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Gillespie Upton Awards return to Special FunctionVice President Nalin presented awards to 11 students at a special event held at The Greensborough RSL on Tuesday the 25th November. The Rotary Club of Greensborough is proud to have sponsored the Gillespie and Upton Awards for a continuous period for almost 40 years. They are given to students one for each year 7 to 12 inclusive at both Greensborough Secondary College and Montmorency Secondary College annually. These awards relate to not only scholastic excellence but also to the participation of the awardees in College programs and events, including activities within the community. In effect the manifestation of leadership qualities. The students, selected by their colleges, received a Certificate and an Office Works voucher. The awards commemorate the memory and, more particularly, the services provided by the late Kevin Edward Gillespie and George Thornton Upton MBE to this Community, especially its young people. They were both Charter Members of the Rotary Club in 1968.
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Youth Project in GhanaRotary Club of Greensborough member Ben Quansah is currently on an extended visit to Ghana working on a specific STEM project in schools.  Brighter & Brighter NGO Ghana, in collaboration with STEM Technology Educationist Mr. Benjamin Quansah who is in Ghana to deploy the “Rachel-Plus” Learning Management System and digital STEM resources to pre-tertiary institutions in Ghana. The initiative aims to enhance STEM education by providing access to digital devices, open educational resources, and training for teachers, thereby addressing the lack of technology and trained educators in schools. The program seeks to foster interactive and personalized learning environments, support teacher professional development, and ultimately prepare Ghanaian students for success in a technology-driven future. A visual is provided in this link: https://youtu.be/WIh8ReBW2w8?si=lftUhJ3bQ0OtryZQ     |
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Windy Day at Bunnings ThomastownA very windy day at Bunnings ThomastownAlthough is was a very challenging time with the wind, the Thanks to all contributors.
Brylie contributed a lot to lowering the average age of volunteers in the afternoon shift and Jimmy cooked all day. A great team effort and a valuable addition to the Fundraising Account.
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RI President's Theme
Francesco ArezzoPresident 2025-26Unite for Good, to inspire members, participants, and the public with an idea that calls on us to work together. Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. A Rotary member for 36 years, Arezzo has served as vice chair of the Joint Strategic Planning Committee and as RI director, chair of the 2023 Melbourne Convention Committee, learning facilitator, and district conference presidential representative, among other roles. |
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🌱 Vocational Service in Action: Supporting Smallholder Farmers in Papua New GuineaPapua New Guinea – May 2025 While not a Rotary project, a recent development initiative in Papua New Guinea offers a compelling example of vocational service at work — and features the contribution of one of our own, Dr. Ravi Corea, who serves as a consultant with the World Bank. As part of the second phase of a World Bank-supported program, new community-level processing and storage facilities are being opened across the country’s highlands to support cocoa and coffee smallholders. These facilities aim to improve post-harvest quality, storage, and access to markets, creating better income opportunities for rural families. Ravi Corea has been actively involved in this initiative, which spans Mt Hagen, Jiwaka, Goroka, and Lae, helping communities strengthen their agricultural practices and develop local infrastructure. The project is being warmly embraced by villagers, many of whom have hosted daily cultural ceremonies to mark the opening of their new facilities.
This work closely aligns with Rotary’s focus on economic development and vocational service, where professional expertise is applied to real-world challenges in partnership with local communities. Ravi’s involvement is a reminder of the power of using our skills and professions in the service of humanity.
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Early Detection Saves Futures: Free Hearing and Vision Testing for ChildrenOn Saturday 17 May 2025, the Rotary Club of Greensborough, in partnership 
with the University of Melbourne and Melbourne City Mission, hosted a special screening event at the Kalparrin Centre in Greensborough. Supervised student teams from the University’s Departments of Audiology and Speech Pathology and Optometry and Vision Sciences provided free hearing and vision tests for children aged 3½ to 6 years.
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🌟 Celebrating a Remarkable Journey: Supporting Iman’s Medical DreamsBackground & ContextThe Rotary Club of Greensborough has a long history of investing in education and community development. Decades ago, our Club supported the education of a young m Now, that same young man’s daughter, Iman, has continued this legacy. She is on her way to becoming a doctor, and has earned a scholarship—a rare and prestigious achievement, especially considering the barriers faced by her minority community in Pakistan. Why This MattersBreaking Barriers: Iman belongs to a minority group in Pakistan, where access to medical education is limited. Her acceptance into a medical program—and successful scholarship application—highlights her exceptional dedication and academic excellence. Tangible Impact: This isn’t just a scholarship—it’s a multi-generational investment. Our support for her family years ago helped build the foundation for social leadership and now empowers medical dreams. Rotary’s Mission in Action: This story exemplifies Rotary’s global mission—fostering education, equality, and community development. As noted by Rotary International, scholarships are a cornerstone of investing in future leaders and promoting global peace and understanding Rotary InternationalRotary International. The Broader PictureRotary clubs worldwide fund scholarships for secondary, undergraduate, and graduate students across the globe, spanning fields from peace and conflict resolution to medicine and education. These scholarships often combine local club funding with district or global grants, offering both financial assistance and mentorship to deserving candidates Rotary InternationalScholarships.com. |
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Fellowship Meeting
Rotary Club of Greensborough members enjoyed a great fellowship dinner at the Greensborough Hotel on Wednesday the 30th April.
Whenever there are 5 Wednesdays in a month the club arranges a dinner at an agreed This meeting was well attended with new members, prospective members and longer standing members all participating We also had a guest from Kenya. Check you calendar for 5 Wednesdays and contact a member if you would like to attend as a visitor or prospective member. |
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A Message from the District GovernorWe’re Kicking Goals! The numbers are in, and we’ve got something to celebrate!At the start of this DG year, we committed to recognising the small wins along the way. Well, this one is anything but small—it’s tremendous. The membership numbers for the first half of 2024/25 have been released for Zone 8, and guess which district is sitting in 4th place out of 19 Districts? That’s right—District 9790! We should all take a moment to feel proud of what we’ve achieved together. Our collective focus on membership engagement and growth is making a real impact:
If your club hasn’t seen net growth yet, don’t lose heart. Sometimes, external factors play a role. But if there’s something you haven’t tried yet, now is the perfect time to give it a go. Looking for fresh ideas? Join us for the Membership Day at Oxley—it could be the spark your club needs. 📅 Date: Sunday, 16 February 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 Location: Oxley Shire Hall, 1157 Snow Road, Oxley VIC 3678 📧 RSVP by 1 February to District Secretary Marg Crisp at margsweb2@bigpond.com We’re champions of bravery in the membership space, and it’s inspiring to see so many of our clubs stepping up to the challenge. Be bold, keep experimenting, and let us know how we can support your efforts. Congratulations to everyone—let’s keep the momentum going with a strong focus on engagement and growth! Yours in Rotary, DG Stephen & Carol O’Connell |
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Christmas and End of Year FunctionMembers and family were treated to an amazing spread for lunch at our final meeting for 2024 on the 14th December. |
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Happy Christmas
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David Ling AwardsThe inaugural David Ling Awards were presented to two Masters Graduates at the University of Melbourne on the 12th December.Established by The Board of the Rotary Club of Greensborough at Club Changeover in August 2024, the annual awards recognise a student in each of the Audiology and Optometry departments on alternative years. The award provides a certificate and a $1000 gift to the recipient. This year the University chose two graduating s  tudents to share the award.The presentations were made by President June Anderson and Secretary Ravi Corea. Ravi described the event as a good mix between the formality of the graduation ceremony and the fun and fellowship of the occasion.  The Rotary Club of Greensborough and the University of Melbourne have collaborated for many years to provide hearing and vision tests for children aged between 3.5 and 6 years old. David Ling has managed the notices and bookings for over a decade and, in recent years, established an email system of notices to more than 70 kindergartens and child centres and an online booking system for parents to register their children. On average about 60 children are tested in each of two sessions per year. Recent Testing has been undertaken at Kalparrin Early Intevention Centre in Greensborough and Melbourne City Mission personnel have helped with the organisation of the day since they acquired Kalparrin.
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Springthorpe Christmas PartyThe threatened rain stayed away, mostly, resulting in a fairly good day for the Springthorpe Christmas party.The Rotary Club of Greensborough has provided a sausage sizzle for this event for quite a  few years now and it has become an important part of our calendar.This year we had enough members involved to ensure that the workload was shared around and the teamwork was very good. We managed to overcome a few hurdles as the marquee arrived without its cover so a tarp from David's car was used to improvise. There were a number vital improvisations with the result that all went quite smoothly. Congratulations to all involved.  |
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Fellowship DinnerThe programme of activities for our club includes a fellowship dinner when the month has five Wednesdays, so we have one of these every quarter. On Wednesday 30th October we had dinner at the Godfathers Pizza in Briar hill. We all enjoyed a great meal and, of course, the fellowship was excellent. President June managed to squeeze in a couple of items of business. We were missing some members who were away and regulars Frank and Emily were unable to be there because Emily had suffered a fall and had surgery on her hip.  |
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October Hearing and Vision TestsThe Rotary Club of Greensborough organised a team from the University of Melbourne’s Departments of Audiology and Speech Pathology, Optometry and Vision Sciences to conduct hearing and vision tests for children aged between 3 ½ and 6 years on Saturday 19th October 2024. These tests, arranged in conjunction with Melbourne City Mission,  were conducted at the Kalparrin Centre.More than 100 tests were performed on 54 children by 11University Student testers and 1 supervisor for each discipline. Children were drawn from 14 different Kindergartens and Child Care Centers. 27 of the children tested were assessed to be at risk in the vision area and 24 were referred or advised to re test for hearing. Organising these sessions has a twofold purpose. A vital service is offered to children at an important age. Hearing disorders are not always detected by parents and it seldom occurs to them that their child might have a hearing impairment as they can lip read. Many conditions, if not treated in time, might lead to a serious condition, perhaps necessitating the eventual use of a hearing aid or resulting in total irreparable deafness. About 25% of children, prior to schooling, suffer a refractive error (squint), long sightedness or short sightedness. The sooner a hearing or vision problem is detected, the earlier a diagnosis can be made which will lead to prompt medical treatment, thus bettering the chances of a successful recovery. It is absolutely vital for a child with a hearing or eye problem to have that problem diagnosed and treated before he or she begins school. The second purpose is that it provides opportunity for University Students to gain experience, in a multi-discipline environment. The Rotary Club of Greensborough has been involved in these sessions for many years and the past few years has had the benefit of help from Melbourne City Mission staff and that has helped us to provide continuity.  Rebecca Ward (from MCM) Left, with students and supervisors |
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DG Visit DinnerThursday evening 17th October, the combined Rotary Clubs of our group held a dinner, hosted by the Rotary Club of Eltham, at which District Governor, Stephen O’Connell OAM, and his wife, Carol, were th  e guest speakers.The event was ably chaired by Michael Hall, our local Rotary Community Leader, Group 1, and President of the Rotary Club of Whittlesea. Our President June reports that there were 5 clubs and over 70 members attended the event including 9 people from our club. The 17th Oct is Francis' birthday and we gave him a bottle of wine to celebrate. The DG played 'Happy Birthday' to him and we all signed a card.  Carol O'connell's Partner Project in support of Interplast was presented by her and she encouraged clubs to participate. |
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Celebrate World Mental Health Day Past President Francis Acquah and his team at Mental Health and Wellbeing Foundation hosted a special event at the Positive Wellness Recovery Centre in Kalkallo on the Saturday 12th of October.  The President and members of the Rotary Club of Greensborough were among the many people who attended the event in support of World Mental Health.The programme for the day included a demonstration of CPR and Natural Disaster Preparedness plus cultural presentations and an outline of the purposes of the Positive Wellness Recovery Centre by Francis. The Kalkallo Wellness Hub, located at the historic 3-9 Cameron Street, has been beautifully restored and renovated by PWRC, turning the old church, built in 1860, into a central location for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support. The facility aims to provide tailored care for NDIS recipients through various counseling and activity programs, fostering a supportive, safe, and healthy environment where individuals can thrive.  The master plan for the historic church grounds includes exciting additions such as residential accommodations, offices, a general practitioner’s office, a sensory room, and a garden designed to cater to the individual needs of each participant. These facilities will complement the current activities offered by PWRC, including Drumming and Dancing For Life, yoga, and interactive gardening. |
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A productive first two months of the Rotary Year
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Rotary Collaborates for work in Community
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Vale Mark Sefton A service to celebrate Mark's life was held at Calvary Lutheran Church, Greensborough, on Friday 27th October. Mark was a member of the Rotary Club of Greensborough from 2001 - 2014. A no nonsense person who contributed much during his time as a member. Condolences to Christine and all members of the family.
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Stories for my LifeStories From My LifeA project that supports students to achieve outcomes in personal, professional and enterprising skills aligned to VCE or VCAL study.About The ProjectAn intergenerational program that captures career and life stories from our ageing local communities. Stories from My Life (SFML) is an intergenerational partnership project that brings together Secondary Schools and organisations from the Aged Care Industry, such as an Aged Care Facility or Senior Community Program or Service. The focus of SFML is for students to learn about the life and career journey of a local senior resident. This learning is documented and prepared for presentation and/or print material by the students to present at the conclusion of the project. All activities related to this ten-week project, such as the induction, planning and preparing for the interview, collating and developing the information into a presentation or document and sharing the learnings with fellow students and citizens is aligned to the school curriculum (VCE or VCAL). The aim of this project is to increase:
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Food Plant SolutionsFEEDBACK AND RESULTS FROM INDONESIAMy name is Carlos Ferrándiz, President of the NGO Harapan Project, which helps the local population of the island of Sumba Profiting my stay in Sumbawa, I began to teach English. The first day about two hundred people came to my class and every day more and more people joined. At that moment I understood the enormous need they had and their desire to change their future, and that no one had ever offered them a helping hand before. At that moment the Harapan Project was born. I decided then that I was going to change my life, quit my job as a lawyer in Spain, create a humanitarian project and dedicate my life to help the population in Sumbawa, where I have lived for 13 years now. We carry out, among others, the following programs: – Educational program: we teach children in local schools. – Medical program: we help all sick children in the district. – Organic agriculture program: We teach the local population organic and hydroponic agriculture in our agricultural school. We have been collaborating with Priscilla Hall Memorial Foundation and Food Plant Solutions for many years now. Local population in Sumbawa suffers from severe malnutrition, due to the economic precariousness in which they live, and the lack of education on nutrition. Many pregnant women suffer from severe malnutrition and causes many babies to be born with serious malformations (cleft lip, cases of hydrocephalus, newborn children with tumors…). Thanks to Food Plant Solutions program to fight malnutrition, we are improving the living conditions of the entire population, teaching the population how they can improve their nutrition with a healthy diet with local plants and vegetables. I believe that we are in this world to be a better person every day, and without a doubt we achieve that by helping those most in need. Carlos Ferrándiz President NGO Harapan Project |
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A Dinner Dance in Support of a Rural School in Sri Lanka
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A meeting with a differenceRecently, we held our Wednesday Lunchtime Mee |
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Food Plant Solutions PAPUA NEW GUINEA – ALLEVIATING MALNUTRITIONIn October 2018, Dr Russ Stephenson commenced a three-year project made possible with a Rotary Global Grant, in the Strickland Bosavi area, (Western Province) of PNG. An impoverished area, of 184 villages, where an estimated 54% of children are stunted and 14% wasted. The project was based on the Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group philosophy of encouraging consumption of nutritious local foods, rather than introduced new foods or supplements to overcome malnutrition, (making it sustainable). The aim was to improve the nutrition of babies, children under five years old and mothers, reducing infant mortality, morbidity and child malnutrition. An initial Train the Trainer workshop was held with 55 volunteers from 19 villages. Upon completion the volunteers formed 15 teams of instructors who undertook to teach nutrition workshops in their own, and surrounding villages. These 15 teams of instructors then delivered awareness / information sessions (in ples tok) on improved nutrition, birth control, immunisation, disease treatment, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). These workshops empowered women, which will lead to better nutrition, and ultimately improved physical and cognitive development of their children. Outcomes achieved to date:
Due to the success, but also the need, plans have been developed to extend and expand this project. This will only occur with additional funding, which is yet to be achieved. A full report is available on this project, please contact us for more details. E:info@foodplantsolutions.org |
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WHY FOOD PLANT SOLUTIONS IS SO IMPORTANT
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Vale John HardimanVale John HardimanJohn Har  diman passed away on the 29th December 2020.An original Charter Member of the Rotary Club of Greensborough, John returned to active Rotary Membership in 2009. He served as President of the club 2011-2012 and spent some time in the Rotary Club of Greensborough Central before retiring, owing to health issues, from the Greensborough Club where he continued to hold Honorary Membership until his death. Always a keen contributor to activities until restricted by declining health, John will be sadly missed. The President and members of the Rotary Club of Greensborough offer sincere condolences to Zilis and all members of the family. |
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An Article from Food Plant Solutions April NewsletterA HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS DIET HELPS TO SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEMAll around the world people’s lives are being severely impacted by COVID-19. On the 20th of March, Dr.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (who is the Director-General of World Health Organisation (WHO)) advised people to maintain a robust immune system. He said “First, eat a healthy and nutritious diet, which helps your immune system to function properly.”
Quite possibly there are people in your community who are wondering how they are going to feed themselves and their families because of COVID-19. By growing some of their own food it will give people something positive to engage in, and importantly, nutritious food. For those who have lost employment, this helps to give them something immediately to focus on and in very little time they can be benefiting from their effort. What’s more, gardening is proven to be good for our mental health, which is understandably a huge issue at the moment. We can provide a soft leaflet for you to print and distribute that is specific to the region you live in. It would contain the following information:
This leaflet would then allow anybody to start their own garden, whether it be one pot in an apartment, or turning over some lawn in their yard. For very little effort, it could have such a positive impact. Eating a balanced diet is vital for our health and well-being. Food provides our bodies with the energy, proteins, vitamins, and minerals to live, grow, and stay active. We need a wide variety of different foods to provide the right amounts of nutrients to live healthy and productive lives. Please contact us for more detail: info@foodplantsolutions.org View the newsletter: https://foodplantsolutions.org/april-2020-newsletter/ |
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2020 Club Activities are back.Bunnings Sausage SizzleA call from Bunnings in Thomastown to President Zilis offered us Saturday the 11th January for a BBQ. Initially we looked like being short of workers but we agreed to take up the offer and managed to get enough to do the day. In light of the horrendous bush fires a decision was made to designate the profits to the District Bush Fire appeal. The result on the day was $1215 from the sales and 242 from donations. We have sent $1500 to the appeal. Fellowship Luncheon at the Lings in DoreenEleven people enjoyed a great day of fellowship on the 20th and we are now looking forward to getting back into regular meetings. Here is a heads up on schedule: Monday 3rd February Weekly Meetings recommence at All Saints Friday 7th February Bunnings BBQ at Thomastown. Please indicate if you are available Even though we are fewer in numbers we can still make a difference. Hope to see you soon.
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Movie Night Click here to view movie trailer : A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood Bushfire appeal donations: Make a Donation On Wednesday 5 February 2020 at 6:30pm TryBooking will be donating all fees associated with your booking/purchase. LOCATIONHoyts Greensborough CONTACT DETAILS |
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.png) As the year comes to the end of 2019, thank you to all who have supported me in my journey of another Rotary year. For a small club we are still making a difference. Best Wishes to all members and your families for a very Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year for 2020. Cheers, Zilis |
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Annual Students AwardsPresident Zillis Hardiman presented awards to twelve students at a special event held at The Heidelberg Golf Club on Monday the 18th November.  The Rotary Club of Greensborough is proud to have sponsored the Gillespie and Upton Awards for a continuous period in excess of 35 years. They are given to students one for each year 7 to 12 inclusive at both Greensborough Secondary College and Montmorency Secondary College annually. These awards relate to not only scholastic excellence but also to the participation of the awardees in College programs and events, including activities within the community. In effect the manifestation of leadership qualities. The awards commemorate the memory and, more particularly, the services provided by the late Kevin Edward Gillespie and George Thornton Upton MBE to this community, especially its young people. They were both Charter Members of the Rotary Club in 1968. Certificates were also given to our two Junior Rotarians for the month at the event.   |
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A students milestone at DVLC"Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead." -- Nelson Mandela.The graduation ceremony for a Skill Based Apprenticeship Training Course, held recently at Diamond Valley Learning Centre, marked a significant milestone for the graduating students. It also marked a milestone in terms of a cooperative agreement between DVLC and Apprenticeships Group Australia (AGA).  The Rotary Clubs of Greensborough and Eltham support the work of DVLC and both have representatives on the Board and also the Education Steering CommitteeCEO Veronica Kioria is a former member of Greensborough and now a member of Eltham. Very strong Rotary links to a great organisation.
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World Polio Day Luncheon.jpg) To Register online go to Events page or one of the below.https://portal.clubrunner.ca/7399/Event/world-polio-day-lunchhttps://www.trybooking.com/BFVWH |
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Discover on the Green Seniors Festival.jpg){kind=logo}  From Monday 7 October to Friday 11 October 10am - 3pm, local community groups, businesses and organisations will be showcasing activities and services related to older people and their families, on Level 1, Greensborough Plaza. Come along and connect with a range of information, community groups, activities and services available to assist you live and age well in Nillumbik. https://www.facebook.com/events/1075016936220886/ |
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Special Night MeetingOn Monday 9th September 2019 we have a special night meeting to be held at the Greensborough RSL, 111 Main Rd. Greensborough – this is in place of our regular Monday lunchtime meeting. 6.30pm for a 7pm start in the Nui Dat room No meeting charge – just order and pay for your own meals. The procedure is to order and pay for your own meals and drinks in the bistro and then get seated in the Nui Dat room, the meal will then be served to your table by the wait staff. Presentation of the Junior Rotarians of the Month will take place during the evening, and there will also be a special guest speaker. We look forward to welcoming old and new faces. Could you please reply to Bill Carter by telephone – 0407 533 855 - or reply to this email with numbers if you are attending and hopefully bringing a guest or two. RSVP: by 6th September, thank you You can Register by going to the events link. |
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Changeover.jpg) President Zilis Hardiman & The Rotary Club of Greensborough Cordially invites you To the Rotary Club of Greensborough’s Changeover Evening On Monday 24th June 2019 At RSL Club Greensborough 111 Main Road Greensborough 6.30pm for a 7pm Start Meals and Drinks at bar prices (Orders to be placed before the meeting at the bar) RSVP: 17th June 2019 John Hardiman email: johnhardiman@bigpond.com Mobile: 0428 533 432 |
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Update on Breakaway YouthMembers were given a moving update about the work of Breakaway Youth by Director Paul Coleman on Monday the 20th May.  Breakaway provides a program of outdoor recreation for disadvantaged young people, primarily 10-16 year olds, for the purpose of improving their lifestyle by providing alternatives, which will give them a sense of achievement and self-esteem. To achieve these aims in an atmosphere of support within a non-threatening environment. Paul was presented with a cheque for contribution to the Child Safe programme.
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Pride of Workmanship AwardMonday Night, 29th April saw up to 60 Rotarians, Teachers, Students from Greensborough and Montmorency Secondary Colleges, and friends attend the Greensborough RSL for the presentation of the Pride of Workmanship Award. |
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Interact at Greensborough CollegeThis fledgling club has just celebrated it’s first year of endeavour under the leadership of their facilitator Heather Dear. During the year they have been involved in organising a Krispie Kreme donut fundraising drive, participated in Relay for Life.  They also attended a Ten Pin Bowling night, arranged by the Rotaractors for the 4 Interact clubs in our district. This was attended and thoroughly enjoyed by 30+ students , supervising Rotaractors and 3 Rotarians together with District Youth Committee Chair Gordon Hastie, who traveled from Kilmore for the occasion. Most of the 12 Interactors have been on a visit to DIK - Donations in Kind with their teacher and with Pres Zilis Hardiman on one occasion. Many of our Rotarians have yet to visit DIK, myself included and I plan to assist with the next group of students. Why not join us? Our club has sponsored, 2 groups of 2, Junior Rotarians of the Month, 2 year 10 students to RYPEN weekend 1 successful now year 12 interact student to Canberra for the National Youth Science Forum Their new leadership team has been announced, President Alex Mitchel Vice President Abbi Harper Secretary Jack Commendaur - one of our first Jnr Rotarians Treasurer Ebony Stewart  Last meeting on 2nd May saw the Interactors involved in packing water purification tablets ready to be added to the Aqua Boxes for Eltham’s Project.Some basic leadership training is being planned, and a variety of guest speakers will be invited. They plan to meet every 2 weeks on Wednesday. Tomorrow’s Young leaders of our community in the making! Thank you to those who have supported this endeavour. |
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New eBulletin
 Having not issued any eBulletins for a long time I now realise that there is a lot of stuff that I have to re-learn so not entirely sure how this will turn out but here goes.............. |
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Rotaract Changeover Live link for Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/BCTHS
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Hearing and Vision Tests2019 Hearing and Eye TestingThe Rotary Club of Greensborough organised a team from the University of Melbourne’s School of Audiology to conduct hearing tests for children aged between 3 ½ and 5 ½ years on Saturday 11th May 2019. These tests were conducted at the Kalparrin Centre, 1 Kalparrin Avenue, Greensborough.  Free eye testing for children of the same age group were conducted at the same time and location. Optometrists from Leverett and Kindler Greensborough carried out these test. All together some 80 tests were undertaken on 50 children.A huge thank you to all who volunteered their time for this worthwhile project and special thanks to Kalparrin for the use of their premises . |
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Relay for Life
 This is an extract from the Cancer Council website  Some of our information":  There were 13 Registered Team Members. Cheryl-Lee Carter was the Team Captain. Catering for the event was provided by members of our club. $1000 donated was converted to over $2000 by sales. Rotary Club of Bundoora loaned their BBQ trailer and members helped on the day. Four large boxes of left over food were donated to Diamond Valley Food Share. Possibly the best entertainment of the event was provided by David and Bill getting the tent set up. .jpg)  |
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Community Breakfast Booking online in "Events" on the right or Trybookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BAHXT An opportunity to network with other Community Groups |
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Bunnings Salvation Army Christmas Hamper ProjectBunnings Thomastown contacted us in regard to our assistance in putting together a Christmas hamper for a family at risk as a part of a special project by the Salvation Army in the Area. The Family that we were given includes 6 people:- Mum and Dad- Boy 11 years old- Girls 9, 6 and 3 years old. Response from Members of the Rotary Club of Greensborough resulted in two hampers being donated to the project.   |
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Annual Secondary Students AwardsOn Monday 19th November 2018 Greensborough Rotary held this Annual event commemorating the memory of 2 outstanding Rotarians of yesteryear in George Upton and Kevin Gillespie.President Zilis Hardiman welcomed all guests and acknowledged the importance of maintaining this long standing e  ventOn a beautiful sunny day, 60 people attended the luncheon held at the Heidelberg Golf Club to celebrate the achievements of 12 outstanding students, 6 each from Montmorency and Greensborough Colleges. .JPG) Each student is presented with a certificate, a copy of their profile and a gift voucher. Principals Pauline Barker and Allan Robinson supported their students together with staff from each school.   Parents, grandparents, family and Rotarians attended and enjoyed the function. Special thanks to Sharraine Ballao and Christine Shields for their help on the day, together with Tony Ladgrove for the production of the student certificates over many years .JPG)   I would like to acknowledge the great cooperation I received from Rose Taranto from Montmorency College and Angela Lawson from Greensborough College for all the administrative help to make this a very successful occasion. |
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Gillespie Upton Awards
The Rotary Club of Greensborough is proud to have sponsored the Upton and Gillespie Awards for a continuous period of 36 years. |
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Virtual Golf EventFriday Night 16th November proved that you do not have to have experience or large numbers to have a great time. |
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sausage sizzle at Bunnings on the 19th July was very good from a fundraising perspective.
an in Pakistan. Today, he serves as a respected leader at the helm of an unincorporated community development organization—an inspiring example of our impact in a
ction.
venue and the night is purely for fellowship.
at time of fellowship with new members and partners joining with longer serving members to make for a very interactive and fun day.
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mbers. Jimmy Li, Stephanie Liu, Grace Jiao and Ben Quansah. The new members will bring new knowledge and skills to enrich our club. 
lanning and organising this service to children in Greensborough and neighboring suburbs. The Rotary Club of Greensborough wish to honour David Ling by naming our free children's vision and hearing tests, originally developed by Past President Ron Myerscough in partnership with the University of Melbourne. 
David Ling joined representatives of a number of Rotary and other service organisations at a thank you luncheon provided by the University of Melbourne on Wednesday the 22nd November.
wa in Indonesia. I was a lawyer in Spain at a large law firm (PriceWaterhouseCoopers), and in 2005 I made a vacation trip to Indonesia that totally changed my life. After being in Bali for one week, I travelled to the island of Sumbawa. Upon arriving on the island, I was totally devastated by the enormous poverty that I saw in the place. Sumbawa, despite being an island much larger than Bali, barely receives few tourists, and local population lives in conditions of extreme poverty and absolute precariousness.
ting at the Women Support Hub in Greensborough.
orough Police Enn "Doc" Lodie award for 2021presented to F/C Olivia Caso.
Malnutrition is an insidious condition affecting millions of people globally. Consumption of food can only overcome malnutrition if the lacking nutrients giving rise to malnutrition are actually in the food consumed. While this statement appears pretty obvious it is amazing how often it is overlooked.
Many of our program partners have had to close the door on their organisations as they’ve been put into lockdown. Our program partner in the Philippines – The Muravah Foundation has said, “We’re in lockdown and taking the opportunity to get all our team building home vegie gardens. With so many out of work and no safety net they are getting hungry so there’s our catalyst for change.” In very little time some plants will have grown and be producing food for them. Now more than ever local food plants have a key role to play in our diet.
President Zilis was then invited to call Mr Jaden Stenton, Department of Education-Local Information Technology Technician,
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ed by taking foreign substances and compounds. All of those in attendance were impressed with the way Dr Shukla made his presentation of a very difficult topic to an audience of mainly lay people.
These awards relate to not only scholastic excellence but also to the participation of the awardees in College programs and events including activities within the community. In effect the manifestation of leadership qualities.
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District Represented at Golden Anniversary
The Rotary Club of Greensbor
ough received great support from representatives of District 9790 at their Anniversary Celebration.
ough received great support from representatives of District 9790 at their Anniversary Celebration.District Governor Malcolm Kerr rearranged a District Committee Meeting to enable attendance by himself and Jill.
Others included past District Governors, District Treasurer, Assistant Governor and Presidents and members of other clubs.
President Zilis expressed appreciation for the support given.
Well Balanced Programme at the Golden Anniversary
A highlight of the Golden Anniversary was the well balanced programme with a mixture of history, entertainment and plenty of fellowship time.
The five decades of the history of RCG were presented by past and present members. John Mackey took us back to the first decade and included stories about projects and people.
Ray Davies was the second presenter and did so in his engaging and animated style. Ray was also mentioned in dispatches as a keen Membership Chairman who helped push membership into the 50's.
The next speaker in this segment was Joy Ferguson. Joy had the honour of being the 
first female member for the club and served two terms as President. Joy is still very active in the club.
first female member for the club and served two terms as President. Joy is still very active in the club.Jerome Winston wa
s next and introduced, among other things, the concept from indigenous Australian tradition of every when as apposed to every where. David Ling was the fifth and spoke about some of the challenges of recent years and also achievements. During this period RCG sponsored 
the new Rotary club of Greensborough Central and that resulted in some transfer of members and other attrition around that time. However membership has built again and we look forward to the future.
s next and introduced, among other things, the concept from indigenous Australian tradition of every when as apposed to every where. David Ling was the fifth and spoke about some of the challenges of recent years and also achievements. During this period RCG sponsored the new Rotary club of Greensborough Central and that resulted in some transfer of members and other attrition around that time. However membership has built again and we look forward to the future.Tom Vickers Award
The Tom Vickers Community Service Award was awarded to Paul Coleman of Breakaway Youth at the Golden Anniversary Celebrations.
The Tom Vickers Community Service Award was established in the 1996/1997 Rotary Year.
The Award not only recognises an individual’s outstanding contribution to the local community, it also honours and recognises Tom Vickers as an outstanding member of our community, a Rotarian and the Charter President of the Rotary Club of Greensborough.
The Award is not intended to be an annual award, but rather is an “occasional award”; to be given at any time the Board wishes to recognise an individual. Hence, nominations are open throughout the year, and the Board can select the time for making an award.
On the recommendation of the Anniversary Committee, and the nomination by one of the Members, the Board agreed that this was a significant occasion to make this award and approved the nomination of Paul Coleman for outstanding service to disadvantaged young people through his work with Breakaway Youth.
Golden Anniversary Celebration
Golden Anniversary Celebration Sunday 21st October was deemed to be a huge succe
ss. Almost 100 Rotarians past and present, family and friends enjoyed fellowship, history and entertainment at the Heidelberg Golf Club. Mayor of Banyule, Cr Mark Di Pasquale gave a congratulatory greeting at the start of proceedings and District Governor Malcolm Kerr presented certificates from Rotary International and District 9790 to President Zilis Hardiman.
Well done to the organizing Committee led by Cheryl-Lee Carter.
Three Charter Members at the 50th
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nnedy and John Hardiman each received a Certificate of Recognition at the Golden Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Greensborough.
The original thirty three Charter Members of the Club were represented by these three Johns and it was fitting for them to be acknowledged by the current President Zilis Hardiman.
There was a wealth of information available to all who conversed with one or all of these three gentlemen.
John Mackey recently retired from Rotary and still keeps in touch on a regular basis.
John Kennedy and John Hardiman are active members of a Rotary club.
District Governor Visit and Club Assembly
Hello to all members. For our meet
ing on Monday we have the visit from DG Malcolm Kerr and his wife. We will have a short board meeting before our normal meeting.
Board members to arrive by 12.30pm to meet with DG.
Would all Committee Chairs of Club to have a report prepared as we will hold our meeting as a Club Assembly.
The DG will talk to all members after lunch is served.
Cheers Zilis
And then there was the Fashions in the 60s and 80s
A tag team of Ken Paynter and Tom McEvoy kept us fascinated with fashion for our meeting last Monday.
Although it is possibly true that the ladies 
were more interested than the men in the actual fashions, some of the story around business development and following trends over a long period of time held all of our attention for the allotted time.
were more interested than the men in the actual fashions, some of the story around business development and following trends over a long period of time held all of our attention for the allotted time.Ups and Downs of Rotary over the past 20 years
Those of us who have been in Rotary for some time would agree that there have been many changes in what we do and how we do it. However the basic principles have not changed.
Who better to talk about some of these changes than Rob Lloyd of the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek.
Rob was President of his club in 2001-2002 and went on to be the Group One Assistant Governor and then District Governor. He has also been involved as District Trainer for a period of time.
Rob, a plumbing business operator, has given much to Rotary in his years of involvement. Always interesting to listen to, Rob again served our club well with his address.
Boots for All
Our guest speaker for our weekly meeting on the 10th of September was Toni Gauchi who gave us a good run down on the community work of Boots for All.
(Website extract)
The Sport for All social enterprise exists to create pathways for social and economic inclusion
by offering long-term unemployed and/or otherwise disadvantaged young people
accredited training, paid employment & pre-employment tra
ining in Retail & Warehousing.
By increasing their capacity for paid employment and/or accredited & pre-employment training, graduates of the Sport For All training programs will be more socially and economically included because they will have improved their employability capacity and increased their education.
With the support of the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, more than 5,000 hours of paid employment for 10 young people with barriers to employment will participate in an accredited traineeship & paid employment training program in Retail or Warehousing. By providing the trainees with supervised, individual accredited training and a tailored paid work experience plan over a 12 month period, trainees will increase thei
r capacity for paid employment and/or further accredited training.
Good Attendance at first Evening Meeting.
Two firsts for the Rotary Club of Greensborough. Both acknowledged as successful.
The meeting on the 17th of September was the first of a trial period during which a monthly evening meeting will be held at the Greensborough RSL. This first meeting highlighted the need to work on noise matters related to conducting the meeting but in spite of that was a great success.
The other one was the presentation of Certificates to the first two Junior Rotarian of the Month participant
s from Greensborough College. This programme, which was run in years past, has been reintroduced in conjunction with the College and Joel and Jack have attended four meetings of the Club. They each brought family members for the evening and each spoke briefly about their experience of Rotary.
s from Greensborough College. This programme, which was run in years past, has been reintroduced in conjunction with the College and Joel and Jack have attended four meetings of the Club. They each brought family members for the evening and each spoke briefly about their experience of Rotary..JPG)
Special Speaker for the night was Rotarian Peter McKenna who also brought his family for the evening.
Peter talked to the members and guests about the special Vinnies Sleepout project with aim of finding accommodation for homeless people in our area. The meeting was challenged by some staggering statistics in regard to homelessness in our communities.
Community Committee Chair Bill Carter announced that the RCG Board has recently agreed to pledge a contribution of $3000 in the current Rotary Year.
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The Tender Foot School in Kenya
Greg Adams & Arthur Lewin visited our Club on the 20th August to make a presentation about an educational programme in Kenya.
Junior Rotarians of the month Program
Junior Rotarians of the month Program commenced on Monday 20th August.
Two students are selected by Greensborough College. They will attend 4 meetings and at 4th meeting they will give a short speech on what
they have learned. They will then be presented with a certificate by President Zilis.
Parents will be invited to attend the last meeting to introduce them to Rotary.
The program will not run during school holidays.
Family of Rotary
This is to say a HUGE thank you for the love and support you gave to Betty and me over the past two weeks since we lost our much loved son Adrian.
I'm reluctant to mention specific people as we so appreciated all of the expressions of love and prayers that we received. Some of you visited at our home and many members and family attended the memorial service on Monday the 3rd September.
Flowers and tributes were beautiful. It was truly Family of Rotary on display.
I am going to say that it was such a comfort to have a personal friend taking care of us through all of this and Sharraine was wonderful.
We are, of course, still coming to terms with our sense of loss but it's time to get back into the mainstream of life.
Picnic Hamper
This was one of the hampers that we took to the Melbourne Polytechnic day and was won by Joy who kindly donated it back to club to keep raising funds for farmers and to be drawn on the 8th October when the D.G and his wife visit our club. Tickets are available at our club meetings on Mondays.
Why have I joined the Committee of Relay for Life?
This Event returns its profits to our local Community, and research.
Gr
eensborough Rotary Club started this event 10 years ago and has always been involved in this major Community fund raiser.
eensborough Rotary Club started this event 10 years ago and has always been involved in this major Community fund raiser.Connie D'Amore, a member of our club and a supporter in all our club events needs help, as support seems to be waning.
As I am no longer working I wish to contribute, not only as President of Greensborough but on the committee team of Relay for Life.
I am pleased to report that our Secretary Margaret McPherson will also be available for the committee. Other support (not on committee) Is Peter McKenna and John Hardiman volunteering their time fund raising and seeking sponsors for this great event.
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So far in the 10years this event has raised $1,135.000.for Diamond Valley Relay for life.
So let's all join together for March
23rd and 24th 2019 and help
KNOCK OUT CANCER.
IT and personal information security
In June this year all members received this email from our District Secretary:
***URGENT***
Hi All,
Clubs and Rotary members be aware than a email scam is currently circulating throughout Rotary circles.
An email purporting to be from a legal firm with an invoice for payment attached.
Should you receive such an email please be wary.
Regards
Gary
A further email advised at least some of us of more details about the scam. I'm sure we all took notice at the time.
Security issues around IT and also in regard to sharing of personal information are becoming increasingly important and while I am not over sensitive to the matter I think a few ideas may be worth sharing. I am not an expert on these things and feel like the article could start a chat to provide for more enlightened people to comment. For that reason I have ticked the 'Enable comments' at the bottom to see if others may have a point of view.
I offer these points:
From President Zilis
It was great to have District 
Secretary Anne Reid visit our club on the 23rd July, we also had Warwick Leeson give us a talk on his project White Ribbon Foundation.
Secretary Anne Reid visit our club on the 23rd July, we also had Warwick Leeson give us a talk on his project White Ribbon Foundation.Both visitors were well received.
Joint Clubs and Banyule Council Meetng
A Joint luncheon meeting initiated by President Noel Sturgeon of Heidelberg Rotary Club was held on the 6th Aug at Vasco Rest, Upper Heidelberg Road Ivanhoe.
