Stories
Some photos from the District 9810 Changeover held Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the Southern Golf Club. Note that I was not the official photographer at this event.
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Club Meeting June 22 2022 Launch HousingTony Ryan was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Peter O’Brien performed the invocation and Ron Brownlees performed the loyal toast. Peter Nolan and Charles Rener joined the meeting via Zoom. Guest Speaker – Howard Ralley from Launch Housing |
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Club Changeover June 18 2022The Club held its annual Changeover this year at Sanctum at the StKilda Football Club facility in Moorabbin. This event marked the changing of our Presidents. Helen Nodrum, 2021-22 to Margaret Mason (PP), 2022-23. A full album of photos can be found here. Well what a night it was – a night to celebrate the end of one Rotary year and the beginning of a new one, and it couldn’t have been better than last night’s Changeover to commemorate the changing of the guard to farewell our current President, Helen Nodrum, and welcome in our new president, Margaret Mason. A fabulous venue in the Sanctum Room at St Kilda Football Club, with excellent food, lovely table decorations and presentation, live background music from Bradley Marshall on piano, a well-run program, an entertaining and witty Master of Ceremony, wonderful speeches and all over too soon before it was time to go home and contemplate the year that was, and consider the promise of the next one yet to unfold.
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Rotary and ShelterBox renew global partnership![]() From the RI website here
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Houston Convention 2022![]() From the RI website here The 2022 convention in Houston, Texas, USA, offered plenty of inspiring moments as Rotary's global network gathered in person for the first time since 2019, following two conventions that were held virtually because of COVID-19. The convention offered participants new horizons to discover through in-person events and a robust schedule of virtual offerings (with recordings available through 31 August).
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Melbourne Convention 2023From the RI Website here By Arnold R. Grahl Photography by Monika Lozinska After discovering new perspectives and being inspired by new ideas at the 2022 Rotary International Convention, attendees and virtual participants are looking ahead to next year's gathering in Melbourne, the sparkling second city of Australia. |
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StKilda Mums cheque![]() I had the pleasure of dropping into St. Kilda Mum’s unannounced on Thursday last where I was warmly greeted and invited in. Each year donations made on a nominated day in June are tripled through the corporate sponsors of this organization, hence our $2,000.00 donation increased to $6,000.00. Ruth Holdaway CEO is seen here in this picture with yours truly. |
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Meeting June 8 2022Tim L was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. After performing Acknowledgement to Country, he called upon Glenda for invocation and Larry for the loyal toast. Tim welcomed guests Anna Mouradian, our frequent club visitor, and Kelly Crothers from Marriott Support Services. Charles R and Karin joined the meeting via Zoom. How lucky we are to have Zoom to keep members connected if unable to attend meetings in person. This morning’s meeting was devoted to fellowship since our guest speaker was unable to attend.
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BaySpeak Final 2022 |
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Indigenous Scholar Recipient 2021-22Each year our club donates to Australian Rotary Health, $5,000. This donation is directed to providing funding for indigenous students. This year’s recipient of our donation is Isobella Kruger. Isobella is currently studying medicine at Monash University and is at the fourth year level. |
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Club Meeting June 1 2022 Grant Holland Neville was the chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro and performed the Acknowledgement of Country. Glenda performed the invocation and Faye performed the loyal toast. Tony, Charles and Clare O’Brien, our club RYLA recipient, joined the meeting via Zoom.
International Club Toast – Grant Perry |
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Glen Eira Community Centre May 31, 2022A visit to the Glen Eira Community Centre President Helen Nodrum, Sue Loeliger, Samantha Langridge, Karin Soster and Gary, Ian Ballantine. Tracey Burt from the Community Centre A full album of pics can be found here.
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A little bit of salt![]() |
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Club Meeting May 25 2022 BeesVishal was our chairperson for this evening’s club meeting at Cilantro – Wednesday 25 May 2022. After welcoming everyone, Vishal performed the Acknowledgement of Country, then called upon President Helen to perform the invocation and Peter O’B to perform the Royal toast. Vishal welcomed guests- Angela Lynch, Leonie Ryan, Anna Mouradian, Helen Parker, Asia Berri, Gary Ramage, Sally from the Healey, Clare O’Brien (BMC RYLA sponsored recipient), and Faye Kirkwood, our guest speaker for this evening’s meeting. Note that a full album of photographs can be viewed here.
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Ukrainian clubs help others in need in their country![]() Taken from the RI Website here By Sallyann Price Rotary members in Ukraine are helping neighbors return to their homes, distributing supplies from other countries, and organizing long-term aid — all despite being affected by the war themselves. |
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John Mason and Grandson![]() Like Grandfather, like Grandson. Keeping Australia Safe!
