrave Rotary Club Minutes

Date: 29^th January, 2014                                Place: Burrinja Café, Upwey

Time Commenced: 6:30pm                                         Time Closed: 7:45pm

Attendances: Bernie Feely, Don Stanford, Gus Rozyki, Peter Vulling, Wayne Mackenzie, Carl Robins, Trevor Withers, Beau Cawte, Belinda Tardini, Peter Doogan, Barbara Doogan

Apologies: Marilyn Sabec, James Gillard, George Harmon

Guests: Jessica Robins, Erin Robins, Peter Cole

Meeting Commenced: 6:30pm. Meeting Closed: 8:15pm

Apologies:          Marilyn, Barb and Peter, James, George, Bev, Jessica.

Present:               Trevor, Gus, Wayne, Erin, Beau, Bernie, Peter V, Don, Carl.

Guests:                                 Bob Daley, Sue Brown

Belgrave Rotary Club Minutes

Date: 15^th January, 2014                                Place: Burrinja Café, Upwey

Time Commenced: 6:30pm                                         Time Closed: 8:30pm

Attendances: Beau Cawte, Erin Robins, Carl Robins, Peter Vulling, Peter Doogan, Barbara Doogan, Bernie Feely, Don Stanford, Wayne McKenzie.

Apologies: Gus Rozyki, Marilyn Sabec, Trevor Withers, James Gillard

Guests: Bob Daley, Jess Robins, Sue Brown

Dear Fellow Rotarians

A great day was held at the Doogans place in Silvan, beautiful weather, beautiful people, wonderful food, great conversation what else could I say.

It was a delight to see Beverley and George back and Bev looking so well, and to see Bob Davis and his wife, in fact it was a fantastic day, so I am sure that I am speaking for everybody a big thank you to “The Doogans”.

Please look at Forest Echo as it will provide updating events.

Don’t forget to try and help out with the Carols by Candlelight and we are in the middle of arranging the Raffle tickets for the Trivia night, so as soon as they are printed we need everybody to sell as many tickets possible, I would like to see a minimum of 2,500 sold, so we need to work hard.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and I will look forward to seeing each and everyone of you bright and breezy in the New Year.

Your Presidente

Maz

President Marilyn’s Report

The BBQ at Rolling Hills was a great success and nearly everything sold out very quickly.   Many thanks to James for setting up, Wayne Bernie and The Doogan’s for all their assistance.   The new BBQ that James bought was a huge improvement on the previous ones.  As for me I did what I did best, organise arrange and arrive on clean up time!!!  It is believed that we made about $600 net however our treasurer is to confirm this.

A reminder that we are not having a meeting this week.

Raffle Tickets for the Trivia night – I am just waiting for confirmation that we have a car for the weekend for the second prize and as soon as this is to hand then a draft of the tickets will be set up for approval and then 2000 tickets printed and then it will be up to the members to sell as many as possible prior to the Trivia Night.

Christmas Party – don’t forget it is this Saturday at 1 p.m. bring a plate to share and alcohol, however please let Barb know exactly what you are bringing so that we don’t get two or three of everything.   Remember there is a pool onsite so if you are inclined for a swim then appropriate swim wear would be in order.    Partners friends, etc all welcome, however for catering purposes just let Barb or Pete know how many are coming as Pete has kindly offered to put on a spit.   It should be a good day and I look forward to socialising with you all.

Your 2013/2014 President!

Belgrave Rotary Club Minutes

Date: 27^th November, 2013                                          Place: Burrinja Café, Upwey

Time Commenced: 6:30pm                                         Time Closed: 9:00pm

Attendances: Beau Cawte, Barbara Doogan, Peter Doogan, Bernie Feely, James Gillard, Wayne McKenzie, Carl Robins, Don Stanford, Peter Vulling, Trevor Withers, Erin Robins.

Apologies: George Harmon, Marilyn Sabec, Gus Rozycki.