The objective of this conference was to develop a base from which Rotary Clubs in the City of Banyule could engage with BCC as a single force in support of our common community.
Our message to Council was “Rotary represents a considerable resource for Banyule community projects”. Attendees therefore were asked to participate in conversation over lunch at each table focussing on community issues and project concepts for future consideration by our clubs – hopefully in partnership with BCC.
A wide range of issues and opportunities were identified at group tables and many of these have been committed to a 'Next Steps' document for further discussion.
50th Anniversary
Register on events page.
Food Plant Solutions
Every child matters.
2.6 million children under the age of 5 die each year from malnutrition related causes.
1 in 4 children under 5 are stunted, which leads to a lifetime of disadvantage.
Together we can change this.
Food Plant Solutions is an innovative solution to end hunger, malnutrition and ensure food security that is sustainable, cost effective and proven to work. It’s simple – identify and grow the best local foods, that are highest in nutrients, to meet the nutritional needs of malnourished people throughout the world.
Food Plant Solutions empowers people but particularly women, to understand the connection between plant selection and nutrition. We create educational publications, which are designed to quantify the nutritional value of the food and educate care-givers on what foods are more nutritious. The publications address malnutrition and food security and empowers women, who are often the main providers and purchasers of food in the family.
For a full view of this Rotary Action group and it's history and work, go to the website in our Links section. 
We are off!
Sunday is the beginning of the long journey north for 2 plus months.
Yes we will keep in touch but maybe not as promptly as usual.
For the past few years we have spent at least part of the winter months with our caravan in warmer climes than Melbourne and wheels are spinning ready for this year. We expect to get as far north as the Daintree area north of Port Douglas. For anyone interested in tracking the trip you can go to the following website and see where we are up to: http://wctrip.co/au/209/339782966.
Our time away will include catching up with family and friends and also some gray nomad / Tourist stuff.
We will be keen to hear news of Rotary happenings and certainly interested in things "at home".
David and Betty Ling
Diamond Creek Changeover
Resignations
The Board and Members recently accepted resignation notices from Francis Acquah and Veronica Kioria. Both have indicated that they will be joining other clubs.
This letter from Francis expresses appreciation to the Club and Members:
EPPING VIC 3076
6-May-18
6-May-18
TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF GREENSBOROUGH.
I wish to offer my resignation from the Rotary Club of Greensborough as of 30 June 2018, as due to work commitments I am unable to fulfil my attendance to Monday lunchtime meetings.
I will like to take this opportunity to thank David Ling for his guidance, support and assistance throughout my entire period with the Rotary Club of Greensborough. Thank you to Jerome Winston, my mentor of many, many years. I will to say a special thanks to Joy Ferguson, for her inspiration and amazing work.
In a small reflection, I thank the entire membership of the Rotary Club of Greensborough for allowing us to experiment to increase our diversity, which increased our female membership and reduced our average age group. I thank you the board for giving the club the opportunity to undertake some District grants activities, both locally and international. Our support for such projects as
the DVLC and Kalparrin has made true differences. Our support for RYLA was of value, I saw one of our sponsored young ladies, Monica Forson, speak at an event, and I felt proud that RCG helped to transform her abilities.
A recent visit to the Donation in Kind warehouse in Footscray suggested that through my personal introduction, no fewer than 10 containers were shipped to Africa.
I am also aware that the opportunities given to me by RCG have also brought a number of friends
and associates into the family of Rotary.
and associates into the family of Rotary.
I am pleased to report that I am not leaving Rotary fellowship completely, but rather will be joining the Rotary Club of Epping, which meets on Wednesday evenings and fortnightly.
Once again thank you all and friendships built will continue.
Yours in Rotary,
Francis Roger Acquah.
Past President 2014-16
District 9790 Australian Health Foundation Rep.
Past Assistant Governor District 9790 - 2016/17
Rotarians Against Malaria
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Changeover Dinner
Combined Board Meeting with Members
This is a reminder
Monday 14th May. 12.45 for 1.00 PM
The Current and Incoming Boards will be meeting in open session at this lunch time meeting. All Members welcome.
This is a great opportunity to participate in the discussions involving the next year of activities as well as some wrap up of from the current year. We hope you can be there!
Visit to Government House
David, Michael, Zilis and I attended Government house on Tuesday 13th March 2018 for a reception with 
the Governor Linda Dessau and Ian Risley, Rotary International President.
The recepti
on was attended by approximately 500 Rotarians from all over Victoria. Clubs had been invited to nominate 4 delegates.
on was attended by approximately 500 Rotarians from all over Victoria. Clubs had been invited to nominate 4 delegates.Recognising what Rotary does in the wider community it was held in the grand ballroom followed by afternoon tea in the gardens. We were able to view several of the main rooms and possibly walk the corridors where some very distinguished people have tread. It was an honour indeed, to represent Greensborough Rotary, and a high light of my Rotary life.
Our thanks to Michael who conveyed us all safely to and from the event.
Anzac Day 2018
Greensborough Rotary Club was represented by Zilis Hardiman, Margaret McPherson and Margaret, Cheryl-Lee and Bill Carter at the Greensborough RSL ANZAC Day service..jpg)
The parade assembled in Poulter Ave., opposite the RSL and marched to the Memorial Park in Henry Street.
The service commenced with the reading of the poignant poem, Western Front followed by ANZAC written by War Correspondent Dr. C.E.W. Bean.
The major address was given by Lieutenant Catherine Brace, 138 Sig Sqn, which was followed by the wreath 
laying ceremony.
laying ceremony.ANZAC Day is the 25th April. Some may say that this year is more important than others as this year marks the 100th Anniversary of the end of the Great War.
Others will say that every year is just as important as the last. Especially as the last of the original diggers get older.
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As we honour the fallen, the returned and those currently serving, we look back at how Australia contributed to the wars of the world,and how the lives of our loved ones have influenced our society today.
It was pleasing to see the multitude of people, both young and old ,paying their respect.
Representatives of RSL, Council, Schools, Scout Groups, Schools Cadets, Probus Clubs, Rotary Clubs and individuals placed Wreaths at the Cenotaph in Memory of those that have served with dignity.
Ed: David and Betty Ling with daughter Carol attended the Dawn Service at Laurimar.
Lest We Forget .
Rotaract Club of Diamond Valley
Eltham Changover
2018 Hearing and Eye Testing
The Rotary Club of Greensborough, in conjunction with a team from the University of Melbourne’s School of Audiology conducted hearing tests for children aged between 3 ½ and 5 ½ years on Saturday 5th May 2018. The tests were conducted at the Kalparrin Centre in Greensborough.
This has been a regular community service of RCG for many years and was headed up by Community Service Chair Bill Carter.
Free eye testing for children of the same age group were conducted at the same time and location. Mark Leverett (of Leverett and Kindler Optometrist, Greensborough) organised staff to supervise these tests.
Kindergartens and Preschools from the region were contacted and they in turn provided information to parents. This was another indication of networking together to provide community service. Service Projects Chair David Ling, who was responsible for communications and registration expressed appreciation to all involved.
Cheryl-Lee Carter was in charge of the setup for the day and acknowledged the efforts of Rotary Members who helped on the day.
Cheryl-Lee has provided the following report of results for the day.
Morning Tea at DVLC
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Members were recently invited to Diamond Valley Learning Centre for morning tea as a thank you to the Rotary Club of Greensborough for a recent donation.The donation from the Club was supported by a matching grant from Rotary District 9790 and goes to helping provide food for VCAL students. Speaking at the event, two of the students made expressions of thanks. "A lot of the students here don't have food available because of family situations and so this donation is a great help".
Staff member Simone Inwood explained that the food program also contributes to the learning process as the students are involved in the management of the money including purchase and distribution of food. Overheard in a recent conversation "don't buy milk. DVLC provides milk so use the money for other things". (Ed. Learning fast)While the morning tea was happening, some of our visitors had a car wash by other students involved in a fund raising activity.
The students presented a certificate of appreciation that was accepted by Youth Chair Joy Ferguson and Secretary David Ling.
Twelve for Breakfast
Saturday 10th Feb was the day for members and friends to meet for breakfast at Montsalvat in Eltham.
Food, fun, fellowship were
all good.
all good.
After breakfast some of us visited the studios of Chris and Mary-Lou Pittard.
It was interesting to see some of the processes in the paintings and pottery being produced and to view the finished products.
The mudbrick gallery is situated in leafy Eltham, northeast of Melbourne in Victoria.
They also have a studio as well 
as a new print and drawing room which they invite you to visit. Checkout the website: http://pittards.com.au
Another first Friday Sizzle
Rotary, said someone, is not only about Bunnings Sausage sizzles!
While that is certainly true for RCG, we do appreciate them as our main consistent fund raiser thr.jpg)
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oughout the year.
oughout the year.Joy Ferguson reports: Donation box - $37.85, BBQ profit $529.40
A very rewarding total for a Friday - I understand that the “A” team worked with cohesion and efficiency - The “B” team worked diligently and with purpose to sell all sausages (except 4 cooked). Well done once again to all who participated.
Next BBQ is on Friday 2nd March at Thomastown
Weekly Meetings recommence.
The first meeting for the second half was a fellowship long lunch at the home of David and Betty Ling in Doreen.
Words from Bill Carter again: 
What a better way to start off the Rotary Year than with an informal BBQ.
The food was delicious and the way Betty presented the tables was first class.
The team effort in providing the food exhibited the Rotary Spirit in full.
The group present voted almost unanimously to use the venue and format for regular meetings however Betty's right of veto canned the idea.
So
It's back to All Saints on Monday 29th for resumption of our regular meetings.
Looking forward to a strong second half of the Rotary Year.
Diamond Valley learning Centre - Working Bee
Saturday 13th January was the day for a working bee at DVLC arranged by Community Chair Bill Carter.
It was a great day for a clean up and a handfull of willing workers turned a bit of work into a fun day. The results were encouraging.
Veronica organised lunch and the extra time sharing that made for good fellowship.
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The working Bee at DVLC was a great success and many thanks to the willing workers, David, Margaret M, Cheryl-Lee, Margaret C, Joy and Veronica.
As by the attached photos you will see that the outside area is now in pristine condition and ready for the Students on their return to studies.
Special thanks to Veronica for the lovely Pizzas that she supplied which allowed us to have some fellowship before departing.
We, as a society, are very lucky in having an organisation such as DVLC, where people not so fortunate as ourselves have a place where they can go to learn and also feel part of the community.
Vale Elizabeth Butcher
Elizabeth Butcher passed away with family members present on the 20th January after a lengthy period of a challenging health condition.
Betty was the wife of Laurie Butcher who was a Member of the Rotary Club of Greensborough for many years including serving as Club Secretary for some 10 Years.
Betty was very active in her support of Laurie and of the Club during those years and was loved and respected by all.
A poem read by Granddaughter Holly Bianco:
Vale Beryl Vickers
Members of the Rotary Club of Greensborough, past and active were among a large number of family and friends in attendance at the Memorial Service held at Living Faith Church in Greensborough.Beryl was the wife of the late Tom Vickers who was the Charter President of the RCG.
Tom and Beryl had many continuous years of active involvement in the Club and and were both very committed to all kinds of community activities.
Among the Past and present Rotary Members were Bob and Lorraine Manuel, John Mackey, Arthur and Lorna Sandford, Ron My
erscough, George and Beryl Lim and David Ling.
erscough, George and Beryl Lim and David Ling.Beryl was a long time member and active participant of the Living Faith Church congregation and this was reflected by the large number of church members present.
Christmas Party at Eltham North
Members and Guests enjoyed the end of year Christmas Party function at Margaret McPhersons home at Eltham North on Sunday 17th December.
Organised by the Fellowship and Fundraising Committee, the event was a great time of fellowship and lots of fun. It was good to welcome special guests Harald and Sandra Bartelt.
Tag team Jerome and John came up with a funny story that fitted the Christmas theme for a short Sergeant at Arms session. There was no prize for the funniest hat or head gear although the red ribbon and bow on David's hat did attract some comments!
President Michael thanked Margaret for her hospitality in making her home available and wished everyone compliments of the season.
A very fitting end to a good first 6 months of the Rotary year. Check the photo gallery for additional pics.
Francis Acquah Awarded Doctor of Science
Congratulations to Francis on being Awarded a Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by Commonwealth 
University. 
Francis also received Master Class Certificate in Business Management & Leadership by the London Graduate School.
DVLC Inaugural UP Award
The inaugural UP award for Valley VCAL was presented at the recent Awards Night.
Intiated by the Board of DVLC, The UP award is given to the student who staff have agreed most often and most graciously upholds our VCAL principles. These p
rinciples are: 
The laid back style was evidenced by the approach taken by the MC for the night.
rinciples are:kindness, respect, participation, and safe conduct
President David Ling presented this award to Isabella Salas Bull.
The Awards Night was a great success with very good attendance by Students, Parents, Friends and interested people.
The programme was conducted in unique style as organised by students and generally led by VCAL Coordinator Stracey Wood.
The laid back style was evidenced by the approach taken by the MC for the night.Representatives from the Rotary Club of Greensborough and Rotary Club of Eltham were in attendance and in conversation agreed to get together to consider options for greater support for the DVLC programme.
Highlights for the night were seeing young people receiving their awards for completed work and hearing some of their stories.
Christmas Message from DG
The full newsletter from the District Governor can be accessed from our Links to the right of page.
The Ramp is up
Riding for the Disabled was formed in Victoria in 1970 and I am not sure when the St Andrews Riding Group for the Disabled, (RDA) based at the St Andrews Horse and Pony Club, was formed. https://rdastandrews.weebl
y.com At the present time they cater for approximately 20 people each week suffering from physical and or emotional issues.
Apparently, participating in the Riding Programme not only gives the person a sense of achieving an experience, but also the rocking motion of the horse stimulates the physical actions of the body.
It all started for RCG when Maggie Broom from St Andrews RDA came to talk to the Club about their work. When asked how we could get involved and what was on their wish list we were told about the project to purchase a new ramp to allow wheelchair and general safer and easier access in mounting the horse. Communication between Maggie, Sharraine Ballao and David Ling continued over a number of months.
RDA had been
quoted $14,000.00 for the ramp but after discussions with retired mechanical engineer Steve Jenkenson and the Men's Shed at St Andrews they volunteered to manufacture the Ramp similar to the design of the ramp at the RDA Bundoora.
quoted $14,000.00 for the ramp but after discussions with retired mechanical engineer Steve Jenkenson and the Men's Shed at St Andrews they volunteered to manufacture the Ramp similar to the design of the ramp at the RDA Bundoora.The Rotary Club of Greensborough donated $1,000.00 and also donations were received from Bendigo Bank and City of Nillumbik. With these new developments the actu
al cost of the ramp was about $3,000.00.
al cost of the ramp was about $3,000.00. The ramp was constructed at the Men's Shed. It is approximately 15 Metres Long and 1.8 Metres Wide, and was transported to the Pony Club where it was assembled and painted over three days by voluntary labour from the Men's Shed and David Ling and Bill Carter from Rotary Club of Greensborough.
Assisting the community is not about just donating monies, it is also about volunteering your time in enabling projects to succeed in the most economical way possible. In this case some
$11,000.00 was saved and in doing so some other projects will benefit from the savings made.
It makes one feel a sense of pride and thankfulness when you see the smile on the face as the riders conquer the task of doing something that had been impossible
for them to achieve.
Vale Steven Peuschel OAM
Alan Sartori mentored this young man obviously some years ago now when he had cystic fibrosis and had a successful Lung transplant -
Steven spoke at our club to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis and he had set up a trust fund to provide accommodation for families on the waiting list for transplants.
Alan bought him a suit and helped him make Rotary connections.
Steven also competed in the New Year Murray Marathon (albeit with a very strong medical and other support team)
He made a lasting impression on many, especially our members of that time.
Murder Raises Funds for Polio Plus
A huge thanks to all our supporters who came to the movie at such short notice.
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The movie was great and it was again a good opportunity for catch up and fellowship. Some people got together before the event and some after so making for a good and profitable evening.
Thanks to everyone involved for your great help in setting up and running the Movie Night on the 8th November
Financial results:60 tickets @ $20 = $1200.00. That was a full house.
Less Hoyts 60 @ $12 = $720.00
Profit for End Polio $480.00
Mad Hatters High Tea Party
A beautiful sunny afternoon at the Heidelberg Golf Club saw 57 people (and 2 children) attend the “Mad Hatters High Tea Party” on the 29th October.
Guests included members of the Banyule Council, together with Rotary members, friends and family.The event was organised by the club’s Fellowship and Fundraising Committee, led by President Elect Zilis Hardiman.
Many of the guests got into the spirit of the event by donning fun hats. Prizes were presented to 8 of the guests for their originality and fun.
Guests were entertained by our guest speaker Dr. Bernie Crimmins with a great presentation highlighting the issues of mens’ health, with messages for women as well.
As per usual the raffle held on the day netted $335 and the final total for the event was approximately $1200.
MC Bill Carter managed proceedings in excellent style as usual. 
President Michael extended thanks with a presentation bottle of wine to our guest speaker, the Fellowship and Fundraising Committee were acknowledged and thanks were extended to the staff of the Heidelberg Golf Club.
Movie Night - Murder on the Orient Express
Proceeds to Rotary Foundation - Polio Plus
6.30 for 7.00 PM Movie Start
On Wednesday 8 November 2017 at 7:00pm
Location
Hoyts Greensborough
Main St, Greensborough, Vic 3088
Call Joy 0421 077 858 or Register at Events tab to pay at the door.
Annual General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Rotary Club of Greensborough Inc. shall be held at 1.00pm on Monday 27th November 2017 at the Supper Room, All Saints Anglican Church.
Mad Hatter's High Tea
The Rotary Club of Greensborough is holding "The Mad Hatter's High Tea Party" to raise funds for research into mental illness.
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Rotary Club of Epping Changeover
More Changeover Notices
St Andrews Accessible Riding program
Project is ramping up.
Last week I visited the Riding for Disabled program at Hurstbridge on behalf of our Community Projects Committee.
It was great to see the team as they worked with children and to chat with parents who are so appreciative of how the program is helping their children.
We talked about the project to provide a mounting ramp for wheel chair users and what is emerging is a combined project with Riding for Disabled, The local Men's Shed and the Rotary Club of Greensborough.
Pictures used with parent's permission.
More details to come as they are available
Changeover Events
It's that time of year again.
Clubs in our area are arranging Changeover and we receive inyites to attend. Here a some of them:
Inner Wheel Club of Bundoora Inc. Thursday 13th July, Uniting Church, 76 Greenwood Drive, Bundoora. 6.30 for 7pm $20 pp
Interact Trivia Event
The Rotary Club of Greensborough Central is combining with District 9790 and other Rotary Clubs to hold the Inaugural District 9790 Interact Night.
Please visit www.trybooking.com/POIR to reserve your seat at a trivia Table.
Please visit www.trybooking.com/POIR to reserve your seat at a trivia Table.
Come along and join in the fun!
Afternoon Shift at Bunnings
Another Friday Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings returns $440.
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The opportunity to fund raise at Bunnings stores has been our best source of income for some time, This was one of the better Friday ones but the monthly event brings steady income.In the current Rotary Year we have raised over $10,000 from sales and the donation box.
Together with other income this has enabled the Board to make several donations at its last meeting with more to come while allowing for some retention for new year projects.
Distribution of Funds in May
- Foundation – Annual Fund $1500
- Australian Rotary Health – Lift the Lid $1000
- Ghana Wellbeing $1000
- DVLC for Student Scholarship $1500
As usual, the full finance report is available to members by logging into the Members area on our webpage.
Time for an eBulletin
A kind of editorial.
It's been a while since we published a bulletin and so here goes for some updates and info. I think I will have a go at some bullet points from a Secretary's view.
- President Kate
Kate is settling in to a new work position located in the city and so has not been able to attend weekly meetings for some time. We wish her all the best in her new role and look forward to her being able to connect more again soon. Meanwhile, Vice President Nalin has stepped in to fill the gap and meetings have been going well.
- Attendance
On the subject of attendance, although still a bit up and down our attendance average has been been much improved over recent weeks. I resumed recording attendance at the beginning of this year and our best so far has been a 75% plus a few visitors. This could be partly attributed to John Hardiman's prompting from his now appointed Membership Chair but also to a good selection of speakers that have been announced in advance on a more consistent basis.
- Facilities at All Saints
We are really enjoying our new meeting location and thanks to All Saints, especially Coffee Shop Manager Christine for arranging our meals. David Fuller expresses pleasure at the sense of added community we bring to his centre and shows servant leadership in setting up the room for us.
- Catering
We are still a bit challenged in getting our numbers right to avoid paying for extra meals or on the other hand creating stress for the staff when we exceed our ordered meals. There is some degree of flexibility in this and we want to have ability to provide a meal for those who, because of work circumstances, do not always know if they can attend or not until the last minute. Members can help in this by keeping in touch in regard to expected attendance. Zilis Hardiman will be taking the responsibility for liaison with staff to get this as smooth as we can.
- ChildSafe
We have been giving attention to this important subject to ensure that we comply with the State Government’s Child Safe Standards. The focus of the Standards is to help organisations to drive cultural change so that protecting children from abuse is embedded in everyday thinking and practice. We have had one session on this in our Monday Meeting and will schedule more when we do not have a guest speaker.
- Board
The next scheduled meeting of the Board is Tuesday the 9th May. Please forward any reports, applications or other requests to the Secretary for inclusion in the Agenda.
- Night Meeting
Don't forget our upcoming night meeting at Swiper's Gulley. See the events column for details and register online.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOUNDATION
REPORT ON SUICIDE PREVENTION SKILLS TRAINING GREATER ACCRA, ASHANTI AND VOLTA REGIONS
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visit to Ghana.
visit to Ghana.The Project is supported by the Rotary Club of Greensborough and registered as a Rotary Australia World Community Service project. Francis shared about the recent visit.
The training begun at 9:00 AM (Accra), 10:00 AM (Kumasi) and 11:00 AM (Volta -UHAS) regions respectively. The workshop
attracted a total of about 400 participants from across various organizations and institutions; Ghana Medical Council, Private
organizations as well as non-health workers.
At, UHAS the dean of School of Nursing, Professor Portia Nyadegbor in her opening address called on students, lecturers and non-teaching
staff to take personal responsibility.
attracted a total of about 400 participants from across various organizations and institutions; Ghana Medical Council, Private
organizations as well as non-health workers.
At, UHAS the dean of School of Nursing, Professor Portia Nyadegbor in her opening address called on students, lecturers and non-teaching
staff to take personal responsibility.
Topics discussed during the training include;
SUICIDE - Prevention Helpline Intake and Triage
WRAP - Wellness Recovery Action Plan –A Proven Tool for Prevention of Suicide and other Wellness methodologies.
SUICIDE - Prevention Helpline Intake and Triage
WRAP - Wellness Recovery Action Plan –A Proven Tool for Prevention of Suicide and other Wellness methodologies.
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Suicide Prevention Workshop in Accra
Another Successful Movie Night
"Going in Style" at Hoyts Greensborough
While the weather was freezing and wet, 69 people, members and friends came to enjoy "Going in Style" at Hoyts Greensborough last Wednesday evening. Our raffle was well supported with the efforts and support of Zilis Hardiman an Margaret Mac who held the fort, together with President Elect Michael Mweyo, who welcomed the guests. The raffle result was $245.
The presentation of the 5 prizes was beautifully put together, thanks again to Margaret & Zilis.
It was pleasing to see some faces of past Rotarians, Ray & Gayle Lord, Christine and Mark Sefton as well as current member Connie D'Amore. These 3 people brought a total of 16 people with them. Well done, their efforts were appreciated.
Final figures are yet to be confirmed, however with the raffle approximately $1000.00 will add to the Club's funds to help with the delivery of a ramp for the St Andrews "Riding for the Disabled"
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of he evening.
One of our best Bunnings BBQs
Saturday Sausage sizzle at Bunnings Thomastown
Again the enthusiastic team arrived on the Saturday morning for another fundraising opportunity provided by Bunnings at Thomastown.
It was pleasing to see Rtn Sandra Classon who assisted the afternoon shift.The day was consistently busy, we ran out of sausages twice (which was good for business) and finished the day with a profit of approximately $1475.00
Our donation box collected $50
. One of the better results again for our club.
. One of the better results again for our club.Thanks Frank for slicing 10 kg of onions. As he said "not a dry eye in the house!!"
Great team work and lots of laughs.
Movie Night GOING IN STYLE
Breakfast at Tancks Corner Cafe
Breakfast for fellowship on Sunday 12th February.
THE HISTORY OF TANCK'S CORNER
Yarrambat, originally known as Tanck's Corner had a couple of gold rushes, one before 1860 and the other after 1900. Not enough gold was found to create a thriving township. The town was therefore primarily established by Selectors.
One such Selector was Frederick Tanck. Tanck owned properties on the north site of Ironbark Road. The T-intersection where Ironbark Road meets Yan Yean Road was subsequently known as Tanck’s Corner.
The name of the town was officially changed to Yarrambat in 1929. While the reason for the name change is unknown, the word Yarrambat is Aboriginal, meaning "high hills" or "pleasant views". Something we get to experience and appreciate every day.
Great response to new venue and meeting day.
A warm welcome to our Club at our new All Saints Venue.
At our first meeting for the
year the Senior Minister at All Saints Anglican Church, The Ven David Fuller, welcomed our Club and gave us a brief history of the Church. David expressed his joy at being able to host another community group, saying that contact with the wider community is a major part of the ministry of this local church.
year the Senior Minister at All Saints Anglican Church, The Ven David Fuller, welcomed our Club and gave us a brief history of the Church. David expressed his joy at being able to host another community group, saying that contact with the wider community is a major part of the ministry of this local church.We loved the meal!
The first meeting was a settling in experience and AG Francis was invited to give an update re clubs in our local cluster. We also welcomed Michael back from his overseas travels. File Photo
Last week, our Guest Speaker was Katherine Baverstock who gave us some great insights into the work of ROMAC. Amazing stories.
We also had a mini celebration for two "birthday boys" who were willing to share the birthday cake.
PP Ron Myerscough and Andrew Minahan.
Hectic Time
Getting organised for the changes in 2017 has been quite hectic. Here's to a successful 2017
New Venue
New Venue for Rotary club of Greensborough
Commencing on Monday the 30th of January 2017, the weekly meetings of RCG will be held at All Saints’ Anglican Church 14 Church Street Greensborough, 3088.
The Club has had several changes in recent times and this one is brought about because of limited space available at the previous venue.
Meetings will be held in the supper room area which is just inside the front doors. The room is also close to the Bookshop / Coffee Shop and provides facilities that will meet Club needs and provide for anticipated membership growth.
Public car parking is available on the opposite side of the street and the general location fits the purpose of RCG to continue to be a lunch time club catering for business people in the precinct together with easy access for those coming from further away in our area.
Happy New Year
A borrowed quote
The time to change our old calendar with the new calendar which is completely filled with the new beginnings, new expectations, and new memories. New Year is celebrated by everyone across the world with great fun and joy.
Strathmore Club Combined Meeting
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January Startup
January Start up for our meetings has been put back to the 16th.
Given that we will now be holding our meetings on Monday it has been decided that we will recommence activities on the 16th January with an informal fellowship luncheon at the home of David and Betty Ling in Doreen. You will find the details in the events list.
The second of these Fellowshio Meetings will be held at the home of Joy Ferguson on the 23rd, details also in events.
To help with catering please respond to the personal invitation you will receive by email.
Change of day for weekly meetings.
After many years of meeting on Wednesdays at lunch time, the Rotary Club of Greensborough has changed to meet on Mondays from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.
Recent attempts to find a suitable venue for lunch time meetings have proved very difficult. For the past 6 months we have been meeting at the Greensborough RSL and while this is an excellent venue, the room available to us is too small to accommodate present and anticipated numbers from here on.
The calendar year will commence with two fellowship days, the first on the 16th at the home of David and Betty Ling and the second at Joy Ferguson's on the 23rd. See events for more details.
Our regular weekly meeting will commence on Monday the 30th January at All Saints Anglican Church in Greensborough where we have been able to secure a booking in their supper room area.
We are looking forward to a great second half of the Rotary Year.
Thank you from Bunnings Thomastown
To all of our wonderful community groups,
Thank you for all
your help during 2016.
We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.
Looking forward to seeing you all in 2017.
Thank you,
Stephanie Winther
Activities Organiser
Bunnings Thomastown
From Kate's Catchup
Speakers corner
"Every scribe who has been trained for the Kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old' (Matt 13:52)
It was a delight to welcome our guest speaker Father Len Thomas and hear his talk Eighty-Fifty -Eighty Years of Life- Fifty Years a Priest.
Father Len begun his career as a newspaper man and so it was with this experience he was able to create a special edition newspaper to commemorate his 80th Birthday. The newspaper is jam packed with interesting articles on a life well lived.
AGM
The following office bearers have been nominated and accepted their positions for 2017/18 -Commencing July 2017
President: Michael Maweyo
Vice President: Nalin Perra
Secretary: Kate Madden (supported by Sherraine)
Treasurer: Asad Abbassi (supported by Frank)
There are a number of vacancies still to be filled, currently we can confirm the following:
Service Projects: David Ling
The following office bearers have been nominated and accepted their positions for 2017/18 -Commencing July 2017
President: Michael Maweyo
Vice President: Nalin Perra
Secretary: Kate Madden (supported by Sherraine)
Treasurer: Asad Abbassi (supported by Frank)
There are a number of vacancies still to be filled, currently we can confirm the following:
Service Projects: David Ling
Message from DG Tony Bramley
Gellespie Upton Awards
Some Pics from the November Gillespie and Upton Awards Event.
International Social Evening
On a Saturday evening in November, Rotarians and guests were treated to a fun filled night with a distinct cross cultural emphasis.
Micheal and Connie were the host and they both excelled in making everyone welcome to their home in Thomastown.
Michael and Connie also prepared and donated items for a raffle that raised $180 with proceeds going to the Orange Sky Laundry.
Here are some pics from the night.
Annual Springthorpe Christmas Party
Another great opportunity to showcase Rotary and to add to our fund raising efforts.
David and Frank set up the equipment and were joined by Kate, Joy, George and Jerome through the afternoon. A tired Frank, Joy and David packed up at the end.Craig had the onion ch
opping job in preparing for the event.
opping job in preparing for the event.Springthorpe organiser, Bernadette Constable, expressed appreciation for our participation in what was a successful event on a lovely summers day.
" Just wanted to say thank u once again for being part of the Springthorpe Christmas party. A great day was had by all and the weather was very kind to us. We hope the day worked out well for Rotary.
Kind Regards
Bernadette."
Kate's Catchup
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sing efforts both locally and abroad.
Hearing Wellness
Adapted from Facebook page. Published by Kate Madden
Lauren Rowley, Hearing Wellness Coordinator from Audio Clinic gave a very interesting talk on hearing loss & did free screening too. The earlier hearing issues are picked up the better. Call 1800 753 164 to find out more. Thanks Lauren!
Several Members took the hearing screening test and found some deficiencies.
Lift the Lid Function
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On Wednesday 26th October the Rotary Club of Rosanna organised their annual event to celebrate the Rotary Hat Day.
Rosanna was joined by Greensborough Central and Greensborough Rotary Members for a fun and information filled night at the Austrian Club in West Heidelberg.
Guest speaker was Past District Governor Philip Clancy who represents ARH in District 9790.
Fancy Hats.
President Sandra Bartelt (Rosanna) and PP Joy Ferguson (Greensborough) were among the winners of the hat competition.
Rotary Club of Greensborough - Golf Day
Thank you to Rotary Club of Greensborough Central for holding a golf day today in support of Kids Under Cover.
Annual General Meeting
Rotary Club of Greensborough
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday November 23rd 2016
To all members,
Notice is herewith given that the Annual General Meeting of the Rotary Club of Greensborough Inc shall be held on Wednesday 23rd November 2016 at the Greensborough RSL Board Room at 1.00pm.
Agenda
1. Welcome
2. Present:
3. Apologies
4. Minutes of previous A.G.M. presented and motion for acceptance.
5. Business to be conducted.
5.1 Audited Accounts for year 2015/2016 presented for discussion and acceptance.
Auditors Report
5.2 Election of Office Bearers of the Club for the year 2017/2018.
5.3 Appointment of Auditor
by Order of the Board
David Ling
Administration Chair
for The Secretary
Clean Water Project supported by RCG
Clean Water Project supported by Go International Aid and WEARS Australia. A World Relief Australia Project June 2016
- During a recent visit a sustainable water supply was installed with funding for a new rainwater tank and ancillary plumbing has meant that the Project Coordinator could rely on a fresh water supply at the residence and project office, a small investment means a substantial reduction in hardship since the town's continual power outages also meant that the water treatment plant did not have power to treat, disinfect and pump the main supply cutting water off at the office and residence.
- The Aviamp Health Centre suffers continual water shortages during the dry season and small girls of around 6-8 years old were left with the task of carrying water, usually in 10-15kg containers up to 2km from the river to maintain ongoing services at the health centre. On this same trip a bore was drilled using local labour, adding to the local economy, and providing a continuous water supply to the centre. The water from the bore which was fitted with a submersible pump provided water to the existing tank and then the header tank which maintained pressure to all taps within the centre, keeping health services operational without the continual effort of carrying water.
- Re-equipping an existing broken hand pump has also given water security to the Aviamp community, an old well previously dig had fallen into disrepair and the old pump was unserviceable. Refurbishing this pump at a relatively small cost has meant that the community living around the Health Centre also could rely on a sustainable water supply for personal and family hygiene.
Steve Elliott
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The Rotary Club of Greensborough shared with Go International Aid for this project and their contribution was greatly appreciated.
Weekly Meeting
Apparently we do not have a speaker for this Wednesday.
Maybe it will be an opportunity to have another look at ClubRunner to see how it can help us.
Go Tony
Tony Ladgrove receiving a gift and congratulations from Probus President Kevin Luckman for his production of the 100th edition of the Probus Pipeline. Well done Tony
Condolences Peter Uzande
Club Secretary Peter Uzande in Zimbabwe
Peter's father passed away last week after an time of illness. Peter was able to be with him for the last two months of his life.
Our thoughts are with Peter and his family at this sad time and also with Mellary who is at home in Australia.
Tracey Wood, speaks on literacy
Rotary Club Of Greensborough added 2 new photos. to Facebook Page
We were delighted to hear author, teacher & public speaker Tracey Wood, speak on literacy - the old & new. How many of you have heard this rhyme? " when two vowels go out walking, the first vowel does the talking" Tracey shared this tool and many others to help improve literacy rates for all.
Hat Day Function
On Wednesday 26th October we will join with the Rotary Club of Rosanna and Greensborough Central at the Austrian Club to celebrate the Rotary Hat Day.
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Members please register interest with Joy Ferguson or Christine Shields.
Lift the Lid
Special arrangement with Bunnings allowed us to promote the "Lift the Lid" project at two recent sausage sizzles.
As a result we received donations of over $100 in for specific designation.
The Board will determine what addition amount may be added from the proceeds of sales.
Bunnings sausage sizzles continue to be a good source of income for use in local community projects.
The monthly Friday events are not huge money makers but the dedicated group of people who are able to commit to this have a great deal of fun and fellowship. It is also an excellent PR event for Rotary
Last Friday Frank decided to bring the EFTPOS machine and while it didn't result in huge increase it did provide some fun. One customer who helps for another organisation said it was the first time she had seen FTPOS facilities made available.
Vale Les Bedford
The following is a copy of newspaper notices from last week.
BEDFORD. Leslie Thomas. Passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, 2016 after a short illness Loving husband of Peg (dec. ). Much loved father of Jennifer.
Forever in our Hearts
BEDFORD.
A Service to celebrate the life of Leslie Thomas Bedford will be held in the Le Pine Chapel, 513 Greensborough Rd (opp. Hobson St), Greensborough on MONDAY (Oct. 3, 2016) commencing at 10.00 a. m.
A Private Cremation will follow.
Les was a valuable member of the Rotary Club of Greensborough from 1983 to 2013 when failing health made it too difficult for him to be involved.
Les was a great mate who went about his business quietly and with purpose. Among other things he was involved in the organisation of our annual golf day for many years.
Condolences to daughter Jennifer from all at Rotary.
Another member for the Shields family
Christine emailed:
Hi my name is Oliver William born 20th September at 5.14am weighing 3.5kg. All my family are very excited and everyone is well.
Congratulations Teresa and Michael and all the Shields family
RCG Board makes changes to the night meetings schedule
At a meeting of the Board on the 20th September a decision was made to discontinue the practice of holding a monthly night meeting.
It was also decided that in each month in which there are five Wednesdays we conduct a fellowship and family night at local restaurants or other agreed venues commencing with an event on 30th November at Swiper’s Gully.
This was discussed with the Members present at the weekly meeting the following day.
The meeting tonight at which the Guest Speaker is Tracey Wood, will be the last one in this format.
On Wednesday 26th October we will join with the Rotary Club of Rosanna at the Austrian Club to celebrate the Rotary Hat Day.
There will be no lunch time meeting on the 26th October.
Members please register interest with Joy Ferguson or Christine Shields.
Last Weeks Meeting
OMAR
AL KASSAB
A story of courage and strength from an amazing young man. And what a story it is.
Members and guests were treated to an excellent presentation. For readers who would like to see more of the story, we have inserted a link to a Youtube presentation. It is well worth the 9 minutes to view some amazing footage.
Trivia Night - The result
What a great effort by this small but dedicated group of you
ng adults. Yet again I am proud to be involved with them.
Rotaract Club of Diamond Valley
Our recent Back To School Trivia Night raised $3050 for the Diamond Valley Learning Centre!! Thank you for the support and excitement of everyone who attended.
Rotaract Trivia Night
The Rotaract team treated all who attended to a wonderful evening of entertainment and fun.
The atrium area at St Johns Diamond Creek was about at capacity and the programme was very innovative. I
t was a trivia night with a difference. The Rotaractors were well organised with individuals undertaking specific tasks and leadership and teamwork on display.
The DVLC table people were the brains trusts for the night and also took out the prize for tower construction with dry pasta and marshmallows.
The Rotary Club of Greensborough was represented by Michael and Connie, Joy and Tony, Sharraine, Christine, and David and Betty all of whom brought family and friends along.
Watch the Rotaract space for details of the funds raised for Diamond Valley Learning Centre
Rotarians Against Malaria
Last weekend i attended the Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM) conference held in Melbourne.
In attendance were District Chairs from clubs around Australia plus interested Rotarians and some members of Rotaract Australia's Malaria committee. T
The guest speakers were varied and included Edgar Pollard RAM PHD student on his project in the Solomon Islands, Rebecca Feldman from the Victorian Dept of Health and Human Services telling us about the control of mosquitoes in our state, Dr Danielle Stanisic from Griffith University who is researching a vaccine for malaria which they have started clinical trials with and Dr Jack Richards from the Burnett Institute who talked about ways to look at eliminating malaria throughout the world.
Luchtime Meeting Wednesday 24th August
Special Guest Speaker
Syrian Refugee - Omar
Excerpt from Banyule100 website:
When Omar is speaking, he becomes animated with enthusiasm and eagerly asks for my opinions.
Omar and Saad’s family escaped Syria by travelling through Lebanon, Egypt and then on to Melbourne. Omar describes the journey as ‘long and scary, we were almost caught more times than I can count.’
Panton Hill Winery
Special Invitation
DG Newsletter - SEEDS
District Governor’s Letter
August 2016.
August 2016.
My Fellow Rotaria
ns,By the time you receive the August issue of SEEDS, Pamela and I will have visited at least 17 clubs. All are working hard to do Good in the World. Little clubs and big clubs raising funds, great and small, for local and over-seas projects and contributing to Rotary Serving Humanity. We have seen the generosity of Rotary and Rotarians in the donations already made by these clubs and we congratulate them on their service to Humanity. What a great example to the communities around these clubs. I thank you all for your wonderful work in the name of Rotary and I know International President John Germ would be pleased with your efforts in July 2016.
Read More in SEEDS http://www.flipsnack.com/7DFE9AEC5A8/seeds-august-2016.html
Dates to Remember
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Setting our course
Setting our course
I know you will all join me in working to meet our goals, as well as celebrate our victories. As members of Rotary, we are out to change as many lives as we can, for the better. Not alone. Not as individuals. But together—as a team—through Rotary Serving Humanity.