Private J Mason from 1959 (John at Puckapunyal) and 2022(Jhett at Kapuka) More pics....click on link |
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District Leaders Meeting May 20 2022On Friday, DG Daryl Moran called together all Presidents, Assistant Governors (2021-22 and 2022-23) and other members of the district Leadership to the last meeting for his year. It was very well attended and took place, in-person and on Zoom, at the Mulgrave Country Club. In attendance was DGN Ian Ballantine and Club President Helen Nodrum and Presidernt Elect, Margaret Mason. More pics.....click on link
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Club Meeting May 18 2022 Melb Convention 2023![]() President Helen was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro and commenced the meeting with an Acknowledgement to Country. Helen welcomed our guest speaker, PDG Tony Monley, from the R.C. of Manningham, and visitors – Anna Mouradian, and Gary - Karin’s partner. Tony Ryan joined the meeting via Zoom. Glenda Stahel conducted invocation and Tim Lynch conducted the Royal Toast. |
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Club Meeting May 11 2022 Danny Frawley Centre Geoff Gartly was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. He called upon President Helen for the invocation and Marg Lucas for the royal toast. Guests, Marcus Godinho, CEO of FareShare, and Elise Facer- Childs, our guest speaker, were welcomed. Tony Ryan and Jo Impey joined the meeting via Zoom. There was a welcome return from Graham Chad, who also performed a toast to the club. We had some intermittent technical problems today, however, true to form, we got by very well. We wish to thank Tony Fitzlaff and his team for preparing breakfast this morning under some challenging circumstances having experienced a gas leakage last night and not having any gas for cooking this morning. Yet the kitchen team provided a lovely breakfast to the high standard we have come to accept as normal. |
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Degustation Dinner May 10 2022A number of members and friends of Rotary attended this event at Zest Restaurant, Holmsglen, Waverley. In attendance were Peter and Linda O'Brien, Helen Nodrum, Margie Lucas, Ian Ballantine and Helen Parker, Greg O'Shea and Michael Bury. An album of pics can be viewed here.
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Bayspeak displays talent in our local students![]() Bayspeak is live and underway for the second year in a row. Bayspeak brings together the most talented senior and junior secondary school students from the Bayside and surrounding area to compete in a speaking competition, with an aim to build confidence and harness leadership qualities. On Tuesday 10 May the 1st heat of the competition was held at Brighton Grammar School. |
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Inner Wheel Art Auction May 7 2022Held at the Bentleigh Club on Saturday, May 7th 2022. A number of members and partners attended this great event organised by Inner Wheel An album of pics can be found at Inner Wheel Art Auction May 2022. These are at 1500 pixels. In addition, all images are available to save from Google Drive here These are available at both 1500 pixels and original resolution |
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DG Training Sydney May 2022![]() Member Ian Ballantine, District Governor Nominee, attended a two day training session in Sydney with other DGN's.
It was the first time we had the opportunity to meet in person. |
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St Kilds Footy to be Auctioned![]() ATTENTION St Kilda Fans - This is your chance to get your hands on a football signed by the 2022 St Kilda Football Team! To be Auctioned This Saturday at 8PM at the Bentleigh Club. Refer here for details. |
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Club Meeting May 4 2022![]() Geoff Gledhill was our chairperson today at Cilantro, and called upon Greg O’Shea for invocation and Larry Green for the royal toast. Anna Mouradian, who visited our club last week, joined us again today as a club guest. Ian was absent from today’s meeting, so there was no Zoom. Club International Toast – Grant Perry |
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European Rotaract clubs organize to help Ukrainian refugees![]() From th erotary.org weebsite here By Ryan Hyland Within hours of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February 2022, Iryna Bushmina fled her home in Kyiv. Along with her sister and her three-month-old nephew, she journeyed to Vienna, Austria, staying with Rotary members along the way. Their generosity inspired Bushmina, a member of the Rotaract Club of Kyiv-City and the district Rotaract representative for Ukraine, to organize a larger-scale relief effort — and now, an online platform she created has helped Rotaract and Rotary members find shelter for thousands of Ukrainian refugees. |
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Rotary Statement on the War against Ukraine![]() From the rotary.org website here. Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation stand with the United Nations General Assembly in expressing grave concern at “the ongoing human rights and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, in particular at the reports of violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law by the Russian Federation.”
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RAM No Mosquito Picnic 30-4-2022Held at Six Acres Winery, Silvan, Victoria All photos are now up and available to see and download.via the album on this site. No Mosquito RAM Picnic AlbumImages are at 1500 pixels In addition, all images are available to save from Google Drive here These are available at both 1500 pixels and original resolution |
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Club Meeting April 27 2022 Alfred H and RAWFaye Weeks was our chairperson at today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Sue Loeliger was invited to perform Invocation, and Paul Ferguson to perform the Rotary Royal Toast. Faye welcomed our visitors – Anna Mouradian, a former Rotary member of Balwyn North Rotary Club and who returned to Australia recently after two years in Armenia, Rohan Laging - Director of Sandringham Hospital Emergency Department, Emma Saddington - Nurse Unit Manager in the Emergency Department, and guest speaker Miriam Issa. Glenda Stahel and Tony Ryan joined the meeting via Zoom. President Report – President Helen Helen reports we received two thank you letters: R.C. Whittlesea thanked our club for the money spinner we provided to them, adding it is collecting lots of coins for their club Rural Aid thanked us for donating $3,000 that will be used to aid victims of the recent floods etc. |
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World Immunization Week: Vaccines keep communities healthy![]() From the RI website here Our progress in the fight against polio shows why vaccination is important Increasing awareness about the power of vaccines and closing immunization gaps could protect millions of people worldwide from vaccine-preventable diseases, including polio, according to the World Health Organization. World Immunization Week, 24-30 April, is an opportunity to focus on that work, and the robust polio eradication infrastructure built by Rotary and our partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) provides a model for it. |
