I am truly looking forward to our end of year dinner and cannot wait to see as many of you as possible. This evening is not only a chance to share, but also to reflect on that year that passed and celebrate the wonderful things we have achieved together.
As we reflect on the year that has been past I wanted to mention the following:
* Monique started the year so well, and her legacy leaves the club in such a better place.
* Ray has been amazing and we look forward to him being president next year.
* Each of the years Working Groups has continued tirelessly, and I thank you for all being so engaged and interactive.
* Behind the scenes as special mention to, Peter (Secretary), Ron (speaker organiser), Monique (Bulletin) & Mark (Treasurer) have quietly kept everything running smoothly, your efforts are deeply appreciated.
* To all members I say thankyou. From the smallest tasks to the biggest projects, every contribution matters. Thank you for being such an active and supportive part of our Rotary family.
I wish everyone and their families a great Christmas and New Year.
Yours in Rotary
WEEKLY REMINDERS
REMINDER - Annual Fees are now due. If not already paid, please pay yearly/half yearly at your earliest convenience. Thank you to those members who have already paid. :)
ATTENDANCE
Please use Club Runner to manage your attendance. If you are unable to attend and/or wish to bring additional guestsfor a special event or partners night please do so by 5pm Monday night. We need to give Knox Club numbers and pay for meals even if you do not attend.
If you would like something to be included in the website please advise Jim Sly. He is always looking for content and pictures of hard working rotarians is his favourite.
We have received notice from the Knox Club that our meal charges will rise from 1st January, which means we will have to increase the price we charge to members and their guests. From our first meeting back at the Knox Club the prices will be $32.00 for adults and $16.00 for children. Speakers and other invited guests of the club will still be offered complimentary meals.
Upcoming Events - Click on Event to Register/Decline
The container of donated goods is nearly on its way! Our shipment will travel from Simba Global in Bayswater up to Swire Shipping in Brisbane, where it will then be transported by sea to Port Moresby. From there, our friends at the Rotary Club of Port Moresby are coordinating the final leg of the journey to Alotau in the Milne Bay Province.
Desley Tunstall will be on site in Papua New Guinea to help ensure all items are received safely and delivered to the right communities and schools. This hands-on support is vital in making sure our donations reach those who need them most, and is a wonderful example of Rotary service in action. This project is proudly supported by a District Grant from The Rotary Foundation.
On Friday 12th December, DG Peter Behm launched the District 9815 Rotary cinema advertising campaign at the Palace Dendy Brighton Cinema's. Ray Siegersma & Monique Smith attended with over 50 other members from our District to watch the debut screening, followed by a complimentary movie 'The Choral'. It was a great night, and what a great way to showcase "Rotary in Action", featuring our amazing Youth Skills Shed project. Click on the link below to watch the ad.
Our final meeting will take place on Tuesday 16th December. This will be a Xmas function on the 'Deck' at the Knox Club. This is a fully enclosed area suitable for all weather conditions. This is a partner night. Bring along a KK present. We need to confirm final numbers no later than Monday 15th December, so it is important for us to know if you can or cannot attend.
Cost $30 - 2 course meal. Please let either Jan Malden or Monique Smith know if you haven't already done so.
Wow 😍! Once again we've been blown away by the generosity of the Hope Katolo Aussie family. Only 1 week in to the Hamper of Hope fundraiser and already over $2000 has been raised. Thank you so much to those of you who have already donated.
If you'd like to join the fun and go into the running for a hamper yourself, everything you need to know is on the flyer below. We look forward to sharing some photos of the Katolo community receiving their hampers in coming weeks.
Please also send us an email or text if you'd like to gift someone (or yourself!) a copy of Girl Child for Christmas (more details at Mel's website - About — Contact: melanie.haley@outlook.com), with 40% proceeds also going back to the nursery school.
Best wishes,
Melanie Haley, Leanne Pinfold and Georgina Malanga
Hope Katolo Nursery School, Kenya
Tax deductible donations via Rotary International: RAWCS | Donation
Bank Details for bank transfers: Hope Katolo Nursery School, BSB 033349 Account 411858
As we jingle our way towards Christmas, I’d like to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a joyful festive season. I hope you enjoy a happy, healthy and relaxing break surrounded by family, friends and good food.
It’s been an extremely busy six months, and I hope you’ve found the weekly bulletin enjoyable and useful in keeping up with what’s happening in our Club. I’ve tried to include as much current news as possible, and I apologise if I’ve missed anything along the way.
Looking ahead, if you would like anything included in upcoming bulletins, please send me an email and I’ll do my very best to include it. Photos, project updates, celebrations – it all helps tell the story of our wonderful Club.
I’m looking forward to a little rest over the next couple of weeks and then coming back refreshed and ready for another big year. I can’t wait to see you all in the New Year and to share more of the great things we achieve together.
Great work everyone – we certainly are part of an amazing Rotary Club, and I’m very proud to be telling our story each week.
The next Coffee Catch-up at Montano's Patisserie Cafe is on Saturday 20th December 10.30. Please let us know you are coming by RSVP on Clubrunner, or let Geoff Griffin know.
Call out for players, teams & sponsors. We also need lucky number prizes if you would like to donate. Please contact Penry Green for further details - penryg@gmail.com
WHAT CLUBS ARE IN OUR COMMUNITY ?
Our community (Group 4) leader is Guz Rozycki (Belgrave) and our fellow community clubs are
Belgrave
Bunyip Garfield
Emerald & District
Ferntree Gully
Healesville
Koo Wee Rup Lang Lang
Lilydale
Monbulk & District
Pakenham
Upper Yarra
Wandin
DISTRICT NEWS VIDEO - Rule Foundation
Welcome to our next instalment of Rotary Connections, where you can listen to one of the AFL greats in Ted Whitten Jnr, along with our very own Rotarian Greg Mossop and CEO from RULE Foundation, Mark Harrison.
This is the latest podcast, which contains information on a heartfelt, Men’s Health project, that has the potential to improve the lives of men right throughout the community.
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