Breakfast get together
A great morning of fellowship was had by a number of Club members who attended a breakfast at the
LEVI CAFÉ/RESTAURANT,
6 Railway crescent, Murrumbeena
Stories
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Zoom meeting December 16 2020 |
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Gecko Gratitude
The Club recently made a donation to the Green Gecko Project to enable the purchase of two laptops. |
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ShelterBox recognizes Rotary with Global Humanitarian Service Award
ShelterBox awarded Rotary International with its first Global Humanitarian Service Award, in recognition of Rotary’s outstanding partnership throughout the years during its 20th anniversary virtual event on 12 November. |
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Christmas Party Coatesville Bowling Club
The Club held a Christmas break up event at the Coatesville Bowling Club. It was very well attended by members and partners, this being a great opportunity to re-connect in person. Our special thanks to Helen Nodrum for arranging the event which included a great variety of food from Holmesglen. Guests on the day included Tony Fritzlaff from Holmsglen and Liz DeNitts, mother of exchange student Loretta. |
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Zoom Meeting December 9 2020 Huddleston video
We had about 30 attendees this morning on Zoom, including Tony and Sossi from Cilantro. We were also joined by Dr Liz Basilonia a Rotarian from Manila where it was 4.30am! The meeting was jointly hosted by Helen Nodrum and Ian Ballantine |
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Giving to charities for Christmas 2020
Some photos from the donations of goods within RCBMC Market bags for the needy with the community for Christmas 2020 The first group to receive 25 market bags contain food items was the Holland Foundation in Centre Rd, Bentleigh The second group was CIS Glen Eira – helping local people in Glen Huntly Rd, Glen Huntly |
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Help on Wheels
Maternal health projects give Rotary clubs in Uganda a sense of purpose during COVID-19 restrictions by Claire Zulkey rotary.org In March, the Ugandan government moved rapidly to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, issuing a strict lockdown and closing schools before the country had experienced more than a handful of reported cases. |
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Zoom Meeting December 2 2020 Helen Morgan
17 members “zoomed in.” Apologies from Faye Weeks and Ian Ballantine. President Geoff spoke on the club’s Bronze recognition from DG Alma for our substantial contribution towards Rotary Foundation over the years. Geoff said that support from members and clubs worldwide is the reason Rotary has been in existence for so long. This is indicative that Rotary is in a position of strength. Geoff is also in the process of applying for a sausage sizzle day at Bunnings but has not received any response to date. |
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Rotary Foundation Club award
I wanted to share some good news with you in relation to our club having been recognised in the club recognition program as a Bronze level contributor to the Rotary Foundation. You will see from the attachments which include the certificate and a letter from the DG, that we have made a very significant contribution over an extended period, we should feel proud to have played a part in this achievement. All the best Geoff |
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Community Service: Christmas Cheer
There was a change in the project this year. As well as the usual Christmas Cakes and Puddings, Helen suggested that after the torrid year we had been through, that we should prepare 100 hampers of Treats to cheer people up. The hampers are to be given to Holland Foundation, Family Life and Glen Eira Community Information and Support for distribution to their ‘ clients’, as well as a load of Cakes to the Salvation Army. The thinking was that while plenty of people were in need of baked beans and staples, some ‘’treats’ would be appreciated at this time. |
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Zoom Meeting November 25 2020 AGM and Youth Exchange
Numbers of members attended 29. Guest speaker Sandra Geisler. Sandra Geisler is a past Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE ) participant. She is from Austria and has lived in Australia for the past 10 years.-in Sydney and now in Melbourne.. Sandra was a RYE participant in 2006 and went from a small village of 3,000 people to Austin, Texas, which is a big city to her. She stated that she has always wanted to travel and particularly to go to the U.S. She lived with a family for 6 months and said that her host family was amazing and treated her like their own daughter. She still maintains contact with them and they have visited her family in Austria. |
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Zoom Meeting November 18 2020 Youth Protection
This week's guest speaker was Ken Miriams from District 9810 speaking about Youth Protection. The meeting was jointly chaired by Helen Nodrum and Greg O'Shea, the Club's Youth Protection Officer. We also welcomed our Assistant Governor, Heather Chisholm, members Julie Reid and Terry Kane (welcome back ladies) and Tony Fritzlaff from Cilantro. After President Geoff delivered his report, Greg introduced Ken who gave a presentation detailing the importance of compliance in the area of Youth Protection. |
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Zoom Meeting November 11 2020 Jenna Kruss
Numbers of members participating. 27. Apologies. Zilla Roth. Guests. Karin Knoester from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Tony Fritzlaff from Holmesglen Guest speakers. Jenna Kruss and Cassie Hose from Anglicare November 11th is Remembrance Day The meeting commenced with John Mason reading 2 poems To the Fallen by R.L. Binyon and In Flanders Fields by J McCrae. Welcome back to Julie Reid. Great you can join us again. Faye Weeks, who has been very industrious during the lockdown, made and sold face masks. |