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Member and ANZAC day![]() Member Neville Kruss attended a service at the Glen Waverley RSL on Sunday and marched on ANZAC day to the shrine. Lest We Forget
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Club Meeting April 20 2022 NYSFJo Impey was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Ron Brownlees conducted invocation and Grant Perry performed the international club toast. Jo introduced our two guest speakers, Tilde Verhoeven and Monique Andjelic who attended this year’s NYSF – National Youth Science Forum, and parents – Robyn Logan and Nick Andjelic. There were no zoom members for today’s meeting. (Sue Lolieger came on later). International Club Toast – with Grant Perry |
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Rotary clubs unite across continents to collect and deliver medical aid to Ukraine![]() From the Rotary website here. Two cargo planes packed with tons of medical equipment have already been flown from Chicago, USA, to Ukraine where members helped to unload the supplies. by Arnold R. Grahl Rotary members in North America, Argentina, and Europe are collaborating with a U.S.-based association of Ukrainian health care workers and using their connections to collect and ship more than 100 tons of critical medical supplies to Ukraine. |
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Club Meeting April 13 2022 Public SafetyIt was a welcome return to Cilantro for today’s meeting, cojoined with Zoom for members unable to attend to “zoom in”. One of our newest club members, Samantha Langridge, was our chairperson today. Larry was invited to conduct the invocation, and Jo to conduct the toast. A warm welcome was extended to our special guest to for today’s meeting - Debbie Taylor-Haynes - her second in two weeks running. Tony and Julie joined the meeting via Zoom. |
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Rotary responds to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine![]() From the Rotary website here EVANSTON, ILL,. April 5, 2022 – Rotary announced today that it has raised more than $7 million to support locally-led relief efforts underway by Rotary clubs in Ukraine and neighboring countries. “The need for immediate humanitarian aid is increasing with each passing day,” said John Hewko, CEO of Rotary International. “Rotary clubs in Europe and around the world, including our 1,100 members in Ukraine, have stepped up their relief work, with some on the ground helping those displaced by the war.” |
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Club Meeting April 6 2022 Matt Finnis![]() This evening on Wed 6 April 2022, our club had he pleasure of joining Inner Wheel in a joint meeting. It was to have been held at Woodlands Golf Club, but with Covid lending its heavy hand, our meeting was held over Zoom – our faithful friend during these past two years. Inner Wheel President Margo Colquhoun was our meeting convenor and Janeen Randle organized the meeting over Zoom.
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Projects Around the Globe![]() From the Rotary website here.
Here is a selection of stories from around the world where Rotary is changing people's lives. |
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District 9810 Conference Photos March 2022All photos are now up and available to see and download. I have set up 2 albums (images at 1500 pixels) In addition, all images are available to save from Google Drive here These are available at both 1500 pixels and original resolution
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Conference 2022 our members |
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Club Dinner at the Marine March 25 2022The Club had a special meeting at the Marine Hotel in Brighton so we could participate in the 2022 District 9810 Conference launch Here are just a couple of photos - all photos are contained in an album here. This week’s club meeting was held on Friday evening 25/3 in the Stables Room at the Marine Hotel, and was held in conjunction with the commencement of this year’s District 9810 conference. All clubs in the district were invited to participate and join in the conference opening and hear the opening address from D.G. Daryl Moran and presentations from the first two conference presenters using technology to Zoom in. The evening commenced with drinks and nibbles followed by the conference opening and the two presentations, before enjoying dinner mains and dessert. This year’s conference theme was working towards a Healthy World and Healthy People with a focus on sustainability.
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Rotary relief for Ukrainian Refugees![]() Rotary’s network enables rapid humanitarian relief for Ukrainian refugees From the RI website here The crisis in Ukraine is having devastating consequences on civilians as families flee their homes. According to the United Nations, more than 3 million people, most of them women and children, have sought refuge in neighboring countries and across Europe, while about 1 million more people have been displaced within Ukraine.
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Walk for Mental Health![]() LIFT THE LID WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH DAY – RC MASH (Mont Albert, Surrey Hills club) Congratulations to the Rotary club of MASH on its yearly fund raising event “Lift the Lid on Mental Health” |
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Club Meeting March 16 2022 Glen Eira Community GardenThis week is Mental Health Week and in recognition members were invited to wear a hat to today’s meeting - everyone did with a variety of hats, caps and fascinators in different shapes and colours. Today’s chairperson was Peter O’Brien, who looked resplendent in “a take on Lawrence of Arabia” wearing the keffiyeh headdress. Can I ask everyone - is there a likeness? Is this Peter O’Brien in a former life?? |
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World Rotaract Week: Scale models![]() From the RI website here Access to Foundation grants will help Rotaractors broaden their impact In 2018, Rotary International President Barry Rassin was visiting Turkey for a district meeting. His hosts took him around to see some projects — but to his surprise, they weren’t Rotary club projects. They were projects of Rotaract clubs.
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Club Meeting March 9 2022Meeting 9/3/22 - Report Paul Ferguson was Chairperson for today’s meeting. Two visitors were welcomed to the club - Barry Oliver introduced by Geoff Gartly, and Wayne Kobrin introduced by Neville Kruss. Guest Speaker – Marcus Godinho |
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Rotary support for Ukraine![]() The Rotary Foundation creates channel for direct humanitarian support in Ukraine region - from the RI website here In response to the deepening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, The Rotary Foundation has created an official channel for Rotary members around the world to contribute funds to support the relief efforts underway by Rotary districts and has designated its Disaster Response Fund as the main avenue for contributions.
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Club Meeting March 2 2022 MembershipThe meeting was held at Cilantro. Grant Perry proposed the toast to President Srdjan Radonjic and members of the Rotary Club of Nis Centar in Serbia.Serbia is a land locked country in the Balkan peninsula. Serbia has an area of 77.5 km2 and a population of 8.7 million. Nis Centar is the third largest city in the country and has a population of 250000 people.