Guests: Margaret Smith, Rhonda Ross, Ken Sykes, Dianne McKinerney, Meryl Gamgee, Peter Gamgee, Michelle Malsem, Bob Daly, Adele Withers, Rosie Vulling, Helen McKenzie, Joanne Feely.

Belgrave Rotary Club Minutes

Date: 20^th November, 2013                                          Place: Burrinja Café, Upwey

Time Commenced: 6:30pm                                         Time Closed: 8:30pm

Attendances: Barbara Doogan, Peter Doogan, Bernie Feely, James Gillard, Wayne McKenzie, Carl Robins, Gus Rozycki, Marilyn Sabec, Don Stanford, Peter Vulling, Trevor Withers.

Apologies: Beau Cawte, George Harmon, Erin Robins.

Guests: Jess Robins, Bob Daley, Aisha Rizvanovic, Ian McFarlane.

Marilyn

·         Welcomed all our guests.

·         We thanked Ian for all his help at the Car Show. Ian will be collecting money for the Fire Brigade Collection in Upper Ferntree Gully – so if we are driving out that way please have some money with you.

·         Bob told us a little bit about himself. He has been involved in local schools and council. He was the founding member of Sherbrook JC’s. He is now retired.

·         Asked Trevor is he would be happy to be the Programs officer again next year as she is concerned that Wayne has too much on. Trevor was happy to do this.

·         Also asked if Bernie is happy to continue with chasing up Grants again. Bernie was happy to do this.

Reports

·         Barbara and Marilyn gave Don a signed copy of the minutes stating who are to be the signatories for this year at the Bendigo Bank.

·         All members have had a copy of the AGM Minutes and also a copy has gone to DG Merv.

·         Updated Yarra Ranges Community Directory with our details.

·         A flyer was emailed out to all our members re: New Member Promo for Rotary.

·         John Ayres and Wulan’s memberships have now been cancelled. We are now down to 14 members.

·         All the money for the Foundation Dinner tickets was collected and handed to Don to reimburse the club.

·         Club Runner subscription is due for renewal in January 2014. All agreed to renew this.

·         We decided not to have a meeting on the 4^th December, 2013 due to all helping out at the Rolling Hills BBQ a few days before. Barbara shall let Burrinja Café know.

Belgrave Rotary Club Minutes

Date: 13^th November, 2013                                          Place: Burrinja Café, Upwey

Time Commenced: 6:30pm                                         Time Closed: 8:45pm

Attendances: Beau Cawte, Barbara Doogan, Peter Doogan, Bernie Feely, James Gillard, Wayne McKenzie, Carl Robins, Erin Robins, Marilyn Sabec, Don Stanford, Peter Vulling, Trevor Withers.

Apologies: Gus Rozycki, George Harmon.

Guests: Jess Robins, Rosie Vulling, Helen McKenzie, Adele Withers, Carl & Jane Broecker (Guest Speakers)

Marilyn

·         Welcomes all our guests.

Reports

·         All advertising, hall, etc has been cancelled for the Trivia Night that was due to be held this month.

·         Had a letter from Cerebral Palsy Education Centre asking for support of Jesse Wiltshire a 3 yr old boy in Belgrave who needs funding to attend Kindergarten. There is no government funding available to cover the cost of an assistant for children with disabilities. We shall discuss this further next meeting.

·         Christmas Mince Pies – an order for was passed round for anyone wanting to order these mince pies again this year.

·         Foundation Dinner – we have booked a table of 10 to attend this function but two people that were booked are now unable to go so we need two more to fill their places. Please let Barbara know asap as this in on Tuesday, 19^th November.

·         ROYALL – Rotary Overseas Youth Achievement through Learning & Linkages – They are wanting us to put our name to this so they can get funding. We will discuss this further next week.

·         Christmas Meeting/Breakup – to be held at Peter and Barbara Doogan’s. Dates to be confirmed. Barbara will send out an email with several dates available.

·         Philippines Disaster – All agreed the club should donate $500 to this disaster. Don will do this.

·         GSE Team – Both Marilyn and Jess know of a young person in the health industry that may be suitable to be nominated for this. Barbara shall send out the application forms to them.

