WEEKLY BULLETIN VOLUME 4 ISSUE 16 15th October 2024
Monique's Message
Wow, I’m back into the swing of things after a refreshing couple of days of relaxation! As we gear up for the busy lead-up to Christmas, there’s so much happening in our Club.
At our last meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from Steven Lakey from the Bendigo Bank Boronia Branch. Steven shared insights about the bank's involvement in the community, emphasising its significance and how Bendigo Bank stands out as a niche bank that prioritises personalised service. We are proud to bank with Bendigo, who has generously supported our Club not only during our Annual Golf Days but also through a $5,000 grant for our Youth Skills Shed. We are incredibly grateful for their ongoing support.
Looking ahead, our next meeting will feature a presentation from our RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) candidate, Nic. He has fully embraced this opportunity, attending the RYLA weekend where he has formed many new friendships and is even planning to join a Rotaract Club. It’s inspiring to witness the transformation and positive impact the RYLA experience has had on him, and I’m sure the other participants have felt the same way.
I’m thrilled to report that we have received a great response for our upcoming sewing day for Backpacks for Vic Kids! We’ll have the chance to create and sew lots of goodies for children in need. It promises to be a fun and fulfilling day!
A special shoutout goes to Bernadette, who will be attending the Fit For Purpose Seminar this weekend. We look forward to hearing about the insights she gains and how our Club might benefit from the experience.
I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our Club operates smoothly. Countless hours are dedicated to organising events, attendance, scheduling meetings, managing correspondence, publishing newsletters, maintaining IT systems, updating Clubrunner and our website and so much more. Your efforts are what make our Club a success, and I am truly grateful for each of you.
Lastly, on 24th October, we will celebrate World Polio Day. I encourage everyone to wear something RED at our meeting on Tuesday, 22nd October, and bring a gold coin donation to contribute to Polio Plus. More details below.
Here's to an exciting and productive few weeks ahead!
Take Care,
WEEKLY REMINDERS
ATTENDANCE
Please use Club Runner to manage your attendance. If you are unable to attend and/or wish to bring additional guests for 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 are having trouble logging in to your ClubRunner account, please let me know and we can get some help.
BULLETIN & WEBSITE INCLUSIONS
We want to keep members informed so if you have anything you would like included in the bulletin, please let me know by Friday.
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.
CHAIR
If you are rostered on as Chair please download the running sheet from the link below.
SEATING PLAN
A reminder that the weekly seating plan has changed. You will be allocated a table number as you register.
VOLUNTEER YOUTH FORMS
Please complete the volunteer youth forms attached and return to me at a meeting or on email. Email - b.j.v@bigpond.com
WORKING WITH CHILDRENS CHECK
Please ensure you have your working with children's check is updated.
Today, 19 million people who would otherwise be paralyzed by polio are walking, and 1.5 million people who would otherwise have died are alive.
TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE.
If all eradication efforts stopped today, within 10 years, polio could paralyze as many as 200,000 children each year. A polio-free world will be a healthier world for children everywhere.
TO IMPROVE CHILD HEALTH.
Polio surveillance networks and vaccination campaigns also monitor children for other health problems, like vitamin deficiency and measles, so we can address them sooner.
TO LOWER HEALTH CARE COSTS.
The global effort to eradicate polio has already saved more than $27 billion in health care costs since 1988, and expects to save $14 billion more by 2050.
TO MAKE HISTORY.
Polio eradication will be one of history’s greatest public health achievements, with polio following smallpox to become only the second human disease eradicated from the world.
This scooter is looking for a new home. If you know someone or somewhere that could use this then please contact Mark Smith for more details.
BORONIA CLUB EVENTS
KEEP YOU EYE OUT FOR THE FOLLOWING
Boronia K-12 Fete Saturday 30th November
Xmas Hamper and Breakup Saturday 7th December
Golf Day Monday 17th February 2025
We have confirmed the following upcoming BBQ's at Bunnings. Annette will send something to member so you can register. Check your calendars and stay turned.
Cup Day – Tuesday 5th Nov, 2024
Sunday 8th Dec, 2024
Sunday 22nd Dec, 2024
Sunday Jan 19th, 2025
Sunday Mar 16th, 2025
Saturday Apr 5th, 2025
Please RSVP to Glenn Tippett for the following special events -
Halloween Craft night - October 31st 2024
Xmas Family night - 5th December 2024
ROTARY COMMUNITY EVENTS
Check out some 9815 events
Bookings for the Inaugural District 9815 Conference to be held in Bendigo 28 - 30 March 2025 are NOW OPEN.
Partners, family, friends, potential members, supporters and alumni welcome.
If members are unable to attend Tuesday night's meeting, please decline on ClubRunner by 5pm the Monday before. This is important for Knox Club staff and catering purposes.
You can update or find information on this website or contact Monique Smith to register or update your details. *Please remember to list Rotary Club of Boronia as a place you volunteer.
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