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Rotary Storm Recovery Festival![]() Thank you to Margaret Mason, Alan Kempton, Peter Nolan, Neville Kruss and Sheryl Zorella along with Ian Ballantine, Asia and Charles and myself who attended the Rotary storm Recovery Festival on Sunday last in Monbulk. A show of support for the clubs in our district was important. Huge organisational component to this day – congratulations to all concerned. More pics...........
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District Presidents Meeting Feb 2022![]() President Nominee Peter Nolan attended the meeting on Zoom, standing in for President Helen. DGN Ian Ballantine also attended. Various issues were discussed amongst the District leadership group.
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Pizza Pasta Poetry and plonk nightHeld at the Kings Park Tennis Club The brainchild for this fellowship evening was Linda O’Brien, beautifully supported by Margaret Mason. So many of our successful socials appear to have these two members in the foreground.In realisation of our community partnerships, the committee of Kings Park Tennis Club readily agreed to allow our club the use of its clubhouse which is well equipped to cater for most functions at no cost. More so to this the club president, George Leighfield attended as bar manager for the evening. |
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Club Meeting February 23 2022 Linda O'BrienThe meeting was held at Cilantro and on Zoom. The chair welcomed Graham Chad who was a visitor for a very short period of time as he was inducted minutes later. President Helen then reminded members about the fellowship evening on 25 February, the Storm Recovery Festival on 27 February and the District conference on 25 and 26 March. |
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Rotary statement on wild polio case in MalawiFrom the Rotary website here As a result of ongoing disease surveillance, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) has confirmed a case of type 1 wild poliovirus (WPV1) in a child suffering from paralysis in Malawi. Analysis has shown the virus is genetically linked to WPV1 that had circulated in Pakistan’s Sindh province.
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Club Meeting February 16 2022 Tania Hutchinson and new memberThe meeting was held “back home” at Cilantro as well as on Zoom for members who were unable to attend in person. The guest speaker was Tania Hutchinson and we inducted a new member, Samantha Langridge.
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Caulfield South Community House Community Garden Feb 2022![]() Our Rotary club is a proud supporter of the Caulfield South Community House Community Garden, which is located at 450-452 Kooyong Rd, South Caulfield – enter the garden area off Jupiter St. Open days are held there each second Sunday of the month. |
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Club Meeting February 9 2022 at the Healy![]() The meeting was held at ‘The Healy’, a newly built retirement complex at the corner of South Road and Healy Street Moorabbin. Sue Loeliger was our host. President Helen welcomed Leonie Ryan and thanked Sue for hosting the meeting. Helen then updated members on matters relating to the club and the board meeting held on 8 February. |
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Beachside Gift February 6 2022![]() A number of Club members assisted staff and students from Holmsglen Uni at this event.
Holmsglen support the day by providing a food stall manned by students from the hospitality faculty. |
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Club Meeting Wednesday February 2 2022 Chris Mara![]() The meeting was held on Zoom. 20 members participated. Guests: Tony and Sossi from Cilantro and Barbara from the Rotary Club of Moorabbin. Guest Speaker: Chris Mara. |
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RI president-elect announces 2022-23 presidential theme![]() Taken from RI website here Rotary International President-elect Jennifer Jones wants members to imagine the possibilities in the change they can make to transform the world.
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Rotary Projects Around the Globe |
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Marmalade Garden Party![]() A lovely afternoon of fellowship, marmalade tasting and afternoon tea was enjoyed by a number of members and partners at the home of Linda and Peter O'Brien. The day was a little warm but we were very comfortable in the shade outside. Congratulations Jo Impey on a successful tasting and our thanks go to Linda and Peter for opening up their home to us.
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Club Meeting January 19 2022 Faye Weeks![]() Members zoomed in 22.
Guests: Margot Colquhourn President Inner Wheel, Bayside. Peg Gill Inner Wheel, Bayside. Guest Speaker: Our very own Faye Weeks. Faye gave a background of Inner Wheel. |
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RI Statement on Covid Vaccinations![]() Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation release position statement on COVID-19 vaccinationTaken from the RI website here As the first organization to envision a polio-free world through mass immunization of children, Rotary believes the decision to vaccinate is a humanitarian imperative. The Rotary International Board of Directors and Rotary Foundation Trustees believe that:
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Club Meeting December 15 2021 Christmas Break UpLots of fellowship this morning as we celebrated the festive season and said goodbye and good riddance to 2021.
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Applied Learning Awards 2021Through our club’s partnership with “stride education” and “in2life organisation” we once again were delighted to be the major sponsor for the VCAL, SBAT, VET awards 2021. Just over 40 nominations from schools in the Glen Eira and Kingston areas were received. |
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Christmas Party 2021![]() Ron and Marilyn Brownlees generously hosted our Club Christmas party at their house in Cheltenham last Saturday. Many members and partners along wit ha few past members and other friends of Rotary attended. Here are some pics
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Club Meeting December 8 2021 James NewburyThis was the first meeting at “our home” in Cilantro after a long period of several lockdowns. The chair was Glenda Stahel. |
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District 9810 College of Governors LuncheonI had the pleasure of attending the College of Governors luncheon on Sunday.