Belgrave Rotary Club Minutes

Date: 6^th November, 2013                                            Place: Bonzai Bali, Tecoma

Time Commenced: 6:30pm                                         Time Closed: 8:20pm

Attendances: Trevor Withers, Beau Cawte, Peter Doogan, Barbara Doogan, Don Stanford, Carl Robins, Peter Vullings, Gus Rozycki, Bernie Feely, Belinda Tardini, Marilyn Sabec, Wayne McKenzie, Erin Robins

Apologies: George Harmon, James Gillard.

Guests: Family and friends.

Reports

·         We all had a lovely evening at Bonzai Bali to wish Belinda a safe and happy trip over to Bali and we all wish her Good Luck in her ventures. We look forward to being a part of her progress and journey through many emails back and forth. The evening was full of good food and lots of good fellowship within the club. It was lovely to have so many family and friends join us for Belinda’s farewell dinner.

Next Week will be at Barrinja Café, Upwey, 13^th November, at 6:30pm

Belgrave Rotary Club Minutes

Date: 30th October, 2013                                              Place: Burrinja Café, Upwey

Time Commenced: 6:30pm                                         Time Closed: 8:20pm

Attendances: Trevor Withers, Beau Cawte, Peter Doogan, Barbara Doogan, Don Stanford, Carl Robins, Peter Vullings, James Gillard, Gus Rozycki, Bernie Feely, Erin Robins

Apologies: George Harmon, Marilyn Sabec, Wayne McKenzie.

Guests: Jess Robins

Reports

·         Jess gave Bev a Plant and a card. Don has reimbursed her for this. Bev is still unwell but is improving slowly.

·         We received a letter from Upwey South Primary School thanking us for our previous support and are asking us to support them again to donate a trophy to be presented at the Graduation Ceremony for the Rotary Award for Responsibility, Resilience and Respect. Last year this cost us $50.00. Bernie has offered to represent us at this presentation so he will contact them about this.

·         Rotary Outstanding Citizen Award – This is a copy of an email from Marter Christi about Bridget Backhouse who is to be presented with the Rotary Outstanding Citizen Award:

Bridget Backhouse has been and excellent role model and displayed great leadership this year. In her role as Captain she has led assembly, organised SRC meetings and events and participated in co-curricular. Bridget has good relationships with her peers, staff and is well respected.

Marilyn will follow up on this and the presentation of the award.

Belgrave Rotary Club Minutes

Date: 2^3rd October, 2013                                                Place: Burrinja Café, Upwey

Time Commenced: 6:30pm                                         Time Closed: 8:20pm

Attendances: Beau Cawte, Barbara Doogan, Peter Doogan, Bernie Feely, James Gillard, Wayne McKenzie, Carl Robins, Gus Rozyscki, Marilyn Sabec, Don Stanford, Peter Vulling, Trevor Withers, Erin Robins.

Apologies: George Harmon

Guests: Jess Robins, Rosie Vullings

Reports

Jess has spoken to Bev Harmon who is doing quite well after being unwell. Jess will give Bev a plant and card to the value of $50 to be paid for by the club.

Belgrave Rotary Club Minutes

Date: 25^th September, 2013                                         Place: Burrinja Café, Upwey

Time Commenced: 6:30pm                                         Time Closed: 8:30pm

Attendances: Beau Cawte, Erin Robins, Jess Robins, Carl Robins, Don Stanford, Peter Vulling, Peter Doogan, Barbara Doogan, Marilyn Sabec

Apologies: Jana Kelly, Wayne McKenzie, Bernie Feely, George Harmon, Gus Rozycki, Belinda Tardini, James Gillard, Trevor Withers

Guests: Bob Daley

Belgrave Rotary Minutes
Date:                           11th September 2013
Place:                          RSL CLUB Upwey  

Time Commenced:                  6.30 p.m.
Time Closed:                           8.30

Attendances (ticked)                                     (not ticked are apologies)
Marilyn Sabec                                                             Peter Vulling