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Major achievement focus of Rotary's World Polio Day event
Rotary’s 2020 World Polio Day Online Global Update program on 24 October hails this year’s historic achievement in polio eradication: Africa being declared free of the wild poliovirus. Paralympic medalist and TV presenter Ade Adepitan, who co-hosts this year’s program, says that the eradication of polio in Africa was personal for him. “Since I was born in Nigeria, this achievement is close to my heart,” says Adepitan, a polio survivor who contracted the disease as a child. “I’ve been waiting for this day since I was young.” |
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Long Walks in Lockdown
Like many Melbournians Peter and I took to walking daily during the recent lockdown, wandering our local streets and parks, watching the progress or lack of progress on building sites, admiring gardens, plants and decor. One of our regular walk locations is to Landcox Park, this walk would sometimes take us past the now empty site that was W.T. Grants Building and Garden Supplies in Nepean Highway, Brighton East. W.T.Grants was a bit of a institution in the area being a family business of more than 100 years, but sadly closed their doors many years ago selling a large area of land at the rear of the Nepean Highway property but retaining the shop front and a number of other buildings facing Nepean Highway. |
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Zoom Meeting November 4 2020 Pere Village Nepal
Here we were at 7:30 pm sitting very comfortably at home looking at each other through the magic of Zoom and amongst us were two visitors Richard Buhrer and Alex Zahnd, our two guest speakers meeting with us in Switzerland. It would have been 5:30 am and as they said while were in the dark in the evening, it was still dark in the morning. As was mentioned the magic of Zoom! Kevin D hosted the meeting and while welcomed our special guests, he also welcomed President Ian Kirkwood and PP wife, Faye, Dora, Sophie and PP Merv from the Rotary Club of Caulfield. President Geoff also welcomed us all and thanked Richard and Alex for their time. He announced how pleased he was for the lifting of restrictions so we can be starting the market on Sunday. He reminded us that plans for familiarization of the market rules will start on Saturday. He reminded us that will be doing somethings that we have not done before but we need to make sure we are following COVID rules, and more than likely we are better to err on the side of caution. |
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Rotex fills the gap after Rotary Youth Exchange
After returning home, many students miss their lives abroad. Rotex helps keep the international connections going by Diana Schoberg Illustration by Viktor Miller Gausa from rotary.org website Riikka Muje had a fantastic time when she lived in Brittany, France, in 2011-12 as a Rotary Youth Exchange student. “At the beginning it was hard,” she recalls. “I didn’t speak the language. I didn’t know anyone. But then it’s amazing how you can form a life in another place.” |
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Zoom Meeting October 28 2020 Jane Tewson
There was an air of a little bit of light heartedness and hope as we enter into a new phase of life in Victoria. The shops and beauty, hairdressing and more freedom to all of us is happening or about to happen. There is positive talk about the market re-opening and there is talk of mini-meetings face-to-face. WOW! Well done us. This was re-iterated by Pres. Geoff as he addressed us on his way to the country. We have more scope with what we can and cannot do. He continued by reminding us to follow all the rules and be observant of the guide lines and look at more positive ways of moving forward. |
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How Rotary is alleviating the effects of isolation during COVID-19
Throughout the pandemic, members are discovering ways to connect, cope, and care for each other and people in the communities they serve. by Joseph Derr from the rotary.org website Social distancing, self-quarantines, and lockdowns, all of which have been necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, help keep us safe but also isolate us, creating feelings of loneliness and anxiety. Rotary clubs are rising to the challenge to mitigate these negative effects, both in their clubs and beyond. Along the way, members are discovering new ways to serve. |
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Zoom Meeting October 21 2020 MITS
It was once again a wonderful morning and for those members who logged in earlier than 7:30 we had cheery fellowship with talk of how to get together in groups in parks so we can have friendly face-to –face time. The date of 13th December arose as a possible time to have our annual Christmas gathering. We were already 20 members at 7:30. Our speakers this morning were Edward Tudor, Executive Director and Paul Barcham Development Manager of MITS, Melbourne Indigenous Transition School. Pres. Geoff managed to log in to us while driving to work. He welcomed Ed and Paul and stated that we honor our partnership with the important work that MITS was achieving. |
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For true economic development, women are essential
For true economic development, women are essential. Here’s why these organizations and their Rotary club partners are supporting local women’s entrepreneurship with financial literacy, small business loans, and one-on-one advisors. Women’s economic empowerment contributes to a nation’s growth and to the world’s economic health overall. Studies have shown that it boosts productivity, increases economic diversification and income equality, and supports economic resilience. And income loss associated with gender discrimination costs the world economy an estimated $12 trillion and well as a reduction of 16 percent of cost to the global GPD. |
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Pere Village Nepal