The event was hosted by Governor Daryl and organised by his partner and fellow Rotarian, Jenny. It was held at the Churchill Waverly Golf and Bowls Club. |
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Club Meeting December 1 2021 Gerald QuigleyThe meeting was held at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club and on Zoom. The Chair was Margaret Lucas. There were 2 guests, Samantha Langridge (Jo Impey) and Chad (Geoff Gartley).The guest speaker was Gerald Quigley who was introduced by Margaret Lucas. |
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RI President Shekhar Mehta urges countries at COP26 to protect mangroves![]() From rotary.org here Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta joined the Rotary delegation to the 26th United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, on 10 November to explore ways Rotary can work on environmental challenges, including by restoring mangroves, a crucial ecosystem that can mitigate the effects of climate change in coastal areas. |
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Club Meeting November 24 2021 AGMThe meeting was held at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club and on Zoom. There were two visitors, Samantha Langridge (Introduced by Jo Impey) and Gaurar Gaur ( introduced by Ron Brownlees). |
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Christmas Hampers 2021![]() Bringing Joy in a time of Depression. For more than a decade, RCBMC has teamed with Community organisations in Glen Eira and Kingston to provide Christmas Cakes, Puddings and Mince pies to bring some Christmas Cheer to those who are doing it tough. The goodies are packed and delivered to the Salvation Army, Family Life, The Holland Foundation, and Glen Eira Community Information and Support Services. |
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SafePL8 November 2, 2021![]() Our club was happy to accept an invitation from Glen Eira Police to assist in their “Safe Plate Day” held on Saturday last 20th November at the Glen Eira Town Hall carpark area. We partnered with other community groups, State Emergency Service (SES), fire brigade, and neighborhood watch, not to mention our local law officers. The SES truck, a fire brigade truck, and the very impressive police pursuit vehicles were there on the day – a definite drawcard for the families and children to see over these impressive vehicles. Last but not least thankfully “the coffee cart”. |
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Club Meeting November 17, 2021 Jonathon KoliebThe meeting took place at Royal Brighton Yacht Club. Guests at the meeting were Ken Oaks and Samatha Banbridge. The guest speaker was Jonathan Kolieb. Paul Ferguson was chair |
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Young Ugandan Activist Speaks Out About Climate Change in Africa![]() Taken from the rotary.org website here Vanessa Nakate, a 24-year-old climate activist from Uganda, made international headlines after the World Economic Forum’s 2020 meeting in Davos, Switzerland. But the story wasn’t what she said about the climate crisis. The story was that her name and photo were missing from media coverage of the event.
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Club Meeting November 10, 2021 Michael BuryThis was the first face to face meeting of the club after the protracted sixth lockdown!
It was heartening to be able to greet each other in person. The speaker for the meeting was our very own Michael Bury who spoke about the Member Behind the Badge. |
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The Power of Nutrition partners with Rotary, other organizations for new malnutrition program in Ethiopia![]() From the Rotary website here
London, 1 November 2021: The Power of Nutrition announced on 1 November a partnership with Rotary International, the Eleanor Crook Foundation, and The END Fund, to fund a new multi-sector nutrition program in Ethiopia. By pooling resources and working through The Power of Nutrition, the funding partners' investments are being matched to create a five-year, $30 million program. |
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Club Meeting November 3 2021 Anna Pylkkanen![]() The meeting was held on Zoom. 22 members participated. There were 2 apologies. The guest speaker was Anna Pylkkanen and the chair was Linda O’Brien. |
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Rotary’s World Polio Day program looks toward polio eradication’s endgame![]() From the RI website here. Rotary’s goal of ridding the world of polio is within reach, global health experts said during the 2021 World Polio Day Online Global Update on 24 October. The 30-minute program, “Delivering on our Promise of a Polio-Free World,” provided encouraging information about the progress and remaining challenges in the fight to end polio. |
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Club Meeting October 27 2021 Forum![]() The meeting was held on Zoom.24 members participated, and PDG Alma Reynolds also joined in the meeting. |
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Rotary responds to COVID-19![]() Rotary is taking action in response to the pandemic as our clubs support COVID-19 vaccination and continued prevention efforts around the world. From the rotary.org website here.
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Club Meeting Wednesday October 20 2021 John Roskam![]() The meeting was held on Zoom and 22 members participated. There was an apology from one member. The Chair was Greg O’Shea and the guest speaker was John Roskam from the Institute of Public Affairs. President Helen welcomed members and the guest speaker. She gave an update on matters in the club. Ron is busy organising for the reopening of the market and hopefully, this can take place from the first week in November. Plans for the first post lockdown face-to-face meeting have been arranged. This will be on the 10 November at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club. |
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World Polio Day Event 2021![]() On October 25th District 9780 will be celebrating World Polio Day with a Live Event on Teams, introduced by DG John Clue and hosted by Rotarian and Polio Survivor, Gary Newton from Geelong East Rotary. All details here including registration
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The Best Chance to Eradicate Polio is Now![]() Taken from Rotary website
“There’s something about the whole idea of eradicating polio that grabs the imagination,” says Aidan O’Leary. “Most people talk about making steps toward achievements, and it’s almost always into the never-never. Eradication is a zero-sum game; anything short of zero is failure. You keep getting closer and closer, but ultimately the only number that actually matters is zero.” |
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Club Meeting Wednesday October 13 2021 Ken Mirams![]() The meeting was held on Zoom. Twenty-one members participated. Claire O’Brien was our guest and the guest speaker was Ken Miriams, who is the District 9810 Youth Protection Officer.