Sincerely,
John Germ
Rotary International President, 2016-17
Bulletin from President Kate
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Breakaway
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Community The Final Frontier
Evening Meeting Speaker:
Sandy Macdonald - Community, the new frontier
We invite you to come and be inspired by speaker Sandy Macdonald as she talks about Community, the New Frontier and the work being done to support homeless people around the world - through knitting. CONTRIBUTE 4 BALLS OF WOOL!! This wool will be sent to Johannesburg to be knitted into blankets by local women for local children, providing income and a way to re-engage with life and hope.
Rotaract Club Diamond Creek Changeover
The Rotaract Changeover went really well on Monday 18th July at the Eltham
Hotel.
Hotel.
Great presentations delivered from outgoing President Katherine and newly inducted President Steven Megaloudis.
The new Board was presented with a
ppropriate badges and Steven was inducted by the District Rotaract Representative John Craven.About 40 people attended with Rotarians attending from Greensborough Central, Diamond Creek, Eltham and our club. It was lovely to have the opportunity to socialise and interact with Retractors and guests.
Thanks to Assistant Governor Francis Acquah, Jerome Winston, Michael & Connie Mweyo
and Christine Shields representing Greensborough Rotary.
and Christine Shields representing Greensborough Rotary.
Changeover
Hearing and Sight Tests
Application and forms available - go to Upcoming events and select Hearing and site Tests
Community Networking Breakfast
Rotoract - Relay Film Night
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 - Cancer Council Fundraiser
$20 – tickets available online
(book before 23rd March 11am)
Wednesday 30th of March 2016
Greensborough HOYTS Cinema 1
6:45pm Guest Arrival – 7:00pm Film
6:45pm Guest Arrival – 7:00pm Film
All Profits raised will be donated to the Cancer Council Diamond Valley Relay for Life.
Vale Merlene Joyce MAUNDER
Merlene Joyce (Joy) MAUNDER
Members of The Rotary Club of Greensborough were saddened to hear of the passing of our friend Joy Maunder on Sunday afternoon, the 7th of February.
Joy's husband Keith was a member of our Club from Charter 20-Jul-1968 - 15-Apr-2002.
Joy was a wonderful person and very committed to activities of the Club. She served on Committees and was always a happy participant of many fellowship activites.
President Francis and the members of the Club convey sincere condolences to Keith, all members of the family and the many friends who are feeling the loss of such a wonderful person.
The notice for the memorial service will be listed in the papers at a later date, but we are advised that it will be held on Friday 26th February at 2.30 pm in the “big room” at the Heidelberg Golf Club.
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Australia Day breakfast. Moreland
The Rotary Club of Moorland hosted an inspiring Australia Day breakfast.
Green Beret Commando. humanitarian Aid Worker & Everest Summiteer - Mark "Squiz" Squirrell took us on an adventure from Arafat to Everest What an impressive young Australian.
Springthorpe Christmas Party
Greensborough Rotary, sizzling susages to raise funds for Breakaway Camps.
Well done all.
Thank you to the Springthorpe community for the opportunity to be part of your event.
We understand over 900 people registered to attend.
Post by Kate Madden adapted from Facebook page
District Governor Visit - August 25th
District Governor Richard Luke and wife Lorna visited the Rotary Club of Greensborough on Tuesday 25th August.
President Francis showed his team and vision, Directors presented brief reports, and DG Richard encouraged the Club with his plans for the District. The DGs wife, Lorna told us why her project for this Rotary Year is the Polio Plus programme.
All up the evening was a great relational time and included a cake to celebrate Betty Ling's birthday. Thanks to Joy for organising that and for providing the photos on the night.
It was great to see PP Graham Trotter back after his illness.
October Movie Night
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Live Link
Hoyts Greensborough Plaza
The Intern
Starring Robert DeNiro, Ann Hathaway
Proceeds: Ending Polio Now
Venue
Hoyts Greensborough Plaza
25 Main Street
Greensborough, Vic 3088
Contact Details: Joy Ferguson 0421 077 858 ChristineShields 0409 545 948
Register and pay Try Bookings
Last Wednesday
Our Sergeant Michael presenting our Special speaker from last week’s meeting - Thanks David for your insightful presentation and introduction on Club Runner.
Wednesday Weekly Meeting
Caitlin McKimm - Jets Youth Program Officer was our guest speaker last week. A very interesting programme.
Sergeant Michael stirred some old memories with his model VW Combi. Thanks to Christine Shields for this pic. Looks very close to your model Michael.
This week we will be focusing on "Getting the most out of ClubRunner.
Friends of Rotary
Former member and Past President Mark Leverette and Kerry are riding in the BSA rally in Europe. Looks like they are having fun.
ROTARY CLUB OF GREENSBOROUGH INFORMATION
ROTARY CLUB OF GREENSBOROUGH INFORMATION
- Michael and Jerry represented the club at the mosque community visit held on Sunday afternoon, July 26th. Michael was greeted by many local people who remembered his and Francis’ contributions to projects conducted by our club, the Banyule Scout District, and other community groups for local migrant children. Jerry introduced the prayer leader (Imam Riad Galil) who has previously attended Rotary meetings at our club and at the RC of Heidelberg. There were 26 youth and adult visitors.
- District 9790 has advised Grant, chair of the youth service committee that District has approved a matching grant to assist the Banyule Scout District Executive to fund the cost of new heater in the District Scout Hall. The youth service committee is currently contacting local Rotaract and Rotary clubs to ask them to assist in raising the matching grant.
- Other club committees that would like assistance to apply to District 9790 for a matching grant for a local or an international project should contact our Rotary Foundation committee, chaired by Michael, deputy chair, Charles.
- The board has elected Yvonne Donegan, Christine Shields and Irma Sartori as honorary members for 2015/16)as honorary members for 2015-16
- Members may suggest the names of other honorary members in strict confidence by giving their names to either President Francis or to Jerome, chair of the membership committee.
- Please encourage young adults (age 22-28) who show leadership skills in their work or in their community to consider applying for a Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) by visiting the RYLA website at www.ryla9790.org.au/eoi/. RYLA applications are should be submitted by the end of October 2015. The dates of the associated training seminar are Monday, 23 November – Sunday, 29 November.
- The board has approved a review of members’ vocational classifications which will be conducted by the membership committee.
First August eBulletin
This eBulletin has a few changes to layout and has the updated information and themes among other things.
I am happy to receive any feedback or suggestions.
The biggest need is for people to submit articles and or pictures that we can feed into a regular publication. The easiest way for this to happen is that people send me an email with some words that I can post into a story and photos as attachments. Photos can also be placed on our webpage or on our Facebook page and then they can be accessed for other uses.
Next week's meeting looks like one not to be missed to me.
Have a look at the details in the events section.
Jets is a multifunctional creative arts youth facility, delivering a range of programs and activities to young people and the community.
Monthly Dinner Meeting
These two members appear to be having too much fun at last weeks Dinner Meeting.
Michael and Peter were among the small number of members and guests who made it to the Greensborough Hotel on the night but everyone agreed that it was a great night.
The key features for the evening were a warm and cozy room, good service by the staff and an opportunity for closer fellowship and more interactive approach in regard to the substitute speaker's presentation.
That's all very nice, however it is not the agreed purpose of having an evening meeting. The intention is to have a meeting to which members can invite guests and introduce them to Rotary. Of course there will always be times when circumstances leave us with reduced numbers.
The next Dinner Meeting is planned for Tuesday 25th August when we will have the pleasure of welcoming our District Governor Richard Luke. The event is listed already on our webpage and you will receive a personalised invitation closer to the event. You are encouraged to put this in your diary and help us make it a special with the DG.
Salomon Trail
Last Sunday Grant, Christine and I turned up at the Salomon Trail to help the Rotaractors cater for the 1500 participants when they finished their run (It was absolutely freezing too,
The event and work was all over by midday and we were All pleased to pack up and head for home.
The Rotaractors all turned up and worked really well and raised approximately $1245 for their efforts.
They are a great bunch of young people. It is a pleasure to work with them.
Breakaway Camps Charity Auction Night.
A great night with over 175 silent auction items to bid on.
The loud auction items kept us very interested with the 2 meat trays bringing $775 and $$745. Fantastic.
The loud auction items kept us very interested with the 2 meat trays bringing $775 and $$745. Fantastic.
$630 was bid for a 10 kg block of Cadburys chocolate. A Juvenile Murray Short Necked Turtle raised $310, High Tea at Parliament House bought $550, Milwaukee Automotive Power Tool Combo Kit went for $465
A week @ Lakeside High Country Retreat - Just $550, A 6x4 Box Trailer With Cage was $1075
As you can see, a great variety of just some of the amazing loud auction Items donated.
Heads and Tails was organised with a true or false response to a statement.
A selection of finger food and drinks were freely on hand and quite delicious. withe the event being held in the Eltham Community Centre.
The concluding activity was to invite individuals to sponsor a Breakaway person for $100 - This was a "one Off" gift and 30 odd people donated. This helped the total enormously.
All this organised by Breakaway supporters, some of whom have been doing so for 20+ years.
The total raised for the evening was in the vicinity of $43,000 a record!!
Another very well organised event,
All in all, a great night.
Rotary in July
July is traditionally the month in which new appointees take up their office and new programmes and projects begin to get under way.
Here are a few items that show we are off to a good start.
Warm Unwanted Coats/Jackets Needed
Do you need to cull some unwanted clothing in your wardrobe? Here is an avenue to help you achieve this!!
Our Diamond Valley Rotaractor Monica Forsom is appealing for warm winter coats and jackets for African refugees.
Many have arrived with no warm clothing, and any donations of unwanted coats or warm jackets will be very welcome.
Monica, our RYLA representative, has organised and been president of the Afro Australian Student Organisation at Victoria University. Monica is a fine example of the young leaders in our community. I am happy to collect any warm clothing on Monica's behalf. Thank you for any help you may be in a position to offer.
Special Dinner Meeting - Beyond Blue
Extra Special Event coming up next week.
This event has been rescheduled from August last year and you will not want to miss it!
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Up and Coming BBQ's
Notice to all Club Members and other interested friends.
The club has several dates coming up which we will need expressions of interest in your availability please.
The first is this Friday 24th April at Thomastown Bunnings from 9am to approximately 4 pm
Then Sunday 10th May (Mothers Day) at Lower Eltham Park (Where the miniature trains run on Sundays) 9am to 3pm
This has the potential of raising $1000 and we need 4 people please. Eltham Rotarians provide everything. We need just to turn up. It's lots of fun, quite busy from 11 am to about 1.30pm. Come, bring family members who are always welcome.
Please let me know asap how much time you have available.
Then Friday 22nd May at Thomastown. Both David and Frank will be on leave, Christine and I will need help with set up and clean up. Can you please advise me by email of any time you can help please.
Thank you for your consideration and anticipated help - Just the morning? or just the afternoon? maybe 2 hours in the middle of the day. Thanks.
Rotary International Day Community Breakfast
PP David Ling opening the Rotary Club of Greensborough - Rotary International Day Community Breakfast on Friday 13th March 2015.The Rotary International Day Community Breakfast was held on Friday the 13th March at the Greensborough Hotel.President Francis Acquah welcomed guests including Rotarians from a number of clubs including the Assistant Governor for Group one of District 9790.Members of Parliament, Local government Mayors and Councilors, Heads of various community organisations and other guests were also welcomed.RI President Gary C.K. Huang has urged all Rotary members to Light Up Rotary by organizing a Rotary Day in 2014-15. The concept is simple: hold an event in your community to introduce the public to your club and Rotary.
This event provided for input from community organisations show how Rotary and the Community work together.
AG Chris Lang, gave a short presentation on the Objects of Rotary.
Honorary Member
Ms Yvonne Donegan was inducted at the Breakfast Meeting as a Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of Greensborough in recognition Community Work and connection to Rotary.
Movie for Polio Plus funds From PDG Peter Gilbert
I am taking this opportunity to report back to all clubs on the success of our recent Movie Night that was held to raise funds for The Rotary Foundation.
More than 15 clubs participated in the event and rated the film 9/10. So it was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed. Clubs joined together to arrange the screening and met afterwards for a meal together.
I am please to report that $15,766 was raised for End Polio Now. By adding the Bill and Melinda Gates matching contribution that makes a total of $47,298.
Congratulation to all clubs involved.
On behalf of The Rotary Foundation and the needy of the world I say thank you. You are making a significant difference
PDG Peter Gilbert
Chair - D9790 Rotary Foundation Committee
Police Person of the Year award
Rotary Club of Greensborough - Police Person of the year - Sgt Mark Chetcuti from the Greensborough Police Complex.
This presentation was made on Friday 13th March. A first for The Rotary Club of Greensborough it is hoped to make this an annual event.
Sgt Chetcuti expressed great appreciation on receiving the award.
VCAL Fundrasing
Staff and their families, students and our wonderful friends from Rotary ran a very successful sausage sizzle over the recent long weekend raising over $600! This will go towards a snow day trip for VCAL students many of whom haven’t seen the snow. Thanks everyone.
Movie for Polio Plus funds
What a great response we had to our Movie night last Thursday.
The Rotary initiative to raise funds for the "End Polio Now" program was indeed a great idea which came to fruition for us.
With a total of 221 people attending from clubs such as Kinglake Ranges, Whittlesea, Diamond Creek, Greensborough Central, Bundoora, Rosanna, Ivanhoe, Rotaract and of course our club.
The Raffle prizes were donated by Hoyts Groups, 2 Lux tickets and 3 Hoyts double passes together with a DVD of the first Marigold Hotel Movie donated by Christine Shields.
The Raffle raised $693 with a big thanks to the Diamond Valley Rotaractors who sold to all our guests.
Great to see and catch up with some of our past members and long standing friends, Mark and Christine Sefton, Denise and Graeme Knorr, Ray & Larraine Davies, Ray & Gayle Lord and Pam Fallon.
A fantastic total of $1878.50 being raised for the End Polio Now Program.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is contributing $2 for every $ raised by Rotary. This event would then be responsible for raising the grand total of $5635.00.
Huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this success.
Guest speaker March 4th
Guest Speaker Rees Watson gave us an interesting talk about the Paramedics and Fire Services. He is involved with both.
The main focus was around responses and how the call centre work in both urban and rural settings. Rees is very knowledgeable about the subject and made an engaging presentation to the better than average number of people attending a lunch time meeting.
The main focus was around responses and how the call centre work in both urban and rural settings. Rees is very knowledgeable about the subject and made an engaging presentation to the better than average number of people attending a lunch time meeting.
Birthday Celebrations
Birthday wishes to Joy Ferguson and Jerome Winston who are both celebrating birthdays around now. We could tell you how old Jerome is but it wouldn't be polite to disclose the ladies age and they are the same LOL
New Members welcomed 4th March
Welcome to two new members at RCG on Wednesday. Kate Madden and Grant Hunter were inducted by President Francis. Grant's family were present for the event which was well attended.
Inner Wheel Invite
Annual Awards for Secondary Students
Kevin Gillespie and George Upton Awards . . .
A highlight of the year
Wednesday 19th November 2014. 12.30 for 1.00pm Greensborough Hotel Bistro
Six students from each of Greensborough and Montmorency Secondary Colleges are selected annually to receive these awards. The students are selected on their academic capability together with their individual contribution to the school community as a whole. These annual awards are made to honor two past members of the Rotary Club of Greensborough for the individual contributions each made to the youth and the community.
URGENT change to Mill Park BBQ - NOW this Saturday.
Due to a Family fundraising day for a terminally ill child, our rostered BBQ at Mill Park Bunnings for the 6th December has been rescheduled for THIS SATURDAY. So none on the 6th December.
If you are not attending our meeting this Wednesday could you email or phone me on 0421 077 858 if you are available to help. Saturdays are much busier than our Friday BBQs and more enjoyable interaction with the public.
The Blacksmith's Tree
Members and Guests enjoyed a vibrant presentation from Amanda on Wednesday.The up to date presentation included inspiring stories of how this amazing project has impacted many lives.
A visit to this website will provide interesting information: http://www.treeproject.abavic.org.au/news.html
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The Anzacs 100 Years on
Annual General Meeting
To all members,
Notice is herewith given that the Annual General Meeting of the Rotary club of Greensborough Inc shall be held on Tuesday 25th November 2014 at the Greensborough Hotel (Francis Room) at 7.00pm with the following agenda.
AGENDA
1. Welcome
2. Establishment of Quorum
3. Apologies
4. Minutes of previous A.G.M. presented and motion for acceptance.
5. Business to be conducted:-
5.1 Audited Accounts for year 2013/2014 presented for discussion and acceptance.
5.2 Election of Office Bearers of the Club for the year 2015/2016.
(Nomination forms can be obtained from the Secretary)
5.3 Appointment of Auditor
By Order of the Board
David R Ling
Secretary
Combined Meeting for Hat Day
Hat Day Special
A combined meeting of the Rotary Club of Rosanna, Greensborough Central and Greensborough were given an informative presentation from PDG Terry Grant on Wednesday evening. PDG Terry is the current Director of Australian Rotary Health. You can check it out on the link below.
www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au
The evening provided great food, fun and fellowship for all who attended.
A combined meeting of the Rotary Club of Rosanna, Greensborough Central and Greensborough were given an informative presentation from PDG Terry Grant on Wednesday evening. PDG Terry is the current Director of Australian Rotary Health. You can check it out on the link below.
www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au
The evening provided great food, fun and fellowship for all who attended.
Here are some pics from our Table.
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Cooking for Charity
Hat Day
District Governor Visit
DG Patti Bulluss visited our Club on Wednesday 17th September.
DG Pattimet with the Board at 12,00pm at WaterMarc prior to the regular meeting at 1.00pm. It was a great visit. Check it out on our FaceBook page and also District 9790
Diamond Creek Town Fair
From the Website:
Welcome to the Diamond Creek Rotary Town Fair 2014
Saturday 13th September 2014
commencing with the Grand Parade at 10am
This years theme is “Books on Parade”
The town fair is presented each year by the Rotary Club of Diamond Creek. The main purpose of the fair is to provide an event for the benefit and enjoyment of the local community including families, friends and businesses. It is also a valuable opportunity for community groups, such as schools, churches, sporting clubs to fund raise and to promote their activities. Last year more than 30,000 people attended the fair, and this year the fair will be even bigger and better.
This year some of the Members of RCG have volunteered to help with the running of the fair. Four of those members were hosted at the Diamond Creek Club meeting on Tuesday night for a briefing session.
Special Dinner Meeting - Beyond Blue
Guest Speaker Peter McCall
Beyond Blue Ambassador - Past President Rotary Club of Melbourne.
Greensborough Hotel - Francis Room
Tuesday 26th August. 6.30 for 7.00PM
$25.00 per person. Drinks at bar prices.
Father Bob
Local Rotary Combined at Kalparrin
Today a wonderful joint effort by the Rotary Clubs of Greensborough Central, Greensborough and Bundoora along with members of the Rotaract Club of Diamond Valley who attended a Working Bee at Kalparrin in Greensborough. It was a great effort by all in attendance including Kalparrin Staff and Friend’s of Rotary and Friend’s of Kalparrin.
Kalparrin is an Early Childhood Intervention Centre that is committed to helping young children with a disability and/or developmental delay to thrive and realise their potential.
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Kalparrin Trivia Night May 31st
President Elect Francis Acquah has secured a Table of 10 for Club Members to join him at the Kalparrin Trivia Night.
Please contact Francis on Mobile No 04135 43690 to reserve your seat. Cost $30
Entertainment Books
Once again this year Joy Ferguson has been able to secure Entertainment Books as a fund raiser for our Club.
Please contact Joy on Mobile 0421 077858 to secure your copy.
Business Networking Breakfast
The Rotary Club of Greensborough Central will be holding a Business Networking Breakfast on Tuesday 17th June
Key Note Speaker
The Honourable Timothy Andrew Fischer AC
Where : The Old England Hotel
459 Lower Heidelberg Road Heidelberg
Time : 7.00am
Cost : $50 per head includes hot Breakfast
Contact: John Hardiman 0428 533432
Details of Evening Meeting Wednesday 21st May 2014
This week club meeting will be held at the
Greensborough Hotel
Francis Room
6.30pm for 7 pm.
Special Guest Speakers with be the President & Vice President from the Rotary Club of Pasay Southeast
The cost is $25 – Finger food
Please confirm your attendance to David Ling 0417 357259 by 5.00pm Monday 19th May
WaterMarc lunchtime meeting is therefore cancelled.
Changeover 2014
2014 ANNUAL CHANGEOVER
DATE: SATURDAY 14TH JUNE 2014
VENUE: Samson Hill Restaurant & Winery
360 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd
Kangaroo Ground
VIC 3113
TIME: 1.30pm FOR 2pm START TIL 5pm
President Paul Craig has pleasure in inviting you and your partner to attend the Annual Changeover Dinner to celebrate the year past, the induction of Incoming President Francis Acquah and presentation of the Leadership Team for 2014-2015.
COST: $50.00 PER PERSON
RSVP: 30TH MAY 2014
CONTACT: David Ling – 0417 357 259
Email: drling@bigpond.com
For copy of the flyer or to register online see Events section of eBulletin or webpage.
Diamond Valley Relay For Life 2014
In six year since the Cancer Council asked the Rotary Club of Greensborough to embrace and organize a Relay for Life, it has become the biggest community and fundraising event in Diamond Valley.
What a magical weekend we had this year! The sun was shining teams walking the track - it's was all happening. We've had entertainment, kids activities, silent auction, jumping castle and massages all day and our very special candlelight ceremony.
The stats for this year .......46 Teams, 14891 Participants, $169,000 funds raised to go towards Cancer Research.
A huge thank you must go to Joy Ferguson & Christine Shields who sponsored and served the Survivors & Carers afternoon tea...there has been fabulous feedback including Facebook posts
My name is Shirlz Archer & I was with - ONE STEP CLOSER TEAM - This was my 3rd year - each an amazing event... such a great cause...thank you to the ladies that run the Carers Afternoon tea -April 5 at 3:21pm · Edited · Like · 2
Member News
Our dear friend and senior member Graham Trotter has had a stint in the Austin hospital He suffered a slight stroke and has been undergoing further investigations. Graham is home again and would appreciate a phone call or a visit. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery Graham and hope to see you back at Rotary soon - We have all missed you at our weekly meetings.
Mark and Christine Sefton have been having a break in sunny Tassie. Christine is now recovered from her recent "injury" and we anticipate seeing Mark at the Anzac Day BBQ
Martyn Thompson who recently participated in Greensborough Central's Inaugural Golf Day, "cleaned up" all on comers with his team winning the day.Christine Shields and I helped with raffle ticket sales on the day. It was also great to see Ray Davies (who was recovering from foot surgery) and his team, as well as Michael Loy also supporting the new club by participating.
Mark and Kerry Leverett will be off again soon this time visiting Portugal and surrounds. Good luck and safe travelling.
My daughter Donna has just given birth to her 5th child, a baby boy "Jack" Both mother, baby and father Simon are all well with much attention coming from the older siblings.
Our next Night Meeting is on Wednesday 30th April at the Greensborough Hotel 6.30 pm.
Senior Sergeant Damien Ohme from Greensborough Police will be our Guest Speaker and will be very interesting to have him visit our club.
Please make every effort to attend and show support for our speaker. RSVP to David Ling for catering. Thanks Francis for arranging this speaker.
Rotaractors of Diamond Valley are now meeting at the Diamond Valley Learning Centre.
This is more central for their members some of whom do not drive and need to access public transport to attend meetings. I encourage our members to attend at least one of their meetings which commence at 7.30pm on the 1st and 3rd Monday nights of the month. It is important that these young people get to know Rotarians if ever we are to encourage them to join Rotary when the reach 30 years of age. Just attending is an encouragement for them. The same as we appreciate having visitors attend our meetings.
Do you have any news you would like to share with your fellow members??
Please forward any information or reports you want in the bulletin to either me, or Connie and we will be sure to put it in for you. Photos are always a welcome inclusion too - "A picture speaks a thousand words"
In anticipation, thanks.
Thomastown BBQ Update
Easter Monday will see the first of 2 Sausage Sizzles for the week. Anzac Day on the Friday being the second.
We have had a good response to members to help on each day.
The roster has been forwarded to members who have indicated availability for these 2 events.
The 2 previous Sausage sizzles at Thomastown Bunnings raise just on $1500 which is a great boost to our depleted club funds.
Again we could not achieve these results without the combined help from our members, so thank you one and all.
The months of June, July and August will see some of our key members on "long service" holidays!! being David and Betty, Frank and Emily, Connie and Tony so we will be in need of extra help especially with set up of our 4th Friday dates at Thomastown.
If you think you can help at this point please let me know as I would be disappointed if we had to cancel any of potential fundraisers.
Breakaway Camps Charity Auction
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This is one of the projects our club agreed to support this year and with Paul Coleman heading this non profit organisation I personally would recommend that we get a table together for this Auction in August.
This is usually a well organised evening and most enjoyable.
Paul was one of the people our club sponsored to attend RYLA which I believe contributed to his drive and enthusiasm to help "at risk" young people.
Please consider putting the date in your diary now.
2014 Australian Rotaract Games
Dear Sponsor Clubs
The Rotaract Club of Diamond Valley are pleased to announce that District 9790 are the co organisers of the 2014 Australian Rotaract Games with District 9810. The games will be held in Melbourne on the 8th and 9th of Feb 2014. Australian Rotaract Games is Rotaract largest social event and aims to promote friendship and participation. Rotaractors from across the country will travel to Melbourne to compete in a mixture of sport, brainiac and nostalgic games. At the end of the weekend their will be a winning team and winning club. Last year the event was held on the Gold Coast and over 100 people attended.
Firstly I would like to invite any of your members who wish to attend to come and be a part of the action. You can register via our website www.rotaractgames.com.
We are also on the lookout for sponsors, so if you know anyone please contact us.
Lastly as with any event we need volunteers. If you can volunteer anytime over the weekend please get in touch. Some of the things we need help with include registration, photography and cooking food.
You can email us at rotaractgames.australia@gmail.com or phone me on 0409545920.
Thanks for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Michael Shields
President Rotaract Club of Diamond Valley
Committee Member Australian Rotaract Games
Vice Chair Rotaract Australia MDIO Inc
Quality donations needed for Christmas Hamper.
We are preparing a quality Christmas hamper for raffling at our 2 night functions - this Wednesday and Wednesday 4th December.
If you can see your way clear and are in a position to, your help will be very welcome please?
Any item you might like to receive in such a hamper, would be most acceptable. Anything "Christmasy"
Please let Christine Shields (9432 2931) or myself (9431 1780) know if you would like us to to collect it.
Rotaract Invitation for their Sponsoring Rotary Clubs
For our members together with people from Diamond Creek and Eltham - Please support their Christmas function and their initiative.
Awards Day remembering Kevin Gillespie & George Upton
The weather was kind for us - The students, their teaching staff and guests arrived at the Diamond Valley Baptist Church, all on time.
We thank Paul and Dawn, George and Beryl for arriving early to set up the room for the 50 guests and members of our club.
Christine Sefton organised the fruit and vegie hamper for us to raffle, making a donation towards the purchase of the produce. Thanks Christine.
Thanks to Christine Shields and Frank for being great raffle ticket sellers, The club made a profit of $160 which helps to subsidise the lunch provided to the students and 2 staff from each school.
We did miss the John Mackey segment this year and hope that maybe we can have John as a guest next year.
Thanks to everyone for their participation in the day.
Report received from Glenn Farrington from Open House.
Joy Ferguson recieved the following report from Glen Farrington
Our club contributed $250 together with a personal donation from Nalin of $250 in helping young James
As an update today I went to meeting of key professionals to discuss the young grade 6 boy (James) you have contributed finance towards the cost of this program.
At this meeting the single mother (who struggles a lot with anxiety) made it clear her son, has told her, he will not be returning to school till 2014 even though he has not attended school since Term 2
Open House has a commitment that if parent is financially challenge the child will not suffer or be excluded, it is the main reason that Senior Constable Annette Strachan (Greensborough Police) asked our help to help this child that stays home 24/6 the support from Greensborough Rotary has been perfect timing.
The grade 6 boy you have sponsored was referred from Annette, he is a good child he attends our program Monday, all day Wednesday and a specialized session for him only. His mother is over protective of her son not allowing him to leave her unit for any reason e.g to play with his friends. She has allowed him to attend only Open House programs - Boys2Men and Back2School programs
Joy pass on our thanks to all the members of the Greensborough Rotary Club
Kind regards
Glenn
Self Managed Super Fund - Presented by Yvonne Bear Senior Financial Planner for Westpac
Yvonne Bear has over 30 years experience in Financial Planning and will be our guest speaker at our Dinner Meeting on Wednesday the 4th December 2013.
Yvonne will be presenting a very informative insight to a Self Managed Super Fund including regulations and requirements.
Invitation is extended to family & friends
To be held at the Greensborough Hotel
Time 6.45pm - 8.30pm
Cost $30 per person
Please RSVP by the 1st December to Connie D'Amore
Email cdamore@westpac.com.au or Mobile 0408 568158
Christmas Party at Cheryl-Lee Carter's home
Cheryl- Lee Carter has cordially invited all members of our club to share in the Christmas festivties at her home together with members of Greensborough Central Club.
If our members could please RSVP to Cheryl-Lee prior to the 1st December it would assist with the catering arrangements
Let’s Party
Rotary Club of Greensborough Central Christmas Party!
Sunday 15th December 2013 at 1.00 pm
Cheryl-Lee Carter's in Doreen
All welcome - Rotarians, family, children and friends
$35.00 per adult and children under 12 free
Includes - appetisers, mains, desserts, and more!
BYO alcohol and a very healthy appetite!
Soft drinks, juice, water, ice and glasses will be supplied
Swim spa for those who feel like a dip - bring your own towels please
RSVP to Cheryl-Lee by 01/12/2013
clcarter@bigpond.com or 9717 6050
Pre-payment by cheque or cash is appreciated for catering purposes – thank you.
Gillespie and Upton Awards
The annual Gillespie and Upton Awards presentation is to take place at the Diamond Valley Baptist Church Hall on Wednesday 20th November at 12.30 for 1.00pm start.
Cost per person is $25.
Colleges will be represented by students, parents and teachers.
Rotarians are encouraged to make thi a priority as it is a very important part of our programme and we want to support the students recieving the awards.
Joy Ferguson requests a reply by email to: joyferg@ozemail.com.au so numbers for catering can be confirmed.
Upcoming Events
A number of events in the lead up to the end of the year have been listed on our webpage and will appear in the eBulletin.
These events require registration for catering purposes and Members are encouraged to email the respective contact people or register online. Let's invite our family and friends to participate to make these great times of involvement and fellowship.
Yours in Rotary Fellowship
First Mental Health and Well-Being Conference opens in Accra
The International Service Newsletter for District 9790, October edition included this comment in an article.
Francis Acquah with some colleagues established the Mental Health Foundation of Ghana, which has recently held its first conference in Accra. 
Francis Acquah and Helen Walters will be the special speakers at a Dinner Meeting of the Rotary Club of Greensborough on the 27th November to tell us about this conference.
This is a project of the Rotary Club of Greensborough and received support from a District 9790 grant.
For the Club Calendar
BBQ at Springthorpe - Saturday 7th December 2013
Club Christmas Celebration 13th December Cielo Blue, Plenty
BBQ at Thomastown - Tuesday 31st December 2014
BBQ at Thomastown - Saturday 25th January 2014
The Hearing, Sight and Spinal checks are tentatively scheduled for 2nd March 2014.
District Conference - March
BBQ at Thomastown - Monday 21st April 2014
Bunnings BBQ
Friday sausage sizzles at Bunning Thomastown are helping us to slowly rebuild our fundraising account balance.
Although they raise less than a weekend event, they are a bit less demanding time wise, 8.30am to around 2.30pm and as usual provide a great opportunity for fellowship and presntation to the community.
Some of the workers at the most recent event are in the pic below. Others were Sandra Classon, George Lim and myself.
The involvement of these plus Joy Ferguson, Mark and Christine Sefton has helped to spread the load. President Paul came to one, purchased a sausage and decided we were overstaffed at the time and left having given great encouragement to all.
Next date projected is the 5th November (Melbourne Cup Day) at Eltham.
We are also providing the sausage sizzle for Springthorpe Christmas Party 2013 on Saturday December the 7th. 3.00pm to 7.00pm.
If you are available and willing to to help with any of these please contact me or Joy Ferguson
Around the Bay in a Day
To my fellow Rotarians, I’d firstly like to thank those of you who sponsored me for this Around the Bay in a Day (ATBIAD) ride and also the messages of support I got as well. To date WE have raised $635 for the Smith Family which certainly exceeded my estimated target of $500 and that was done with the sponsorship from just 16 people. Some of you have been very generous! One was anonymous, so I’ll never be able to thank them, unless they confess to who they are!
Doing Rotary Together
The current format for weekly meetings provides an excellent opportunity for us to keep talking about what we are have done, what we are doing, what we intend to do and how we will do it.
Attendance numbers haven't been great and fluctuate but those who are there enjoy the high relational aspect of a less packed programme. This seems to be working for us in the time constraints of a lunchtime meeting. I encourage all who are able to get behind President Paul and help to make this work even better.
Christmas is Coming (already)
Let’s Party
Rotary Club of Greensborough Central Christmas Party!
Sunday 15th December 2013 at 1.00 pm
Cheryl-Lee Carter's in Doreen
All welcome - Rotarians, family, children and friends
$35.00 per adult and children under 12 free
Includes - appetisers, mains, desserts, and more!
BYO alcohol and a very healthy appetite!
Soft drinks, juice, water, ice and glasses will be supplied
Swim spa for those who feel like a dip - bring your own towels please
RSVP to Cheryl-Lee by 01/12/2013
clcarter@bigpond.com or 9717 6050
Pre-payment by cheque or cash is appreciated for catering purposes – thank you.
A New Home for David and Betty Ling
Good things come to those who wait (long enough)
35 Lacombe Boulevard Doreen.
After 18 months of waiting, we received title on our land in the Rippleside Estate, which is part of Mitchell's Run in Doreen, in June and work commenced in August. It all seemed like a slow process but as of now the bricks are being laid and all seems to be progressing well. Mind you, it is never fast enough when you are waiting but we are excited about the prospects.
Hopefully we will be ready to host a Rotary function as a house warming in the autum. Expect to pay a big contribution for our Rotary cause when this great event takes place!
Help needed to remove badges from Police uniforms
Help required on Friday 27th September and Saturday 28th September between 9am and 5 pm
Please refer to Pres Pauls email on Friday 20th September with full details.
The venue is Diamond Valley Baptist Church - This is a combined club project please indicate what time you would be available to President Paul.
A beautiful new Granddaughter for Connie and Tony
On Thursday 19th September a beautiful baby girl was born.
Chloe is her name and was born to Annette and her husband at Frances Perry Hospital
Both Mother and baby are well and healthy.
Congratulations to Connie and Tony an the safe arrival of Chloe - their second granddaughter.
Looking forward to some photos Connie
Solar Energy - The Truth
Message received from Tony Shields
Dear David
I would like to thank The Rotary Club of Greensborough for the enjoyable time I had there as a member.
I was inducted as a member of your club on the night Jerome was last inducted as President, so have only been a member for a short time by comparison with Graham Trotter, Ron, Jerome and many others.
When I stopped employing staff a couple of years ago it became impossible to attend lunchtime meetings, though I always went to barbeques, fundraisers and evening social nights when they were held, and that is the only reason I am leaving the club. I spent two and a half years on The Board and made a lot of friends. My wife Christine continues to actively support your club and we will both keep in touch with you all in the future.
I particularly enjoyed helping to start the Rotaract Club, and seeing those 27 young people taking an active interest in the community. Likewise I have become involved with the starting of the new Rotary Club of Greensborough Central, which although it has taken 4 of your members, has brought another 17 people into this great organisation and will help to further its aims. Just imagine if this was achieved by all other clubs across the District. It is a lasting legacy of The Rotary Club of Greensborough that it has helped charter 2 new clubs in the last 5 years.
Could you please pass on this email and my thanks to The Board and the club members.
Yours in Rotary
Tony Shields
A Message from President Soo Chan RCG Central
Dear President Paul
Thank you once again for attending and being part of our Charter Presentation Lunch Ceremony. We are indeed very grateful that you can be there to share our occasion with Past President David Ling and many Rotarians and families from your club. We wish to thank the Rotary Club of Greensborough for being our Sponsor Club as well as for the Australian Flag as a gift to our new club. The flag on display will bring back many happy memories of our Charter Presentation Day.
We are very pleased everything went according to plan and that everyone had a very enjoyable time at our event. It was very heartening to see so much support not only from our members, but also from fellow Rotarians, family and friends.
We now look forward to moving ahead as a new Rotary Club, with our Charter members working together in all our projects planned for the year, for we know we can make a difference to all communities that we support.
We look forward to welcoming you and your members to one of our Club meetings soon. I will send a few more photos of our event should you need them for your bulletin.
Regards
Soo Chan
President
Rotary Club of Greensborough Central has now been Chartered
Last Sunday at Ballara Receptions we witnessed the birth of a new Rotary Club with 21 members being inducted.
District Governor Phillip Clancy Inducted Soo Chan as a Rotarian then Inducted her as the Charter President of the new club.
Approximately 135 guests were present, many of whom would not have witnessed the formation of a new club.
Among the guests were 8 past District Governors and it was mentioned that at least 4 of them were in close proximity and available for any assistance which the fledgling club may require.
Our club was represented by President Paul and Dawn, IPP David and Betty, PPGeorge and Beryl, PPGraham Trotter, PEFrancis and his wife, PP Jerome and myself.
An enjoyable occasion for us all.
5 Clubs pledge support for DVLC VCAL Students
Following the Charter Meeting on Sunday, representatives from no less than 5 clubs attended a brief meeting to discuss the collaborative efforts to provide ongoing support for the students at the Diamond Valley Learning Centre who are undertaking the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning.
The clubs are Rotary Clubs of Eltham, Diamond Creek, Greensborough Central, our club of Greensborough and the Rotaract Club of Diamond Valley.
Areas of need already identified and being supported financially are :-
Exercise program for students
Provision of funds for the supply of MYKI passes for students identified by the Staff as being in need of funds for transport to school and excursions.
Coree of Life which is a program to educate teens regarding the preparation and responsibilities in parenting, general health, and training for their future.
Money has also been donated (by 3 of our members) and from Greensborough Central to assist some students to obtain a "Learners Package" so as to help them gain entry to the L2P program and therefore get their driver licence which is essential for students to get an apprenticeship and to possibly get a job in the work force.
This package will be tied to students achieving an acceptable level of attendance and will be monitored closely. A special class has been organised for these students to attend during the next term holidays to assist them with their preparation to apply for their "Learners" permit.
Last chance to obtain your Entertainment Book
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Addition to the Club Calendar
If there any other events you wish to be included please advise either Sec David or Pres Paul for discussion and approval.
District Conference is from Thursday 20th Match to 23rd March - In Shepparton. "On to Conference Chair" ????
Saturday 29th March - Relay for Life - Connie D'Amore will be looking for our team entry - Get your thinking caps on to support Connie.
Sunday 13th April - District Training Assembly - Wangaratta (for Pres Elect, and club office bearers for next Rotary year)
1st June to 4th June - WORLD CONVENTION IN SYDNEY. This is our opportunity to attend a world Convention so close to home - Let us get a group together and enjoy the company and fun to be had in our neighbouring city.
Club Changeover TBA
Sunday 29th June District Changeover
Our First Lunch at Greensborough Hotel
Last week we were privileged to have 2 Senior Constables from Greensborough Police speak to us about the issues with youth and the law in our area.
The Greensborough Hotel was the venue for our planned once a month meeting with a special guest speaker. Sn.Constable Annette Straughn enlightened us as to some of the issues faced by our community today.
22 Rotarians and guests were present and enjoyed a very substantial meal.
The aim of these once a month meetings is to make a concerted effort to promote the speaker and invite guests who may be prospective members to attend. So please help us to promote these meetings, come and enjoy the added company along with catching up with friends.
Our next monthly meeting is an EVENING meeting for 6.30 pm to start at 7pm at the Greensborough Hotel (upstairs)
The speaker is a lecturer from NMIT who will be speaking on "Solar Energy- The TRUTH"
A synopsis of the presentation will be circulated later this week. Nalin Perera will be the Chairman for that day. Thanks Nalin for organising this speaker.