Wayne MacKenzie      - Apology                                 Don Stanford

James Gillard                                                              Carl Robins - apology

Trevor Withers                                                            Jarna Kelly - apology

Belinda Tardini                                                            Brekkon (non member)

Gus Roszicki    - apology                                             Peter Doogan - apology

George Harmon - apology

  Also Attending:
Beau                                                                            Jessica Robbins
Erin Robins
Diane & Ken,                                                               Soupies
Ian (FTG Rotary)

Guest Speaker: (Trevor Withers)
Peter Gamgee – a trek from ST. Bees on Wesdie of Northern end of England to the East side of England – spectacular sites of the fields, moores and guesthouses .  

Reports:
Cheque made out to Special school Boy
Cheque made out to Ferny Creek Reserve – deposit and site 

Car Show Ferny Creek (Erin Robbins)  

Trivia Night (Narre Warren) Excellent result, $4,500 was raised on the night, and a big thank you to Peter Vulling, Peter & Barb Doogan and Marilyn for helping Paul Broecker raise these funds to send under privileged children to South Africa.   Paul thanked the club very much in assisting him.  

Next Meeting held at the RSL Club Upwey with a visit to the war museum.

Belgrave Rotary                                  Minutes

Date:                           21st     August 2013

Place:                                      Burrinja Café Upwey

Time Commenced:                 6.30 p.m.

Time Closed:                           8.30 p.m

Attendances (ticked)                                     (not ticked are apologies)

Marilyn Sabec                                                             Peter Vulling

Wayne MacKenzie – apology sos                               Don Stanford

James Gillard                                                              Carl Robbins – apology sos

Trevor Withers                                                            Jarna Kelly

Belinda Tardini - apology                                           Brekkon

Gus Roszicki    - apology                                             Peter Doogan

George Harmon – apology fire brigade

Guest Speaker:

Amanda May Community Development Officer Economic & Community Development Yarra Ranges Shire 1300 368 333 Mobile 0419 310 308 – Gave a report on her new role, and what it means for the community and our Club – very interesting

Asked Amanda to chase up any storage facilities, plus question the use of Burrinja and Sherbrooke Community Hall Upwey for our Community Club – she will get back to us.

Trevor will discuss with Amanda about setting up a meeting with the Selby Mens Shed in the warmer months.

Trevor is considering looking into adopting a station and will liase with Amanda and the Belgrave Traders and get back to the club- Marina – Amanda will email contact details to Trevor.

Amanda advised that the Monbulk Business Network is running a car show on the 15^th September 2013 – John Coleman or Jenny – Trevor will speak with them.

Reports:

Medical Equipment:(Wayne MacKenzie)

Wayne and James set out and collected and stored more medical equipment.

Car Show Ferny Creek (Erin Robbins) – nothing to report other than Peter advised that Carl has sorted out the parking issues.

Trivia Night (Narre Warren) Peter needs a min of 3 people to assist on the night, however if anybody wants to come and support this night please come along 6^th September 2013 – it is a very good cause – Marilyn & Jarna have said they can assist and possibly James.   Of Course Peter will be the Quizz Master.

Trivia Night Upwey (Peter Vulling) – under control.

Reports:

Jarna advised the club that she will be resigning end of October 2013, as she has purchased a tea rooms and has big plans for it in Meredith which is half way between Geelong and BAllarat – all are welcome to visit.      She suggested we could have a meeting at her new place later this year or early next year.

Next week will be at Burrinja Café, Upwey 28^th August 2013

Hello my fellow Rotarians at Belgrave!

I trust that you all did not miss me too much last week, however I am sure that Peter could handle you all!

As you know I am currently in Airlie Beach Queensland (on the whitsundays) and the weather is absolutely glorious about 25 degrees, no wind, the sea is spectacular.   I have sighted eagles and I believe there are dolphins in the sea, all this whilst you are all freezing in Melbourne!   Well I will be home at the end of this week.