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Club Meeting Wednesday October 6 2021 Nick Staikos MLC![]() Meeting was held on Zoom. 24 members participated and there were 4 apologies. The chair was President Helen and the guest speaker was Nick Staikos local Member of State Parliament. |
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Rotary’s $97 million pledge for sustainable projects![]() RI President-elect Jennifer Jones announces Rotary’s $97 million pledge for sustainable projects during Global Citizen Live The star-studded global event rallied people to take action on some of the world’s most urgent problems by Ryan Hyland
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Club Meeting September 29 2021 Emma Gierschick, OAM![]() The meeting was held on Zoom. Twenty-three members participated and there were two guests, Sossi and Tony Fritzlaff from Cilantro. The chair was Tim Moran and the guest speaker was Emma Giershick. Tim introduced Emma who is a survivor of family violence and breast cancer She is a sole parent to a daughter who has Downs Syndrome. Emma has been advocating for support for women and children who are victims of family violence. She has been awarded an OAM for her work.
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District 9810 Conference March 2022![]() It's time to start considering attending the District 9810 Conference, scheduled for March 2022 (25th and 26th) It will be a combination of "on-line" and "in-person" and feature a gala night on Saturday. Please refer here for up to date details. Click on read more for more details and a video invitation by the DG
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District 9810 Newsletter![]() A reminder to all members and friends of Rotary that our District Governor, Daryl Moran publishes his newsletter each month and is a very worthwhile read...if not essential reading.
You should receive it each month via email but you can always find the current and past editions here. |
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African region marks one year since being certified wild polio-free![]() Rotary joined its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) to mark the first anniversary of a historic public health milestone: the World Health Organization’s African region being certified free of wild polio. From the Rotary International website here |
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Club Meeting September 22, 2021 Kevin Bailey![]() The meeting was held on Zoom. Twenty three members participated and there were two apologies. Five members from the R C of Monash joined our meeting. The chair was Linda O’Brien and the guest speaker was Kevin Bailey. President Helen welcomed members, the guest speaker and visiting members from the R C of Monash. The visiting Rotarians from Monash wanted to experience what a breakfast club is like. Zeki, from the club explained that they were once a breakfast club but changed to an evening club some years ago but are considering reverting back to being breakfast club. |
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Cooking with Jo - Orange Cake![]() Sunday afternoon Jo was joined by Margie Lucas and several observers in a special cooking session in which Jo prepared what, at least looks like, a delicious orange cake.
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Club Meeting September 15th 20212 Trish Reynolds![]() The meeting was held via Zoom. 25 members participated and there were two visitors ( Sossi and Tony from Cilantro). The chair was Greg O’Shea and the guest speaker was Trish Reynolds formerly with the Australian Federal Police. Greg welcomed members, guests and guest speaker. He then introduced Trish Reynolds who gave us an insight into the life in the Australian Federal Police. (AFP).
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Zone 8 Virtual Conference September 11-12 2021![]() This last weekend I attended the Zone 8 Conference.
Zone 8 comprises Clubs from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands |
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AFL Trivia Night September 9, 2021![]() Members Geoff Gartly and Ron Brownlees put in a lot of work to run a really fun evening of a Footy Trivia quiz. John and Julie Kempton, Pres Helen Nodrum, Roy Kaplan, Margie Lucas, Tony and Leonie Ryan, larry Green, Jo Impey, Peter and Linda O'Brien and Ian Ballantine joined in the fun. Follow the link to see pics
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Club Meeting September 8 2021 Brad Rowswell![]() The meeting was held on Zoom. Chair was Peter Nolan and the guest speaker was Brad Rowswell MP, Member for Sandringham. President Helen welcomed all members and wished our Jewish members a happy Jewish New Year. She also reminded board members of the board meeting on 14 September 2021.
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Club Meeting September 1 2021 Paul Ferguson![]() The meeting was held on zoom. The chair was Ian Ballantine and the speaker was our member Paul Ferguson. Paul went as an observer when the Interplast Team went to Laos in February 2020.
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Zoom Meeting Etiquette![]()
I have endevoured to list some of the more common ones here and ask that members try to observe them. As a rule, please don't assume that because it's a Zoom meeting that your behaviour should be any different than if you were meeting in person. |
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Members needs Sponsorship![]() ![]() More details.........here
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Jo's Cooking night![]() On Sunday evening, member Jo Impey conducted a fun get-together on Zoom with members to prepare a delicious fish pie, having already circulated the recipe. Jo's Fish Pie Jo demonstrated her Fish Pie recipe tonight on Zoom. Simple and so tasty. Quick to make and just as quick to eat with mashed potato and salad A recipe that could be used for a dinner party Excellent Jo, thank you. PS Only a small amount of Fish Pie remains Faye Weeks See full story for all the pics |
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Family Connections![]() When my father was around 2 years of age he suffered a nasty burn to is leg when caustic soda got down his sock, it was some time before the burn was discovered but when its was it was more than nasty and doctors had started talking about amputation as there wasn’t enough skin in the area for it to heal. .....
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Club Meeting August 25 2021 Sean McCarthy![]() The chair was shared between President Helen and Tim Lynch. The guest speaker was Sean McCarthy, whom Tim met in the course of organising his shop for rental. Tim introduced Sean to members. |
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Quiz Night August 20 2021![]() Who says you can't still have a bit of fun when you're in lockdown? Congratulations to Geoff Gartly and Larry Green for putting this evening together.