The cost for the meal will be $30 per person, numbers would be appreciated to David Ling please.
Our next Bunnings BBQ at Thomastown FRIDAY 13th September
Our first of the Friday BBQs at Bunnings Thomastown was very cold and wintery. However our diligent team managed to brave the cold conditions and raise $327 for the club.
Thanks to David, Connie, Sandra, Mark Sefton and Christine Shields.
Our upcoming Thomastown BBQ is scheduled for Friday 13th September.
The team who have volunteered are, David, Mark and Christine Sefton, Frank Donegan, Christine Shields and myself.
Let's hope for great weather and lots of hungry Bunnings customers.
Diamond Creek Rotary to host Afghan Refugee as speaker at next Tuesday's meeting
Have you read the book "The Rug Maker of Mazar-e Sharif"? This is a true story written by Najaf Mazari who eventually got to Melbourne and is the story of his journey and his life so far. Truly amazing.
Diamond Creek meets at Ashton Manor receptions on Tuesday evening at 6.30 for 7pm. Guests are welcome - Please contact Rtn Greg Adams on 0419 355 842 if you would like to hear this remarkable story and meet Najaf Mazari.
Tuesday 10th September at 6.30 for 7pm at Ashton Manor.
Come, Test drive one of 5 NEW FORDS next Wednesday evening.
Great offer from Stillwell Ford in Grimshaw Street, Bundoora - with food and refreshments from 6.30 pm.
Next Wednesday evening 11th September and the following Wednesday evening 18th September, our club has been offered the opportunity to raise some much needed funds, by test driving one of Fords new cars (for about 5 minutes) for the reward of $50 per person (up to 20 people).
This is open to any of our friends, family and neighbours, so come and enjoy some fun and share in this night with us. Our members will appreciate any help you are able to provide by attending and with any guests.
With 20 drivers on each night our club has the potential to raise $2000. As far as fundraising goes this is considered easy money for our minimal effort.
See you there - remember there is NO Rotary meeting on the 11th September.
No Regular Rotary meeting next Wednesday 11th September.
Due to the Charter of the New Rotary Club of Greensborough Central on Sunday next at Ballara Receptions at 11.30 am, our meeting for the week will be rescheduled to the Charter meeting.
This is a very special and important day for the new club and for Rotary International, with 21 people to be inducted as "Charter Members"
Well done to PP Tony Bramley for the instigation of forming this new club and "growing Rotary"
Our club will be represented by President Paul and Dawn and supported by our members. An auspicious occasion which many of our members will not have previously experienced.
We wish them well in their Rotary journey.
Resignation of John Mackey
It was with much regret that President Paul accepted PP John Mackey resignation.
John was a Charter Member of our Club.
During the many years of his association with the Rotary Club of Greensbourough John has always exemplified the values of Rotary "Service above Self"
President Paul thought it appropriate that he share John letter with all members.
On behalf of President Paul and all current and past Members we wish John and Sandra all the best for the furture and thank them for their enormous contribution to our club.
6 Violet Grove
Hawthorn 3122
5/7/2013
To President Elect
Rotarian Paul Craig
Rotary Club of Greensborough
PO Box 53, Greensborough 3088
Dear Paul
It was a privilege and honour for me to have been invited to become a Charter Member of the Rotary Club of Greensborough back in 1968. At the time I was aware of the high regard of Rotary held by the general community but knew little of its objectives and service goals. I was however very fortunate to have become a member of an almost instantaneously active organization which manifested its motto of “Service Above Self” from the front foot. The Club was born during a period of great state-wide adversity and led the way in bushfire relief. Every member was heavily involved and we were proud to be called Rotarians.
Since then the years have passed all too quickly but I retain fond memories of the past and present members of the Club and in particular, how they use their classifications and personal efforts to foster the objects of Rotary, more specifically the needs of the wider Diamond Valley community. The projects and achievements of the Greensborough Rotary Club over the last forty-five years are matters of which we can also all be proud.
I, through Rotary, became a member of two public hospitals in the area and can note first-hand the continuous involvement of the Club in the provision of personal and collective participation in projects which materially assist the sick, the disadvantaged, aged citizens and young people in the area. Its international activities have also been outstanding.
Time catches with everyone, not least myself. Over the last few years I have been embarrassed by the fact that my contribution to our Club has been limited and becoming more so. Unfortunately it has become difficult to attend evening meetings, social events, fellowship and service activities.
Currently I am in the process of renovating my house at McCrae to make it more age friendly. This will necessitate my personal attendance there on a very regular basis, I might add in more of an overseeing capacity. At my speed this is likely to take some time. Thereafter it is my fond wish to enjoy, with Sandra, the vista of our beautiful bay.
I believe that I cannot, in all honesty, continue to be an inactive member of the Rotary Club of Greensborough. With very deep regret I therefore respectfully request that you accept my resignation. I would however request that I be kept in contact with the Club, its projects and members.
I can say, with all sincerity, that over so many years, a finer bunch of dedicated, sincere and friendly people I have never met.
God bless you, the Club in its endeavours and members.
Yours in Rotary
John Mackey
Gala Care, Compassion Dinner for Orphanage in Kenya
What a fabulous evening! Full recognition must go to Michael Shields and his team of Rotaractors. Michael works in event management and it was obvious that he has learned the skills necessary to pull together such a successful event.
Over 100 people attended the evening with some amazing drumming from 3 young people from Ghana and Kenya. They had the audience enthralled and had 12 members of the audience participating in a group drumming lesson - sounded wonderful especially for people who had never drummed before.
The aim was to raise $10,000 for the completion of a concrete shell which houses 50 young orphans.
Our club was represented by President Paul and me. A really enjoyable night.
While the numbers attending were not as high as hoped, the evening raised approximately $6,000. The club plans to raise the balance with future designated activities.
The photo is of 3 Rotarians, Jill Ramsay (Eltham) President Soo Chan (Greensborough Central) and myself
Whittlesea Anniversary
Greensborough Central Charter Dinner
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Picture and words from Nillumbik re L2P Program
Driver Mentors needed to assist L2P Program
The L2P program is designed to help disadvantaged 16 to 20 year old "Learners" achieve their 120 required hours driving to then apply for their drivers licence.
This could be families who have multiple births, learners who do not have access to a car or a parent who cannot give them the time and expertise.
This is not "means" tested just "time poor" test applies
The program is funded by the Transport Accident Commission who supply our council Nillumbik with 2 cars, with appropriate E Tags, fuel and all the insurance etc that goes with keeping a car on the road.
The designated Council officer (Suzzan Eral Edgworth) coordinates the learners and the mentors.
Learners are given 5 professional driving lessons from a qualified instructor and then they are teamed up with a mentor.
The mentors when interviewed, police checked and driving record checked are then given 3 x 3 hour sessions run by Vic Roads to prepare them further.
The cost to the Learner is nil, and the mentors are all volunteers. The Mentors are in control of the driving calendar and can book a vehicle (one based at Eltham Police station and one at Hurstbridge Community Centre) for 1 hour to 4 or 5 hours as required.
The mentor has full control of the sessions and can terminate the drive at their discretion.
Young people usually require a drivers' licence to get an apprenticeship which is not easy at the best of time and often a pre requisite to getting a job.
It is a very different relationship between learner and mentor - and I must say from my experience of 8 months and 4 learners that it is very rewarding to see the improvement of these young people. One of my learners has just achieved his 120 hours in just 7 months.
In Nillumbik there are approximately 35 mentors and currently there are 15 learners on the waiting list.
If you are interested and just have a couple of hours a week spare, please give this project serious consideration. I am happy to talk to you about the program or alternately call Suzzan at the Council Office on 9433 3329.
Or if you know of any family who is really time poor and could use this service please refer them on.
This is a great initiative by the TAC, but funding will be cut if the numbers do not justify the service being offered.
Many councils are now running this program - I heard about this through Rotary!!
Some new BBQ dates for Bunnings Thomastown
Our BBQ Team is set to go for our fundraising ventures
Some new dates for your diaries are for FRIDAYS. While the revenue is not as much (about half) as weekends, it will all add up and facilitate our giving to those who need it most.
Our first FRIDAY at Thomastown is FRIDAY week 23rd AUGUST. An invitation is extended to any member who is willing and able to help.
We can work our own hours - suggested 8.30 set up to 11.30am then 11.30 to 2.30 pm pack up. Any time you can spare will be appreciated.
We need about 3 people for each of the Friday shifts please.
Other new dates are:- Friday 13th September,
Friday 18th October,
Friday 1st November.
Remember we are scheduled to have a BBQ on November 5th (Melbourne Cup Day) at ELTHAM
A full BBQ schedule will be published in the Bulletin regularly. Please if you can help, call or email me to lighten the load on those who regularly help.
As we are not having our regular meeting this Wednesday lunchtime - The clubs are meeting on Wednesday evening for the District Governor's visit to the Austrian Club in West Heidelberg at 6.30 pm. Could I ask for your response asap. please
Thanks
Francis Acquah was honoured as a Living Legend
Francis Acquah was honoured as a Living Legend at Celebration of African Australian National Awards 2013.
The event took place at the Australian Parliament House, Canberra, on 27 July 2013.
Francis’s award was in recognition for his achievements and remarkable contributions to Australia and Africa through health services (Mental Health) and community engagements.
Congratulations on a great achievement Francis.
PE Francis -Planned Mental Health Conference for Ghana
Life as a Feather Duster is Sooooo good
Cup Day BBQ at Eltham Bunnings
Our club has been allocated a BBQ at Eltham Bunnings for Cup Day Tuesday 5th November.
Please make a note in your diary, and if you are able to help in any capacity please let Connie or myself know.
We need to purchase sausages, bread, etc. before, Check that the appropriate paperwork is submitted a week before and of course a roster for available "hands on" on the day.
And remember another BBQ on 29th December at Thomastown, where we will need the commitment again from members, and friends.
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Rotary Club of Preston Fundraiser for Maternal Care Education
Rotary Club of Preston is organising a charity dinner dance 'Bollywood Style' to promote
Maternal Care Education for Prenatal & Postnatal women.
The idea is to help educate and empower these women and also,there is a large shortage of trained, qualified
midwives. This need is to be fullfilled by training and educating more midwives.
This is our first attempt in this direction and i'm sure we will be successful with your help.
Shelter Box News
ShelterBox Australia.
June has seen us working from the plains of Oklahoma to the Himalayan mountains of Himachal Pradesh. The crisis in Syria continues to be the main focus of our efforts and the figures above show that although we can be proud of our response so far, the need is still great.
June is traditionally a great month for donations, as people get ready for tax time and Rotary clubs disburse funds to good causes. This June has been no exception and I'd like to thank all our donors for their generous support. Unfortunately, the need for emergency shelter persists all year round and we are always looking for new supporters. To help spread the word, why not forward this newsletter to some of your friends; "like" us on Facebook and share the updates or sign up for the blog?
This month's quote comes from Albert Schweitzer,“The purpose of human life is to serve, to show compassion and the will to help others."
VCAL Staff Ecstatic.
The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) teaching and support staff from the local Diamond Valley Learning Centre have registered their grateful thanks for the donation of 2 resource teaching packages which have been provided by our club following a small presentation to our club some weeks ago by Katrina Sawyer.
The education Program Manager Suzanne Crellin. also was delighted with the mention at the movie night. She felt that at last the effort being contributed to these special needs students was at last being recognised by the local community. Grateful thanks was extended.
Rotaract Changeover
What a quality evening. The Rotaract Changeover was held at the RSL Greensborough last Friday evening.
A delicious 3 course meal was served to approximately 65 Guests and Rotaractors, Rotarians from the 3 sponsoring clubs of Diamond Creek, Eltham and Greensborough. Two members from Kinglake Ranges Rotary club in Brad Quillam and John Leadbeated also made the trek down from the mountain. Our new provisional club provided a table of members to also support this young dynamic club. and guests.
The new president Michael Shields was inducted by Assistant Governor Pat Miller and the new Board was introduced to the guests.
A tradition from the previous Greensborough Rotaract club, has been reintroduced. This was to name "The Rotaractor of the Year" a member who has gone above and beyond what is expected in the club. This was decided by a vote from each member. The name of the member voted will be placed on a plaque handed down from the old club.
The award was presented to Zoe Thorn - Zoe is an outgoing member who has been "aged out" of Rotaract. She will be sorely missed, but she will continue to support the club's social and fundraising events.
Congratulations to all the Rotaractors, especially to those who put in such a great effort for the promotion of Rotaract and to showcase their club.
Price Park Barbecue
A request to conduct a community BBQ to launch the playground equipment on Saturday 22nd June from Banyule Council, was received as a recommendation from Councillor Steven Briffa.
President David accepted on behalf of the club an d the "BBQ Team" of Sandra Classon, Connie (who bravely did the onions) Christine Shields, myself and of course Pres David (head chef) swung into action.
Pres David provided the marquee, BBQ and the signage and erected all this with the help of grandson-in law (young, tall and fit as well as very willing to help)
The brief was to provide a free sausage sizzle to the surrounding residents of the park situated in the scenic surrounds of Viewbank.
This was to be one and a half hours from 2pm to 3.30pm. The council would pay for expenses, arrange vehicular access to the park and pay the club $250 for our participation. They were so pleased with our effort that it was agreed to pay us $300 and will contact us for future BBQ promotions for which Banyule is responsible.
The weather was perfect. No wind, sun shining and initially only a couple of families and a few children. However,within 5 minutes of commencing to cook the queue was metres long.
People came from nowhere, they were delighted and lots of positive comments were heard regarding the good work Rotary does.
We ran out of bread, used all the crusts, and finally served sausages wrapped in napkins like a lollipop - the kids loved it!!
Councillor Steve Briffa called in to say "Hello" and we were delighted to see him.
In all it was a great Public Relations exercise, one which we all enjoyed.
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David's Lingo 12:4
This is the final Lingo for the year although we will continue to keep things rolling until PE Paul returns and we have the Changeover.
Last Saturday the BBQ Brigade were at it again in reponse to a request from The Banyule Council. Joy Ferguson is writing a report on this.
I am working on some programme for the weeks until Changeover but this is not easy with attendance very low at the moment. I am not sure if this is a chicken and egg situation as it seems that we get more attending when we have subjects in which people are interested.
This Wednesday we will focus on Australian Rotary Health. Next week we have Robert MULHALL from Le Pines who will talk to us about the pros and cons of Prepaid Funerals Vs Funeral Insurance.
In my view, recent weeks have provided great opportunty for fellowship and we have had some interesting discussions.
Hoping to see you soon.
YIRS
David's Lingo 12:3
On Monday night I did a makeup at the Rotary Club of Sandy Bay in Hobart.
I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and it reminded me of the value of wider opportunities for fellowship as part of the Rotary experience.
Although we have traditionally thought of visiting other clubs as a means to keep our attendance records high, there is, in my view, a much greater reason for taking advantage of opportunities like this is to see something of what other clubs are doing and in some cases to share some of our experiences.
I was particularly interested to see, from their bulletin, how they have structured their committees and noticed that they have combined some to make a more streamlined approach to service.
For example, New Generations and Vocational are combined under one Standing Committee with members allocated to specific tasks. Sounds a little bit like what PE Paul Craig is aiming for in the new year for us. International and Foundation were also combined into one Committee as were Membership and Public Relations.
I think I got a couple of ideas for fund raisers as well and overall it was a great experience. I'm sure it will motivate me to use other options to visit more clubs in the future.
YIRS
David
David's Lingo 12:2
Last week we had an interesting time in our Club meeting looking at some of the options for using the Internet for Rotary information and responses. This included our own website and info on ClubRunner and at least a couple of people have had a go at getting online since. Encouraging.
We are just renewing our contract with ClubRunner and I am keen to see us use as much of the system as we can. We may look at a few other sites today if time allows.
Thursday night's Theatre Night proved highly successful and thanks again to Joy Ferguson and team for a job well done.
Our Board Meeting last night was the final scheduled meeting for the year and I record my thanks to the Members for their input during the year. Obviously we will do this more formally at the Changeover on the 20th July. Please mark your diary for Changeover and we will send a flyer around soon.
One of the items before the Board was an exciting project in Ghana prepared and presented by Francis Acquah who will tell us more about that in due course.
Yours in Rotary
David
Rotary Club of Greensborough Changeover 2013
President David Ling cordially invites Members, Family and Friends in joining him to celebrate Paul Craig’s induction as President of our club.
Saturday 20th July 2013
To be held at The Diamond Valley Baptist Church
Diamond Greek Road Greensborough
Saturday 20th July 2013
6.30pm for a 7.00pm start
$30 per person
Please notet this is an alcohol free Venue for further information please contact David Ling
The Great Gatsby Gets the Thumbs up
The Great Gatsby a very successful Evening
152 Friends and guests arrived at Theatre 6 Greensborough Hoyts to enjoy a great night of entertainment, good food and light refreshments.
The Great Gatsby was the drawcard and thanks to great support from "First Lady" Betty Ling, Christine Sefton, Joy Ferguson and Christine Shields who spent best part of of the day preparing sandwiches, fruit and pikelets while including of gluten free food for our guests.
A raffle of a box of choice fruit and vegetables from Sculli's in Greensborough Plaza was first prize with a book "The Great Gatsby" for runner up was thoughtfully donated by Simon and Andrea from Robinson's book store (Next to Leverett & Kindler). Thanks to Teresa Jordan one of our diligent Rotaractors who works for Robinson's. Teresa will be happy to assist you with any book requests you may have.
The Diamond Valley Learning Centre showed strong support with 40 guests and many positive comments on a very enjoyable evening.
Once again a huge 'THANK YOU " to everyone who attended and helped to make this a successful evening raising approximately $1250.00
152 Friends and guests arrived at Theatre 6 Greensborough Hoyts to enjoy a great night of entertainment, good food and light refreshments.
The Great Gatsby was the drawcard and thanks to great support from "First Lady" Betty Ling, Christine Sefton, Joy Ferguson and Christine Shields who spent best part of of the day preparing sandwiches, fruit and pikelets while including of gluten free food for our guests.
A raffle of a box of choice fruit and vegetables from Sculli's in Greensborough Plaza was first prize with a book "The Great Gatsby" for runner up was thoughtfully donated by Simon and Andrea from Robinson's book store (Next to Leverett & Kindler). Thanks to Teresa Jordan one of our diligent Rotaractors who works for Robinson's. Teresa will be happy to assist you with any book requests you may have.
The Diamond Valley Learning Centre showed strong support with 40 guests and many positive comments on a very enjoyable evening.
Once again a huge 'THANK YOU " to everyone who attended and helped to make this a successful evening raising approximately $1250.00
Diamond Valley Rotaract Changeover 2013
Please join Christine & Tony Shields to celebrate Michaels induction as President of the Rotaract club of Diamond Valley (a group of dynamic 18-30 year olds who work tireleesly to help improve the lifes of those less fortunate then them , and also to socialize and learn new skills).
Details are
Diamond Valley Rotaract Changeover 2013
Details are
Diamond Valley Rotaract Changeover 2013
Friday 28th of June
7pm
Greensborough RSL, 111 Main Street Greensborough
Dress: Formal - Black & White with a touch of Red
$55 per head, including a 3 course meal and entertainment.
Please contact Chrisitne to organise tickets via email
christineshields_87@hotmail.com
David's Lingo 12:1
June is here already.
We have had some good discussions about the future activites for our Club and while we are in a sense winding down we are actually gearing up for next year. PE Paul Craig and Dawn have now started their leave and will return in time for Changeover on the 20th July. More details about that soon.
Paul has left me with a copy of the PP slides he has been using at Club discussions and I can send them to anyone who has missed the meetings or would like to go over them again.
We have a few weeks between now and the changover so if anyone has ideas for an interesting speaker please let me know. I am following up a couple of leads that have been given to me.
Last week we agreed to a new procedure for orderng our meals for the Wednesday Meeting. It is a trial for June and will provide a better selection for individual taste and avoid the problem of paying for more food than we use. Details are below.
Joy Ferguson tells me we have a good response to tickets for the movie night so we look forward to a good evening.Rotoract Club of Diamond Valley- CARE COMPASSION GALA DINNER 17th August 2013
The Rotoract Club of Diamond Valley are holding a Gala Dinner, funds raised during the evening will to ensure the completion of building works by a local builder at the Care Compassion Orphanage in Western Kenya
CARE COMPASSION GALA DINNER Saturday 17th August 2013 at 7pm
Eltham Community Centre, 801 Main Rd ElthamAdult $70 Student $50
Includes Dinner & Entertainment
Drinks at Bar Prices
Silent Auction- Raffle-Photobooth
To purchase a ticket go to
www.diamondvalleyrotaract.com
or for further details please contact Michael Shields Mobile 0409 545920
David's Lingo 11:2
Last Friday, some 40 current and former members and family of the Rotary Club of Greensborough were among a large number of people who attended a service at the Diamond Valley Baptist Church to farewell our friend Doreen Trotter who passed away after a period of illness.
Although obviously a very sad ocassion, it was great to see so many people gathering in support of Graham and his family. It was really good to catch up with people we had not seen for some time.
Many expressions of condolences have been made to Graham and the family and I take this opportunity to do so again on behalf of the RCG Members and Friends.
Stamp Exhibition - Australia 2013
Australia 2013 was a sensational stamp exhibition with tens of thousands of people coming from all over the world, and about $600 million of stamps on display from all the major collectors of the around the globe. We had the best sales ever and it took over 2 hours for us to ring up all our credit card sales. Our double stand was mostly jammed with customers and we had 10 people working and unable to keep up at times. It never stopped and I constantly had 6 or so collectors waiting to see me because no one else could help them. We took in 5 car loads of stock and sold about 20% of the volume, which gave me a bit of floor space in the downstairs part of my shop. It was the highlight of my business career as it was my original idea to hold the show and I was Vice President from the start in 2007.
There were lots of functions and plenty of eating and drinking with customers and dealer friends from around the world. We had a formal dinner with 400 people from 80 countries for the Awards Night at the exhibition at the Palladium Room in Crown Casino which was very special. To my delight I was awarded the best dealer stand at the exhibition out of the 100 stand holders from around the world. For a week Melbourne was the centre of the universe. I was really sad when it finished, and the last visitors are leaving Australia in the next few days. There were so many compliments from so many people that it made the 6 years of planning all worthwhile. We had brilliant weather for the first few days and people loved Melbourne and the World Heritage Listed venue at the Royal Melbourne Exhibition Building, where Australias first parliament met in 1901. For the first time ever, I have heard no complaints from dealers or collectors except that it as too busy , or they had to stand in queues. I like those complaints!!Thanks to the Rotarians who visited us at the show
There were lots of functions and plenty of eating and drinking with customers and dealer friends from around the world. We had a formal dinner with 400 people from 80 countries for the Awards Night at the exhibition at the Palladium Room in Crown Casino which was very special. To my delight I was awarded the best dealer stand at the exhibition out of the 100 stand holders from around the world. For a week Melbourne was the centre of the universe. I was really sad when it finished, and the last visitors are leaving Australia in the next few days. There were so many compliments from so many people that it made the 6 years of planning all worthwhile. We had brilliant weather for the first few days and people loved Melbourne and the World Heritage Listed venue at the Royal Melbourne Exhibition Building, where Australias first parliament met in 1901. For the first time ever, I have heard no complaints from dealers or collectors except that it as too busy , or they had to stand in queues. I like those complaints!!Thanks to the Rotarians who visited us at the show
Best wishes
Tony Shields
Help Required with Movie Night 6th June 2013
To make this night a success we need your help
Many hands make light work!!
Help with any of the following tasks would be of great assistance.
Please indicate if you can assist or if you are not able to help.
Preparation of food - sandwiches and fruit (during the morning at Joy's)
Ticket sales at the door - from 6 pm
Raffle ticket seller from 6 pm -
Inside theatre setup from 5 pm
Most important, sell some tickets, for a great night's entertainment for just $20.
Many hands make light work!!
Help with any of the following tasks would be of great assistance.
Please indicate if you can assist or if you are not able to help.
Preparation of food - sandwiches and fruit (during the morning at Joy's)
Ticket sales at the door - from 6 pm
Raffle ticket seller from 6 pm -
Inside theatre setup from 5 pm
Serving food & drinks from 6 pm
People prepared to help with cleanup following movie.
Please contact Joy directly
Most important, sell some tickets, for a great night's entertainment for just $20.
Rotary Club of Greensborough Business Breakfast Tuesday 21st May 2013
Once again our Business Breakfast organised by PP John Hardiman was a hugh success and well attended by members, family and friends.
Guest speaker Father Bob McGuire was fantastic and certainly drew our attention to some home truths in a way that only Father Bob can.
Thanks to John & Zilis for organising this very enjoyable event once again this year.
Photos to follow in next weeks Bulletin
Fundraising Bunnings BBQ at theThomastown Store on Sunday 29th December 2013
Following a phone call from Yvonne Donegan today we have booked another Bunnings BBQ at Thomastown for Sunday 29th December.
I know it is a long way off but be assured these next few months will fly by very quickly. Please put this date in your diary
Yvonne sends her regards to everyone.
Rotary Club of Greensborough Family News
Kerry Leverett is now at home recovering from surgery.
I hear that as soon as Kerry has recovered she and Mark have planned a trip overseas. (Is it another Bike experience Kerry?)
Also their son David will be home visiting from Germany soon, Sarah will be home, so too will Amy. All 3 children will be together for the first time in some years.
Amy has recommenced her university course at LaTrobe in Podiatry. Amy also does dog grooming, so if you need a caring person to care for your dog, give Amy a call on 9437 0115.
Volunteer Week
Our club was represented in 2 volunteer "Thank You" celebrations this past week being Volunteer week.
The Diamond Valley Learning Centre held their morning tea on Thursday in appreciation of the help from our club.
The Nillumbik Council also recognised Volunteers from many of the groups operating and volunteering in the Shire.
It was inspiring to learn that 30% of residents in the Shire of Nillumbik volunteer on a regular weekly basis
Movie Night Thursday 6th June 2013
Joy Ferguson is organising a Movie Night on Thursday 6th June 2013. Please put this date in your diaries further details will be published in next weeks bulletin.
Movie Night Thursday 6th June 2013
Joy ferguson is organising another Movie Night on the 6th June. Please put this date in your dairy further details will be published in next weeks Diary
David's Lingo 10.2
Betty and I are on the last leg of a three plus week holiday in our caravan. We have been travelling with Betty's sister Glenda and her husband Brian. This an event that happens once at least in each year.
Last week we spent a few days camped on the banks of the Murray river near Cobram and tomorrow we are heading to Bendigo as we work our way back home. We plan to be back on the 7th May to be part of the important Club Assembly on the 8th May that will be led by PE Paul Craig.
Food Plant Solutions
Rescheduled for the 10th April, we will feature a video from Food Plant Solutions.
This programme was introduced to us by Eileen Gatt during the visit of DG John and Eileen to our Club in October.
We also have some options for July projects to discuss.
I hope to see you there.
Rotary Club of Greensborough Business Breakfast Tuesday 21st May 2013
Our Annual Business Breakfast will be held at the Old England Hotel Heidelberg
Tuesday 21st May 2013 7am -8.30am
Guest Speaker "Father Bob Maguire"
Cost $60 per Head
For further information or to book tickets please contact John Hardiman 0428-533432 or Francis Acquah 0413-543690David's Lingo 10:1
Katrina from the Diamond Valley Learning Centre gave last week meeting a great overview of what must be seen as as community organisation with a very good cause. Hearing first hand about the effects of the programme was excellent. Attendance for the meeting was good.
We also made an announcement at the meeting in regard to our incoming officers for the 2013-2014 year.
Earlier in the week I received formal notification from Connie D'Amore that she is unable to continue as President Elect and subsequently as President for the next Rotary Year. Connie is experiencing unexpected work pressures and these coupled with family commitments make continuing impractical.
On receipt of that advice, I, together with Graeme Knorr who is Vice President Elect, called a meeting of appointed members of the incoming Board plus some potential members to discuss the situation.
After discussion it was the unanimous decision to ask PP Paul Craig to take the President Role for 2013-2014 and to appoint Francis Acquah as President Elect for that year and hence President for 2014-2015.
Tornado in Victoria
Following Thursday night's Tornado like storm damage along the Murray from Koonoomoo to Rutherglen, the Rotary Club of Yarrawonga Mulwala is assessing the need for support in association with other agencies.
All immediate personal needs of affected individuals are being met at present.
As and when other needs for support and recovery are identified they will be posted by Bernie Bott (Group 7 Assistant Governor) on our District 9790 website.
Regards
Philip Clancy
District 9790
Disaster Recovery
David's Lingo 9:2
Last week we had a very interesting presentation from Sharon Hillman of the Olivier Newton John Cancer and Welness Centre. We have been working with Melissa Cramp, who also visited us, over the past week or so related to our up coming Business Breakfast.
It was a very well presented and interesting talk and the work of ONJCWC is very impressive. Here is some of the story:
Austin Health has created a new model in the way cancer is treated.
The Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre is a purpose built, integrated cancer centre that is now an international leader in patient-centered medical treatment, cancer research and supportive wellness care – for the body, mind and spirit.
The Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre is the first of Victoria’s three new Cancer Centres to open in Melbourne Australia (as part of the Victorian Cancer Plan)
- One of the largest cancer services in Australia
- Treating all types of cancer
- Offers full range of cancer treatments: medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, haematology and palliative care
- National leader in multidisciplinary care
- Specialised allied health & nursing services
- Leading radiology and PET scanning centre
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Radiotherapy treatments: 28,000 Inpatients (including palliative care and ‘hospital in the home’
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Episodes of care: 20,000
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Bed days: 65,000
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Inpatient episodes: 26,000 (cancer surgery-related
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Highest percentage of patients were in the 60-69 years age group
Diamond Valley Learning Centre
This week's meeting we will hear from Katrina from the Diamond Valley Learning cnetre.
Katrina will be bringing one of the students Jacqui with her.
The Learning Centre is right in the centre of Greensborough with many areas of support needed. It is a centre endeavouring to cater for the educational and life skills needs for teenagers who are unable to attend traditional schools, also young adults from the Diamond Valley area. Most of the students are either displaced, couch surfing or spending time in a refuge.
TheLearning Cntre needs money for student transport to assist them in getting to school, for excursions, for daily activities, for a food share type program. The nutritional needs of the students is sadly lacking. They also need help with administrative issues e.g. submission writing, incorporation etc.
Students need mentors to help on a one-to-one basis to improve literacy skills. They need more Mentors for the L2P driving program run through Nillumbik council, TAC and Vic Roads. This will assist students to get their licence once they get their "L" plates.
Many of their students would benefit greatly with attending RYPEN through Rotary sponsorship.
RYLA is another program where 2 of their students attended last year with amazing results.
I encourage all Rotarians, friends and family members who have any interest in improving the quality of life for our less fortunate young people to come and see what we collectively or individually can achieve.
Thank you for your anticipated support
Joy Ferguson
New Generations Chair
Vanuatu Visitors
Home hosting the 2 Vanuatu Optometry Students
It was my pleasure to be ale to offer some home hosting for the 2 "Nivans" for part of their stay here in Melbourne recently.
("Nivans" is the name given to the people of Vanuatu.)
Jessie and Dick were a delight to host and see the look on Dick's face when Tony introduced him to golf via the putting area here.
Dick tells us that only white people get to play golf in Vanuatu, it is far too expensive for the locals, and given that Dick lives on the Island of Tanna which is home to an active volcano and is all volcanic surface and outcrops of coral.
No hope of setting up an area as we know it to play golf. He has been sent home with a set of donated clubs for him to practice.
Dick loved the stone fruit, unknown to him previously and enjoyed the TV and my recliner chair!! Homes on Dick's island would all have earthen floors and about 80% of homes on Vanuatu would also have earthen floors - How luck are we to be born is this luxurious country?
David's Lingo 9:1
Disctrict Conference last week was, as usual, a great time to be informed about current Rotary projects and to hear some excellent speakers. A big feature for me is the opportunity to catch up with peope from other Clubs as well as fellowship with those attending from Greensborough. We had 8 at Conference: Tony and Pam Bramley, Joy Ferguson, John and Zilis Hardiman, Tony and Chrisne Shields and me.
Last week we heard about the work of Plenty Valley Radio. Today we have two visitors from the Oliver Newton John Wellness Centre talking to us.
David's Lingo 8:2
Was it worth the effort?
Last Friday we had a sausage sizzle as part of the Greensborough Food and Film Festival.
- It was a good public relations exercise to be part of this inaugural festival. Our presence was appreciated.
- We made a net $411. Not a lot of money but a reasonable return none the less.
- As always there was opportunity for some fellowship and fun for the people involved.
Yes I think it was worth the effort.
Thanks to Pam Fallon who helped set up in the afternoon, Zilis Hardiman, Joy Ferguson, Connie D'Amore, Sandra Classon and Andrew Minahan. Andrew helped with the late shift and he and I packed up after 11.00pm as required.
Thanks also to my two sons, Kerry who provided help with equipment, and Adrian who did some cooking in the evening.
YIRS
Wednesday 13th February
Last week our guest speaker was Marion Hadingham who spoke to us about a special educational project in India.
Muskaan
Building Hope, Respect and Life Opportunities
for children from the slum communities of Bhopal, India through
Engaging and Relevant Education
Marion's was accompanied by husband Kevin who is Chair, International Service, Rotary District 9790.
David's Lingo 8:1
Well, we made the transition to the new venue at WaterMarc successfully. I think the consensus was that the WaterMarc facility is good for our meetings. Thanks to Graham Trotter for helping with getting equipment and setting up. There is still a bit of organising to do to keep this flowing smoothly.
Attendance for the day was quite good with the addition of 2 visiting Rotarians and other guests including 2 prospective members. Numbers for next week are looking good and if you have not already indicated please email me if you will be there.
Hearing, Eye and Spinal Testing at The Kalparrin Centre Mar 02, 2013
Matyn Thompson is organising our annual Hearing, Eye and Spinal Testing at The Kalparrin Centre, Greensborugh for preschool children within our community.
To make this event successful Martyn will need many hands to help complete the various duties.
Martyn is preparing rosters that will be circulated at our weekly meeting. If you can volunteer even an one hour of your time it will be greatly appreciated.
Please note the 2nd of March in your dairies and hope to see you there!!
Greensborough Food and Film Festival
Zilis Hardiman and her Team have secured another Fundraising event at the upcoming Greensborough Food and Film Festival to be held at Watermarc on Friday 15th February, 2013.
Zilis is looking for volunteers in helping to set up, manning the stall and packing up after the event.
Assistance is required from 3.00pm until 12.00am
If you can assist please ring Zilis directly on 9435 4681
David's Lingo 7:3
January is often a quiet month for Rotary activities but this year has been the exception.
We have had 4 fundraising BBQs at Bunnings and raised over $4000. Two of these had been planned for a while and two were last minute additions because others had cancelled. Naming specific people for special effort could get me into trouble and I have enough of that already, so thanks to everyone who contributed especially at late notice.
According to figures from Joy Ferguson and from my memory, we had something like 16 Rotarians, Family and Friends over the Australia Day Weekend and I must say that I enjoyed the fellowship of that for the times I was there immensely.
Next week is our first meeting at WaterMarc and Francis Acquah will be doing his "Rotarian Behind the Badge" talk. I am looking forward to hearing from Francis.
Rotary Club of Greensborough New Meeting Venue
David's Lingo 7:2
Betty and I have enjoyed the two fellowship meetings we have had as we get into 2013. The people who have participated in the meetings at the Old England have had a good opportunity to share together and we have also been able to talk about some current happenings and future projects.
One thing that having more time for fellowship does is that we get to know a bit more about each other and about interests and family. An example of this was to see photos and hear about Graeme Knorr's FJ Holden. This has prompted me to include details of the Motor Show planned by the Rotary Club of Shepparton in this eBulletin.
Next week we have our final meeting at the Diamond Valley Baptist Church and Paul Craig has asked us to notify him if we are intending to be there. It will be a time to say thank you and we will also use the programme to talk about plans and projects coming up. We are expecting some past members and other Friends of Rotary to be there so let's make this a well attended meeting.
Also in this edition are details of our new venue. At this stage we have indication of two or three prospective new members so this is encouraging.
We have had two good Bunnings BBQ fund raisers already and a third is planned for Friday the 25th at Thomastown. Thanks to Yvonne Donegan for getting us this latest opportunity. These BBQ events are worthwhile and they are also a good time for fellowship as we work together.
Hoping to see you next Wednesday.
Yours in Rotary
Can you include a Visitor from Vanuatu in a Weekend Activity?
The Rotary Club of Greensborough has been asked if our members can contribute to a Vocational Service Project by including one or two Vanuatu visitors in their informal weekend activity (picnic, cinema, family lunch, home dinner, sporting activity, afternoon walk in country Victoria, swim, zoo, beach, etc). Jessy and Dick will be living with home hosts in or near Greensborough during the weekends of 15-17 and 22-24 February. They would welcome the opportunity to join local Australians for 1 to 4 hours, for example, on Friday night, any time Saturday, Sunday morning at a local church, or Sunday afternoon. During the week, Jessy and Dick will participate in vocational training in Melbourne. Jessy and Dick speak and study in English.
Can you or someone you know include Jessy and/or Dick in a weekend activity (eg, 1-4 hours on Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday), during the weekend of 15-17 or 22-24 February? Offers and questions: contact Jerome, Chair, RCG Vocational Service Committee: 9435 8048 or jerome.winston@hotmail.com.au.Would you enjoy hosting one or two young adults from Vanuatu?
Would you enjoy hosting one or two young adults from Vanuatu?
The Rotary Club of Greensborough has been asked if our members can contribute to a Vocational Service Project by providing home hosting for one or two staff who are coming to Melbourne for vocational training as part of the Vanuatu Prevention of Blindness Program. Between 11 and 28 February 2013, Jessy Vatoko and Dick Naket will study at the University of Melbourne and participate in work placements. Home hosts do not need to be Rotarians or Rotaractors, but must be recommended by a Rotarian or Rotaractor. Home hosting (dinner, bed and breakfast) should be for a minimum of 2 nights – preferably 4 or 5 nights (or longer). Jessy and Dick speak and study in English.
Ms Jessy Vatoko: Jessy is a young mother of about 26 years of age. Jessy has been with the Vanuatu Prevention of Blindness Program for about 6 years. Jessy is working in the Vila (capital city) clinic with Hellen and Richard. (Hellen and Richard have been hosted in previous years by Rotary / Rotaract.)
Mr Dick Naket: Dick is single and about 22. Dick has been with the Vanuatu Prevention of Blindness Program for nearly 2 years. Dick manages a clinic on the island of Tanna.
If you or someone you know has a spare bedroom, perhaps you or they can provide dinner, bed and breakfast for one of our international visitors, for a minimum of 2 nights (or longer), plus help them on weekday mornings to catch a train or tram to the city.
Action: Do you or someone you know have a spare bedroom? Can you host Jessy and/or Dick, for 2 nights or longer, on weekdays and/or weekends, between 11 and 28 February? Questions? Offers? Contact Jerome, Chair, RCG Vocational Service Committee: 9435 8048 or jerome.winston@hotmail.com.au.Programme for January and February 2013
| Day | Date |
Time |
Meeting |
Venue |
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| Wed |
16th Jan |
7.00pm | Fellowship | Old England Hotel |
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| Sun | 20th Jan |
8.30-4.30 | FR BBQ |
Bunnings Mill Park |
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| Wed | 23rd Jan |
7.00pm | Fellowship | Old England Hotel |
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| Wed | 30th Jan |
1.00pm | Lunchtime |
Diamond Valley Baptist Church |
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| Wed | 6th Feb |
1.00pm | Lunchtime |
Room 1 1st Floor WaterMarc |
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| All future lunchtime meetings will be held at WaterMarc |
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David's Lingo 7:1
WELCOME TO 2013 AND THE SECOND HALF OF OUR ROTARY YEAR.
Our weekly meetings recommenced on Wednesday the 16th January. There were only 10 people present but we had a good time of fellowship.
As previously advised, the first two meetings will be for fellowship and The Old England Hotel has been chosen and booked as the venue. They will be evening meetings commencing at 7.00pm.
We have some interesting changes as we move into February with the planned change to a new lunchtime meeting venue. Our final meeting at the Diamond Valley Baptist Church facility will be on Wednesday the 30th January and I hope you can be there as we say thanks for the time we have spent there and as we have opportunity to talk about the new venue and programme.