Nepal with its 30 million inhabitants is sandwiched between India and China, the 11 highest mountains in the world are located there. The country offers difficult topographical and social framework conditions. Life expectancies for people living in the remote mountain areas are low, with approximately 52 for women and 54 for men. RIDS-Switzerland/Nepal is partnering with village communities all in the high Himalayan mountain areas, in remote and demanding topography, between 2,000 and 3,500 m above sea level. |
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Point Ormond Quarantine Station
This may be of interest to members - a connection between Glen Huntly and th ecurrent pandemic. The cairn marks the site of Victoria's first quarantine station which was established in 1840. It was erected as a project to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the State of Victoria. |
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Old Bulletins on the site
I have uploaded all the older bulletins I could find up onto Google Drive with a link from the Club Bulletins page here. They date back to 2008. |
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New page about the Board
I have added a page on the site that may help explain how the Club's Board is formed each year. This is especially relevant as we approach the Annual General Meeting. Go here. |
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Zoom Meeting Oct 14 2020 Moorabbin Airport
It was a beautiful morning and we were all gathered to listen to our Paul Ferguson who is the CEO of Moorabbin Airport. Pres. Geoff gave us a brief good morning greeting while on his way to work. He welcomed Tim L back and as we all do wished him a speedy recovery from his disastrous road accident and welcome our AG Heather Chisolm to the meeting. He explained that his introduction in the bulletin is short because there was not a lot happening and like the rest of us looking forward to some sort of change although not to expect too much. |
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Zoom Breakout Rooms
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Zoom New User
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Educating in a pandemic and beyond
Facing the challenges of COVID-19, Rotary clubs and partner organizations are finding new ways to support access to education Recognizing that education is a pathway out of poverty, Rotary and other organizations have made significant progress in increasing access to learning in communities around the world. |
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Open link in a New Tab
For browser users who are unfamiliar with this trick, it allows you to "force" a link you are clicking on to open in another tab of your browser. Usually, links open in the same tab of your browser, meaning you can no longer see the page you came from. To see it again you would normally just hit the back button. Opening in a new tab allows you to easily switch between the two, (or more) pages. |
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5 ways to support education during the pandemic
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Zoom Meeting October 7 2020 Fiji Partnership
The wonderful things about Zoom meetings in the morning are firstly that one can get up dressed for the day but do not have to hurry to be somewhere else, secondly we can perhaps enjoy the early morning freshness without the “hurry” stress and thirdly, best of all, that we can have visitors us from far-off places such as our Guest Speaker Rotarian Delia Rothnie-Jones from the Rotary Club of Savusavu, Fiji. We also welcomed Kevin Berry, friend of Geoff Gartly. Kevin is a builder who was involved with their Venturer Scout group who were involved in putting together a playground for the Batibalavu School. |
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Subscribe to Calendar
From the Calendar page here you can subscribe to the Club's event calendar. This will result in the Club's calendar being added to your existing calendar subscriptions, thus ensuring that as an event is added (or modified) to the Club's calendar, it will appear on your phone, tablet etc. Calendars supported are Outlook, Google and Apple. Take the link, Subscribe to Calendar, from the Calendar Page. |
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Vale Ricardo Krauskopf
This is part of a report on the recent passing of Ricardo Krauskopf. Ricardo Krauskopf was an innovator, an altruist, and a true gent, who passed away on September 24 after a long battle with motor neurone disease. “For Ricardo, supporting the community was intrinsic in his DNA, whether it was through his businesses which always seemed to find some way of paying back to the community or in areas such as the Rotary Club, Ricardo was only to happy to lend a hand. Whether it was flipping sausages at Bunnings to raise funds or lobbying politicians, he was always there doing his part to provide support. |
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Social Media Share Bar Display
At the bottom of most pages there should appear what is referred to as a Social Media Share Bar, including this page after you have clicked the Read More button. This post is intended to help you if your browser is not displaying this bar. It would appear to be mainly an issue with desktop/laptop browsers as opposed to mobile or tablets devices. |
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Chat with the DG
Chat with the District Governor, Alma Reynolds Alma runs Zoom meetings
The sessions are informal chats about anything and everything Rotary – BYO topics or take up those brought by others. No need to RSVP just turn up. Meeting ID's and passwords tend to vary so they are not being published here. Check your email or our Club Events Listing here. |
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First woman RI Pres Nominee
EVANSTON, Ill. (October 1, 2020) — Jennifer Jones, member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, will become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the service organization’s 115-year existence.