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Club Meeting August 18 2021 Market Info![]() The meeting was held on Zoom. The guest speaker was our Market Manager Ron Brownlees. Ron explained in detail the protocols we have to follow when the market reopens. This is to ensure that we are compliant with the rules and regulations set out by the government as a result of the Covid pandemic. A copy of all the protocols will be available in the market office when it reopens. A special thanks go to Ron who has put in an amazing amount of time and effort in this endeavour. |
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Rotary's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion![]() We believe that exemplifying and embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) should be a part of everything we do at Rotary. To ensure we live up to that ideal, the Board of Directors and our DEI Taskforce acted to strengthen the DEI statement originally adopted in 2019. The result is in a new commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: (taken from rotary.org here) |
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Celebrate Rotaract: Strength in Numbers![]() Taken from rotary.org here. The call went out from New Zealand, and Rotaractors in places as far away as Denmark, Jamaica, Mexico, and Uganda answered. Over 30 days in October and November, they took part in relay races, practiced yoga on the beach, danced, and did pushup and squat challenges, raising awareness — and about NZ$7,000 — for a project to vaccinate 100,000 children in nine countries and territories against three deadly pathogens. “They were inspired by our story to say, ‘We want to be involved in this. We want to help see these illnesses erased,’” says Becky Giblin, a member of the Rotaract Club of Auckland City, New Zealand |
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Vale Stuart McDonald![]() Many of you will have met or knew of Stuart McDonald. Sadly Stuart passed away last weekend following a recent illness.I had known ‘Stuey’ for over 45 years, first as a member of Healesville Apex Club at both club and District level, and then because one had to leave when you reached 40 years of age, as a member of Healesville Rotary Club. |
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Club Meeting August 11 2021 DG Daryl Moran![]() The meeting was held on Zoom. It was DG Darryl Moran’s official visit to the club. The chair was Geoff Gledhill. President Helen welcomed DG, his wife Jenny, members as well as visitors Sossi and Tony.
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RI President 2023-24 Announced![]() Gordon R. McInally of Scotland selected to be 2023-24 Rotary International President from the RI website here Gordon R. McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, Lothian, Scotland, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2023-24. He will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested.
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Club Meeting August 4 2021![]() The Chair was Tim Lynch. The meeting was held at Cilantro and connected to Zoom. Tony Ryan and Glenda Stahel joined the meeting via zoom. President Helen welcomed members and reminded all that the DG will visit the club next week, 11 August 2021. Editor's note - thanks to Peter Nolan for providing the excellent photos and to Larry Green for setting up Zoom. |
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District 9810 History![]() The Rotary year of 2021-22 marks the 40th year of District 9810 having been officially launched with an inaugural dinner at Pitrone’s Function Centre, Keysborough on 16th July 1982. The function was hosted by the Rotary Club of Nunawading and Fred Hay from the Rotary Club of Waverley assumed the role of our first District Governor.
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Dandenong Ranges Storm Recovery![]() The incredible storm that swept through the Dandenong Ranges on the late evening of June 10th left a trail of devastation and destruction behind it and the nine or ten D9810 Rotary Clubs in the Hills in particular, were greatly affected.
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Railuli School East Timor Playground![]() A letter received from Kris Webb at Spenditwell Dear Linda, I hope you’re well. It was back in 2019 that RC Bentleigh Moorabbin provided the funds for the shipping, transport and re-installation at Railuli School of the huge playground from Melton West Primary School. |
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Club meeting July 28 2021 Pat Armstrong![]() The meeting was held on Zoom. The chair was Julie Reid and the guest speaker was Pat Armstrong.President Helen welcomed members and the guest speaker. She then advised that she attended the District Presidents meeting on line. |
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Africa’s Agents of Change![]() The arrival of the first peace fellows at the new peace center in Kampala, Uganda, heralds the beginning of a new era for Rotary and the continent.
by Jeff Ruby Photography by Tobin Jones From the rotary.org website here. |
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Club Meeting July 21 2021 Bentmoor Mens Shed![]() The meeting was conducted on Zoom. Alan Kempton was Chair.We had visiting Rotarians from the RC of South Davao in the Philippines, President Michael Gerard and Past President Arthur Uy. The guest speaker was John Dixon form the Bentmoor Men's Shed. |
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RC of South Davao Philippines Changeover![]() Members may recall that our club through the international service team, donated $3,000 in last Rotary year to the Philippines. This money was directed through Terry Kane to the Rotary Club of South Davao, who have reported back to us that the funds were used for the following three causes: Manabo Tribal School Mother Theresa orphanage Missionaries of Charity home for the elderly, sick and dying |
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The Healey promotion to support Club![]() Do yourself and Bentleigh Moorabbin Central Rotary Club a Favour. Purchase an apartment with a retirement lifestyle for yourself at The Healey, or refer a friend who purchases an apartment and you will receive a $1000 Visa card. Plus Bentleigh Moorabbin Central Rotary Club will also receive a $1000 donation**. |
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Club meeting July 14 2021 Brain Health and AudiologyThe chair for the meeting was Terry Kane, and the guest speaker was Andrew Campbell from Neuaudio. President Helen welcomed members and advised that the Board, at its meeting on 13 July, decided to contribute $5,000 to the Storm Relief Fund in District 9810. This is to be ratified by members vote in 2 weeks time. There will be a dinner at Mulgrave Country Club for returned “Outgoing Exchange Students “ on 6 August 2021
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Rotary projects around the globe![]() here. - taken from the rotary.org website This is a sample of a number of projects being undertaken at present around the world. Please read on....
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District 9810 Changeover July 9 2021![]() This article is primarily here to provide links and instructions to obtain images from District 9810 Changeover held at Southern Golf Club on Friday, 9th July, 2021. The small number of images in this story are primarily of members of the Rotary Club of Bentleigh Moorabbin Central.