We will make this a Club Assembly to provide for discussion and to get the latest update about the New Club developments.
We have already made a good start to the calendar year with a productive fundraiser at Bunnings in Thomastown. Thanks to everyone who worked to make this a successful day.
Jagajaga Community Australia Day Award
At our Board Meeting we nominated Tony Bramley to be nominated for this award. I received a letter today from The Hon.Jenny Macklin M.P. Federal Member for Jagajaga,that the judging panel received a number of very high quality nominations,and they are pleased to advise that our nominee was successful.The awards will take place at the Centre Ivanhoe,on 26th January 2013 at 2.30. From our our Club Membership we would like to congratulate Tony on receiving this award
Club Meeting over Christmas & New Year Period.
19th December Final meeting for 2012.
26th December No Meeting
2nd January No Meeting
9th January No Meeting
16th January Fellowship Meeting. Venue to be advised.
23th January Fellowship Meeting. Venue to be advised.
30th January Resume Regular Meeting.
David's Lingo 6:3
Happy Christmas and a bright and prosperous 2013
to Members, Friends and Family of Rotary.
Last Wednesday we celebrated with a special function at DOBELLS RESTAURANT in Greensborough.
Thanks to Zilis and Team for organising and to Graeme Knorr our MC on the night, for what was a great night of fellowship and fun.
The night was well attended and it was good to have some Members who have been unable to get to lunchtime meetings recently. Friends and Family of Rotary including some former Members added to the celebration. Trust Ray Davies to win the ticket under the chair prize!
Fundraising Bunnings BBQ at the Mill Park Store on Sunday 20th January 2013
The fundraising committee once again have excelled and secured a date for our club to be part of the opening celebrations of the new Bunnings Mill Park store
This is going to be a great fundraiser for our club and as the old saying goes many hands makes light work
Zilis and her team will need assistance with setting up, cooking, serving and packing up
If you are able to assist even for 1hour please contact Zilis Hardiman, Joy Ferguson or Christine Sefton.Securing a bright and productive future.
These words are written as a result of discussions at our recent AGM, the Board Meeting on Tuesday 11th December and related conversations.
- If all goes according to current intentions and expectations the advice received from PP Tony Bramley is that there will be a new "Provisional Rotary Club" commencing in Greensborough early in the New Year. This New Club will meet in the evenings.
- The Rotary Club of Greensborough will continue as a lunchtime club.
For more than a year now we have had ongoing conversations about the fact that some of our members would prefer an evening meeting and there has been suggestion that changing would help us recruit new members.
The current arrangement provides options for the two preferences. Some will choose to remain in the RCG and others will choose to move to the New Club.
The following is an extract from the R I Rules related to starting a new club.
Can a member of a current Rotary club be included on the charter list of a new club?
Yes. The member should let their current club know his or her intent, so that the member’s resignation is completed by the date that the provisional club is admitted to membership. Upon resignation, the member should also request a Confirmation of Former Rotary Club Membership and Good Financial Standing form be signed by the club secretary and club president of the club from which the member is resigning. Submit the completed form to the charter club president
or secretary. A Rotarian cannot be a member of two Rotary clubs at the same time, unless one of the memberships is honorary.
As the Sponsoring Club the Rotary Club of Greensborough is fully supportive of the New Club in the interest of growing Rotary.
We also need to take some steps to refocus and ensure the same bright and productive future for our Club.
If it is your intention to move to the New Club, or you are interested in the possibilty of doing so, would you please speak with PP Tony as soon as possible and then advise your intention to me or to President Elect, and Acting Secretary, Connie D'Amore so the kind of regrouping can take place. In fact, could I ask that you convey your intention either way so we can go on with planning.
The Board has also discussed the advantages of relocating our lunchtime Club Meetings to the centre of Greensborough and this is being actively investigated. PP Paul Craig who has so kindly facilitated our meetings at the Diamond Valley Baptist Church aware and fully supportive of this decision. We will keep Members posted as information comes to hand.
Thank you for your support.
Yours in Rotary
David
David Ling
President
David's Lingo 6:2
We have had an interesting couple of weeks.
Last Wednesday we had the pleasure of inducting Francis Acquah into our Club.
Francis comes to us from the Rotary Club of Bundoora where he had been a member for some years. He will be a welcome addition to our team.
Also last week we conducted the reconvened Annual General Meeting which included discussion on the current position of our Club and proposals for a new Club in Greensborough. I have written more about that in a separate article. Club Officers were elected and some Directors. President Elect Connie is expecting to have a complete list for consideration by the Board and notification to District by the end of January. Of course nominations can still be made by Club Members too.
Tonight is our Special Christmas Celebration meeting and at last report good numbers have booked including some "Friends of Rotary". We are looking forward to a good time.
Next week, 19th December, will be our final meeting for 2012 and Rtn Nalin Perera is going to talk to us about his recent visit to The Phillipines where he represented our Club at a function related to a project to which we had contribute. I hope you can make it as Nalin is a good speaker and his subject of interest to us.
YIRS
David
Rotary Club of Greensborough Christmas Dinner
Our Club's Christmas Dinner will be held at DOBELLS RESTAURANT tonight the 12th December
19th Greenhill Road, Greensborough at 7pm
$35.00 per person for a two course meal (Drinks at own cost)
Come along dressed as Christmas Spirit and enjoy a great night of fellowship
David's Lingo 6:1
Our meeting this week is a very important one in the life of our Club as we discuss our future as part of the continuation of the Annual General Meeting. Members will have received a report that I intend to present to the meeting and I am looking forward to valuable discussion from those who are able to attend.
We will also induct a new member in Francis Acquah who is a former member of the Rotary Club of Bundoora.
A separate article reports on our project for the Diamond Valley Community Support Op Shop launch. Thanks to Andrew Minehan for this connecti0n.
Plans are under way for a Christmas celebration in the evening next Wednesday and hopefully details will be available at this week's meeting and for circulation to those who are not present.
The Board will meet on Tuesday next week and will decide on meeting closure over Christmas and the New Year. How the past 5 months seem to have flown. Don't they all?
YIRS
Rotary Club of Greensborough support for Diamond Valley Community Support.
As reported recently, the Board has approved our proposal to link for some community projects with the DVCS.
Last Saturday, our Club provided the supplies for a barbecue in support of the launch of a new Op Shop for DVCS at MacLeod. Four of our Members, pictured, staffed the BBQ with good results.
- · The RCG Members enjoyed great fellowship.
- · The Diamond Valley Community Support volunteers expressed appreciation for the focus provided.
- · There was a strong sense of a first time working together between the two groups.
- · $250 was donated to the Op Shop from the sales.
- · One person asked about Rotary Membership and was told about the proposed new evening Club in Greensborough.
Rosie Bray, Centre of Group, is a Board Member of the DVCS and a community worker of many many years standing.
The Op Shop was officially opend by Cr Tom Melican Banyule City Councillor.
We are looking forward to the next project in conjunction with DVCS.
Gillespie and Upton Awards
Last week our Club was again privileged to host the prestigious Gillespie and Upton Awards for the Greensborough College and the Montmorency Secondary College.
The students presented demonstrated an extremely high standard of all round commitment to academia, leadership abilities and school and community involvement.
David's Lingo 5:3
facebook post
Zilis Hardiman Great night thank you to my ticket sellers and sandwich scone and setting up helpers no need for names as you know who you are 111 people attended also thank you to Frank Sculli once again for providing the raffle.
And from me again. Thank's to Zilis and the hard working team that made it all happen. We also had great support from The Rotoract Club of Diamond Valley who not only turned up on the night but also promoted the event on facebook. Thanks guys.
Today is a very special annual event and it will focus on the award winning student of the two colleges. We will also officially open our AGM and present the Agenda, which is in this bulletin, and then adjourn to the meeting on the 5th December.
Did you see it on FaceBook?
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RYLA
This week our RYLA candidate Johnny Martin, commenced his week long convention at the Kinglake Wilderness Camp .
He was driven to a central destination at Wandong, the final pick -up point , to join the coach with the other RYLArians from the northern clubs together with the other southern club candidates.
They will be accommodated at the site with all meals and materials provided together with an excellent program of keynote speakers and activities to enhance their leadership skills, with an emphasis on personal development, public speaking, financial planning and many other aspects of coping with life today and into the future.
Selected past RYLArians are invited to participate in the week long program as supporters and play an integral role with the new people.
The program is coordinated by PP Linda Gidland from Diamond Creek Rotary Club and assisted by PP Mal Watt from Shepparton who is a trained counsellor, and PP Diana Mann from Bundoora Rotary.
Wednesday night is when a nominated Rotary club has a meeting at the site and is hosted by the new RYLArians. They do this as a project management exercise and the results are usually amazing.
36 young people between the ages of 18 and 30 come together, usually not knowing anyone else in the group. They often form very firm friendships and are often keen to help in following years.
Sunday is the culmination of their week and a de brief session is held before their lunch where the District Governor attends and gives a small presentation of certificates. Following lunch, a Rotarian from the club attends to transport the (usually very tired RYLArian) home. The conversations of their week long adventure usually inspire the person who is fortunate to be nominated for this role.
Johnny Martin will do a presentation to our club at a nominated time in the near future.
All club members are asked to keep in mind any people in our community in this age group who are demonstrating leadership skills, to consider nominating them for the 2013 course, usually held at the conclusion of Uni exams (end of November to early December) Cost per member this year to the sponsoring club is $1000. Applicants, their employers and family are asks to contribute towards this cost and the club then makes up the difference.
Applicants in genuine necessitous circumstances are always considered.
This is now a world wide Rotary program which originated in Brisbane in 1965. Something we should all be proud of.
Gillespie and Upton Awards
Gillespie & Upton Awards day Presentation
Together with staff, family and friends our members are privileged to welcome today
the students from both Montmorency and Greensborough Colleges for the presentation of these prestigious awards.
These annual awards perpetuates the memory or the late Kevin Gillespie and the late George Upton, who made outstanding contributions to the community and our club in it's formative years.
Each student is presented with a signed certificate with the citation which is read out by their Principal, together with a gift card from Office Works for $100.
The Club provides lunch for the 6 students from each college together with two staff from each school.
Family and friends and other interested staff are invited to attend at their own cost.
Tony's Shields Corner of Memorabilia
Hands up who can remember where this photo was taken
Rotary Club of Greensborough Family News
What this space Zilis Hardiman is organising a very memorable Christmas Party at the Tanks Corner Yarrambat on Wednesday 12th December .......more to come
Diamond Valley Community Support Group BBQ
On Saturday 1 December 2012, DVCS will commence operating an op shop at 44 Aberdeen Road McLeod. The Rotary Club of Greensbourgh is assisting in the opening celebrations,namely to do the cooking and operate the BBQ. The BBQ will be supplied by the trader’s association, being held in the butcher’s store located next door to the op shop
The opening hours on 1 December 2012 will be from 10.00am to 1.00pm.
This project offers us an opportunity for promotion of Rotary as a supporter of DVCS and working together within the local community.
We require a few members to be present on the day and assist David Ling & Andrew Minehan with the BBQ, if you can help please contact David or Andrew directly.
Movie Night Wednesday 21st November 2012
At great time was had by all who attended the latest James Bond movie "Skyfall" It was wonderful to see so many of the Diamond Valley Rotoract Club members come along and enjoy the evening.
Many thanks must go to Zilis Hardiman and her Team of hard working ladies who not only prepared and served the beautiful food they also ensured that everyone had enough to eat and drink.
Special mention must go to Ray Lord who continues to support our Club and brought along ten friends with him last night
Christine Sefton stole the show by drawing her own ticket in the raffle... Well deserved Christine!
David's Lingo 5:2
This is from an email I received this morning:
This is a time of change for Rotary as we embark on new endeavors and launch a new grant model for our Foundation. But one constant is the need for ongoing financial support so we may deliver sustainable solutions to those communities in need. During the 2012-13 Rotary year, our Annual Fund goal is US$120 million; approximately US$100 per capita worldwide. It’s not an exorbitant amount for any one person, but if we met that goal across our entire organization, it would catapult our Foundation’s capacity to do good in the world to an entirely new level!
Wilfred J Wilkinson
At our meeting last week we focused on The Rotary Foundation and Members present discussed the concept of "every Rotarian every year". We agree that it would be good to keep this before us and talked about how easy it is to make the $US100 donation, or any other amount more or less, online. At the meeting I committed to try the system by making my personal contribution and I can tell you i works.
Maybe you would like to try it too!
YIR
Tony's Shields Corner of Memorabilia
A very dapper Mark Leverett congratulates incoming President Bob Christelow in 1993. We will publish a range of photos over the next few months which have been donated by Val Christelow, who is Bobs widow. It would be marvelous and most interesting if some of the older members would bring along some of their old photos from Rotary events, or better still, scan them to Connie. It was very apparent at the meeting when the photo album was passed around, everyone was very interested to see it and reminisce. Apart from taking us down memory lane whilst we still remember,this would enable the club to build up an archive of photos on our website, rather than having them rot in someones garage or under the house. Once the photos are on the club website, it does not matter if the photo albums are thrown out in a massive spring clean at home. It will become a valuable and interesting resource for members who are interested in the clubs history - and isn't that all of us? If you don't do it, who will?
Tony Shields
David's Lingo 5:1
I have just returned home from our monthly Board Meeting. Among other things we discussed the current position of our Club and looked for ways to bring some new vitality to our activities.
One thing that seems to be emerging is the need to consider again a change to an evening meeting. While this no doubt does not suit everyone it seems to be the preferred option for some of our younger and newer members so it is back on the agenda. More about that soon.
Connie reported some information gained at the PEPs programme last weekend and she will be approaching individual members in her quest to have a team getting ready to carry the Club forward during her year as our President. I must say I encourage you to give consideration to her request so she can develop a strong and committed team.
This month is The Rotary Foundation month and I am planning a "Focus on Foundation" theme for the meeting on Wednesday. I hope you can make it.
YIRS
From our DG November 2012
This month is Foundation Month.
I would like to encourage every member to personally donate to our charity - The Rotary Foundation. By doing this you achieve the status of being an Every Rotarian Every Year member and you show that you support this great charity that will soon rid this world of the terrible disease Polio.
Did you know that Rotary started Polio Plus in 1985 with an initial pledge of US$120 million? When by 1988, Rotarians had raised US$247 million for Polio Plus; which was more than double the fundraising goal of $120 million; the World Health Assembly passed a resolution to eradicate polio, paving the way for the formation of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.
District Governor 2012-
2013
I would like to encourage every member to personally donate to our charity - The Rotary Foundation. By doing this you achieve the status of being an Every Rotarian Every Year member and you show that you support this great charity that will soon rid this world of the terrible disease Polio.
Did you know that Rotary started Polio Plus in 1985 with an initial pledge of US$120 million? When by 1988, Rotarians had raised US$247 million for Polio Plus; which was more than double the fundraising goal of $120 million; the World Health Assembly passed a resolution to eradicate polio, paving the way for the formation of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.
In 1985 there were 400,000 victims of polio in 121 countries. There are now only 3 endemic countries left: Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan. India, after a long and dedicated fight, has not reported any new polio cases for over 20 months. The number of polio cases reported worldwide so far this year is the lowest ever at 171 (as at 16 October 2012).
John GattDistrict Governor 2012-
2013
Rotary District 9790
Click here to view "Gatt's Gazette" for this month. http://www.rotary9790.org.au/1213/ftp/november.pd
Annual General Meeting 2012
The Annual General Meeting of the Rotary Club of Greensborough will be held on Wednesday the 28th November, 2012.
Please note that the AGM has been rescheduled. Because the new date is the same meeting as the Gilespie Upton Awards we will commence the meeting and then adjourn to the 5th of December to complete the business.
Tony's Shields Corner of Memorabilia
If you have some interesting photos of club members or activities from days gone by please make an effort to scan them or bring them to a club meeting to share with members.Tony would love to build up a club archive on our website for future reference and historical interest. Let us all contribute to this project and help
Thanks Tony for this weeks photo's and giving all members the opportunity in relishing in our club's rich history
Immediate Past President George Lim hands over to incoming President Bob Christelow at the 1993 Changeover meeting.
What sartorial splendor gentlemen. I know Jerome would approve of the suits.
Rotary Club of Greensborough Family News
Steven Briffa had a convincing win at the recent Banyule Council Election. We congratulation Steven on his achievement and wish him well for the coming year.
The D'Amore's celebrated the marriage of their son Anthony to the beautiful Anna on Saturday 3rd November.
It was a perfect day the sun was shinning and a great day was had by all that attended
We wish the happy couple a life time of happiness.
Anna's stunning gown was made by Helen Manuell, Bob's niece small world
David's Lingo 5:1
Our 5th Wednesday "Pub Night" was held at the Lower Plenty Hotel last Wednesday evening and those who were able to attend enjoyed a good night of fellowship. As often seems to be the case, these evening meetings are not as well attended as our regular meetings so I think we will review this arrangement for the new calendar year. We will make provision for some more discussion about it at a Club Meeting and then ask the Board to decide.
On Monday this week I was invited to attend the meeting of the Probus Club of Greensborough and to participate in the Launch of the book "Remember When...", a book of short stories written by members of the Probus Writers Group, Greensborough.
It was a very significant and interesting exercise for me, firstly because of the connection between our Club and Greensborough Probus and secondly because of the concept of the Writers Group and the outcome of the book of anecdotes.
I was so impressed that I asked Ann Sartori, who is the organiser of the group and also the Vice President of the club, if she would come and speak to our club about it. The only available date in her diary was tomorrow, Wednesday the 7th November and as we did not have a speaker for tomorrow I invited her to join us.
Gillespie and Upton Awards
Today It is our annual Gillespie and Upton Awards Day with Montmorency and Greensborough Secondary Colleges again
It is scheduled for the 28th NOVEMBER at our usual meeting time of 1.00 pm.
Please put this date in your diary as it is an inspiring day hearing of the participation and achievements of the young recipients from these 2 schools.
The awards are made in memory of 2 of our charter members Kevin Gillespie who was a great member who worked with the youth of our community and was fondly known as "Uncle Kev"
George Upton was a wonderful worker for the club and assisted in many club activities to further the name of Rotary.
From District Mail Man
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To all Clubs in District 9790 On the 16th and 25th of October I passed onto you details of the Blind Cricket match to be held at the Hume and Hovel Cricket Ground at Strath Creek on 18th November.The organisers would be very grateful if clubs could volunteer their services on the day to assist with car parking and other areas of support. If your club can help, would you please contact Peter Butler on either 03 9864 9550, or by clicking here to send an email. |
Sunday Lunch BBQ at the Knorr's
It's a pity that we only get one makeup per event and that it can be used only 14 days either side. Graeme know would have enough makeups for many weeks if they could all count last week!
Not only did he cook all day on the Bunnings BBQ on Saturday but then fired up again at his home to feed the happy people who were able to make it to the Fellowship lunch. Graeme and Denise were great hosts and everyone enjoyed the beautiful day.
I knew you would not believe to see Bill Carter drinking from a stubbie in a Collingwood holder so I took a picture as proof!
David's Lingo 4:3
This week is our 5th Wednesday Pub Night. I hope you can help make it a great fellowship time.
Talking about fellowship, the weekend past provided some great opportunities and those who could make it were rewarded.
The first one was the Bunnings fund raiser Barbecue at Mill Park. Carry over stock from a previous function and a busy day contributed to it being our best ever day at Bunnings. Thanks to Zilis and the whole contributing team.
Pictures are from the middle shift.
Movie Night Wednesday 21st November 2012
Diamond Valley Rotaract Raise Awareness for Polio Eradication
AUSTRALIAN YOUTH RAISE AWARENESS FOR POLIO ERADICATION
On Sunday 21 October over 140 enthusiastic young Australian Rotaractors assembled in front of Parliament House to raise awareness for Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign. The participants were in Canberra to attend the 2012 Australian Rotaract Conference. Affiliated with Rotary, Rotaract is an international service organisation for empowered, talented youth aged 18 to 30 who are passionate about making a difference both locally and internationally through grass-roots involvement. More than just local community service groups, each club is part of a global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world. There are approximately 81 Rotaract clubs in Australia, comprising over 3,000 members, and these dynamic groups of young people have made significant contributions to Rotary’s efforts to eradicate polio from the world.
Timed to coincide with World Polio Day on 24 October, the photo shoot in front of Parliament on Sunday aimed to raise awareness for polio eradication and show support for the amazing work done by Rotary International and their partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Polio is a crippling and often fatal infectious disease, and since the global initiative began in 1988, Rotary and its partners have reduced polio cases by more than 99% worldwide, immunizing over 2 billion children in 122 countries. Polio now remains endemic in only Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria. 7 million children have escaped the threat of polio due to the untiring efforts of Rotary and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, but as long as one case of polio remains in the world, the battle is not yet won. If efforts to eradicate polio aren't continued, more than 10 million children under the age of five could be paralysed by the disease in the next 40 years.
At the heart of it, polio eradication is about hope. It promises a future where no child, regardless of their place in the world, will be at risk of contracting the terrible disease. The ability to reach all children with the polio vaccine and totally eradicate the disease also promises hope that future major global health initiatives will also succeed.
The world is ‘this close’ to ending polio, and when the fight is won it will be only the second time in history that an entire disease has been eradicated. Go to www.endpolio.org to find out how you can help Rotary and its partners finish the fight for global polio eradication and be a part of history.
Around the Bay in a Day Challenge
Ok my fellow Rotarians. Here is how I spent Sunday or more importantly how I earned your sponsorship dollars!
The day started early, with a 5am rise to be in Port Melbourne to park the car by 6am. A short ride into Alexandra Gardens next to the Swan St Bridge followed to make sure we were at the start line for our allotted 6.30am start. On the way there we went passed Crown Casino to be met by “revelers” coming out after a big night out. Clearly they were going to be in bed a lot sooner than me.
The ride started gently enough at 6.50am but it was pretty cold until we got moving and even then it didn’t improve much as we headed to Geelong. First obstacle was a little thing called the West Gate Bridge. I never thought it was steep and I suppose it isn’t really, but it is long and I was glad to eventually be at the top, but then came the “going down the other side” bit with a cross wind. We were quickly onto the Geelong Road and a head wind was there to greet us. My positive thinking friend said “let’s try and stay above 20kms per hour”…….which we did, my ride computer told me that we were doing 20.1kms per hour!!!!!
It is fair to say some hours passed before we eventually got into Geelong. The ride through the petrochemical/industrial part of town was an eye opener if not depressing, before finally reaching the Geelong Foreshore. I don’t think I fell in a heap, but it felt like it. We had a short rest there and then we were “promised” we would get a tailwind down to Queenscliff. We weren’t disappointed. We flew down to Queenscliff and finally got there at Noon on the dot, to try to catch the ferry to Sorrento. We had to wait for the 1pm ferry across to Sorrento, which we didn’t mind, but then we were put on the 1.30pm ferry, so a bit more of a wait than we wanted. The trick was to not get too cold (or stiffen up too much). The body was complaining (in a number of areas), so I was happy to lay there in the park and eat my lunch!!!
Finally got put on the ferry and across to Sorrento, by 2pm, but no time to enjoy the scenery there, it was back on the bike and back to Melbourne. It’s pretty flat from Sorrento to Dromana (a blessing) and if you think they’re close together - they’re not!!! We then started the gradual climb into the hills around Mt Martha and Mt Eliza, the body was complaining, but that was the least of my problems. “It can’t get any worse” (I thought), then it started to rain.
We finally got in to Frankston at about 4.20pm wet to the bone. We would have happily not gotten back on the bikes there, but we didn’t have myki cards and no other way of getting home. So we pushed on with a tail wind which help a lot, until we got to Beaconsfield Parade where it turned into a cross wind off the bay and we got sand blasted all the way to Port Melbourne – what fun!
On the ride back up City Road heading for the finish line I was riding on memory (or was it adrenaline?) I got separated from my ride partner and was alone on this stretch when a big, mean looking bald bloke with a meaner looking mongrel dog went to walk out in front of me….I didn’t have the energy to reach for the brakes! Luckily (for him) he stepped back at the last moment and said “Good onya Mate”, luckily (for me) he did, it was ex AFL player Barry Hall. “Thanks Barry” I whimpered back.
My ride partner caught up to me and we reached the finish line back in the Alexandra Gardens at 6.42pm. Almost 12 hours in all, 210kms behind us, I had a sore…….everything and raised over $400 through the Rotary Club of Greensborough, for the Smith Family.
My thanks again to those Rotarians who sponsored me.
Martyn Thompson,
The day started early, with a 5am rise to be in Port Melbourne to park the car by 6am. A short ride into Alexandra Gardens next to the Swan St Bridge followed to make sure we were at the start line for our allotted 6.30am start. On the way there we went passed Crown Casino to be met by “revelers” coming out after a big night out. Clearly they were going to be in bed a lot sooner than me.
The ride started gently enough at 6.50am but it was pretty cold until we got moving and even then it didn’t improve much as we headed to Geelong. First obstacle was a little thing called the West Gate Bridge. I never thought it was steep and I suppose it isn’t really, but it is long and I was glad to eventually be at the top, but then came the “going down the other side” bit with a cross wind. We were quickly onto the Geelong Road and a head wind was there to greet us. My positive thinking friend said “let’s try and stay above 20kms per hour”…….which we did, my ride computer told me that we were doing 20.1kms per hour!!!!!
It is fair to say some hours passed before we eventually got into Geelong. The ride through the petrochemical/industrial part of town was an eye opener if not depressing, before finally reaching the Geelong Foreshore. I don’t think I fell in a heap, but it felt like it. We had a short rest there and then we were “promised” we would get a tailwind down to Queenscliff. We weren’t disappointed. We flew down to Queenscliff and finally got there at Noon on the dot, to try to catch the ferry to Sorrento. We had to wait for the 1pm ferry across to Sorrento, which we didn’t mind, but then we were put on the 1.30pm ferry, so a bit more of a wait than we wanted. The trick was to not get too cold (or stiffen up too much). The body was complaining (in a number of areas), so I was happy to lay there in the park and eat my lunch!!!
Finally got put on the ferry and across to Sorrento, by 2pm, but no time to enjoy the scenery there, it was back on the bike and back to Melbourne. It’s pretty flat from Sorrento to Dromana (a blessing) and if you think they’re close together - they’re not!!! We then started the gradual climb into the hills around Mt Martha and Mt Eliza, the body was complaining, but that was the least of my problems. “It can’t get any worse” (I thought), then it started to rain.
We finally got in to Frankston at about 4.20pm wet to the bone. We would have happily not gotten back on the bikes there, but we didn’t have myki cards and no other way of getting home. So we pushed on with a tail wind which help a lot, until we got to Beaconsfield Parade where it turned into a cross wind off the bay and we got sand blasted all the way to Port Melbourne – what fun!
On the ride back up City Road heading for the finish line I was riding on memory (or was it adrenaline?) I got separated from my ride partner and was alone on this stretch when a big, mean looking bald bloke with a meaner looking mongrel dog went to walk out in front of me….I didn’t have the energy to reach for the brakes! Luckily (for him) he stepped back at the last moment and said “Good onya Mate”, luckily (for me) he did, it was ex AFL player Barry Hall. “Thanks Barry” I whimpered back.
My ride partner caught up to me and we reached the finish line back in the Alexandra Gardens at 6.42pm. Almost 12 hours in all, 210kms behind us, I had a sore…….everything and raised over $400 through the Rotary Club of Greensborough, for the Smith Family.
My thanks again to those Rotarians who sponsored me.
Martyn Thompson,
Sunday Brunch BBQ at Knorr's
This coming Sunday. 28th October.
24 Merrill Drive Epping
Graeme and Denise have generously opened their home for a fellowhip functon at their home.
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Graeme and Denise will provide meat, bread etc for the barbeque and you are invited to to bring nibbles, a salad or something and
BYO Drinks.
Here is a great opportuntity to enjoy Rotary Fellowship and fun.
See you there.
David
Telephone Survey - A follow up to the recent online members survey
This time I have my Membership Committe hat on!
At a meeting organised by Graeme Knorr and the Membership Committee on the 23rd October the recent membership survey was reviewed.
One of the items clearly indicated an opinion by a number of members that we should look at the time of our weekly meetng and also the venue. The actual position of the 18 people who responded was divided about equally.
Over the next week, you will receive an email, that will then be followed up with a phone call, to ascertain exactly what your personal preference is and what your commitment might be to a change to an evening meeting with specific reference to time and day for a weekly meeting.
We then plan to have an evening meeting mid November that will be a Club Assembly for discussion of this issue and the matter of a new or reemphasised local community project to which we all can make a committment.
If you have any comments or would like to discuss this I would love to have a phone call or email from you.
YIRS
David
David's Lingo 4:2
I have just returned home after a meeting setup by Graeme Knorr and the Membership Committee at which we reviewed the recent club members survey.
A summary of the survey results is very interesting and opinions on a number of issues quite divided.
Two significant things seem to emerge.
1. There is a considered but not conclusive indication that we should think about a change of meeting time and venue.
2. There seems to be a strong indication that we should choose and focus on a new community project.
I have written a specific eBulletin item about the way we plan to proceed in regard to the first item and I invite comments and ideas about a community project from the Community Committee and others for consideration.
At this week's meeting we wlecome the District Governor for his annual visit to our Club and I am hoping for a good attendance as the meeting will provide for us to hear from DG John Gatt and also to dilaogue with him about our club and Rotary in general.
These are interesting days for our club and although there are significant issues to be faced I believe we can find a way forward to new and exciting things for the future.
YIR
David
Rotary Club of Grensborough History
This is 1993 Rotary Club of Greensborough Changeover with our member Mal Meikle shaking hands with incoming president Bob Christlow
Bob Christelow.
Bob Christelow.
20th Bupa Around the Bay Ride
G’day Greensborough Rotarians,
This Sunday I am riding in the 20th Bupa Around the Bay to support Aussie kids in need.
I’m riding to raise funds to help disadvantaged Australian children and I would really appreciate your support.
Because right now,1 in 10 Aussie kids are living in disadvantage.
They really need our help.
I want to make a difference to allow these kids to make the most of their education and create better futures for themselves.
Can you join me by sponsoring my ride?Your support would mean the world to me.
Simply click on the link below to make a donation (you can also leave a message on my page):
www.aroundthebayfundraising.com.au/?MartynThompson
It will only take a few minutes and a tax deductible receipt will be sent immediately.
All funds raised from the ride will help The Smith Family continue their work to break the cycle of disadvantage for Australian children in need.
And, by making a donation you'll be helping me pedal through the finish line on Sunday.
Thanks for your support – it really means a lot to me.
Martyn Thompson
From our DG
Rotary International President Sakuji Tanaka in this month’s Rotary Down Under magazine talks about his Rotary Moment, the moment that changed him from just being a member of a Rotary Club to becoming a Rotarian.
As of the end of September the members of the 43 Rotary Clubs in our district that I have already visited, have heard how I changed from being a RINO (Rotarian in Name Only) to being a Rotarian. They have heard me talk about the two Rotary moments that have changed my life. I’ve had many more Rotary moments and these also have made a positive change to the way I live. I’m sure that you also have
had your Rotary moments. So why don’t you at your next Rotary meeting tell the club about your Rotary Moments?
I’m pleased to tell you that there are now 26 clubs listing their Club Service reports (up from 10 last month). The report is now on line thanks to our web team. As I am writing this report for the ‘Gatt’s Gazette’, I note that so far there is $152,394.63 worth of service listed by these 26 clubs. Many of the services listed are Vocational service like the mock interviews for the secondary collage by the RC Alexandra, the RC Benalla Business Network interviews and RC Finley’s School reading project. I’m sure that all our clubs are doing a lot of service and by the time you take a look at the Club Service Project Summary report this figure will be a lot higher.
By the way, is your Club listing their service?
John Gatt
District Governor
2012-2013
Rotary District
9790
The full Gatt's Gazette issue is available by the link on our webpage
As of the end of September the members of the 43 Rotary Clubs in our district that I have already visited, have heard how I changed from being a RINO (Rotarian in Name Only) to being a Rotarian. They have heard me talk about the two Rotary moments that have changed my life. I’ve had many more Rotary moments and these also have made a positive change to the way I live. I’m sure that you also have
had your Rotary moments. So why don’t you at your next Rotary meeting tell the club about your Rotary Moments?
I’m pleased to tell you that there are now 26 clubs listing their Club Service reports (up from 10 last month). The report is now on line thanks to our web team. As I am writing this report for the ‘Gatt’s Gazette’, I note that so far there is $152,394.63 worth of service listed by these 26 clubs. Many of the services listed are Vocational service like the mock interviews for the secondary collage by the RC Alexandra, the RC Benalla Business Network interviews and RC Finley’s School reading project. I’m sure that all our clubs are doing a lot of service and by the time you take a look at the Club Service Project Summary report this figure will be a lot higher.
By the way, is your Club listing their service?
John Gatt
District Governor
2012-2013
Rotary District
9790
The full Gatt's Gazette issue is available by the link on our webpage
David's Lingo 4:1
Hi everyone
At last I am home from my wanderings and expect to be around without too much interuption from here on.
Thanks to Jerome and John for standing in during my absense to everyone else for keeping the ball rolling.
Just prior to leaving for China I had the sad duty of advising the Board that Bill Carter had tended his resignation both as Secretary and as a member of our club. Bill has been a tireless contributor to the Club for many years and his role as Secretary has been an inspiration. Bill will be really missed in the Club and we wish him all the best for the future.
I arrived home from China on Saturday morning and paid a brief visit to the Appraisal Day function which was going very well. A report of the day has been provided by Zilis and will be published. Thanks to the Fund Raising team for their great work.
There seems to have been some confusion about this weeks meeting because the usual catering is not available. ALternative catering has been arranged and we are really looking forward to a presentation from Don and Meg McRaild about “Health Care in Remote Parts of the Pacific”. We always enjoy reports from Don and Meg and I encourage everyone who can to be there.
It seems that al least some people were given the impression that there would be no meeting this week and I take this opportunity to remind members that whenever a meeting is cancelled official notification is made to all members and others.
At last I am home from my wanderings and expect to be around without too much interuption from here on.
Thanks to Jerome and John for standing in during my absense to everyone else for keeping the ball rolling.
Just prior to leaving for China I had the sad duty of advising the Board that Bill Carter had tended his resignation both as Secretary and as a member of our club. Bill has been a tireless contributor to the Club for many years and his role as Secretary has been an inspiration. Bill will be really missed in the Club and we wish him all the best for the future.
I arrived home from China on Saturday morning and paid a brief visit to the Appraisal Day function which was going very well. A report of the day has been provided by Zilis and will be published. Thanks to the Fund Raising team for their great work.
There seems to have been some confusion about this weeks meeting because the usual catering is not available. ALternative catering has been arranged and we are really looking forward to a presentation from Don and Meg McRaild about “Health Care in Remote Parts of the Pacific”. We always enjoy reports from Don and Meg and I encourage everyone who can to be there.
It seems that al least some people were given the impression that there would be no meeting this week and I take this opportunity to remind members that whenever a meeting is cancelled official notification is made to all members and others.
Appraisal Day Saturday 13th October
The Rotary Club of Greensborough is holding an APPRAISAL DAY for coins, stamps, collectibles and antiques
Saturday 13th October
10 am and 4pm
At the Lutheran Church, Corner of Oldstead Road and Diamond Creek Rd Greensborough
Come along and bring that antique collectible and find out if you are richer than you originally thought!
DEVONSHIRE TEAS available with all profits going to charity. VALUATIONS ( A small charge for valuations by our valuers) JUMBLE SALE ( Tables are available for sale of your products)
For more information, please contact Zilis on 0418 991 640
David's Lingo 3:1
Hi Greensborough
First weekend of the pilgrimage is complete.
Lightning Ridge. This is our first time to visit. Betty has had this on her agenda for a while and now it is a done deal. What a remarkable place. Apart from the obvious which is opals, it is actually about lifestyle. We must have heard thsat phrase a dozen times as we talked to people who live there.
Betty suggested that we buy this camp but she was bluffing.
The other part of lifestyle is the people we meet in caravan parks and that is extremely interesting also.
Have a great week as we intend to do.
YIRS
First weekend of the pilgrimage is complete.
Lightning Ridge. This is our first time to visit. Betty has had this on her agenda for a while and now it is a done deal. What a remarkable place. Apart from the obvious which is opals, it is actually about lifestyle. We must have heard thsat phrase a dozen times as we talked to people who live there.
Betty suggested that we buy this camp but she was bluffing.
The other part of lifestyle is the people we meet in caravan parks and that is extremely interesting also.
Have a great week as we intend to do.
YIRS
David's Lingo 2:5
Tonight is the first of our 5th Wednesday Pub Nights. We have 20 people booked including 4 from Rotoract so should be a good night.
Ron and Joan Myerscough have been visiting Doreen Trotter on a regular basis and Ron says " She is now waiting to be transferred to Donvale in a single room. Doreen was the brightest we have seen her yesterday."
The Hardimans are due back at the weekend and PP John and VP Jerome will be acting President for the next 6 weeks or so.
Connie D'Amore and the Admin Team will continue in the Club Services role.
Betty and I are doing our 'annual pilgrimage' with the caravan from tomorrow and then I will be in China for the first 12 days of October. I am aiming for a brief travel update each week while I'm away but I have promised Betty that this will be real holiday this time.
The China visit will bring my governance role there to an end. Depending on the outcome of some discussions I hope to continue some project work and will bring news of that when I get back.
Next week Sierra Toner will give us a "Rotarian behind the badge" talk. The Speaker's Chair for the day is Pam Fallon.
YIRS
David's Lingo 2:4
Last week's speaker gave us some good insights into working with children and the notes for the talk are in a separate article. The subject fits very well with the intention to have Safety Management Officers at District and Club level. I am hoping we can follow this thread.
This week we had some issues getting on to ClubRunner but all is working again now.
John and Zilis have gone on a Cruise today and will be away for a couple of weeks. Betty and I will be taking holidays immediately after next week's Pub Night. Vice President Jerome and PP John will be acting President depending on their availablity while I am away.
Attendance has been very low over the past few weeks. While the emphasis has shifted from meeting attendance to Service, the fellowship and interaction at weekly meeting is still important to a vital club and provides a good level of fellowship.
Joy Ferguson had agreed to take on the role of On to Conference and will keep us posted and encourage our participation. Have you put the event in your diary? 14th to 17th March are the dates.
YIRS
This week we had some issues getting on to ClubRunner but all is working again now.
John and Zilis have gone on a Cruise today and will be away for a couple of weeks. Betty and I will be taking holidays immediately after next week's Pub Night. Vice President Jerome and PP John will be acting President depending on their availablity while I am away.
Attendance has been very low over the past few weeks. While the emphasis has shifted from meeting attendance to Service, the fellowship and interaction at weekly meeting is still important to a vital club and provides a good level of fellowship.
Joy Ferguson had agreed to take on the role of On to Conference and will keep us posted and encourage our participation. Have you put the event in your diary? 14th to 17th March are the dates.
YIRS
Pub Night Wednesday 29th August
This is the first of our 5th Wednesday fellowhip focus meetings.
6.30 for 7.00pm.
Old England Hotel, Heidelberg.
Tables have been reserved and we order apay for our meal from the menu.
See you there
6.30 for 7.00pm.
Old England Hotel, Heidelberg.
Tables have been reserved and we order apay for our meal from the menu.
See you there
Eye, Ear and Spinal Checks
This important event has been re-scheduled to March 2013
We are in the process of sorting a date and will advise soon.
We are in the process of sorting a date and will advise soon.
Diamond Valley Rotaract Club Cup Cake Function
20th of August, 8pm
At St John Church Diamond Creek
To buy cupcakes it is a gold coin donation.
Tea and coffee facilities.
Guest speakers.
Trent and Sean will be talking about their time in east Timor.
All fines on the night will be going to the RSPCA
If anyone cannot make it on the night and wish to donate they can do so by going to the following website:http://www.fundraise.rspcacupcakeday.com.au/rotaract_club_of_diamond_valley
At St John Church Diamond Creek
To buy cupcakes it is a gold coin donation.
Tea and coffee facilities.
Guest speakers.
Trent and Sean will be talking about their time in east Timor.
All fines on the night will be going to the RSPCA
If anyone cannot make it on the night and wish to donate they can do so by going to the following website:http://www.fundraise.rspcacupcakeday.com.au/rotaract_club_of_diamond_valley
David's Lingo 2:3
Last week we enjoyed hearing about the work of The Edmund Rice Camps from guest speaker Mark Monahan.