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Run a Zoom Meeting
 If you would like to:
Please feel free to use our Zoom meeting facility. Simply book in a time with me and I will kick it off 10 minutes beforehand and assign Host rights over to you. When you've finished your meeting, simply click on End Meeting, then End Meeting for All. Click here for Zoom Help. |
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A Memory of my Childhood
It was an event eagerly looked forward to by both my father and myself, even my mother looked forward to it not that she went but it meant time to herself while we were out of the house. My father went as a boy with his brother and I went every year with my father until we shifted from Albert Park to Elwood in the mid 60’s.... The Old Buffers Carnival.... It seemed to be very much a local event, while one was there to visit the events and side shows we did spend as much time chatting and catching up with people. |
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Rotary Christmas Cakes and Puddings |
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Zoom Meeting Sept 30 2020 Malvern Travel
What fun! How much fun was it on Wednesday September 31th evening, a glass or two of wine, 2 very enthusiastic and passionate Guest Speakers and many members with apologies from Peter L and John L. and appearances from Leonie R and Angie G. Welcome Terry! We have not seen Terry for a while as she has to work long hours from home and lives a long way from us. Pres. Geoff welcomed us all including Vishal, Angie and Leonie and Karin who at last has a camera and therefore can be seen. |
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Zoom Meeting September 23 2020
Happy Birthday Helen, Ian’s Partner. By 7:30 there were already 23 participants who included Sossi, Tony Fitzlapp, Rotarian Merv from RC Caulfield and our Tim M who is not able to join us often due to his children’s commitment. Pres. Geoff welcomed us all and made mention that we were having a very, very busy day due to our meeting, 7;30 in the morning and then again 7:30 in the evening. |
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Dilmah Tea Evening
7:30 pm Wednesday 23rd September! There was great excitement even though we were on Zoom and we could feel it! Geoff Gartly was our host and welcomed our many guests, including a number of members from other District 9810 Clubs. He had been very fortunate to have Dilhan Fernando younger son of Merill Fernando Founder of Dilmah Tea, agree to talk to us from Sri Lanka. Dilhan explained that he was a Rotarian, his club being Colombo Metropolitan and that a former RI President was running his office. |
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Letter from Loretta De Nittis
We recently received a letter from Australian Exchange Student, Loretta De Nitts in Finland.... Terve, I heard Melbourne has gone into stage 4 lockdown and I just wanted to say I hope everyone is safe and well, even if you are stuck inside for another 6 weeks.
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StKilda Mums Blankets
Club Community Project for September - Donations of single bed and cot size blankets urgently required for St Kilda Mums. St Kilda Mums always need items for babies and up to primary school age children but even more so during the Covid Pandemic. Please ask your families and friends to check if they have bedding for cots and single beds that can be donated. All items should be laundered and in near new condition. |
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Zoom Speaker v Gallery View
Zoom meeting participants can switch between two views - Gallery, where you see all the attendees and Speaker, where you have a large image of the speaker (at any instant) and a smaller listing of other attendees. |
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Zoom Meeting September 16 2020 Mitch Fifield
A special meeting this morning as we were joined by Mitch Fifield, the Permanent Representative of Australia to the United Nations. |
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Some history from Linda O'B
My family history on my mother’s side is interesting, I am sure that her mother’s side of the family would have a story to tell and I know some of it... I remember vividly my great grandmother talking about her youth in Wagga Wagga and hearing the aborigines at corroboree in the distance, but my memories are not detailed and would need to be substantiated and I am not inclined to do the long hours to research required to compile the history ...however on my mother’s fathers side her cousin has been prolific and detailed in her research, so I submit the following |
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Zoom Meeting September 9 2020 Geoff Gartly
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Why being kind is as important as ever
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Zoom Raise Hand
In a meeting, participants who wish to address the meeting or ask a question, please use the “Raise Hand” function. Remember to lower it after you have had your turn. |
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Zoom Meeting Running Sheet
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Want to be Chairperson?