I hope you all enjoy your night at the 1812 Theatre this week, sorry I missed it - thank you Trevor for organising this.

I am sure that Erin and her team are well underway with Car show, however I will catch up on this when I am back.

Belinda tells me her Rock night has a hiccup, so will have to put off until early next year - Belinda will update us all.

Oh and thank you to Gus (Mr Brilliance) I am only able to use my laptop because Gus showed me how to use my portable wi fi on my phone and wow it is fantastic - thank you.

See you all next week,

President Marilyn Sabec

Hi Belgrave Rotarians!

This week Gus attended the Cluster meeting at Wandin on behalf of the Club and President.  Please read his report.

We have the District Governor, David Alexander will be attending our Club on the 4th September 2013, so please club members attend on this night to show your support and invite your partners.

Paul Broecker ("Broecker") from the Narre Warren School will be our guest speaker this week, talking about his role in raising funds for underpriviledged children in Narre Warren to take to Africa and asking for the clubs assistance in a Trivia night, which Peter Vulling our Guru has agreed to host.

Rotary International will soon be sending us a draft of the new constitution and I hope it can be passed at the AGM in November 2013.

1812 "Sleuth" is coming up and if you have not got your tickets then check with Don and Trevor.   I think there is a couple of spare tickets available.   There will be no meeting at Burrinja on this night.

Yours in Rotary

Marilyn Sabec

President Belgrave Rotary

Details of Belgrave Rotary Club Meeting held on Wednesday 4 July 2013.

Meeting opened:            6:40pm

Apologies:           Wayne, John, Gus. 

Guests:                                Adam Koenig, Barbara, Rosie, Chaden, Jess, Bev,

Members Present:          10

Minutes of Belgrave Rotary Club Meeting held on Wednesday 17 October 2013.

Meeting opened:            6:30pm

Apologies:           Wayne, Jarna, Belinda, George, Bev, James, Peter Doogan 

Guests:                

Members Present:          10

Peter V chaired the meeting.

Belgrave Rotary Club Minutes

Date: 9th October, 2013                                                Place: Burrinja Café, Upwey

Time Commenced: 6:30pm                                         Time Closed: 8:45pm

Attendances: Beau Cawte, Barbara Doogan, Peter Doogan, Wayne McKenzie, Don Stanford, Belinda Tardini, Trevor Withers, Erin Robins.

Apologies: Bernie Feely, James Gillard, George Harmon, Jarna Kelly, Carl Robins, Gus Rozycki, Marilyn Sabec, Peter Vullings.

Guests: Helen McKenzie, Bronwyn Edwards.

Belgrave Rotary Club Minutes

Date: 2^nd October, 2013                                                 Place: Burrinja Café, Upwey

Time Commenced: 6:30pm                                         Time Closed: 8:45pm

Attendances: Barbara Doogan, Bernie Feely,  Wayne McKenzie, Carl Robins, Marilyn Sabec, Peter Vulling, Trevor Withers.

Apologies: Beau Cawte, Erin Robins, Peter Doogan, James Gillard, George Harmon, Jarna Kelly, Gus Rozycki, Don Stanford, Belinda Tardini,

Guests: Ian McFarlane, Helen McKenzie, Adele Withers, Jessica Robins, Rosie Vullings

Cluster meeting attended by Belgrave, Upper Yarra, Emerald, Healesville and Wandin. 20th July 2013

Chair Margi Sank - Assistant Governor District 9810

Notes from District:

- New Rotary Club constitutions will be sent out soon, Hoping for adoption through annual General Meeting

- Every Rotary function is now considered a meeting for make ups

- Assistance provided by RC Hampton

- Anzac Centenary grants project (Bernie): http://www.anzaccentenary.gov.au/grants/

- AG Margi Sank to receive our clubs bulletin margisank@gmail.com

- District Events: http://www.9810rotary.org.au/events/2013-08

- District Membership meeting 30th August

- DG visit Sept 4th, need to meet with Marilyn 2 weeks prior b/w Margi and President Marilyn (Marilyn to contact Margi ASAP please)

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