As part of his presentation, Mark shared some testimonials from vulunteers and campers.
One testimonials had a quote that caught my eye. It was:
This weeks meeting we have David Tolputt to talk to us about "Keeping Children Safe" and I am hoping for a good turn out to hear about this important subject.
I understand that both John and Zilis Hardiman are unwell at the moment wish them a speedy recovery.
YIR
As part of his presentation, Mark shared some testimonials from vulunteers and campers.
One testimonials had a quote that caught my eye. It was:
"A lesson that I have learnt through this camp, and one that I will now carry with me forever, is that as a single person, you can't change the world, but you can change the world for one person and the smallest gesture that may not seem like much to you, could turn someone's tear into a rainbow. After all, "from little things, big things grow".
What a great quote and how will it be if we think and act like this.This weeks meeting we have David Tolputt to talk to us about "Keeping Children Safe" and I am hoping for a good turn out to hear about this important subject.
I understand that both John and Zilis Hardiman are unwell at the moment wish them a speedy recovery.
YIR
David's Lingo 2:2
In a frantic effort to get some last minute things completed for Rotary today I began to ask myself why I seem to be getting too close to, or even past deadlines for completion. A goofle search took me to
Here is an excerpt about team building from what I read. The site looks like it has a lot of useful information.
A critical element of team work success is that all the team efforts are directed towards the same clear goals, the team goals. This relies heavily on good communication in the team and the harmony in member relationships.
In real life, team work success rarely happens by itself, without focused team building efforts and activities. There is simply too much space for problems. ...... This is why every team needs a good leader who is able to deal with all such team work issues.
From the Treasurer
Info from recent fund raising
I banked $710.00 for the Solomon Trail last week. Zillis believes there is another account for approx $30 for vegie burgers to come that will be deducted, so approx $680 profit with supplies remaining for the next Bunning BBQ.
The 5c Challenge for foundation box has filled up already I have banked $23.40.
Sandra
SALOMON trail event Yellow Gum Park
Through the dark and the mist they came. Volunteers and then Run participants braving the elements in the early hours of Sunday Morning the 29th July.
Four Wheel drive vehicles only past this point thanks. Members of the Rotoract Club of Diamond Valley did a great job, firstly in the car park and controls, and then as marshals for the event. The last job was getting cars out of the mud.
David's Lingo 2:1
August is Membership Month. As it happen we are continuing our Club Forum on Membership at today’s meeting. Last week started the process with some lively interaction and great ideas.
Last Sunday saw our first fund raising BBQ as part of the SALOMON trial event at Yellow Gum Park. A short report and some pics are in a separate article but thanks from me to Zilis and the Fund Raising Team together with a good roll out of Members.
Also in another article, the Speakers programme for the rest of August should provide good interest and I encourage Members to take a look and maybe think about who else we could invite that would be interested in any specific presentation.
Regards
David
David's Lingo 1:4
“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”
― Mother Teresa
Jerome reminded me that last Friday, 20th July was the anniversary of our Club Charter in 1968.
Between us we would have in our possession many items of history about our club. Probably the most valuable ones are the ones that we remember for various reasons. There are certainly some sad moments in my memory but there are many that would call for celebration.
It seems to me that we should aim to build on the strengths of our past achievements, draw from their experience to help us begin today, in the words of Mother Theresa, and keep working for a future that will help us all to further the Rotary aims:
To encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
― Mother Teresa
Jerome reminded me that last Friday, 20th July was the anniversary of our Club Charter in 1968.
Between us we would have in our possession many items of history about our club. Probably the most valuable ones are the ones that we remember for various reasons. There are certainly some sad moments in my memory but there are many that would call for celebration.
It seems to me that we should aim to build on the strengths of our past achievements, draw from their experience to help us begin today, in the words of Mother Theresa, and keep working for a future that will help us all to further the Rotary aims:
To encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
First: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
Second: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
Third: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;
Fourth: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
YIRS
Donations in Kind
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David's Lingo 1:3
Another week gone and a new one to come.
Tony Bramley will talk to us today about aspects of The Rotary Foundation.
We are needing to appoint a person to the Board position of Director of Rotary Foundation. This Club has contributed well to The Foundation over many years and this is our plan again this year. A major part of the Standing Committee is to keep members up to date with happenings around the world. There are excellent resources available on the RI website and other internet options.
I would love to hear from anyone who is interested in this position.
On the matter of speakers for our weekly meetings, if you know of someone who has an interesting story to tell please let me know.
We adised last week that Joy Ferguson has agreed to be the Sergeant at Arms for August, however Joy realised that she will be away some of August and has changed to September. Now we need a volunteer for August and also for future months. Any takers Please.
YIRS
Tony Bramley will talk to us today about aspects of The Rotary Foundation.
We are needing to appoint a person to the Board position of Director of Rotary Foundation. This Club has contributed well to The Foundation over many years and this is our plan again this year. A major part of the Standing Committee is to keep members up to date with happenings around the world. There are excellent resources available on the RI website and other internet options.
I would love to hear from anyone who is interested in this position.
On the matter of speakers for our weekly meetings, if you know of someone who has an interesting story to tell please let me know.
We adised last week that Joy Ferguson has agreed to be the Sergeant at Arms for August, however Joy realised that she will be away some of August and has changed to September. Now we need a volunteer for August and also for future months. Any takers Please.
YIRS
Doctor's Orchestra
From our DG
Thank you to all the Rotarians, Partners and Friends who attended the District Changeover at Kil-more on the 1st July. Outside was wet and cold but inside we celebrated the end of a very suc-cessful year under PDG David Anderson who asked us to ‘Reach Within to Embrace Humanity‘. We also looked forward to the new Rotary year where we will endeavour to obtain ‘Peace through Service’.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate David on his year which was a year of new ideas and initiatives. Well done David.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate David on his year which was a year of new ideas and initiatives. Well done David.
David's Lingo 1:2
My quote for this week also comes from Tim Jack:
"It is prudent leadership that prepares for transition and, at the right time, willingly releases the baton, rather than have it wrenched from their hand."
It seems to me that this is the whole idea behind Rotary International's current emphasis on Club Leadership Plan and development is certainly one of our aims for this year.
Last night's Board Meeting was a productive time as we launch into the new Rotary Year. Some of the items are in a separate article and minutes will be circulated by Secretary Bill.
We still do not have a Director appointed to the Rotary Foundation Standing Commitee. This is an important role and fills a vacancy on the Board. We want to continue to have some focus on the excellent work undertaken by Foundation around the world. Ron Myerscough will keep us up to date with a Polio Plus article each month.
Inner Wheel and Rotoract both have their Changovers this week. We wish them well for the 2012-2013 year.
YIRS
"It is prudent leadership that prepares for transition and, at the right time, willingly releases the baton, rather than have it wrenched from their hand."
It seems to me that this is the whole idea behind Rotary International's current emphasis on Club Leadership Plan and development is certainly one of our aims for this year.
Last night's Board Meeting was a productive time as we launch into the new Rotary Year. Some of the items are in a separate article and minutes will be circulated by Secretary Bill.
We still do not have a Director appointed to the Rotary Foundation Standing Commitee. This is an important role and fills a vacancy on the Board. We want to continue to have some focus on the excellent work undertaken by Foundation around the world. Ron Myerscough will keep us up to date with a Polio Plus article each month.
Inner Wheel and Rotoract both have their Changovers this week. We wish them well for the 2012-2013 year.
YIRS
Fund Raising Commitee off to a flying start
Fundraising Meeting held Monday 09/07/12
Re: Solomon Trail Series 29th July 2012 Yellow Gum Park
Present: Mark & Christine Sefton
Christine Shields
Michael Shields
Zilis Hardiman
Setup and cooking for approximately 1000 runners and 300 spectators on the 29th July commencing 7.00am.
Help required for the following.
- BBQ's transported and set up by 7.00am
- 2x Tables
- Drinks
- Car Fridges
- Ice
- Food to be cooked - Egg & Bacon rolls
- Sausages in bread & Veggie Burgers
This event could turn into an Annual Event, last years event at Studley Park had 1200 participants.
Inductions at Club Meeting today.
We will induct two new members at today's meeting.
Introduced by Pam Fallon, they are Deborah Harrison and Sierra Toner.
Deborah will also be our speaker, as part of our theme for the month she will talk to us about Diabetes.
Introduced by Pam Fallon, they are Deborah Harrison and Sierra Toner.
Deborah will also be our speaker, as part of our theme for the month she will talk to us about Diabetes.
Items from the Board
Club Membership Dues
The matter of Annual Membership Dues has been discussed over recent weeks. The Board has now set them for 2012-2013 as follows
Member $300
Additional Family Member $200
The fees are due now and can be paid in one sum or in two installments. $150 now and $150 in January 2013.
Cheques should be made payable to "The Rotary Club of Greensborough"
Credit Card Facilities are available at all Club Meetings
Online payments can be made to the Club's Westpac Bank Account.
Rotary Club of Grteensborough
BSB 033-053 Account Number 543894
Description: Dues Surname
NB Please do not use last year's information as the CUA Account will be closed.
The matter of Annual Membership Dues has been discussed over recent weeks. The Board has now set them for 2012-2013 as follows
Member $300
Additional Family Member $200
The fees are due now and can be paid in one sum or in two installments. $150 now and $150 in January 2013.
Cheques should be made payable to "The Rotary Club of Greensborough"
Credit Card Facilities are available at all Club Meetings
Online payments can be made to the Club's Westpac Bank Account.
Rotary Club of Grteensborough
BSB 033-053 Account Number 543894
Description: Dues Surname
NB Please do not use last year's information as the CUA Account will be closed.
New Generations
Some brief notes
RYLA Conference - District 9790
Dates: Monday, 26 November – Sunday, 2 December 2012
Closing date Wednesday, 31 October 2012 - Expressions of interest close.
Location Kinglake Ranges Wilderness Camp, Kinglake West, Victoria
General Purpose Empower young people to lead!
Who attends Young people in community service, business and professions, 18 –
30 years preferred
RYLA Conference - District 9790
Dates: Monday, 26 November – Sunday, 2 December 2012
Closing date Wednesday, 31 October 2012 - Expressions of interest close.
Location Kinglake Ranges Wilderness Camp, Kinglake West, Victoria
General Purpose Empower young people to lead!
Who attends Young people in community service, business and professions, 18 –
30 years preferred
David's Lingo 1:1
Now begins a new Rotary Year
Thank you to PP John for a great past year and for leading in the first part of the Changeover.
Thanks to Mark Leverett for an excellent job as MC and to everyone who attended making the evening a very enjoyable occasion. Our Changeover was the fourth for Betty and me as we attended Diamond Creek, Rosanna and Eltham earlier in the week.
One of the highlights of our evening was the presentation of Paul Harris Fellow recognitions ranging from first time to Ruby pins for Tony and Pam Bramley.
Possibly the greatest expressions of surprise were on the faces of these three ladies!
Thank you to PP John for a great past year and for leading in the first part of the Changeover.
Thanks to Mark Leverett for an excellent job as MC and to everyone who attended making the evening a very enjoyable occasion. Our Changeover was the fourth for Betty and me as we attended Diamond Creek, Rosanna and Eltham earlier in the week.
One of the highlights of our evening was the presentation of Paul Harris Fellow recognitions ranging from first time to Ruby pins for Tony and Pam Bramley.
Possibly the greatest expressions of surprise were on the faces of these three ladies!
A Bit of Bragging!! from a proud Nanna
I would like to share our excitement when my 8 year old grandson Jamie Tax won a part although non verbal, in a small 10 minute movie being produced called 'The Suitcase" He is just so excited as it is his first attempt at solo acting. So too is his Nanna who is so proud of his achievement. Jamie attends the Victorian Youth Theatre acting classes in Templestowe.
Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre
Almost 8 years to the day The Rotary Club of Greensborough held a “Grand Gala Centenary Ball & Charity Auction” to celebrate the Centenary of Rotary with the proceeds to go to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre which raised almost $25,000.00 towards this World Class Centre.
On Saturday 23rd June I was honored to represent the Rotary Club of Greensborough to an Official Tour of the Centre.
On Saturday 23rd June I was honored to represent the Rotary Club of Greensborough to an Official Tour of the Centre.
Originally the Wellness Centre was to be situated in the historic Zeltner Hall but as I entered the Centre on the 3rd floor I was a bit dismayed to find that the Wellness Centre was in the main building.
On further examination I found that the Zeltner Hall was actually part of the main building and because of the slope of the land Zeltner Hall at Ground level was at the same level as the 3rd floor Main Building, a very clever piece of architectural design.
Joy Pics
Pic for the week!
From our DG
As I have undertaken my Official Club Visits this Ro-tary year and I have met with the President and members of the Club Board, I have found there is one aspect of Rotary that remains a mystery to many
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The Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs contains the statement “Number of Rotary Fellowship and Rotary Action Groups that members participate in”.
As June is Rotary Fellowships Month, the monthly ‘editorial’ will focus on these two opportunities Rotarians have of involving themselves more broadly in Rotary and what it, and they, have to offer. Rotary Fellowships and Rotary Action Groups (often known by the acronym, RAGs) are both a part of Rotary’s Global Networking Groups. The provide ways for Rotarians to share their common interests with fellow Rotarians around the world.
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The Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs contains the statement “Number of Rotary Fellowship and Rotary Action Groups that members participate in”.
As June is Rotary Fellowships Month, the monthly ‘editorial’ will focus on these two opportunities Rotarians have of involving themselves more broadly in Rotary and what it, and they, have to offer. Rotary Fellowships and Rotary Action Groups (often known by the acronym, RAGs) are both a part of Rotary’s Global Networking Groups. The provide ways for Rotarians to share their common interests with fellow Rotarians around the world.
Rotary Club of Eltham
President-Elect Mike & Hazel Wetzler
cordially invites
The Members and Partners of
The Rotary Club of Greensborough
to attend the
Annual Changeover Dinner
and
Presentation of 2012 – 2013 Board of Directors
to be held on
THURSDAY JUNE 28th, 2012
At
Ballara Receptions
1435 Main Road
Research
6:30pm (Pre dinner drinks & Canapés) ̴ Seating at 7:00 pm
RSVP
Thursday June 21st
Dress: Lounge Suit Secretary –Paul Cruse
$50.00 ph/Drinks at Bar Prices paulc@stamfordinteractive.com.au
“ Let There Be Light ”
Stage 2 “ Let There Be Light ” – Solar Power for SONAB – Berega Hospital, Tanzania
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- Where located In the “School of Nursing” at Berega Hospital approximately 5 hours west of Dar es Salaam Tanzania, East Africa
- Background This is the third year of the school’s operation with students attending a three-year Diploma of Nursing course.
- Aims and Needs There is a chronic need for some form of lighting and for power to run equipment for teacher and student use.
- This project will help meet this need by providing solar energy sources in the form of desktop lamps, simple power packs to a solar panel.
Joy Pics
Changeover 29th June 2012
Don't miss this important event on our Club calendar. Register today
"Wine & Wool Fireside Chat"
A "Wine & Wool Fireside Chat" was held on 1st June as a Fellowship and Fundraising activity.
14 people attended and sampled a number of wines, including a 1970s Penfold Grange Hermitage ("not much flavour") and a 1975 Monichino's Vintage Port (Katunga, Goulburn Valley; "excellent").
We chatted about packing and travelling with clothing made from wool, for example, super light weight Marino wool used in men's suits from Italy and the UK. We identified a traveller's trick for getting rid of wrinkles: steaming wool garments by hanging them in a bathroom while having a hot shower.
A "Show&Tell" looked at the challenge of finding men's neckties that are neither too short, too long, too thick or too thin. The evening ended with an excellent supper (thanks to Ailsa Jean).
$230 was raised which will be donated by the Rotary Club of Greensborough to the Victorian Scout Foundation.
(ED A great fellowship night as well.)
14 people attended and sampled a number of wines, including a 1970s Penfold Grange Hermitage ("not much flavour") and a 1975 Monichino's Vintage Port (Katunga, Goulburn Valley; "excellent").
We chatted about packing and travelling with clothing made from wool, for example, super light weight Marino wool used in men's suits from Italy and the UK. We identified a traveller's trick for getting rid of wrinkles: steaming wool garments by hanging them in a bathroom while having a hot shower.
A "Show&Tell" looked at the challenge of finding men's neckties that are neither too short, too long, too thick or too thin. The evening ended with an excellent supper (thanks to Ailsa Jean).
$230 was raised which will be donated by the Rotary Club of Greensborough to the Victorian Scout Foundation.
(ED A great fellowship night as well.)
David's Lingo 3
Betty and I are now back in town after 7 weeks travelling in NSW and Queensland.
With Changeover approaching quickly and some work to do ready for the next Rotary Year I need to have my running shoes on now.
The travel included different aspects of family time, some work and ministry and a bit of site seeing.
With Changeover approaching quickly and some work to do ready for the next Rotary Year I need to have my running shoes on now.
The travel included different aspects of family time, some work and ministry and a bit of site seeing.
IF ONLY THE DEAD COULD SPEAK: Using cemeteries as a research tool
David Weatherill will speak on this subject on Wednesday 13th.
Cemeteries within Victoria have been regulated by the many Cemeteries Acts since 1850. Research to date has identified over 9000 different burial places and cemeteries within Victoria and the number keeps going.
Cemeteries within Victoria have been regulated by the many Cemeteries Acts since 1850. Research to date has identified over 9000 different burial places and cemeteries within Victoria and the number keeps going.
Cemeteries can invoke many different responses from people; from memories of personal experiences with death and mourning, to possible misguided notions of past rituals and customs or just "fear of the unknown". Family historians have long recognised the value of cemeteries and cemetery records as a valuable tool in researching their ancestors. Social historians are also increasingly finding them valuable in providing a context to wider events in the history of the area; from disasters to epidemics, child mortality, industrial accidents and insights into relationships within a community and the standing of an individual or family within a community, through the monuments erected over their graves.
Major avenues of research for locating graves include examining death certificates, newspaper notices and the burial records held by cemetery trusts, along with records of monumental inscriptions held by local historical societies, family history groups and local councils. Unfortunately over the years not all burial records and cemetery monuments or grave markers have survived, but it is always worth a look when researching the history of an individual, family or community.
Rotary Club of Greensborough Calendar of Events – 2011/2012
Saturday 23rd June – 8.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sausage Sizzle
Bunnings Eltham
Corner Bridge and Silver Streets
Friday 29th June
Changeover Night
Ballara Receptions
1435 Main Road, Eltham
Sausage Sizzle
Bunnings Eltham
Corner Bridge and Silver Streets
Friday 29th June
Changeover Night
Ballara Receptions
1435 Main Road, Eltham
President John 18
Hi to all members,
I had thought of writing a lengthy bulletin report, but on reflection a short one would be better, as we have our Changeover night coming up on the 29th June at Ballara, and the yearly report will happen then. However over the past month we have been to the District Assembly at Euroa, and it was certainly the best I have attended.
One of the main subjects was how Rotary is accepting change and a DVD “The Winds of Change” was shown. We showed a copy at our last Club Assembly.
As we had no meeting on Anzac Day many of us attended other Clubs.(scattered meetings) Zilis and I went to Heidelberg Club for a very interesting talk about the research and the History of Gallipolli, which is being funded by the Governments of Turkey,Australia and New Zealand and will be completed for the 50 th Anniversary next year.
Our Club is now a 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club and we will reward other special people on Changeover Night.
David's Lingo 2
Betty and I are on the road. I am bashiing this eBulletin out in Wollongong and tomorrow we head for Sydney for a few days. we are missing home and our local friends already! The weather forcast is for rain and then more rain. Well we have had a week or so of brilliant weather so we won't complain, much!
Bill Carter is mustering troops for the District Assembly and still has room for others if you can join the team. The District Trainer has indicated that there is much gain from attendance, particularly for Committee Chairs but for all members also.
Bill Carter is mustering troops for the District Assembly and still has room for others if you can join the team. The District Trainer has indicated that there is much gain from attendance, particularly for Committee Chairs but for all members also.
From our DG April 2012
A month ago I saw an advertisement in the Good Weekend section of The Age for my old school, Caulfield Grammar School. The school itself has changed noticeably since the time I was there many years ago none the least of which is the creation of several new campuses including one in China. A part of the advertisement referred to this campus in Nanjing with these words: “Internationalism recognises that students are members of a growing global community and that the most effective preparation for this is through the intensive study of another culture.”
How true that statement is for the century in which we now live. In 2008 I was introduced to a book entitled The New Global Student written by mother, educator and teacher Maya Frost. In it she argues the case for enabling today’s students to get a truly international education and discover more creative ways to prepare for the global workplace. That is what this generation of high school students will need as they enter this period of internationalism.
A significant part of her thesis is to argue the importance of experiencing life in another culture and the “boldest advantage” for young people which is to be gained by spending a “yearlong high school exchange”.
She identifies several exchange organisations which create wonderful exchange opportunities for students but there is only one she picks over all others: Rotary’s Youth Exchange Program. Why?
Frost identifies FOUR BIG REASONS:
In her research, Maya Frost has spoken to over one hundred past exchange students and all had an incredible range of experiences. Nearly all agreed in their stories that
How true that statement is for the century in which we now live. In 2008 I was introduced to a book entitled The New Global Student written by mother, educator and teacher Maya Frost. In it she argues the case for enabling today’s students to get a truly international education and discover more creative ways to prepare for the global workplace. That is what this generation of high school students will need as they enter this period of internationalism.
A significant part of her thesis is to argue the importance of experiencing life in another culture and the “boldest advantage” for young people which is to be gained by spending a “yearlong high school exchange”.
She identifies several exchange organisations which create wonderful exchange opportunities for students but there is only one she picks over all others: Rotary’s Youth Exchange Program. Why?
Frost identifies FOUR BIG REASONS:
- The “enormous network of volunteers around the globe”
- An “unmatchable level of support to families and students”
- At “a considerably lower price than most other organisations”, and
- Rotary’s commitment to humanitarian work on both a local and global scale.”
In her research, Maya Frost has spoken to over one hundred past exchange students and all had an incredible range of experiences. Nearly all agreed in their stories that
- The year abroad was extremely challenging at times
- I learned so much about myself and the world
- I made friendships that remain among the most important relationships in my life
- My year abroad changed me profoundly as a person
- It was the most intense year of my life…and I recommend it to every young person I know.
Happy Snaps 3
Happy Snaps 2
Entertainment Books
It is time to order our Entertainment Books for this year!
Would all members please advise the number of books they will require so that I can get an idea of the number to order.
Special Meeting this week
Hi All,
Just a reminder that tomorrow's meeting, 4th April is a very special one as it is our Naming Day when we will once again be a 100% Paul Harris Club.
We want a good attendance so bring your partners, cat, dog, parrot or goldfish, all the more the merrier.
Our special Guest and Speaker will be P.D.G. Rob Lloyd who I am sure will have a great message for us
See you all on Wednesday,
YIRS
Bill
PS
I forgot to remind you that on Wednesday, our Naming Day, that it is required that all P.H.F`s should wear their Medallions.
Hoping that you all can oblige.
Happy Snaps
At Rotary last week a photo with John Mackey had his son-in-law a
Rotarian from Belfast club in Christchurch, Leith Falconer
GOLF DAY CHALLENGE
At 12.00 P.M. a field of 76 keen Golfers Tee`d Off on our 18th Annual Golf Day at The Growling Frog Golf Course.
The weather was kind to us as it was only slightly overcast with a slight drizzle at the start but not enough to
dampen our spirits and stayed fine until we all had just one hole to play.
Ray Lord and his team, coupled with the Volunteers on the day, (I am not going to mention names as you know
who you are and I do not want to leave anyone out) are to be congratulated on the excellent organization and planning
and as all of those that competed said that they will be back again next year.
"World's Greatest Shave"
Hello Rotarians,
On the 14th of April I will be shaving off ALL my hair for the Leukaemia Foundations "World's Greatest Shave".
The money raised will help fund important research into leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood disorders.
If you would like to sponsor me or you just want to find out more check out the link below - you can click "sponsor me" if you would like to put some money towards this great cause.
Have you sponsored Kathrine yet? There's still time to do so by clicking on the link below and following the prompts. Let's make Kathrine's commendable effort worthwhile
http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/kshields
Katherine Shields
Rotaract Club of Diamond Valley
Club Programme
| Date |
Speaker |
Topic |
Chairman |
| 4th April |
Guest PDG Rob Lloyd |
- Special 'Naming" Day | John Hardiman |
| 18th April |
Maria Rodda | Mongolia Aged Care Project | Simon Flower |
David's Lingo
Last Saturday and Sunday I attended the President Elects Training Seminar for District 9790 at Wangaratta. It was a very interesting exercise.
Some of the highlights for were:
PETS is a great opportunity to meet the Presidents Elect from the other clubs in our district. From memory 49 PE's out of 61 Clubs were present. I had good opportunity for interaction including good chats with some of the clubs that are closer to us geographically.
It was very good to hear from our District Governor Elect, John Gatt, and to be aware of some of the emphasis he sees for the upcoming year of Rotary. One thing that was evident is that John is keen to keep us going forward in new ways. Once again, there was an expected emphasis on membership, both recruitment and retention. It is interesting that John is placing more emphasis on involvement in activities and projects than on attendance at weekly meetings. That is not to say that he is suggesting that the weekly meeting is not important but that participation in other activities is even more so. Of course, currently rules provide for a makeup for involvement in club organised activities. It is interesting that we will not be required to send our attendance details to District next year but will instead be asked to provide an activities report.
Hearing ideas from trainers and other Presidents Elect is always helpful and hopefully we will be able to utilise some of them for our club.
One thing that was evident to me is that our Club is actually doing very well in structure and activities and we have a great foundation on which to build further. We are well on track with our Club Leadership Programme and hopefully we can improve on what we have.
Some of the highlights for were:
PETS is a great opportunity to meet the Presidents Elect from the other clubs in our district. From memory 49 PE's out of 61 Clubs were present. I had good opportunity for interaction including good chats with some of the clubs that are closer to us geographically.
It was very good to hear from our District Governor Elect, John Gatt, and to be aware of some of the emphasis he sees for the upcoming year of Rotary. One thing that was evident is that John is keen to keep us going forward in new ways. Once again, there was an expected emphasis on membership, both recruitment and retention. It is interesting that John is placing more emphasis on involvement in activities and projects than on attendance at weekly meetings. That is not to say that he is suggesting that the weekly meeting is not important but that participation in other activities is even more so. Of course, currently rules provide for a makeup for involvement in club organised activities. It is interesting that we will not be required to send our attendance details to District next year but will instead be asked to provide an activities report.
Hearing ideas from trainers and other Presidents Elect is always helpful and hopefully we will be able to utilise some of them for our club.
One thing that was evident to me is that our Club is actually doing very well in structure and activities and we have a great foundation on which to build further. We are well on track with our Club Leadership Programme and hopefully we can improve on what we have.
President John No. 17
Hi to all Members,
The last 2 meetings have been well attended, bringing good fellowship and great speakers.Pam Fallon spoke very passionately about Destiny Rescue, a subject which we would find sickening, and should stir us to action in trying to prevent this undesirable matter from happening. Zilis and I attended the Launch of the book “Cheeky Monkey” on Saturday. Proceeds of this book are going to Destiny Rescue.
The launch was performed by Hazel Edwardes an Author of 200 books, including “the hippopotomus ate cake on my roof”. Hazel was an excellent speaker and would be very welcome to speak at our Club.
The District Conference is almost upon us, so please contact Bill Carter if you intend going.
Have a Great Week.
Regards John.
Paul Harris Fellow Michael Shields
Text provided by Ron Myerscough Pics by Joy Ferguson
Michael was a charter member of the Rotaract Club of Diamond Valley and its Charter President. He put huge effort into this and established and helped to train his board. Training is something he is particularly keen about and he has conducted a number of training sessions for other Rotaracters.
He attended RYLA and has helped since with subsequent RYLA courses.
In his second year in Rotaract Michael joined the board of Rotary District 9790 as the District Rotaract Representative, and has held that position for the last 2 years. During this time he traveled widely in the District and promoted Rotaract to as many Rotary Clubs as possible, with a view to starting more clubs.
Cheeky Monkey
This book is special because it will raise money for Destiny Rescue
Proudly brought to you bt Pam Fallon and Busybird Publishing and Design.
For more info visit: www.busybird.com.au
From our DG
Our Rotary Clubs are often charactarised by the work they do within the local community. Much of the exposure our Clubs receive is for the local work they do serving the community and the people in it. But our Clubs hold their charter from Rotary International and the reach of our organisation is into over 200 countries and geographic areas around the world.
February is World Understanding Month, a great time to focus on our fourth avenue of service, international service and its goal of promoting peace, goodwill and understanding amongst the people of the world. Much of the work we do as Rotarians in fulfilling our fourth avenue of service will be to benefit people we will never meet in countries most of us will never visit. Some of these projects reach right into a local community such as adopting a village and provide bedding netting to reduce the chances of malaria, provide educational materials and support to village schools to empower young people with a basic education and literacy, support health initiatives in both hospitals and rural clinics and provide access to safe and clean drinking water.
Rotary is also providing the opportunity for outstanding young men and women to have a significant impact and role in the promotion of peace throughout the world, especially in areas where there has been conflict. Through the highly respected Rotary Peace Centres at selected universities around the world, Rotary is supporting the next generation of peacemakers and leaders who will serve in places of conflict around the world including, amongst others, the Middle East and in various locations in Africa.
As Rotarians we can also be directly involved with our international programmes. Many of our exchange programmes allow a sharing of cultures and an opportunity to bring the people of the world more closely together. There isn’t a better way to “bridge continents” than to exchange our young people through the Rotary youth exchange programme.
The Group Study Exchange programme of The Rotary Foundation also enables the exchange of young people and a sharing of cultures. Clubs within District 9790 have a great record of undertaking
RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service) projects enabling Rotarians and others to implement programmes in host countries.
This month, Thursday 23rd February is Rotary Day,
February is World Understanding Month, a great time to focus on our fourth avenue of service, international service and its goal of promoting peace, goodwill and understanding amongst the people of the world. Much of the work we do as Rotarians in fulfilling our fourth avenue of service will be to benefit people we will never meet in countries most of us will never visit. Some of these projects reach right into a local community such as adopting a village and provide bedding netting to reduce the chances of malaria, provide educational materials and support to village schools to empower young people with a basic education and literacy, support health initiatives in both hospitals and rural clinics and provide access to safe and clean drinking water.
Rotary is also providing the opportunity for outstanding young men and women to have a significant impact and role in the promotion of peace throughout the world, especially in areas where there has been conflict. Through the highly respected Rotary Peace Centres at selected universities around the world, Rotary is supporting the next generation of peacemakers and leaders who will serve in places of conflict around the world including, amongst others, the Middle East and in various locations in Africa.
As Rotarians we can also be directly involved with our international programmes. Many of our exchange programmes allow a sharing of cultures and an opportunity to bring the people of the world more closely together. There isn’t a better way to “bridge continents” than to exchange our young people through the Rotary youth exchange programme.
The Group Study Exchange programme of The Rotary Foundation also enables the exchange of young people and a sharing of cultures. Clubs within District 9790 have a great record of undertaking
RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service) projects enabling Rotarians and others to implement programmes in host countries.
This month, Thursday 23rd February is Rotary Day,
Today's Meeting - Water for Laos
Our speaker today is Timothy Jack.
Tim Jack is the National Leader of The Apostolic Church Australia and is actively involved in community work in a number of overseas countries.He will talk to us about a special project to provide fresh water for needy people in Laos.
Tim Jack is the National Leader of The Apostolic Church Australia and is actively involved in community work in a number of overseas countries.He will talk to us about a special project to provide fresh water for needy people in Laos.
Tim is an extremely gifted speaker. Don't miss this opportunity to hear him.
The photo was taken during a visit to Pakistan in 2010.
President John No. 16
Hi to all Members,
What an interesting meeting we had last week.Connie D’Amore and Mark Leverett gave us a great insight into their lives.
Connie is special as she was born in the year Elizabeth became Queen. ( I have always thought Connie was Royalty herself) Also what a Professional Record, Banker,Grocer,Banker,Carer and Rotarian. Thank you Connie, good to have you back.
Mark Leverett gave a very humerous talk about his education. (Private School,University, looking in peoples eyes.) It seemed Kerry thought he was a Nerd and uninteresting until he arrived on his Motor Cycle in his Leathers. Mark, you are a natural with your humour, and you also have some Royal Comparisons with Prince Charles?
Back to Bulletin
After a break over Christmas abd January we are back!
Well at least we are back to producing the eBulletin although I am not actually back in Melbourne yet. I hope to be at the meeting on the 8th February.
I have been sending some news about Betty and me to a few people and have included an adaptation of that here for the anyone who is interested.
Club Runner News Article
Whether it's a high profile company, an established conglomerate or a local club, everybody has a hard time keeping their best and brightest to stay. Let's face it, retaining members is a difficult task. However, in order to retain members, we have to understand why members choose to leave in the first place.
President John No 16
Happy New Year to all.
This year started for Rotary Club of Greensborough with a Fellowship Dinner at the Old England Hotel.
A great night was had by all,with one table being very boisterous (lead by Doreen Trotter, Betty Ling, Joy Ferguson, Christine Sefton and Zilis Hardiman) supported by their partners and Jerome Winston. Your President was on a more conservative, but happy table.
Happy Christmas and Great and Prosperous New Year
All the very best of Christmas Greetings to Members and Family of Rotary.
"May we all show each other the love and patience that we may not
deserve this Christmas. This is the true spirit of Christmas."
December / January Meetings
December 21st to be advised.
December 28th No Meeting
January 4th No Meeting
January 11th Evening Fellowship meeting at Old England Hotel. Heidelberg.
Rest of January to be advised
DG Newsletter
December is Family of Rotary Month, an opportune time to reflect on what is meant by the “Family of Rotary”, who comprises it and how it should be observed.
Rotary worldwide boasts over 1.2 million Rotarians but the Family of Rotary directly boasts many million more. Our partners and spouses are our closest Family of Rotary members. Many of us depend on them to support the work of our Clubs, often providing the service in implementing their community projects when our members are otherwise busy or by being there as a valued support.
Rotary worldwide boasts over 1.2 million Rotarians but the Family of Rotary directly boasts many million more. Our partners and spouses are our closest Family of Rotary members. Many of us depend on them to support the work of our Clubs, often providing the service in implementing their community projects when our members are otherwise busy or by being there as a valued support.
From President John No 15
Hi
to all members,
It is hard to believe it is 6 months since assuming this position, a time I have enjoyed immensely. The Fellowship, Humour, Work ethic and Development that is happening is very heartening.
In this 6 months we have had many interesting speakers, both from within the Club and from outside. Also all Committees are doing a great job, which has already resulted in Fund Raising, Sponsorship for RYLA and The National Science Forum. Our Upton and Gillespie award day was a great success, and it indicated our Country has a future with the talent of all those students present. Particularly Brigitte Duckworth our candidate for the Science Forum, and we look forward to her address to the Club in the New Year.
Tony and Pam Bramley bring a lot of praise to our Club for their efforts in the Projects overseas.
Deborah Thomas
From President John N0 14
Hi to all members.
It is with much sympathy to Jeff Thomas that we inform the Club of the passing of his wife Deborah
after a Long illness. If we can help you Jeff, in any way, please do not hesitate to ask.
AN INVITATION TO HEAR VANUATU RYLA CANDIDATES IN CONCERT
Over the years the Rotary Club of Greensborough has given much generous practical and financial support to my sister Meg and brother-in-law Don MacRaild in their retirement work, "The Vanuatu Eye Care Project ", including naming them Paul Harris Fellows.
Christmas function reminder
From President John No 12
Hi to all Members,
What a busy time this is.The following things have happened during the past 2 weeks.
From President John No 11
Hi to all members,
- It is with great regret that we received the resignation of P.P.Ray Davies from Rotary in General and our Club in particular. Ray has not taken his decision lightly, particularly after exceptional service over the past 20 years plus. Many thanks Ray for your work for Rotary, your Humour at our meetings and also your Friendship to all. We hope we will see you as a guest at our Rotary functions.Thank You,Thank You.
- Our speaker last week Mr.Sigmund Jorgensen, gave an excellent presentation of the Eltham Icon, Montsalvat. Sigmund has led an interesting life to date, which was explained in his C/V. He is also writing a Book and it will be released in 18 months time.The Fellowship Committee have organized a Breakfast at Montsalvat at the end of November. We attended the last breakfast and it was lovely.
School of Nursing at Berega Report Tony Bramley
REPORT
Further to my email report sent from Tanzania dated 30/7/2011 advising $8000 AUD less transfer costs of $30 AUD resulted in Tanzanian Schillings 11,494,479.65/- being deposited in the Berega Hospital Account.
This amount to be used by the School of Nursing at Berega (SONAB) for the purchase of educational equipment including tables and chairs etc has been verified by me on site. For your information District’s contribution of $1785 included in the $7970 AUD equates to 2,574,358/- Tanzanian Schillings.
I have verified on site items in consultation with John Pugh the Principal of the College. I have sighted the equipment supplied to the school and obtained where possible copies of quotes, advances, invoices and payments and these will be forwarded under separate cover.
Rotary Clubs of Greensborough and Diamond Creek Cupcake Challenge
Rotary Clubs of Greensborough
and Diamond Creek Combined Meeting
All welcome – Rotarians, family and friends
Come along for a night of fun and frivolity with your family and friends – prizes for the best cup cake and best apron!!
October is VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH
From President John No. 10
- Last Wednesday Brian Beers and his wife Margaret attended our meeting.Brian as usual,gave a most interesting talk.Beginning with an overview of the Grand Final (it made a lot of sense). He then proceeded to tell us many stories of his time in Tennis as a player, administrator and radio broadcaster.
- Mark Sefton and his team did a marvellous job with the BBQ at the Greensborough Station raising $1885.Many thanks to Christine Sefton in particular for all of her effort.
- Zilis and I attended a meeting of Presidents in Group 1 with A.G.Pat Millar and PDG Rob Lloyd at RSL. It was interesting to hear how other Clubs in our District are raising money and growing their membership. We can learn from their efforts.
From President John No 9
Hi
to all Members.
We have to thank Andrew Minahan for his talk “Man behind the Badge”. Our Club is most fortunate to have Andrew and his skills with us.
Ray Lord and Ray Davies
made it a special and humerous meeting with their comments and the display of memorabilia. Fancy, Ray Davies can still fit into his Templestowe Jumper (number
15).
Mark Sefton and his Team did a wonderful job with the BBQ’s at the Greensborough Station during the finals. Both finalists were well represented by the members cooking the sausages. A sum of $1885 was raised in this event. A good sum but a lot of hard work for Mark and his team. Fortunately Mark and Christines grandsons helped with dismantling and loading the ute on the last day. Many thanks to the 2 young men for their effort.
Footy Finals Sausage Sizzle
The Sausage Sizzle at Greensborough Station prior to each of the footy finals was a great success.
It really doesn’t matter who won the footy but we won financially and in terms of the promotion of Rotary.
The comments we received from the public re Rotary’s participation and activities in helping the under privileged and needy within the community heart warming to hear.
Special thanks must go to Christine Sefton as she worked tirelessly in keeping things on target. Mark has a great back up as Christine purchased the food and cut up mountains of onions and they both were up early each day pre-cooking the sausages so we had a fast start each time.Financially it was a success and thanks to the teams that made this project worth while.
Regards
Bill
David in China
For a long time I have thought that I would like to visit one of the more remote areas of China, so when the opportunity to visit the Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province came up I decided to take it. In making the plans there was some concern about how I would handle the 4,000 metre altitude but that proved unfounded as I didn’t have any problem at all. Just a bit shorter of breath than usual.
Hear more about this subject on Wednesday 19th October.
From President John No 8
Hi to all members
There is a lot happening at present and a brief report as
follows.
- Mark Sefton and his committee have been at Greensborough Railway Station 5 times during the football finals cooking and selling sausages. They need another 2 people for this coming Saturday. Volunteers required.
- Martyn Thompson is reporting in this Bulletin the results of the eye and ear testing. Many thanks to all who assisted.
Eye Ear and Spinal Testing
The Eye, Ear and Spinal Testing Day run by the Rotary Club of
Greensborough was held for the fifth year at the Kalparrin Early Intervention
Learning Centre in Kalparrin Ave,
Greensborough on Saturday 17th September 2011.