Zoom is going to be with us for a while…..How would you like to be the chairperson of a meeting? This also means you will be made “co-host” in terms of it being on Zoom. |
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My name is Zilla
Over my life time many people have asked what is your name? Where do you come from? What kind of name is that? Coming from a refugee family, “landing” in Hobart, Tasmania, where school children in Primary School did not know the difference between Germans, Jews and Japs. Not knowing what a Jew is,or what a Jew was, I became a “Dirty Jap”! Even the teachers were unaware. One can imagine what the teasing was like. My parents had anglicized our name from Abramowsky to Abrams and this still did not help. So how DID I get my name. |
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Zoom Audio Settings
For those who seem to have issues hearing, or being heard, I suggest you use the facility within Zoom to set and test your audio settings. |
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Zoom Meeting August 5 2020
It is 7:15 on a very cold slightly wet morning in Melbourne and once again we are warm and cosy at home greeting every one as they arrive on Zoom screen instead of racing to a morning breakfast for a Rotary meeting! It certainly a wonderful alternative as we are in further COVID19 lockdown. Ian began by handing the hosting job to our enthusiastic Jo. Jo welcomed us all and mentioned those who did not seem to be present such as Margie, Glenda, Liz, Sue, and an apology from Kevin. Paul was greatly visible with his background of the St. Kilda Football Club Flags and Scarf! Yay for the win! She then introduced Pres. Geoff. |
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Zoom Meeting August 12 2020
We had Larry Green as our host/chairman this morning. Our special guest was, of course, Alma Reynolds, District Governor, District 9810. This was Alma’s “official” visit to our Club. It was not her first, however, having joined us before as the DG elect. Alma was joined by her partner, Greg King and our Assistant DG, Heather Chisholm. Zilla was an apology this morning. |
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DG Partner's Project 2020-21
Governor’s Partner: Greg King Manningham When Rotary started the PolioPlus project 1000 children a day were paralysed by Poliomyelitis across more than 135 endemic countries. Today, only Afghanistan and Pakistan report cases of the wild polio virus. |
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The Way We Were: 1958!
Private Mason. J. 3/786001 20 NS Battalion, 14 Platoon, Charley Company Battles of Scrub Hill and Puckapunyal Royal Melbourne Regiment Freedom of the City of Melbourne March 1959 |
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D9810 Responds to COVID19
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Moorabbin History
A couple of weeks ago a number of members gave presentations on the history of Moorabbin and Bentleigh. Here is a copy of the presentation given by John Mason. IanB Moorabbin didn’t have a town hall, Functions were held at Brighton. The Town Hall site was offices and baby health centre where I was weighed and vaccinated, the band hall where my father played cornet in the Band, and I tried to but failed, and a small library. |
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Le Cordon Bleu Degustation Dinner
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Zoom Share Screen
Ever wondered what Share Screen means? When you are in a Zoom Meeting you can open up any other window you have open on your computer and “share” it with all participants.
Statement from Rotary International
At Rotary, we have no tolerance for racism. Promoting respect, celebrating diversity, demanding ethical leadership, and working tirelessly to advance peace are central tenets of our work.
We have more work to do to create more just, open and welcoming communities for all people.
We know there are no easy fixes and that challenging conversations and work lie before all of us. Rotary’s strength has long been our ability and commitment to bringing people together. We will tap into that strength now as we stand with those who are working for peace and justice.
Rotary will do our part to listen, learn and take action to ensure that we continue to contribute to making positive change.
Market Re-Opens
The Bentleigh Sunday Market re-opened today after being in lock-down.
The weather turned out really well after a bit of a wet night. The team seemed quite happy with the attendance, especially given that this was our first week back.
The weather turned out really well after a bit of a wet night. The team seemed quite happy with the attendance, especially given that this was our first week back.
Zoom Mute setting—Push to talk
As you know, you can mute and un-mute by clicking on the microphone icon.
But there is a much smarter way—simply push and hold the space bar as you talk. Then release when you have finished.
But there is a much smarter way—simply push and hold the space bar as you talk. Then release when you have finished.
Towards Market Re-Opening
A number of members attended the Market site today to receive an update on changes to Market procedure—especially that required to meet requirements of Covid19 control.
New procedures have been issued for the coin collection and counting along with OH&S, use of gloves and masks and cleaning.
Making a Difference
Interplast Australia & New Zealand - ‘Making a Difference’
A little girl who lives in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, was born with a cleft lip and palate making it very difficult for her to feed properly. Without proper nutrition in her formative years, Patma is unable to put on weight and thrive.5
District Assembly 2020
In these challenging times we now face, I would like to acknowledge and thank the team in District 9810 for delivering “online” this year’s Rotary Assembly.
I am not sure how many of our members took the opportunity to link in on Zoom, but I was fortunate enough to join on two occasions.
One was for Chairpersons of the Youth committees, a session I really enjoyed and was heartened to hear from others that we all face similar challenges and that our club’s roadmap here is in sync with other clubs and District expectations.
Ride for Medical Research
Ride for Medical Research Team Raises $53,000 for ARH Research
Rotary District 9810’s Ride for Medical Research team have raised $53,000 for Australian Rotary Health research recently during their ‘Silos, Plains, Lakes & Art Tour.’
Early on the Sunday morning of the 15th of March, just before social distancing rules kicked in, the team met at the Bayswater football oval for a send-off by 9810 District Governor Shia Smart. By 7am the riding team (also joined by eighteen members of the Warburton Ghost Riders) were on the road towards Halls Gap, stopping at Willaura for lunch, with an overall goal to reach Lake Bolac at the end of five days.
Zoom audio and video settings
When you are in a meeting you can still access your audio and video settings by clicking on the carat symbol adjacent to each icon—bottom left of your screen.John Lehner Receives Award
Member John Lehner has just received this certificate of recognition for the regular help he gives at Fare Share
Thanks from Carnegie Toy Library
Received this week....
Good afternoon,
I'm writing on behalf of the Carnegie Toy Library to thank Bentleigh Moorabbin Central Rotary Club for your generous donation to our organisation. We were so deeply touched by your thoughtfulness, as will be the children who play with the new STEM toys we will purchase with your donation.
I'm writing on behalf of the Carnegie Toy Library to thank Bentleigh Moorabbin Central Rotary Club for your generous donation to our organisation. We were so deeply touched by your thoughtfulness, as will be the children who play with the new STEM toys we will purchase with your donation.
The new normal?
After meeting on Zoom and conversing by email, Dan finally said five people could visit a house, so the Market Strategic Planning Committee met in person.
Socially distanced around an extended table. A ray of light at the end of the tunnel? Hopefully our Club can meet again soon!
Letter from Clemence
Hello everyone (from France)
It’s been more than a month since I left Australia. I was more than sad to leave everything behind, with an unaccomplished feeling. But I will come back to check the last unchecked boxes.
However, coming back in my home country was a great feeling. I’ve met my sisters and parents again, my cats and my home, what a nice feeling! I’ve missed it a lot.
It’s been more than a month since I left Australia. I was more than sad to leave everything behind, with an unaccomplished feeling. But I will come back to check the last unchecked boxes.
However, coming back in my home country was a great feeling. I’ve met my sisters and parents again, my cats and my home, what a nice feeling! I’ve missed it a lot.
Zoom Set Up
Alex Ballantine Rotary
This is a photo from the Dandenong Journal newspaper of June 1964.
I came across this amongst old papers etc.
I came across this amongst old papers etc.
I always remember Friday evenings as a boy. Dad was always at Rotary so we normally got to have fish and chips. The best night of the week!
Ian Ballantine
Zoom Chairperson
As with any meeting, a Zoom meeting has a chairperson. In Zoom language he or she is called the “host”. He or she can, among other things, mute everyone. It is important that we respect this. He, or she does this for a reason. It is to ensure that the current speaker is not interrupted and can remain in the “speaker role” as determined by Zoom.
A Thank you from Slovenia
Thank you very much for your kind letter which we have received from you few days ago. It was really lovely surprise, to get greetings from Friends from Down under. I hope you are all well and healthy . In Slovenia is presently situation with Covid-19 more than good. Daily infection is very low , some days even zero. Also restrictions are from day to day lower. Here on the north part of the world, we are entering slowly but surely to the summer and looks like restrictions will be down and we will be able to enjoy it How is by you ?
Zoom Speaker Mode
Zoom is not capable of handling very well more than one person speaking at once. It is set up to recognise the “current” speaker and give that person “centre stage”. You may notice the yellow or green outline that appears around a person’s image when they speak. This is the person Zoom is identifying as the speaker at that moment. They take over visually and audibly.
New Member Peter Nolan
New Member Sue Loeliger
Linton Street Playground Launch
This was the official opening of the adult exercise equipment installation in the Linton Street, Moorabbin park.
Our Club has made a significant contribution to the cost of the equipment.
Our Club has made a significant contribution to the cost of the equipment.
New Member Michael Bury
Michael Bury was inducted to the Club on this day Oct 16, 2019, by District Governor, Shia Smart.
Exchange Student Clemence Welcome
Last Thursday 22nd August, we had a most wonderful evening to enjoy and to partake of delicious Cordon Bleu French cooking prepared by 9 cookery students well on their way of their course and 8 front of house students who have almost finished the course and who waited on us superbly! Geoff Gartly was MC and the room was decorated with French flags and serviettes. Clemence Vandercruyssen was introduced to us and we all introduced our friends and partners. There was a very relaxed atmosphere.
There is a photo album of this event here.
Clemence goes to StKilda
The Reid family took Clemence to St Kilda yesterday (Saturday August 3) and we had Spanish for lunch by the beach. I then took her shopping at Chadstone, an exciting experience for her due to scale!
Clemence likes shopping and has a sweet tooth so we stopped for tea and cake. Clemence also loves the outdoors and the environment. She is a delight, a lovely person who is very polite and thankful for the opportunity to be here.
Clemence likes shopping and has a sweet tooth so we stopped for tea and cake. Clemence also loves the outdoors and the environment. She is a delight, a lovely person who is very polite and thankful for the opportunity to be here.
Jade farewell at the Lewis's
Here are some photos from the evening hosted by the Lewis’s to thank those who have been involved with the hosting of Rotary Exchange Student, Jade Reis Costa.
International Women’s Day 2019 Women in Sport
Here are some photos from the evening to celebrate the leadership and contribution of women in sport to the Southern Metropolitan Region.