Eight (8) club members (including myself) and one friend of Rotary (Beryl Lim) were in attendance at times throughout the day to co-ordinate the testing.
These Rotarians were, George Lim, Jerome (Jerry) Winston, Bill Carter, Graeme Knorr, Mark Leverett, Greg Shambrook and myself. Connie D’Amore delivered sandwiches, thanks Connie and Beryl for the sandwiches (and cakes) and thanks also to Christine Shields for delivering cakes as well.
Rotarian Ron Myerscough and wife Joan prepared all of the bookings in the weeks leading up to the event and former Rotarian Cheryl-Lee Carter once again prepared all of the necessary correspondence.
With the assistance of Greg Shambrook, Mark Leverett and Kathleen from Leverett and Kinder and nine (9) Audiology Students from the Melbourne School of Audiology, 50 tests were conducted on the day that ran from 8.45am to 2.45pm.
The audiology students, did 29 test with 21 passing with no concerns. The remaining 8 had hearing levels that could be explained by a temporary middle ear issue and have been given information about where to get hearing reviewed. No significant hearing loss was recorded. An informal chat with Mark, confirmed that there were some only minor sight problems identified that would require further investigation. No spinal issues were revealed
Moving forward, this can be a great club event again, if more of the work is spread around perhaps half a dozen Rotarians. On that basis I think it is imperative that we form a committee to address this and maintain that committee through this year and into the next Rotary Year 2012/13 when the event is next held. This event is really the responsibility of two club presidents, ie the existing president and the president elect.
Martyn Thompson
From our DG
DG David's full Newsletter for September can be accessed from the link on our webpage
David is in China
I am quickly writing this brief article from the city of Xining in China. Tomorrow our party of four will be in YuShu which is a Tibetan Autonomous Region.
The Team is made up of a Chinese co-ordinator, two lady doctors from the UK and myself as helper, reporter and whatever else I can do.
As this is likely to be the last time I will have internet access until next weekend I thought I would get this done and sent as an eBulletin for this week
Family Christmas Function
Wine & Wool Mystery Tour
From President John No 7
Hi to all Members,
What a day! Our speaker could have continued for extra time, as the sublect matter and the manner in which it was presented captured the attention of all present. Many thanks to Fiona Stevens for her talk and coming from Seymour to deliver it. Her Mother Joan also has a great record of Community Service in the Shire of Broadford.(having been a Councillor and Shire President.) We will ask Fiona to come and speak again.
Thank you to David Ling for being Chairman for the day. Also
our 2 Sergeants (the 2 Rays) had some interesting tattoos to show us, after
winning the Hunter Douglas National Award. Well done to you both and your Team
at work. Ray Davies worked us over again and also emphasized the need for us to
get off our ASK to increase our membership.
From President John No 6
Hi to all Members
Another week, another interesting speaker at our meeting. Councillor Tom Melican stepped in at the last moment for a very sick Mayor, Councillor Peter Mc Kenna. Tom spoke about the Greensborough Project and together with his power point presentation it was an extremely informative session. We have excellent, committed Councillors in Banyule City and we thank them all for their continued service .
Bill Carter thanked our speaker in his usual inimitable
manner.
More News from the Bramleys
From President John No 5
Hi to all Members,
What a busy Meeting last week, starting with the Induction of Andrew Minahan, and the professionalism of John Mackey, Paul Craig and David Ling in the Ceremony was most appreciated. We look forward to Andrew contributing to our Club, his skills and most of all his youth.
I have been remiss in not mentioning the great work Graham Trotter does each week in helping to set up for our meeting and his cheery greeting when we all arrive. Also thank you Graham for visiting Les Bedford.
Our speaker from The Ombudsmans Office certainly gave us an excellent overview of the work done by this Office. Jessica Downey was dynamic in her talk and the participation of members with questions certainly made her visit special. Jessica’s Parents were also present and as they have never heard her talk in public they were suitably impressed.
Thanks also to our other guests for coming and we hope to see more of them in the future. They were Pam Fallon,Tony Carmusciano and Christine Shields.
Links with History
With Input from PP John Mackey
Several recent incidents have drawn the attention of our Club to Papua New Guinea. This in turn has prompted reflection on some past links with interesting results. Let me explain.
A few weeks ago our planned Speaker was unable to come and President John asked me to do an impromtu talk on a recent visit to PNG. A part of that was about a new village clinic being built in Simbimali, a village three to four hours drive from Mt Hagen.
Following this talk, PP Tony Bramley made a comment to me about a Club project to build a road in PNG around 1970. We agreed that it would be good to check the old records.
From President John No 4
Hi to all Members,
Our meeting last week was again well attended.Please invite any of your friends to our meetings, as it does add to our fellowship, and there is always the chance we may attract new members if they enjoy themselves.
Bill Carter is a demanding chairman, and the meeting was very well controlled. We heard from Dr.Ron Myerscough a brief report on Thailand, followed by an outline by Zilis Hardiman ( on behalf of Mark Sefton) of our Fund Raising programme for the coming year. David Ling was next to continue our learning curve about Club Runner and how to use it. Hopefully we can have more of these sessions to broaden our knowledge, thanks David.
From President John No 3
Hi to all Members,
Last Wednesday was another great day for our Club. The Fellowship created by our Sargents (2 Rays’) is terrific. The laughter from all was most contagious.
Brian Beers gave a very interesting talk about his Football career. It was most enlightening to hear about his family connections to Collingwood Football Club. (4 Generations). We will be having Brian back later this year to talk about his Tennis Experiences.
From our DG
For the complete DG's Newsletter please go to the Club Link on the webpage
AUGUST IS MEMBERHIP MONTH....BUT MEMBERSHIP IS A YEAR LONG ACTIVITY
Condolences to Shambrook Family
Greg Shambrook is an apology for today's meeting as he will be attending the funeral of Keryn's sister who passed away a few days ago.
We express our sincere condolences to Keryn and the whole family. Our thoughts are also with Greg as he delivers a eulogy at the memorial.
We express our sincere condolences to Keryn and the whole family. Our thoughts are also with Greg as he delivers a eulogy at the memorial.
Condolences to Tony Shields and family
We convey our sincere condolences to Tony who lost his brother Malcolm suddenly last week.
Tony has sent a short message:
Dear Friends
My youngest brother Malcolm Shields, died of a heart attack last week and will
be buried this Friday. He was 47 and a friend of all he met.
The funeral is at Tobin Bros, 505 Princes Hwy, Noble Park at 10 am and if any
of you can come, Mum, Gary and I would love to see you.
Thanks
Tony Shields
Diamond Valley Rotaract Club
On Monday night I attended my first meeting
of the Diamond Valley Rotaract Club and I can tell you they are as keen as
mustard! There were only nine of them there on the night and they inducted two
of them on the night which I believe brings their number to about 20 - 21
members? The meeting was run more like a board meeting but quite open and lots
of discussion on the things they have been doing and want to do. I was
exhausted just listening to them!
From President John No 2
Hi to all Members.
What a great meeting on Wednesday.
Many thanks to the Widows of Past Members for attending and participating.
Warwick Leeson is
an experienced speaker, and very passionate as an Ambassador for The White
Ribbon Organization. His message has hit many nerves, and a number of our
members will attend the Function at Eltham in November.
Annual Subs are now due.
A number of Members have already paid there subs and this is a reminder that they are now due.
Payment can be made by Cheque to the Treasurer, by Credit Card facility available at all Club Meetings or by Electronic Transfer for which the Bank account and details follow.
Rotary Club of Greensborough
BSB 814 282
A/C 31083785
NB Please ensure that the reference details show "Rotary CLub and your Surname
District Governor visit.
Last Wednesday, the Rotary Club of Greensborough had the priviedge of the annnual visit from the DG.
Rotary International is made up of 1.2 million Rotarians united by current threads of networking (fellowship) and service. For all of that, said DG David Anderson, the engine room of Rotary is the local club. There may well be 1.2 million Rotarians but there is only one you. Each and every member is of value. It comes down to this year's motto: "Reach within to embrace humanity."
From President John
Hi to all Members,
It is now 5 weeks since the new year began for my Rotary Life and it has been most exciting. During this time we have been able to share Fellowship at Changeover Nights at Diamond Creek, Bundoora, Eltham, and Rotoract, not forgetting our own evening.
What a great night it was with 97 members and guests enjoying the company, food,wine, entertainment and the SPEECHES. A number of our Club members attended these functions.
Last week we had the official visit from the District Governor, David Anderson which was most illuminating.(a very interesting man) Before our Club Meeting , David met with the Board to discuss our Plan for this Rotary Year. He made many suggestions which will be followed, and should ensure we have a successful year.
Eye, Ear and Spinal Testing
Greetings Greensborough Rotarians,
It will soon be time for us to conduct our annual Eye, Ear and Spinal Testing of local children 3.5 to 5.5 years old. As you will be aware, we have conducted this in September and for the last couple of years this was held at the Kalparrin Early Learning Centre in Kalparrin Ave Greensborough.
It is time to start getting this organized.
The eBulletin is back for new Rotary Year
After a few weeks of non issue we are back on track with the Bulletin.
In discussions with the Board it is agreed that we will aim for a weekly issue, however if no material is forthcoming we may not achieve this. I have agreed to continue to be responsible and we are working on having at least one assistant editor with a view to covering the role when I am absent which as members know is quite frequent.
May I take this opportunity to encourage members to tell us about activities including items of family interest. Just send an email with text or attach a word document. You will notice that the format also provides for including more pictures in the article so let's have those also.
Makeup in Tasmania
Last Saturday, Betty and I had the pleasure of attending a fund raising function organised by the Rotary Club of Sandy Bay in Tasmania.
Billed as a quiz night, the function was held to raise funds for Interplast and it was expected the more than $8000 would be the result for the night. Betty joined my sister Marion, who is about to join the Sanday Bay Club, in cooking to contribute to the food for the night and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole activity.
The quiz was very well organised and the night inluded sale of goods by silent auction. The President gave a good overview of the work of Interplast and each quiz section included a question related to Interplast material on each table and drew participants attention to the great work being done.
Congratulations from Inner Wheel
President Merle and
Incoming President Margaret and all members of the Inner Wheel Club of Bundoora
send congratulations to President John and wish him and his Board a good year.
Marks Remarks 31
It was a great pleasure to be able to
induct two new members to our club at last weeks meeting.
Welcome to Zilis Hardiman and Sara Briffa who I am sure will enjoy their journey with Rotary. I was interested to note that Zilis was especially motivated to join Rotary as a result of attending district conference two years ago. It has been said before but it is certainly true that you don’t fully appreciate Rotary until you have been to conference. It is an enjoyable and motivating experience and I would urge all members, and especially newer members to register for next year’s conference especially as it is so close to town at Mooney Valley race course.
Our industrious secretary George will be away for the next three weeks and Bill Carter will stand in for him over that time. Beryl Lim is also staying in town and will to pass on any messages George receives on behalf of the club.
Our usual high standard of guest speaker was again maintained with Malcolm Hackett describing the rebuilding in the Strathallan area following the Black Saturday bushfires. It is clear to see that there is still a long was to go in the recovery process even two years after the event.
Cheers for now
Pres . Mark
Marks ReMarks 30
Thank you to all the committee chairs for preparing reports on this year’s activities for last week’s club assembly.
A full report on the year’s events was forwarded to district this week and will be included in a special bulletin for changeover night.
When I went through all we have done this year I am impressed with what we have been able to achieve and I think the club can be proud of this year’s achievements. There have been some disappointments but the highs have vastly outweighed them and I am sure with Steve at the helm in only four weeks time our club will build on this year’s efforts.
Picture of Oi
This pic is from Ron Myerscough.
I will try to post more pictures on the Webpage but will anyone look at them?
Marks remarks 29
It was great to see a good turnout at our
last meeting and the feedback was that everyone enjoyed the lunch. And the
guest speaker David Craig , Paul's brother. Over the next few weeks we will be
able to welcome back Paul Roast and Ron
Myerscough who have been away on holidays.
It was the start of a busy and enjoyable Rotary week.
Makeup
Makeups help us to keep up our personal attendance and also the Club Average. Here is one from Tony Shields.
Marks Remarks 28
Wed 11 May
Thanks to Paul Craig and his helpers for making us so welcome at our first meeting at the Baptist church last week.
The ladies went to a lot of effort to provide a first class meal which was at least as good, if not better than that provided at the golf club.
Again Paul organized a great guest speaker , Stuart Burdack , C.E.O of Nillumbik council.
Our own Tony Shields also gave a great three minute talk about the world of stamps and rare coins. Who would have believed that there is a genuine coin from the time of Alexander the Great in a shop in Heidelberg ! I also didn’t know that Alexander the great died at only 29 but in that time conquered most of the known world.
Mark's ReMarks 27
Last week was our last week meeting at the
Heidelberg golf club for some time.
Unfortunately there were only 10 members but three guests who are all
interested in joining our club.
The guest speaker was Professor Chris Hamilton a leading oncologist from the Austin Hospital who is heavily involved in the Olivia Newton John Centre there. He gave a fantastic presentation on where the Centre is now and where it aims to be in the future again well done Paul for securing such a top notch speaker and I would urge all members to try their utmost to attend the weekly meetings to benefit from these top notch presentations.
Professor Chris Hamilton
The chairman for last week's meeting, Ray Davies, with guest speaker Professor Chris Hamilton who delivered a very interesting presentation on the cancer research facilities at the developing Olivia Newton John Centre at the Austin Hospital
Stamp Expo
Tony Shields with The Governor General at the recent stamp
expo in Sydney at Randwick Racecourse.
New Venue
Please be advised
that the Board had considered a number of options, amongst which was the offer
from PP Paul Craig, the use of available facilities and services of the Diamond
Valley Baptist Church, 309 Diamond Creek Road, PLenty 3090. Tel:94359377. It is between the Caltex Safeway Service
Station and the traffic light at Yan Yean Road turnoff, and on the same side as
the service station.
Our meeting will from next Wed 4 May 2011 commence at 12.30pm for 1.00pm and will finished by 2.00pm.
Here's looking forward to seeing all of you there. With best regards.
Our meeting will from next Wed 4 May 2011 commence at 12.30pm for 1.00pm and will finished by 2.00pm.
Here's looking forward to seeing all of you there. With best regards.
Rural Village Clinic Upgrade
China Village Doctors Project: International Project Rotary Club of Greensborough.
What great excitement as a group of Australian visitors from Western Australia joined us as we travelled to a rural village in the Fuping County in Shaanxi Province in China.
Bus luggage compartment loaded with equipment purchased with funds donated by the RCG and accompanied by senior officials of the Hygiene Bureau for the county we were greeted enthusiastically by villagers to witness the event.
What great excitement as a group of Australian visitors from Western Australia joined us as we travelled to a rural village in the Fuping County in Shaanxi Province in China.
Bus luggage compartment loaded with equipment purchased with funds donated by the RCG and accompanied by senior officials of the Hygiene Bureau for the county we were greeted enthusiastically by villagers to witness the event.
Rotoract
Our club has been invited by the Rotaractors to support their Trivia night on Friday 3rd June at Ivanhoe Bowls Club at 7 pm.
Cost $10 per person and bring a plate please - nibbles finger food etc.
Tony Shields will be MC for the evening (and so will not be eligible for any prizes!!!) He is truly a master of Trivia.
Tables of 8 with prizes etc and lots of fun for all.
For those interested members please see Joy.
Vale
Vale
Coral Edney passed away this week
John Mackey's 9 year old granddaughter also passed away this last week.
Bob Manuell's
brother Peter passed away recently and also
Cyril Brant.
Cyril Brant was a member of our Club for number of years and made a great contribution.
Another Week in China
Last week saw the celebration of the 10 year anniversary of our baby care unit in the city of Xianyang.
The simple celebration was attended by local officials and various friends. This was followed by a luncheon banquet in a nearby restaurant. A good report of the occasion was given in the local newspaper and provided good publicity for a great programme.
Meanwhile I have been kept busy with some major planning for the development of a newly established local not for profit organisation to continue the work started by overseas people years ago.
Today we finalised allocation of the remainder of the money donated by RCG for Rural Doctors training and uplift. I hope to report fully on my return. I leave here on Friday and arrive home Saturday lunch time or thereabouts.
Bunnning BBQ Easter Sunday
A quiet but good day for all
Tony Shields was there from 9am until 4 pm - a good effort!! Zac was there for the afternoon shift- Sara Briffa also contributed during the morning.
Christine Sefton arranged all the purchases, and we only had about 5 kg of sausages over.
It was a pretty quiet day and I think we will be lucky to clear between $500 and $600 - however we all had a good time with lots of laughs!!
Mark's ReMarks 27
Thanks again to program director Paul who organized another fascinating guest speaker or more appropriately interviewee Simplis. He was part of the Cameroon commonwealth games team and is now an Australian Citizen and champion weight lifter. We only had time to cover a small part of that journey but it has been quite a journey as he could not speak English and had no understanding of the Australian way of life when he arrived. Some members asked how we could help him as he is finding life challenging financially with his commitments to his sport and commitment to his family in Cameroon.
What he most needs now is a part time job with flexible hours to accommodate his training schedule, so if anyone knows of a position that would suit they can contact Paul Craig.
PP Jerome Winston in Malaysia
Jerome and Prasantha Abeykoon at the Malaysian national conference and training centre in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Prasantha is a senior trainer from Sri Lanka who is working with Jerome and their Malaysian colleagues to complete a research and development project for the Malaysian Centre for Development and Research in Evaluation.
Monthly Dinner Meeting 23rd September
The meeting will include the induction of another new member.
MIDDLE EAST PEACE - THE HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN SYRIA
The Rotary Club of Greensborough is privileged to have as Guest Speaker on Wednesday 10th September 2014 Bashar Baghdadi with a focus on Peace in the Middle East and the humanitarian situation in Syria. Bashar Baghdadi is a professional international humanitarian with a passion for peace who will be sharing his personal insights into the humanitarian situation in the Middle East, with a focus on Syria and his home country, Jordan.
This will be a unique opportunity to hear from the passionate Rotaract alumnus who will share his first hand stories from the refugee camps of Syria where he worked to help those affected by the challenges of regional conflict.
Bashar has a fascinating and compelling social message to share with all of us in the spirit of Rotary's mission for the advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace.
He has many stories to share that makes one re-think humanity.
All Rotarians and friends are invited
WHEN: Wednesday 10th September 2014 at 12.30 pm for 1 pm.
WHERE: WaterMarc, 1 Flintoff Street, Greensborough, Vic. 3080
COST: $10.00 per head for lunch (Sandwiches)
Extra Extra! Special Dinner Meeting 21st May
Earlier this year Nalin Perera visited one of the areas affected by the recent tornado in the philippines.
The visit provided a direct connection to the Rotary Club of Pasay Southeast and Nalin subsequently told us of the devastation he had witnessed.
We now have the privilege of meeting the President and Vice President of the Rotary Club of Pasay Southeast whose visas have now been cleared for a visit to Melbourne next week together with their partners.
To take best advantage of the visit we have arranged to have a special night meeting at the Greensborough Hotel.
.An event item has been created on our webpage .
Latest edition of Overflow now available
DG Philip Clancy's newsletter is now available in PDF format as a direct link on the front page of our website.
For those who prefer the flipsnack version the link is: Here
One item from the Overflow:
Rotary District Changeover.
Rotarians and friends will have the opportunity to attend the District Changeover meeting and lunch on Sunday 29th June at 11.45am to be held at ‘Trackside’ Kilmore.
All clubs will be informed of the details and registration arrangements.
Presentations will be made for:
Websites
Presidential Citations
Goal setting and RI reporting
Significant Achievement Award
Club of the Year Award
.
Inner wheel Invitation Feb 13th
Programme
Rotary Club of Greensborough – Programme
VP Jerome has advised that 6 people have registered for the Building our Business Seminar on the 1st of May.
The Club Assembly scheduled for the 8th of May is a very significant meeting as PE Paul opens discussion on plans for the coming year. Your input into this discussion is vital so please plan to attend if you possibly can.
The Business breakfast is coming up fast and PP John is asking for definite numbers and pre-payment now. Please see email from George Lim for details.
Speakers
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Date |
Speaker |
Topic |
Information |
Speaker’s Chair |
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17th April |
Julie Merrett |
Walkers of Merret |
Julie has emailed to say thank you for having her and the boys. She hopes we may be able to have some mutual support in the future. |
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1st May |
No Meeting |
In lieu |
Building our Business Community |
Seminar |
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8th May |
Working Together in Rotary |
P.E Paul Craig |
Paul will use a presentation to outline his vision for the coming Rotary Year. This will be a great opportunity to discussion. |
Paul will chair the session. |
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15th May |
RYLA |
TBA |
RYLA |
Joy Ferguson |
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21st May |
Business Breakfast |
Father Bob Maguire |
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PP John Hardiman |
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22nd May |
NO |
LUNCHTIME |
MEETING |
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Shepparton Motor Show
News from Joy
Frank Donegan is supporting Bowel Scan Month.
Our club has been asked to assist with obtaining pharmacies willing to participate in this Rotary Community Service Project
Our newest member willingly accepted the request to 'suss' out pharmacies who will take and promote the $10 kits. The government kits are bein sold for approximately $30.
Three pharmacies have agreed to come on board - The Amcal Pharmacy in Main Street, Chemist Warehouse also in Main Street and Terry White Chemist in the Plaza.
Rotary Club of Diamond Creek are coordinating the distribution of Bowel Scan Kits to local pharmacies program.
Pharmacies in Diamond Creek, Eltham and Greensborough are now participating.
Thanks Frank, on behalf of the club, your willingness has been appreciated.
Rotary Club of Greensborough award at District Conference.
The Rotary Club of Greensborough received an award at District Conference for being the second highest per capita donors to The Rotary Foundation in the 2010-2011 year.
DG Newsletter
From our DG
March is traditionally the month in which District 9790 has held its annual Conference and this year is no exception. Almost a year ago, at our 2011 Conference in Wangaratta, I promised that our 2012 Conference would be a “Conference with a Differ-ence”. At the end of this month after you have at-tended our 2012 Conference, I hope you will agree that we fulfilled our aim and that the Conference was different.
One of the aims has been to hold a Conference which is more interactive. To this end, we have built in more time for networking especially at the breaks. It is an opportunity for attendees to share their Ro-tary experiences, develop new friendships and infor-mally hear about Club projects. The Saturday morn-ing program will include a Panel Discussion and Q & A on change and how it will affect Rotary. The panel includes commentators and experts in the economy and social and climate change.
March is traditionally the month in which District 9790 has held its annual Conference and this year is no exception. Almost a year ago, at our 2011 Conference in Wangaratta, I promised that our 2012 Conference would be a “Conference with a Differ-ence”. At the end of this month after you have at-tended our 2012 Conference, I hope you will agree that we fulfilled our aim and that the Conference was different.
One of the aims has been to hold a Conference which is more interactive. To this end, we have built in more time for networking especially at the breaks. It is an opportunity for attendees to share their Ro-tary experiences, develop new friendships and infor-mally hear about Club projects. The Saturday morn-ing program will include a Panel Discussion and Q & A on change and how it will affect Rotary. The panel includes commentators and experts in the economy and social and climate change.
Notice re future events
Bunnings THOMASTOWN BBq on Saturday 26th November BBQ at Bunnings MILL PARK ON
Saturday 24 th December (Christmas Eve)
BBQ Bunnings MILL PARK Monday 26th December (Boxing Day)
Also
From President John No 13
President John is quite unwell at the moment and unable to write his weekly article.
All the best John and get well soon.
Bruce Morgan
It is with sadness that I have to inform you all that Past President Bruce Morgan passed away last week.
Bruce was a Foundation Member of our Club and served as President in 1970/1971.
The Funeral will be held at the Rosanna Uniting Church this Thursday at 1.00pm.
Bill Carter
SOUP & SANDWICH NIGHT
The Inner Wheel Club of
Bundoora
Invites you to a
SOUP & SANDWICH NIGHT
Guest Speaker: Merrilyn Gamble PHF
"Creating a Sporting Chance for Young Adults with Special Needs."
When: Thursday 10th November, 2011.
Where: Gresswell Uniting Church, Greenwood Drive, Bundoora
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: $10.00
Come along for an enjoyable night with raffles and plenty of fun.
Thank you.
Beryl.
Bulletin and Webpage Sponsors
Have you had a look at the sponsors in our Bulletin???????
If not, it is about time you did because you are missing out on some great deals
as well as supporting our sponsors.
Our latest sponsor is Storage King in Greensborough (as well as other locations).
Whether you have short or long term storage, large or small, call Sue Dimovski
on 9432 4466 and have a chat. She is a great lady and is a good supporter of our club.
Regards
Bill
More from Tanzania
This report has been filed by PP Tony Bramley and is included in the eBulletin to advise members of the progress of the work in Tanzania.
Attendance Office for 2011-2012
Connie D'Amore has accepted the role of Attendance Officer and has been trained on the use of our ClubRunner programme which records and reports attendance.
Please remember the importance of reporting makeups and do so direct to Connie by one of the communication options below.
Email: acdamore@bigpond.com
Fax : 03 8610-0096
Visit from Family of Rotary
From President John's news
"Many thanks to the Widows of Past Members for attending and participating"
News from the Bramleys in Tanzania
President John received this Post Card from Tony and Pam who are clearly getting on with the job in Tanzania
‘PARTNER’S’ PROJECT TO FOCUS ON CHILD AND MATERNAL HEALTH
Just as the United Nations adopted Child Health and Maternal Health as two of their eight Millennium Development Goals, so also has Rotary nternational and the Rotary Foundation adopted similar goals.
One of our six areas of focus for both Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation is Maternal and Child Health. It is fitting then that the tradition of the District Governor‘s partner identifying and promoting a Partner‘s Project will continue in 2011-2012 with a focus on Maternal and Child Health. In 2011-2012 Clubs will be invited to support the Goroka General Hospital in Papua New Guinea during the District Governor‘s official visit. It will become
a project in which all Rotarians in District 9790 will have ownership, and in particular the hospital‘s Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Labour (or Birthing).
(Article extracted from "The District Drum")
District Governor's Newsletter
DG David's newletter is available as a link on our webpage. Check it out.
In tribal societies, the drum has been widely used as a method of communication. The sound made by tapping on the tight skin stretched across the hollow instrument can be heard for some distance or the messenger beats a wooden club across a hollowed log to send their message.
Kundu drums are a native drum of many of the tribal groups of Papua New Guinea – from the Sepik of the northern coast to the highlands which run along the spine of the nation. Hand held, they are used in a wide range of ceremonies both formal and informal.
Business Breakfast a great success
Last week's business breakfast at the Old England Hotel in Heidelberg was a great success with good participation from local business, local government, Rotary Clubs and friends.
Guest Speaker Mark Knight entertained with an excellent presentation including some cartoons.
Mark's story is very interesting as it tells something of the journey of a news illustrator from humble beginings to present postition.
Thanks to John HArdiman and team for a well organised event. Financial results will be avaliable soon and we know that the proceeds will go to Banyule Palliative Care.
Relay for Life Certificate
Mr M Thompson
28 Roberts Street
KEILOR EASTVIC 3033
Dear Martyn,
Relay For Life - Celebrate Remember Fightbackl
When 868 Diamond Valley locals gathered at Willinda Park, they united with a common goal - to
fight cancer. On behalf of Cancer Council Victoria, please accept our sincere thanks leading your
team at the Diamond Valley Relay For Life 201 1.
This year around 35,000 Victorians will participate in 50 Relay For Life events across the state. 35
teams participated at the 2011 Diamond Valley Relay For Life and I am pleased to announce
$115,509.85 as the total figure for this year's event. This is an inspirational effort and we are
grateful for your part in this achievement.
Change Over
URGENT MESSAGE..WE NEED YOUR BEST EFFORT.
Our changeover night is upon us,and the details are as follows:
July 2nd. 7.p.m. to 11.p.m.
- Ballara Receptions 1435 Main Road Eltham.
- 3 course meal includes Wines.other drinks at bar prices.
- Be Entertained by Adagio Music.
- Dress:After Five
- Cost.$70 per person.
- Further details contact John Hardiman..0428 533 432.
- Cheques payable to Rotary Club of Greensborough.Eftpos also available.
This will be our President Mark Leverett's final night ending a great year under his leadership.Let us all say thank you to him, by selling tickets urgently to all of our friends.Tables seat 8 people, Please let me know by phone or email of your ticket sales success.You can pay by eftpos next Wednesday at our meeting.
Best Regards John
Events re President Elect
It is with great regret that I received a resignation effective immediately from president elect Steven Briffa and his wife Sara.
They have cited family issues and Steve has asked for privacy and would prefer not to field calls about this situation.
On behalf of the club I have relayed my sadness to hear of his decision and offered them any help we can give. He stressed he is a great supporter of rotary and wants to continue that support.
Two Ladies Inducted
Mark's ReMarks 26
Congratulations to all those who organized our Golf Day last Friday. Ray Lord was true to his word and arranged near perfect weather. One of my staff, Brad, attended for the first time and commented on how well run the event was. The only Dampener for him was that he lost over half a dozen balls - by the second tee!
The golf day will be a major fund raiser for us this year and it's a credit to those involved.
Mark's ReMarks 25
Thanks to David Ling for organizing the bulletin from PNG last week.
Last week's meeting was fascinating for anyone who has spent some time in the Greensborough area and we were fortunate enough to hear from two of the most knowledgeable people regarding the history of the area Noel Withers and our own chairman John Mackey who could command a whole chapter in the districts history on his own !
Noel was also kind enough to pass on details of a Rotarian who is relocating to our area and may be interested in joining our club. Watch this space.
I am delighted to see plans are well underway for our major fundraisers, the annual Golf Day and our business breakfast. Please give these events your support. For our Business breakfast we have the leading political cartoonist in the country Mark Knight as guest speaker. He should have a wide appeal outside of the business community and so we are hoping for a good attendance. It will be the last event before changeover so I hope we can make it a very successful event .
Paul Roast will not be attending our weekly meetings until the 18th of May as he is taking an extended holiday. We hope he has a great break with the family and look forward to his reports on his return and also to find out how he managed to get the time off!
Pres. Mark
eBulletin from afar!
Bulletin prepared from PNG
Two articles for the eBulletin this week. I am currently in Papua New Guinea and the internet connection is slow and expensive but I think it is working out ok.
I am here representing GO International Aid Inc doing some training and leadership input as part of a large community project. All very interesting.
Mark's ReMarks 24
Wed 23 March
I have just returned from conference full of renewed enthusiasm, having been inspired by some of the brilliant speakers and presentations. Well done to Rotary club of Eltham for organizing such a first class event.
The conference will be more fully reported elsewhere in the bulletin so I won't report in detail here, but I will mention a couple of things that I particularly noted. At the Presidents breakfast we were addressed by the R.I. President's Representative Past District Governor Bernie Rodgers. He is a very highly regarded Rotarian and a very powerful orator who is able to get straight to the point but flesh out his points with witty stories. He spoke about why he first joined rotary. He said what motivated him to join was not the opportunity to fight polio (even though he had polio as a child) It wasn't the chance to give back to the community. It wasn't even the chance to network with his peers or the opportunity for self-development .
It was because he was invited by a mate and he witnessed a bunch of people enjoying themselves and each other's company whilst looking to do good things. As Bernie put it - He thought "These seem like a good bunch of people, I think Id like to give this a go ." It wasn't until some time later that he became committed to the Rotary cause.
So he asked the assembled presidents. What does a visitor see when they come to your club?
Success in Membership boils down to some pretty basic fundamentals after all.
Bernie also gave the closing address ( I think you will have gathered that I was pretty impressed by this fellow) It was a very powerful address designed to encourage us to keep Rotary strong. He touched on the projects of Rotary and how we need to be constantly addressing membership retention.
His statement that sticks in my mind is " The world cannot afford to lose Rotary"
A number of members commented to me how positive they felt after last week's meeting. I very much appreciated the feedback. Congratulations to Steve on his presentation of his insights gained from the President Elects training session.
Incoming District Governor David Anderson at conference talked about a district project to facilitate us having a vision for our club.
What do we want it to look like in one three or five years? I have asked him to follow up on that when it is established, but for now I would like to concentrate on what we can do right now to make our club more vibrant.
John Mackey made the comment last week that the thing that really set our club up in the first place was the response to the local bushfires in the late sixties. People wanted to join the club to help the affected community. In my time in the club the project that got our club members really involved was the building of the home for homeless youth. An ambitious but achievable project.
We have many wonderful projects now but I believe nothing beats having an important local project where we become directly involved. I think it should satisfy the following criteria :
-Directed to helping the local community in a very significant way.
-Be of such obvious benefit that everyone would be keen to be involved, even join the club to be a part of it
-Be a long term project or a shorter project that could be repeated every year or several times a year.
-Would promote Rotary to the community.
Examples are - Diamond Creek and Eltham Clubs run a town fair Rosanna Club runs farmers market that brings them significant ongoing revenue.
I'm not necessarily suggesting we copy those ideas but I believe we should look for a project to satisfy these criteria.
Cheers Pres. Mark
District Conference
The Rotary Conference at Albury last year was indeed well done, and they raised the bar of excellence. However Rotary Club of Eltham raised that bar a few more steps higher. The highlights of the 3 days Zilis and I attended were as follows:
- The Venue in Wangaratta was superb. Great facilities, including good audio.
- This beautiful City was enhanced by the weather.(25.26.27 degrees)
- Speakers were good to unbelievable. Any of these people would warrant a 2nd listen, particularly Hugh Evans CEO of Global Poverty Project. He is the Keynote Speaker at the Rotoract Conference in September, and I would urge all to attend. Our Rotoract Club are hosting this event, and we should support them.
- The Chairman from Eltham was David McFarlane, a true Heavyweight of Chairmen.
- The Saturday function in Merriwa Park, included a nice meal, good entertainment and good fellowship.
- The farewell BBQ lunch was also at the Park.
- On the Friday Evening the 18 attendees from Greensborough enjoyed an excellent meal in our own Room.(the Sterling Room).Food, Wine, Soft Drink were combined with a presentation by each attendee, to indicate 2 people they would have as dinner guests. How entertaining this was, and contributed a new understanding and strengthened Fellowship between all of us.
To all members... You missed out on a Great Conference, Good Food, and Good Fellowship. Please come next year, and learn a little more of your Rotary Family
AN UNDISCOVERED STAR IN OUR MIDST
Members and friends of this Rotary Club will be aware of other members who were
football stars in their earlier days. Greg Shambrook played Rugby for Australia
at international level, Ray Davies won a premiership with Richmond Reserves and
Tony Ladgrove was a prolific goalkicker in country football. Bob Manuell played
District Cricket for Collingwood. It came as quite a surprise however to
discover that our own John Hardiman has long been hiding his light under a
bushell.
John played football for Hawthorn and this could explain his friendship with
Jeff Kennett who John organised to be our breakfast speaker last year. He also
played for Richmond for 3 years but fortunately has since seen the light and
now follows Collingwood. Despite much research I could not find the reason for
John falling out with his old clubs, but rumour has it that it was the thorny
subject of money. John was not paying them enough to get a game! However unlike
any of the previously mentioned stars of our Rotary Club, John managed to get
his picture on a cigarette card of the day as proof of his stature at the time.
The sveldt looking John was described as a "follower" whereas today I
would call him a leader or an "allrounder".
Congratulations John!
From the District Governor
Welcome to the ninth edition of Alan's Anecdotes. For this month, we celebrate Literacy. This is so important in many ways, not least of which is the future of our youth in being able to build a solid and well founded future.
As an example of this, it was an absolute pleasure to take part in the distribution of the very popu-lar children's book written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury ― Ten Little Fingers, Ten Little Toes‖ at the Wodonga Hospital Maternity Ward. Over 200 copies of this book were given to the babies born in our District during the week of 23 February by several Clubs to celebrate the anniver-sary of Rotary. It was also great publicity for Rotary with several articles in the local press and television.
Basic Education and Literacy is one of President Ray Klingin-smith's six Emphases for the current Rotary year and will be one of the Areas of Focus for programmes from The Rotary Foundation. In particular, this will influence programmes including Group Study Exchange visits, Matching Grants. Rotary International recognises that we are confronted with the monumental challenge of helping nearly a billion people experi-ence the essential pleasure and power of reading and writing. Without these basic and fundamental skills, too many will be trapped into poverty, hunger and disease.
Despite this enormous challenge, we are heartened by the company of trusted friends and new allies in the struggle to im-prove the literacy of these people. Over the last few years, relationships have been renewed with several organisations in-cluding the International Reading Association which allows Rotarians to benefit from the experience of local and international professionals. However, while these relationships heighten the effectiveness and impact of our projects, little would be possible without the active support of many Rotarians worldwide. But, any success will depend on careful planning and develop strong and motivated champions for literacy in our communities and our Clubs at all levels.
Alan's Anecdotes can be accessed from our webpage
As an example of this, it was an absolute pleasure to take part in the distribution of the very popu-lar children's book written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury ― Ten Little Fingers, Ten Little Toes‖ at the Wodonga Hospital Maternity Ward. Over 200 copies of this book were given to the babies born in our District during the week of 23 February by several Clubs to celebrate the anniver-sary of Rotary. It was also great publicity for Rotary with several articles in the local press and television.
Basic Education and Literacy is one of President Ray Klingin-smith's six Emphases for the current Rotary year and will be one of the Areas of Focus for programmes from The Rotary Foundation. In particular, this will influence programmes including Group Study Exchange visits, Matching Grants. Rotary International recognises that we are confronted with the monumental challenge of helping nearly a billion people experi-ence the essential pleasure and power of reading and writing. Without these basic and fundamental skills, too many will be trapped into poverty, hunger and disease.
Despite this enormous challenge, we are heartened by the company of trusted friends and new allies in the struggle to im-prove the literacy of these people. Over the last few years, relationships have been renewed with several organisations in-cluding the International Reading Association which allows Rotarians to benefit from the experience of local and international professionals. However, while these relationships heighten the effectiveness and impact of our projects, little would be possible without the active support of many Rotarians worldwide. But, any success will depend on careful planning and develop strong and motivated champions for literacy in our communities and our Clubs at all levels.
Alan's Anecdotes can be accessed from our webpage
Paul Harris Society
Paul Harris Society, Major Donors and Bequest Society Dinner
This was an evening of celebration with Rotary International President Ray Klinginsmith and Judie. It was held in the Jim Stynes Room, Melbourne Cricket ground on Monday 7th March with Master of ceremonies Tony Charlton. This was a spectacular event with the total focus of recognising personal givers to TRF and was by invitation only. There were about 140 in attendance from various clubs of the 5 Districts in Victoria. Greensborough was well represented with Tony Bramley, Pam, Joan Myerscough and myself.
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Marks Remarks
I have decided this week not to comment on
the speakers last week as I am sure I will be biased.
In listening to the report form our Rylarians I couldn't help but think how
fortunate we are to have a program like RYLA. I'm sure for most of us in the
club there was simply no training of that type available at all. This year
again the course only got sufficient numbers at the last minute. I hope next
year we can put the date on our calendar early and make sure we have at least
one candidate in place early .
Relay For Life
Well the Relay for Life event was again held at Willinda Park, Greensborough for the third year. Once again the Rotary Club of Greensborough fielded a team that included Rotarians, family, friends and a healthy spread of Rotaractors that came and relayed well into the night. The Rotary Club of Greensborough is one of nine teams that has now participated at each of these events since it first started in 2009, known originally as the Greensborough Relay for Life. Today it is the Diamond Valley Relay for Life and the event has grown enormously since eleven (11) teams formed the first event and raised just under $20,000.
Kinglake Youth Centre Opening
The opening of the Kinglake Youth Centre "Ellimatta" was officially opened today by the Rotary International President Ray Klinginsmith.
Some 200 people were in attendance including Past and Present District Governors, Club Presidents from all over the District and also Tasmania.
The Rotary Club of Greensborough was represented by Tony Shields and Bill Carter. Rotaract was represented by Michael Shields.
It was wonderful to see Rotary in Action within our community and to see the smiles on the faces of those young people in attendance who will benefit from the Youth Centre and to see the funds raised by Rotary for the Bushfire Appeal being put to something substantial to ease the burden on all those affected by this disaster.