Held on Thursday, 7tht March 2019 at the Brighton Town Hall. Special guest speaker was Susan Alberti, AC.
Our Rotary Club was a supporter of this event.
Held on Thursday, 7tht March 2019 at the Brighton Town Hall. Special guest speaker was Susan Alberti, AC.
Our Rotary Club was a supporter of this event.
District 9810 Youth Exchange Welcome Home Dinner
Here are some photos from the Youth Exchange Welcome Home Dinner held on Friday, 1st March 2019 at the Mulgrave Country Club.
John Mason PP PHF receives OAM
Our heartfelt congratulations go to member John Mason PP PHF
MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Congratulations to our esteemed Charter Member John Mason who was today announced as a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal. John and Margaret are currently en-route to Singapore where they will celebrate the Chinese New Year which is the Year of the Pig! As a valued member of our club we should be proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible work and contribution of John to our community as a worthy recipient of this award. Ron Brownlees
MEDAL OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Congratulations to our esteemed Charter Member John Mason who was today announced as a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal. John and Margaret are currently en-route to Singapore where they will celebrate the Chinese New Year which is the Year of the Pig! As a valued member of our club we should be proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible work and contribution of John to our community as a worthy recipient of this award. Ron Brownlees
New Member Julie Reid
Jade comes sailing
On Wednesday November 14th 2018, our Rotary Youth Exchange student, Jade came sailing with President Ian and his partner, Helen aboard “White Pointer” out of Sandringham Yacht Club.
Run for Change
The ‘Run for Change’ community event started about 6:00 to 6:30am on Sunday morning. The event is always well organised and was again assisted by the RCBMC along with students from Holmesglen Training facility
The RCBMC had in attendance Greg O’S (Chef supreme), the versatile Grant P (without whom the BBQ’s and storage unit would not have been there), Peter O’B ( rubbing shoulders with the upcoming chefs), Margaret M ( learning new cooking skills), Terry K (who travelled from St Albans to provide her expertise in BBQing) and of course the club photographer and President IB
Moorabbin Toy Library 28 October 2018
The following assisted on Sunday morning 28 October 2018:Peter Lewis, Tony Grusd, Neville Kruss, Liz Pascarl.
We “served” up around 230 sausages in bread raising something like $575.
We “served” up around 230 sausages in bread raising something like $575.
Our House Rules
The house the Club owns in a Bayside suburb of Melbourne was damaged by fire late last year. After a complex insurance claim it has now been restored, And is now ready to hand back to ‘Launch Housing’ to accommodate a family escaping domestic violence. To get ready for this the Club had a working bee on Saturday. Ron B organised this which was attended by Pres Ian, Peter O’B, Grant P, John and Margaret M, Marilyn B, with Geoff Gledhill doing an early shift as he was busy in the arvo. Work completed included tree and shrub pruning, planter bed edging, window cleaning, general tidying up of the garden and grounds and some planting, and filling the Hopper with the rubbish.
Riding for the Disabled Association Open Day
Food for Change Visit
After last week’s meeting, Pres. Ian, Jo, Grant, Tim M and I met Matt Donovan at the farm of Food for Change. The farm is on the corner of Clayton Rd and Kingston Rd. It was originally land that was unused tucked between other farms and large glasshouses and is most inconspicuous. Matt is the force behind this project that grows vegetables to distribute amongst the needy. We saw a cultivated raised row of soil that had produced in an area of 50meters long by approximately 1meter wide 1200 cauliflowers! On other similar rows we saw chard, silver beet, peas, kale, onions, radishes and carrots.
Brazil Night August 2018
In a carnival atmosphere, 50 Rotarians and their family and friends gathered at Cilantro Restaurant to welcome our exchange student Jade Reis Costa.
The evening started with both national anthems of Brazil and Australia and a presentation of the Brazilian flag to Geoff by Jade and in return Geoff Presented Jade with an “Aussie Tee Shirt”
We learnt a lot about Brazil the country, the food, the people, the music, the customs. We welcomed and enjoyed the support of other Rotary clubs with members from Glen Eira, Caulfield, Cheltenham and Brighton clubs along with Barrie Vickers attending on the night.
The evening started with both national anthems of Brazil and Australia and a presentation of the Brazilian flag to Geoff by Jade and in return Geoff Presented Jade with an “Aussie Tee Shirt”
We learnt a lot about Brazil the country, the food, the people, the music, the customs. We welcomed and enjoyed the support of other Rotary clubs with members from Glen Eira, Caulfield, Cheltenham and Brighton clubs along with Barrie Vickers attending on the night.
Belola (Balilbo) School
Belola (Balilbo) School Project 65% Complete
Please see pictures below, courtesy of Terry Bracks at BHT. Our Belola School project is at 65% of construction and progressing fast. It is now a race between the builders finishing and our fit-out container arriving in Balibo/Belola. We are still confident it will all come together by end of October 2018.
McKinnon Sec Coll Run MCK
McKinnon Secondary College Run MCK Annual Athletics Carnival
The youth of today are tomorrow’s future and it is important that we support them.
McKinnon Secondary college’s Interact club which RCBMC proudly sponsors and supports held its major annual fund-raising event on Friday last 17th August in the school grounds starting at 9am and concluding at 6pm.
This day was brilliantly organised by the team, supported by all school students, teachers, staff, families and friends.
National Science Forum Candidate
Our club has endorsed Charlotte Collins to attend the Year 12 National Science Forum to be held next January in Canberra
Charlotte attends Mentone Girls Secondary College
Charlotte attends Mentone Girls Secondary College
Bike and Traffic Education
Bike and Traffic Education with Southmoor Primary School
Our Club has sponsored this program, held from Monday 21st May to Thursday 24th May.
Our Club has sponsored this program, held from Monday 21st May to Thursday 24th May.
There were approximately 150 students from grades 2 and 3 in groups of 25.
ROMAC Market Stall
At the Bentleigh Sunday Community Market on Sunday 20th May 2018 for the third time under difficult conditions, stoic club members Grant Perry, Margaret Mason and Linda O’Brien gathered under a stormy, dark and challenging Melbourne’s weather pattern that was very cold, windy and not really fit for man nor beast, however, these RCBMC members were extremely determined to set up various stalls with items donated by club members and raise funds to continue the rotary support of the Rotary Oceanic Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) program.
Club speaks at Glen Eira Seminar
This week has been an opportunity for the Rotary Club of Bentleigh Moorabbin Central and the Glen Eira City Council to engage with the broader community to be able to provide various forums that will be become necessary for residents and the council to assess the requirements of both the council and community in the future.
So the Glen Eira City Council ran a number of informative sessions for people considering their lifestyle choices as they grow older.
Club member helps Donations in Kind
I enjoy community projects so it was without hesitation that I volunteered to assist on Saturday 29th April with a combined rotary project of removing and storing approximately 100 beds, overhead tables and lockers that had been donated from the premises of the Old Peter MacCallum Hospital in St. Andrews Place.
I am not sure how many people we had across the day with the various comings and goings but something in the order of 50+was probably near the figure. Importantly they came from 16 different Rotary Clubs.
Fund raising for ROMAC
On Sunday 22nd April 2018, RCBMC members Linda O’B, Grant P, Margaret & John M, Jo I and myself had a number of stalls at the market to sell donated items from various club members that included soft toys and other children’s games (from Grant Perry) , miscellaneous items including glass wares, plates, crockery (from Linda O’Brien), other items including books (from Margaret & John Mason), some items (from Helen Nodrum), fashion items including leather boots and shoes (from Jo Impey) and some items that went unsold from a previous fund raiser held at the market – thank you to all that contributed.
ROMAC Hosting
Margaret Mason in her role as member of the District ROMAC committee has been hosting Lucillia (Lucy) who is in town with her mother, and is undergoing radiation treatment for cancer in her throat neck and spine. She has to wear a neck brace that extends well down her back, and has weekday radiation treatment at Peter Mac. She is a delightful 9 year old who must be in a lot of pain and discomfort but is always smiling and giggling.
Congratulations Mrs Binnion
Last week the Principals Australia Institute acknowledged Pitsa Binnion’s outstanding contribution to leading public education by presenting her with the John Laing Award.
The Victorian Association of State Secondary Principals (VASSP) nominated Pitsa for this prestigious award, in recognition not only of her leadership of the McKinnon Secondary College community, but also her substantial contribution to the improvement of the Victorian education system.
The Victorian Association of State Secondary Principals (VASSP) nominated Pitsa for this prestigious award, in recognition not only of her leadership of the McKinnon Secondary College community, but also her substantial contribution to the improvement of the Victorian education system.
Volunteerism and Philanthropy
This was a Presentation to General Assembly, McKinnon Secondary College on 20 July 2016 by the Club’s Youth Director, Peter Guttmann
Presentation by Rotarian Peter Guttmann of a copy of ‘Dancing in my Dreams’ by Kerry Highly, published by Monash University, to the School Principal Ms Pitsa Binnion for the School Library collection.
Presentation by Rotarian Peter Guttmann of a copy of ‘Dancing in my Dreams’ by Kerry Highly, published by Monash University, to the School Principal Ms Pitsa Binnion for the School Library collection.
In 1950 the Worldwide death rate from Polio was greater than 500,000; in 2015, less than 100. Today Polio is restricted to Afghanistan & Pakistan.
Polio survivors live within our community. In Australia around 400,000 people live with its impact, arguably our single-largest physical disability group.