Non-Rotarian Paul Harris Fellow Recognitions
Data Base Officer, Don Hamilton request:
It has been suggested to us that we should include non-Rotarian (PHF recipients) in our records, and we are very happy to go along with that suggestion. Therefore I will ask clubs to go back over their records - as far back as they wish - and advise District of all non-Rotarians whose great community service resulted in their recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow.
It is disappointing to note that many of the Paul Harris Fellows listed were not advised to District at the time of recognition but were in fact gleaned from various Club Bulletins as the opportunity presented itself.If RCG members are aware of such recipients could you please notify Secretary George who will update our records
Petrie Park BBQ Shelter
Announcement made by Councillor Steven Briffa was that although our club had committed to $5000 for the construction of the Petrie Park BBQ shelter, this money has been paid out of funds available to Councillor Briffa. Thus it really means that we have $5000 more for distribution in our community..
Steven's financial help to promote our club at work in the community should be highly commended.
Bunnings BBQ. Easter Sunday
Volunteers needed for 24th April.
We are asking for members to indicate their willingness to help at a Bunnings ELTHAM BBQ on Easter Sunday 24th April.
We are asking for members to indicate their willingness to help at a Bunnings ELTHAM BBQ on Easter Sunday 24th April.
If insufficient members are willing then we will cancel!! - This could mean a loss of revenue of $1000 + for the club.
RYLA Presentation
These 2 Rylarians sponsored by our club from RYLA (2010)
David Leverett and Jordan Green - great presentation from both of these young men. I am sure that the members who witnessed their individual presentations were equally impressed.
Dedication or Crazy?
I am sitting outside my sister's fishing cabin in the Highland Lakes area of Tasmania. This is the only position that I can find an internet connection to do the eBuletin. I am here with my Son, Kerry, and brother Robert.
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Thanks to all those who helped organize
last weeks meeting with guest speaker Stephen Mayne.
We had nearly 60 people attend and I think it showed our club to the guests who
attended in a very good light. The
feedback I received from guests was very positive.
Stephen certainly didn't let us down with his forthright and controversial thoughts on everything from corporate governance to the mining Tax to local government. I found it a stimulating and thought provoking presentation.
Just a final reminder to those still deciding whether to attend conference. Registrations close on March 4th and it looks like we will have about 12 attendees. To register follow the ling from our club web page and the rest is easy! - If I did it, it must be easy.
Our club continues to be active in the international community. In July the board approved a project assisting the nursing school in Berega Tanzania. As part of that I authorized this week ,the payment of $5000 from our club to make up part of an $8,000 contribution to that project . Well done to all involved.
Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges
On Saturday 26 February I joined 152
other Rotarians attending the Charter Night of the newest club in our district
- The Rotary Club of Kinglake Ranges. It was a great turnout and the new club
was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Eltham, which also sponsored Diamond Creek
some years ago. I was not aware until then that our club sponsored Eltham and I
reflected on how our organisation grows if we can regularly start new clubs.
That was useful ammunition when I joined Eltham's bus which was driven by one
of their members on the hour long drive to Toolangi Tavern where the function
was held. It was an enjoyable trip and probably the longest period of
fellowship without any business that I have ever had in Rotary. Over 20 Rotary
Clubs were present for the dinner plus attendees from Lions, Murrundindi
Council, local Members of Parliament, and various other service groups which
had been involved with the bushfires. PDG Rob Lloyd was the MC and District
Governor Alan Anderson presented the new club with all their paraphenalia.
There were several other Past District Governors and their wives in attendance
also.
Relay for Life
Relay for Life 5th & 6th March at Willinda Park Aths Track Greensborough
Well the Relay for Life is just about upon us. I'm know you are all well and truly sick of me reminding the club at every turn, but that is the only way (I know) to keep it in the minds of all our Rotarians. This years commitment to participate is an improvement on last year with a number of our Rotarians participating despite the number of members relaying in other teams (ie Ray Davies, Paul Roast, Connie D'Amore).
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We again had strong attendance at our
weekly meeting last week. It was great to welcome Past president Paul Craig at
the meeting after a bit of a spell. Again
we also had a great speaker in John Altman who spoke on the relatively inexpensive
solar lighting systems which make such a difference in poor rural areas of
Africa. I was impressed by John's passion for the project but it is easy to
understand when you see what a difference a relatively small thing like a
reliable cheap portable light can make.
There is always something unexpected in these presentations and for me it was
learning that even in the poorest areas of Africa the use of mobile phones is
very widespread. Its and amazing world we live in!
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We again had a great attendance at our weekly meeting last week. I hope everyone can make a special effort over the next six months to attend the weekly meetings . The next two weeks speakers will be excellent. The week after on the second of February we will be hearing from our RYLA attendees Jordan Green and David Leverett. I hope we can have a good attendance that week to show our support for them and hear of their experiences.
Michael Shields presentation last week was
very professional as usual. It was also good to see Rotaractors Teresa and
Kathryn come along for moral support. Michel reported on the international
Rotaract convention which was attended by no less than 10 members from the Diamond
Valley club.
This was an amazing effort compared to the previous attendance record of 3 from
our district.
Michael also announced that he had been nominated to organize the next National Rotaract conference in September and asked our club for support.
To set the ball rolling there will be a
meeting of the planning committee on Sunday 20th February
at Tony Shields home at 2 pm. I will be attending and I am sure that any
Rotarian who is interested would be more than welcome.
Business (Paul)
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Fellow Rotarians,
As Public Relations guru for our club, I would like to remind you all that Stephen Mayne is a highly entertaining speaker and it is great that we have secured him for our business lunch next week:
This represents an excellent opportunity to attract new people along to hear Stephen speak and also promote our club to potential new members.
Stephen is highly sought after and there would be many local businesspeople interested in his views on superannuation, the sharemarket etc. But we have to tell them about this event or they will never know.
Please make this week the meeting to invite a colleague, customer or friend (or all three) so that we have a strong attendance and a vibrant meeting.
Paul.
As Public Relations guru for our club, I would like to remind you all that Stephen Mayne is a highly entertaining speaker and it is great that we have secured him for our business lunch next week:
This represents an excellent opportunity to attract new people along to hear Stephen speak and also promote our club to potential new members.
Stephen is highly sought after and there would be many local businesspeople interested in his views on superannuation, the sharemarket etc. But we have to tell them about this event or they will never know.
Please make this week the meeting to invite a colleague, customer or friend (or all three) so that we have a strong attendance and a vibrant meeting.
Paul.
Condolences
Graeme Knorr's Mother passed away last Sunday.
A service to celebrate her life is being held this Thursday at Le Pine Funeral Parlour at 1 pm.
Our sincere condolences to Graeme and family from all of us at RCG.
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It was great to see a good attendance for our first formal meeting for 2011. It's also good to see that we are full steam ahead for 2011.
The golf day date is set and we want to make sure that we get good numbers this year as it is one of our main fundraisers for the year. As you know Ray Lord has led the organizing team for the last few years but this year Graham Trotter won't be able to help to the extent he has in previous years so I would ask that all members try to offer all support possible to help lighten the considerable load that Ray has taken on.
I mentioned last week that Michael Loy has organized a stimulating program for the next three months meetings. A highlight is Steven Mayne speaking on Feb 23 he is a top class speaker and presents an ideal opportunity for us to show our club in a good light to prospective members. We want to get as close to 200 attendees as possible so please invite any friends or work colleagues as I am sure they wont be disappointed. Start canvassing NOW as we only have a few weeks left.
It was great to hear from guest speaker Ian
Hemming about Diamond Valley foodshare . Our club has contributed to this
worthy charity for many years and this year our contribution will exceed $2000.
I think our support local community
projects are should be a primary goal of our club and I am confident we will
continue support of foodshare.
Diamond Valley Food Share
We were fortunate to have Mr Ian Hemming, President of the Diamond Valley Food Share Inc. to address our first meeting of 2011.
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This is my first contribution to the Bulletin for this year so I would like to take the opportunity to wish all members and their families a very happy 2011.
I would also like to again thank Joy Ferguson for making her spectacular new home available for our Christmas break up function.
It seems that many of you have taken the opportunity to get away over the break and I hope you all had a wonderful holiday . Those of you who stayed around Melbourne will know that our proposed joint meeting with Rotary club of Eltham, at the BBQ facilities we helped build at Petrie park, had to be cancelled at the last minute due to inclement weather. Mike Englefield and I are still keen to have a joint meeting at some stage so I hope we can organize this in the next six months.
Congratulations Tony Bramley
ANNOUNCEMENT From Newsletter St John's Anglican Church Diamond Creek.
Congratulations to Tony Bramley on being made a Lay Canon of Holy Trinity Cathedral in the Diocese of Morogoro, Tanzania.
Joy to the world
Christmas is a special time of celebration and family and I take this opportunity to wish each of you and your families a very happy Christmas and a blessed 2011.
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My remarks this week are only short as we have started the crazy Christmas season at work and Rotary matters are winding down for the holiday break .
As many of you will know Les Bedford has not been well lately and our thoughts are with him for a speedy recovery.
My wish for the next six months is to induct four new members. I believe the key to this is to use personal contacts . It was therefore interesting that our visiting Rotarian Michael Haworth from Heidelberg club had brought his associate Andrew Chuong to see how other Rotary clubs operate with a view to interesting him in joining a club. I think that is an approach we could all take note of .
Cheers for now
Mark
Two Weeks in one
My apology for the absence of an eBulletin last week.
I was doing some project work in Papua New Guinea a part of which was to upgrade the email and internet facilities for our organisation which proved to be quite a challenge. Getting an internet connection that was fast enough for online editing was not achieved early enough and even now is not feasible without huge cost.
I was doing some project work in Papua New Guinea a part of which was to upgrade the email and internet facilities for our organisation which proved to be quite a challenge. Getting an internet connection that was fast enough for online editing was not achieved early enough and even now is not feasible without huge cost.
Inner Wheel ladies of Bundoora
The Inner Wheel ladies of Bundoora wish all Rotarians and their families a very Happy Christmas and New Year.
Beryl Lim
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Thankyou to all members who attended our A.G.M. and special thanks to our Secretary George for ensuring all the appropriate requirements were attended to.
Rotary Christmas Card
As in past
years we have had a Rotary Christmas Card which was signed by Rotarians to
fellow Rotarians,
at
a donation of $ 10.00 which is donated to Food Share,
and published in the last December issue of the Bulletin.
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I very much enjoyed last weeks meeting on
17th November which was our
annual Gillespie and Upton awards. The presentations ran very smoothly thanks
to the great effort put in by Joy Ferguson.
I think our club should be very proud of these awards which have now been going
for over 25 years.
I commented to the acting Principal of Montmorency college that I hoped the
students got something out of the awards and he commented that some years ago
his daughter was fortunate enough to win a Gillespie award and they still talk
about it today . His view was that the awards were held in very high esteem.
Rotaract Asia Pacific Conference
Our Rotaract club members are attending the Rotaract Asia Pacific Conference in Sydney this week with 10 of their members attending. They are the club with the highest number of registrations attending the Conference. A great example of commitment!
Rotary Youth Leadership Award
Our Board has also agreed to sponsor another Rotary Youth Leadership Award person Jordan Green - Jordan has been interviewed and considered a very worth applicant.
Jordan will be invited to give a presentation to the club as his commitment to the sponsoring Rotary club, at a convenient time to our Program coordinator and Jordan as will David Leverett.
Wanted - Wool, any ply
Inner Wheel Club of
Bundoora.
The Inner Wheel ladies are desperate for wool - any ply, any colour, new, used, full ball, half ball.
What do we do with the wool. We make knee rugs. To date we have made over 4,000 and distributed to many nursing homes, hospitals, elderly folk, Black Saturday bushfire survivors, Hospices, community transport buses, the Salvation Army, Kalparrin, refugees, underprivileged school children, community centres.
The Inner Wheel ladies are desperate for wool - any ply, any colour, new, used, full ball, half ball.
What do we do with the wool. We make knee rugs. To date we have made over 4,000 and distributed to many nursing homes, hospitals, elderly folk, Black Saturday bushfire survivors, Hospices, community transport buses, the Salvation Army, Kalparrin, refugees, underprivileged school children, community centres.
The Rotary Foundation Meeting
Bruce's presentation
was the best I have heard on an overview of TRF. He spoke with authority, great
knowledge, passion and with humility.
There were 42 people in attendance inc. District Governor Alan Anderson and his wife Dorothy.
The DG presented President Mark with a certificate re last years donations for Polio Plus.
There were 42 people in attendance inc. District Governor Alan Anderson and his wife Dorothy.
The DG presented President Mark with a certificate re last years donations for Polio Plus.
Relay for Life
The Rotary Club of Greensborough Relay for
Life Team is now registered and recruiting members for this year's Relay for
Life to be held at Willanda Athletics Park in Beatrix Street Greensborough on
the week end of the 5th and 6th March 2011.
Motor Neurone Disease
My ongoing thanks to all who have been collecting corks from wine bottles for me.
To those who are not aware I collect on behalf of my sister-in -law who is deteriating far too rapidly with the awful disease Motor Neurone Disease. The collected corks are sold and the funds raised are used towards equipment/wheelchairs etc to make life a little easier for those with MND
Business Networking International Awards Night
On Saturday the 13th of November, BNI ( Business Networking International ) held its Inaugural Awards Presentation Night. The host for the night was MC Matthew Guy ( Shadow Minister for Planning )
The aim was to recognise leaders in networking throughout the local areas and raise money for two local Charities (Heidelcare and Diamond Valley Foodshare ).
Michael Loy wins Peter Tyrrell Award
The Association of Consulting Surveyors Victoria "ACSV Peter Tyrrell Award" can be made to any person or organization recognising an outstanding contribution to or on behalf of the Association of Consulting Surveyors Victoria.
The award has been named in honour of Peter Tyrrell L.S. whose outstanding contribution to the development of ACSV has spanned in excess of twenty years. The inaugural award was presented at the 2005 AGM of ACSV to Peter Tyrrell. The award recognises (but is not limited to)
Excellence by a member firm or an individual, in one or more of the following categories:
1. Outstanding service to ACSV
2. Outstanding contribution to the life and betterment of ACSV
3. Continuous excellence in the delivery of ACSV programs
4. Sustained excellence in the provision of consulting survey services
5. Significant contributions in the field of land surveying and spatial sciences education
6. Development of industry standards
7. Exceptional work for the greater community or survey industry generally
The award has been named in honour of Peter Tyrrell L.S. whose outstanding contribution to the development of ACSV has spanned in excess of twenty years. The inaugural award was presented at the 2005 AGM of ACSV to Peter Tyrrell. The award recognises (but is not limited to)
Excellence by a member firm or an individual, in one or more of the following categories:
1. Outstanding service to ACSV
2. Outstanding contribution to the life and betterment of ACSV
3. Continuous excellence in the delivery of ACSV programs
4. Sustained excellence in the provision of consulting survey services
5. Significant contributions in the field of land surveying and spatial sciences education
6. Development of industry standards
7. Exceptional work for the greater community or survey industry generally
Cup Day Function
Sweeps, auction and raffle and a fun filled atmosphere all contributed to what was a great day out on Tuesday.
Keye Hoverd, assisted by Jeff Thomas and also helped by the other 4 Members present from our Club together with guests ensured a good outcome. Final fugures are not available yet but the total including the raffle will be around $1750.
Bill Carter did his usual great job with the raffle.
President Mark took the opportunity to speak about Rotary and the Eradicate Polio Program. Many of the guests at Samson's Hill Winery were non Rotarians and participated in activities, some also helping with some of the detail.
One of the guests was PP Harald Bartelt with wife Sandra. It is good to see Harald getting back to health after recent issues.
Kerry Leverett was undoubtedly one of the big spenders ensuring at least some continuation of recent winning streak.
For those who attended is was a great day.
Keye Hoverd, assisted by Jeff Thomas and also helped by the other 4 Members present from our Club together with guests ensured a good outcome. Final fugures are not available yet but the total including the raffle will be around $1750.
Bill Carter did his usual great job with the raffle.
President Mark took the opportunity to speak about Rotary and the Eradicate Polio Program. Many of the guests at Samson's Hill Winery were non Rotarians and participated in activities, some also helping with some of the detail.
One of the guests was PP Harald Bartelt with wife Sandra. It is good to see Harald getting back to health after recent issues.
Kerry Leverett was undoubtedly one of the big spenders ensuring at least some continuation of recent winning streak.
For those who attended is was a great day.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Rotary Club of Greensborough Inc.
To all members,
Notice is herewith given that the Annual General Meeting shall be held on Wednessday 24th November 2010 at the Heidelberg Golf Club at 12.00 to 1.00pm with the following agenda.
AGENDA
1. Welcome
2. Establishment of Quorum
3. Business to be conducted:-
a. Presentation of the Audited Accounts
b. Election of Officers of the Club for the year 2011-2012
5. Meeting Close
Rotary Raffle a Great Success
My sincere thanks to all those Rotarians who sold tickets for the Raffle and I am pleased to announce that we made a profit of $854.50.
Without the support of all of you (you know who you are) we would not be able to raise much needed funds to support those not as fortunate as ourselves.
1st prize--Model Volvo Coach, Ticket No 250, Larraine Davies.
2nd prize-Water Colour Painting by Alan Sartorie, Ticket No 278,Jessica Conibear.
Congratulations to our winners and thanks once again for your support.
Bill Carter alias William Ha Ha Ha
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Wed November 3/2010
It was great to see a good turnout of 21 members to our last meeting on the 26 th
The drawcard was undoubtedly our new member Simon Flower's 'Person Behind the Badge' presentation.
Simon as expected gave an interesting and humorous insight into his life. From his birthplace in Bristol to his home in Australia. He studied history at the University of Birmingham until 1990 and then took a temporary position as a travel agent. In 1993 he visited Australia for the first time as a backpacker and has tried many different jobs over the years, but always returned to travel. He ran a travel agency for ten years in London and met his wife Jenny through work in London. They Married in 2002 and moved to Australia.
Their first daughter Lucy was born in 2003 and Sophie was born in 2006.
In 2004 Jenny and Simon took on a Harvey world travel agency in Chadstone shopping centre and learned a valuable business lesson. Don't go into a shopping centre and don't go into a franchise. They now own a specialist travel agency in Eltham which enables them to have a better work life balance and contribute to rotary. Thank you to Simon for such a good presentation .
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Wed October 26, 2010
Our last meeting was a smaller meeting with only 14 members attending but we were treated to a passionate presentation by Trudy Gouge from the Flowerdale CFA. It was a timely reminder that the physical and emotional recovery from the recent bushfires is far from over. Everyone said at the time that we must give the bushfire survivors support for the long term but it appears that is not happening in some areas.
Please put a note in your calendars for our November 10 Meeting. Our club has pulled off a coup by having Bruce Allen and Maria give us a presentation on Rotary foundation - as far as rotary foundation is concerned there is almost no one higher in Australia - To have him give our club a presentation on the work of TheRotary Foundation is not to be missed - I am sure even long standing members will be impressed by his presentation and it is also a very good opportunity to bring along any friend or colleague The rotary foundation is Rotary's charity and is the part of Rotary that takes on the huge worldwide challenges like Polio Plus.
Please make a special effort to attend and bring a friend. It is important for our club to be well represented on the day .
Mark Leverett
INNER WHEEL SOUP & SANDWICH NIGHT
INNER WHEEL SOUP & SANDWICH NIGHT IN AID OF WHEELCHAIRS FOR KIDS
What a great night this was, many guests including President Mark & Kerry and President-Elect Rod Ferris. The food was delicious, of course, and as usual the Inner Wheel hospitality was second to none.
But the highlight of the evening was definitely the talk and demonstration of the wheelchairs. The original idea of making wheelchairs for impoverished, disabled children in developing countries came from a member of the Surfers Sunrise Rotary Club in Queensland, however in 1998 the Rotary Club of Scarborough, WA, adopted the concept and the project began.
Mental Health First Aid Course
Mental Health First Aid Course supported by the
Rotary Club of Bundoora.
Led by qualified instructor.
Dates: Thursday 28th October, 4th Nov, 11th Nov and 18th Nov
Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
Venue: In Heidelberg. Location to be advised when registered.
Cost: $110.00 for the 12 hours course.
For more information or to register: Rotarian Francis Acquah, 0413 543 690 or facquah@bigpond.net.au
Led by qualified instructor.
Dates: Thursday 28th October, 4th Nov, 11th Nov and 18th Nov
Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
Venue: In Heidelberg. Location to be advised when registered.
Cost: $110.00 for the 12 hours course.
For more information or to register: Rotarian Francis Acquah, 0413 543 690 or facquah@bigpond.net.au
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Marks Remarks 11 Wed October 20th
It was good to be back from holidays last
week to see that Joy ferguson has done such a good job in my absence. Thankyou
very much Joy.
It was also very good to see such a good
attendance at the meeting with 22 in attendance including guests Sara Briffa and Joan Myerscough.
We were treated to a very good presentation
from Phil Lusher, District head of Rotary Health and Shuwen and Shirlin who are
currently conducting research into bowel cancer and supported by rotary health.
The statistic that surprised me most was that, next to government Rotary health
was the biggest contributor to health research in Australia. As Rotarians we can be justifiably proud of
that. It was also a great pleasure to be able to present Phil with a cheque for
$1000 on behalf of our club.
Shuwen's Project Summary
A novel therapy for colorectal cancer liver metast
Project
title and synopsis:
Title: Captopril - a novel therapy for colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRCLM)?
Synopsis: Worldwide, 944 717 cases of colorectal cancer are being diagnosed, taking away 492 411 lives each year (WHO). InAustralia alone, 13 000 cases of colorectal
cancer are being diagnosed, killing 4 700 people (Australia
Title: Captopril - a novel therapy for colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRCLM)?
Synopsis: Worldwide, 944 717 cases of colorectal cancer are being diagnosed, taking away 492 411 lives each year (WHO). In
Australian Rotary Health
Areas of Research
Australian Rotary Health has invested in broad-ranging research projects including SIDS, Adolescent Health,
Environmental Health Problems of the Aged, Family Health and diseases such as Ross River Virus, Malaria,
Bowel Cancer, Prostate Cancer and many others. In 2000 Australian Rotary Health adopted Mental Illness
research as its focus and committed to removing the stigma of mental illness through education and
community forums.
Australian Rotary Health has invested in broad-ranging research projects including SIDS, Adolescent Health,
Environmental Health Problems of the Aged, Family Health and diseases such as Ross River Virus, Malaria,
Bowel Cancer, Prostate Cancer and many others. In 2000 Australian Rotary Health adopted Mental Illness
research as its focus and committed to removing the stigma of mental illness through education and
community forums.
Rotarians attend Local Queen's Scout Award Ceremon
Three local Rotarians have recently attended
Queen's Scout presentations at local Scout Halls: Beverley Sheppard, New
Generations Committee, RC Ivanhoe; Jill Ramsay, New Generations Committee, RC
Eltham; Jerome Winston, Member, International Fellowship of Scouting
Rotarians (IFSR). They are currently reporting to their clubs on a
local Rotary Scout Recognition Project, developed in District 9790 by members
of the IFSR.
Bulletin Contributions please
Have you noticed that out eBulletin is quite short most weeks?
President Mark and PP Joy make regular contributions of articles and I am extremely greatful to them because at this stage the Bulletin and the webpage would be quite empty.
President Mark and PP Joy make regular contributions of articles and I am extremely greatful to them because at this stage the Bulletin and the webpage would be quite empty.
Update from PP Joy Ferguson 2
Last week we had a good attendance with 24
people. This included 3 guests of
Rotarians in Zilis Hardiman, Joan Myerscough, Sara Briffa.
Kerri Smithies (Executive Officer of
Kalparrin) came at the invitation of Yvonne Donegan (who was an apology for the
meeting) Kerri spoke of the gratitude of the recipients of the donation of
$5000 from our club. It enabled Kalparrin to provide immediate assistance to
families struggling with the challenges of caring for children with very
special needs. Kerri expressed her personal thanks to the club members for
their ongoing support of one of Kalparrin.
Tourists in China
My Sister and Niece accompanied me to China on this visit and although we came to make contributions to our China Healthcare Project, we started with a weekend in Beijing to visit some of the popular tourist areas.
Probably the highlight of the weekend was the trip to a part of the Great Wall of China and then to the Ming Tombs. All of this is so steeped in history and very interesting.
Probably the highlight of the weekend was the trip to a part of the Great Wall of China and then to the Ming Tombs. All of this is so steeped in history and very interesting.
Update from PP Joy Ferguson
We had a good meeting last week with 22
people present including 3 guests, Jenny Flower, Keiron Donegan and Jane
McGrath (guest of Steven Briffa).
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I am sure all members will be very saddened
to learn of the passing of Eltham club member Tony Wason.
Tony was president of Eltham club last year and although gravely ill many times
in that year, did an outstanding job as 'Pres Tony' . He was certainly a great
rotarian and a great fellow and our sympathies go to his wife Faye and his
fellow rotarians in our sister club .
Movie Night
President Mark welcomed some 60
members and guests who attended the Hoyts theatre in Greensborough last
Thursday to see the launch of Wall Street - Money never Sleeps movie.
Rotaract Australia Souther Region Launch
Dear
Rotarians/Friends of Diamond Valley Rotaract Club,
This week marks an historic occasion for Rotaract in Australia. I have kindly
accepted to host the Southern Region Launch of Rotaract Australia Multi
District Information Organisation. This is the accumulation of the hard work of
many Rotaractors over the past three years and the organisation will play an
integral part in the future success of Rotaract. I'm writting to you as great
supporters of the Rotaract Club of Diamond Valley and the purpose of Rotaract
in general. I know its very late notice but if your free would be great if you
could help support the Launch. President Elect for Rotaract Australia Jeremy
Charles will be attending from Sydney which is a huge honour for our district.
Saturday 2nd of October
Time 7pm
Venue Hotel Kew in the Lounge Room
Cost $5 money going to Rotaract Australia (includes finger food, drinks at bar
prices)
Please feel free to invite any Rotarians, friends or family
Your support is greatly appreciated
Regards,
Michael Shields
District Rotaract Representative 9790
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Thank you to David Ling for his
presentation at last week's meeting. I think the ClubRunner system is a great
innovation for our club and David is to be commended for firstly recommending
it and secondly implementing it, a task which took considerable time and
effort. I think as we become more accustomed to using the system it will become
an invaluable resource for both information and communication.
As some of you will know our Sergeant at Arms
John Hardiman has been very ill for the last three weeks with pneumonia. I am
pleased to say that he is now feeling much better and it will be terrific to
see him back at our next meeting . He will no doubt have a pent up list of
fines so make sure you bring your spare change on Wednesday . Thanks to Ray
Lord for filling for John.
Finally a last minute reminder for our
Private screening theatre night THIS THURSDAY. We need at least 80 people to
make the night a success and on current estimates we have about 70 so if anyone
can invite a few extra please do. The movie has received generally good reviews
so I'm sure the guests you invite won't be disappointed.
See you on the night.
President Mark
Kellybrook Winery Visit
President Mark and Kerry with their guests at Kellybrook Winery.
15 members and guests enjoyed a delicious 2 course lunch and a good time catching up.
2 bottles of wine were donated by the owners to raffle together with a pair of 'sunnies' from Leverett & Kindler.
Thanks Mark & Kerry and thanks to Mark Sefton for organising the day.
15 members and guests enjoyed a delicious 2 course lunch and a good time catching up.
2 bottles of wine were donated by the owners to raffle together with a pair of 'sunnies' from Leverett & Kindler.
Thanks Mark & Kerry and thanks to Mark Sefton for organising the day.
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I hope everyone found last week's presentation by Tim Paul from Banksia Palliative Care interesting.
I said in closing that a key focus of our club should be the local community and I can't think of a better cause to support than Tim organisation and I am looking forward to being part of fundraising activities this year to continue our support for this essential local organisation.
I was watching' Four Corners' on the ABC on Monday night on the extent of the flood tragedy in Pakistan where it is now estimated that up to 20 million people are displaced. It made me think of what wide ranging organisation Rotary . We can provide Aqua boxes and shelter boxes so essential for these poor people. I had no sooner turned off the TV than I picked up an article in 'The Rotarian' describing how the rotary club of Port Moreseby has secure a $60 million dollar US grant to provide mosquito nets to the people of Papua New Guinea as part of a program to fight Malaria in that country where 1.6 million people contract the illness every year.
Don't forget that we have our Film night on Thursday 23 September. It is a chance to raise some worthwhile funds and have a good time. The film is Wall Street 2 and it has had good review in the press . The ladies of inner wheel will provide refreshments and sandwiches . I hope each member can come and bring at least four friends as we have to have at least eighty people to make it worthwhile.
See you on the night !
Cheers Mark.
I was watching' Four Corners' on the ABC on Monday night on the extent of the flood tragedy in Pakistan where it is now estimated that up to 20 million people are displaced. It made me think of what wide ranging organisation Rotary . We can provide Aqua boxes and shelter boxes so essential for these poor people. I had no sooner turned off the TV than I picked up an article in 'The Rotarian' describing how the rotary club of Port Moreseby has secure a $60 million dollar US grant to provide mosquito nets to the people of Papua New Guinea as part of a program to fight Malaria in that country where 1.6 million people contract the illness every year.
Don't forget that we have our Film night on Thursday 23 September. It is a chance to raise some worthwhile funds and have a good time. The film is Wall Street 2 and it has had good review in the press . The ladies of inner wheel will provide refreshments and sandwiches . I hope each member can come and bring at least four friends as we have to have at least eighty people to make it worthwhile.
See you on the night !
Cheers Mark.
Banksia Palliative Care Tim Paul
Last week Tim Paul gave us a challenging and informative talk about Banksia Palliative Care.
Our Club has supported this worthy local cause in the past and will feature again in fund raising for future contributions.
Tim is pictures here with Graham Trotter after the meeting.
Eye, Ear and Spinal tests
On Saturday 11th September the club conducted our annual Eye,
Ear and Spinal tests for children between the ages of 31/2 and 51/2 years of
age. Overall on the day the school of audiology tested 41 children. 28 passed
with no concerns. 13 were detected to have a combination of middle ear
issues/congestion and elevated hearing levels.
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Marks Remarks Wed 8/9/2010
September is new Generations month in the
rotary calendar and this year, after a decision by the 2010 council on
legislation, for the first time New Generations Service has become the fifth
avenue of service in Rotary ,Joining Club service, International service, Vocational service and Community service.
"Facing challenges head on"
Guest Speaker Maree Thomson is pictured here with PP John Mackey at our August 18 meeting.
MS said Maree means Multiple Sclerosis and today it also means Maree's Story. We heard a story of courage and determination.
Many questions about Multiple Sclerosis can only be answered with "we don't know why".
MS said Maree means Multiple Sclerosis and today it also means Maree's Story. We heard a story of courage and determination.
Many questions about Multiple Sclerosis can only be answered with "we don't know why".
The Rotary Emblem
The Rotary emblem, unchanged since 1924, was redesigned many
times in the early years of the organization.
Leukemia Foundation - Dean Lynch
Last week we were given some insights into the personal journey of a leukemia sufferer and his search for and ultimate success in finding a bone marrow donor for a transplant.
Dean shared remarkable story telling us about his first diagnosis, the effect on his life and his eventual return to health after the transplant.
Dean shared remarkable story telling us about his first diagnosis, the effect on his life and his eventual return to health after the transplant.
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August 18 2010
I hope everyone enjoyed our first meeting
at the golf club for this year . If anyone has any comments either positive or
negative I would be very happy to hear them.
The attendance last week was very good and
attendances at our weekly meetings
generally have been very good this year. Nine members have 100% so far
this year which is a great effort.
Don't forget to let David Ling know if you
do a make up. The rules have been expanded as to what constitutes a make up so
if you think you are eligible for one
speak to David.
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This week
has been another busy week for the club.
Last week
we had another superb speaker in Matthew Guy. I hope everyone who attended
found his presentation as interesting as I did. We have been very fortunate in
having very interesting and entertaining speakers over the last few weeks and I
am sure this will continue. I hope every member can make a special effort to
attend the weekly meetings.
Leaders are Intentional
Nelson Mandela was elected Present of the Republic of South
Africa in 1994 and served his nation in that role for five years. His
challenges in assuming office were many. Perhaps, chief among them was
the need to bring together the various ethnic steams of South African life and
unite them as one nation. To do so, he had to surmount South Africa's
long history of segregation which led to its exclusion from many of the normal
forums on international participation for a number of years.
Fun, Fellowship and Fund Raising
Last Saturday's Bunnings Barbeque was a great example of Rotarians working together and at the end of the day raised a net amount just over $1000.
Matthew Guy's visit.
Last week Matthew Guy, served up a great talk from the eyes of a politician without crossing the "Non Political" lines of Rotary policy.
Matthew was made the Shadow Minister for Planning following his election to parliament in 2006 and he spoke and answered questions from this perspective.
Matthew was made the Shadow Minister for Planning following his election to parliament in 2006 and he spoke and answered questions from this perspective.
Maree Thomson Guest Speaker 18th August
Ms Ambassador
"Facing challenges head
on", is the thought uppermost in the mind of Maree Thomson. This energetic and motivated individual,
along with her tremendous drive, will compel you to work around life's
challenges and face problems head on.
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I can't believe
almost one month of the year has gone.
We were advised at President
Elect's training
to plan and organize early so that the club is ready from the start of the
year.
That is certainly the best advice for any incoming president but as any past president would know it's easier said than done.
We are on track though, to "Hit the ground running". Our international subcommittee chairman Tony Bramley is working around the clock to prepare a matching grant application to Foundation for our nursing training facility in Tanzania. We have our first fundraising effort on Saturday at Bunnings Mill park, we are starting to organize a fellowship meeting for late August , the Ear, Eye and Spinal Checks assessment day is being organized for September and we are planning a theatre night in late September or early October .
All we need to make these events a success is your support. I would urge everyone to make a special effort to support these initial events.
Mark.
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Thank you to all who attended District Governor Allan's visit last week. I was a great turnout and I think made a very good impression of our club.
Allan met with the board for an hour before the meeting to
discuss our leadership plan and our plans for the coming year. He made some
good suggestions and was very positive.
A couple of very simple points he made have stuck in my mind and I think are
worth passing on.
"Social fellowship is as important as club service."
I agree and of course the challenge is to get the balance right. Let me know
how you think our club is going in this regard.
New Member inducted
The Rotary Club of Greensborough is pleased to welcome new Member Simon Flower who was inducted at the 21st July meeting by District Governor Alan Anderson.
Simon's classification is Travel and he is supported by his wife Jenny. They are pictured here with the Club Members who were present on the day.
Simon's classification is Travel and he is supported by his wife Jenny. They are pictured here with the Club Members who were present on the day.
Club celebrates 42nd Anniversay
The Rotary Club of Greensborough received it's Charter on the 20th of July 1968 and this was celebrated with a special cake organised by Zilis Hardiman at the meeting on the 21st.
Three of the Charter Members, Ron Myerscough, John Mackey and John Hardiman are currently members of the Club. They are pictured here with Current President Mark Leverett and District Governor Alan Anderson.
Three of the Charter Members, Ron Myerscough, John Mackey and John Hardiman are currently members of the Club. They are pictured here with Current President Mark Leverett and District Governor Alan Anderson.
DG Alan’s Partner, Dorothy says: Music is Magic
District Governor's partner Dorothy has music on her mind - children singing, young people playing a guitar, recorder or beating a tune on a drum - the joy and happiness on their faces.
From the DG's Newsletter Dorothy says:
I have chosen the Australian Children's Music Foundation (ACMF) as my project for Alan's year as District Governor 2010-2011 and I trust Rotarians will join me in supporting this charity as we visit each club during the coming months.
From the DG's Newsletter Dorothy says:
I have chosen the Australian Children's Music Foundation (ACMF) as my project for Alan's year as District Governor 2010-2011 and I trust Rotarians will join me in supporting this charity as we visit each club during the coming months.
District Governor Visit
District Governor Alan Anderson and his wife Dorothy were welcome visitors at our Club Meeting on Wednesday 21st July.
It was our privilege to be the first in the program of such visits to all Clubs in 9790 during the current Rotary year.
In a meeting with the Board and some Committee Chairs prior to the Club Meeting DG Alan reviewed the Club plans for the year and presented his vision for the District during his year of office.
High on the priority list is the subject of Membership recruitment and retention. Some discussion of the downward trend in our club ensued and the induction of our first new member for the year, in the meeting that followed, was an encouraging sign.
It was our privilege to be the first in the program of such visits to all Clubs in 9790 during the current Rotary year.
In a meeting with the Board and some Committee Chairs prior to the Club Meeting DG Alan reviewed the Club plans for the year and presented his vision for the District during his year of office.
High on the priority list is the subject of Membership recruitment and retention. Some discussion of the downward trend in our club ensued and the induction of our first new member for the year, in the meeting that followed, was an encouraging sign.
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21/7/2010
This weeks report must unfortunately start on a sad note. Rotarian Jim Conway's father passed away unexpectedly last week . Our deepest sympathies have been extended to Jim and Betty and I know you will all be thinking of him at this sad time .
I would like to thank all the members who attended and contributed to our club assembly meeting. I was particularly impressed with David Lings presentation on our new club runner system. It was the first time I had seen it explained in detail. As far as I know we are the first club in the district to adopt this system and the more I know about it the more I am impressed . It gives us much more information about club events , makes the nuts and bolts of organising the club , organising events , producing the bulletin and keeping member information up to date all much easier. A little further down the track I would love David to give another demonstration of what it can do. In the mean time I would urge everyone to go on line and have a look at it.
The board is also well aware that not all members have easy access to on line technology and we have planned that those members won't miss out. If any member would like to discuss this please contact me.
All is in readiness for the District Governor's visit which will be his first club visit since taking office so we have promised to go easy on him. It will be an important day for the club as we will be inducting Simon Flower. I am sure we can all remember the day we were inducted and I am delighted to be able to have Simon inducted by the district Governor.
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Well I've
survived my first week as your President and what a busy and exiting week it
has been.
On Wednesday we were treated to a very interesting talk from the person behind the badge our own Paul roast.
On Thursday
night the Bundoora Inner Wheel Club had their changeover. Our club was
represented by three of our members and District was represented by new
District Governor Allan Anderson.
The inner
wheel club ,as you know, is a small but very active group who have a
great deal
of fun whilst raising significant funds and conducting many worthwhile
projects
. Pam Bramley, the outgoing president, reported on the achievements of
the year
and incoming president Merle Maunder outlined a very active program for
the
coming year. I am sure we
will hear a lot from the inner wheel and on behalf of the club I invited
then
to involve us in any activities they are holding.
Just to top
off a great night Kerry was also lucky enough to win a raffle prize.
On Saturday
night the Diamond Valley Rotaract club held their changeover. Our hard
working
D.G Allan and his wife Dorothy were in attendance as was John Gatt our
Group 1
assistant D.G. Our club was also well represented with five of our club
members
attending. I estimate a total of 65 or 70 people in total attended. We
all had
a really great night!
It was a
very impressive and polished performance by these young people . Paul
Skinner
the outgoing president gave a very powerful report on the year that was
and
what Rotaract meant to him. Shaun Ingram the incoming president also
spoke
extremely well. Shaun is studying law and politics at Latrobe university
and if
his performance on Saturday night was any indication I believe he would
have no
difficulty pursuing a career in politics if he so desired.
On a
personal note I was very pleased to see my son David inducted as a
member of
the club.
On behalf of
the club, I also indicated to them that we would be keen to support them
in
their projects and I am sure we will be hearing from them soon .
They are a
very impressive group who clearly have a lot of fun whilst doing great
things
for our community.
We now have
plenty of wine as Kerry and David were again a raffle winners.
Unfortunately
the Leverett family are now banned from buying Raffle tickets.
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Thank you to all those who attended our changeover night and for all the good wishes and encouragement I received.
Thank you especially to John Hardiman, our very professional M.C and sergeant, who went to a great deal of time and effort to make sure the night ran like clockwork . Thanks also to David Ling for his bulletin production and to the many people who also pitched in to make the night a success.
95 people attended and the feedback so far has been very positive and hopefully points the way to a successful year .
Thank you especially to John Hardiman, our very professional M.C and sergeant, who went to a great deal of time and effort to make sure the night ran like clockwork . Thanks also to David Ling for his bulletin production and to the many people who also pitched in to make the night a success.
95 people attended and the feedback so far has been very positive and hopefully points the way to a successful year .