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Club Meeting July 7 2021 Linda O'Brien Albert ParkThis is the first meeting if the Rotary year 2021-2022 with Helen as President. John was chair for the meeting. Member and past President Linda O'Brien was our guest speaker. The International toast was to President Michael Displaines and the Rotary club of Norfolk in Virginia, USA. It is in District 7600, and has 112 members and meets on Tuesdays at 12.15pm in Norfolk Scope, Norfolk. Grant, as always, presented a detailed, informative and interesting history. |
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Meet Rotary’s New President 2021-22![]() Our new president, Shekhar Mehta, envisions Rotary’s next chapter – and is ready to make it a reality by John Rezek Taken from rotary.org here Over the years, I caught glimpses of Shekhar Mehta when he came to One Rotary Center in Evanston, Illinois, for Board of Directors meetings. I met him formally during one of the days of back-to-back meetings with various staff members that every incoming Rotary president participates in. During the session I attended, he was the most relaxed person in the room, despite being the only one suffering from jet lag. He was alert, patient, and asked perceptive questions — not surprising for someone as successful as he is in his professional and philanthropic life. I kept thinking that he was assessing each of us to see how we could be recruited to help him achieve his dreams for Rotary. |
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Club Meeting June 30 2021 President GeoffThis week's meeting was a an opportunity fro President Geoff to make some reflections on his past two years as President and make some special awards to some members. Note that many more photos from the morning are contained in an album here. It was Geoff”s last meeting as President of RCBMC. President Geoff thanked members for their support over the past two years when he was President during what was a very difficult time because of the Covid pandemic and the protracted statewide lockdown. Ian was thanked for maintaining the zoom meetings throughout this period when it was not possible to hold face to face meetings. |
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Retired doctors in Finland vaccinate thousands against COVID-19![]() RI director and PolioPlus national advocacy adviser are responsible for an estimated 50% of vaccinations in their region by Arnold R. Grahl Taken from the RI website here.
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Club Meeting June 23 2021 Tim LynchThe meeting was held in Cilantro but with limited attendance due to covid restrictions. The International Toast prepared by Grant Perry was to President Dean Christy and the Rotary Club of Abergavenny in District 1150, in Wales. Wales is part of the United Kingdom and is located in the west coast of Great Britain. District 1150 covers South, mid and west Wales and has 58 Clubs. |
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Club Changeover June 19 2021![]() Our Club Changeover was held on Saturday evening of June 19, 2021 at the Bentleigh Club. A full album of photos can be found here. In this story is just a sample of the pictures taken.
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Club Meeting June 16 2021![]() This week's meeting. once again on Zoom was fairly informal with no guest speaker.
President Elect Helen Nodrum raised a few matters regarding her upcoming year. |
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Cilantro Brunch June 16 2021A number of members and guests attended a very special brunch at Cilantro this morning. It was necessary for the students of the Cordon Bleu school to host a breakfast and club members were only too happy to attend. Numbers were limited (due to Covid) to 15. Enjoy the pics
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Club Meeting June 9 2021 Jessie Harman video![]() Sue Loeliger was Chair. Members watched a video on a presentation made by Jessie harman at the multi-district conference in May 2021. Jessie is a member of the Rotary Club of Wendouree in Ballarat and will be on the R.I. Board from the next Rotary year on 1 July 2021 Jessie’s presentation is about the future of Rotary and is entitled “ Rotary in the next 100 years.”
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Weekly Meeting June 2 2021 Grant Perry![]() The meeting was held on ‘zoom’ and the guest speaker was our very own Grant Perry. Grant made an informative, interesting and intellectually challenging presentation on “Polymerase Chain Reaction” (PCR).
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District Assembly 2021![]() District 9810 Assembly has been held over the last two weekends and I had the privelege of attending and actually convening one session. Of course, it had to be conducted on-line via Zoom. If any other members attended, please add your comments at the foot of this story.
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Club Meeting May 26 2021 David Burt![]() The meeting was held on ‘Zoom’, and Larry Green was Chair. Guest speaker was David Burt from Sport And Life Training (SALT), which is a not for profit organisation. It receives significant support from Bendigo Bank and some Rotary Clubs. |
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Rotary members lead effort to transform childbirth care in Mongolia![]() Taken from rotary.org here.
Julie Dockrill, recipient of Rotary’s People of Action: Champions of Health, led a team of midwives in training health care professionals as part of a comprehensive well-being program that’s saving mothers and babies by Ryan Hyland |
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Terry Kane Birthday![]() A number of members joined quite a number of Terry Kane's other friends to help her celebrate a significant birthday she was unable to celebrate last year. There were Peter Nolan, John and Margaret Mason, Linda and Peter O'Brian and Ian Ballantine and Helen. The event was held in Tullamarine and there was in excess of 350 people! Follow the Read More to see some pics.
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Where is the Sign on the Bank??![]() Members with good memories will remember the Market Strategy Plan from 2020. Whilst COVID has delayed most of the implementation process, some progress has been made on the proposal to erect a sign on the rear of the Commonwealth Bank Building. You may be wondering what happened to this proposal…well-... |
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Club meeting May 19 2021 Audrey BirminghamMembers present : 20 Chair : Faye Weeks Guest Speaker : Audrey Birmingham from the City of Glen Eira |
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Kenyan Rotary clubs sow seeds and reflect on fruits of their labor![]() Taken from the RI website here. In 2007, Agnes Kiraithe was invited to speak at the Rotary Club of Muthaiga, in Nairobi. At the time, Kiraithe was the chief administrator of what is now the Kenya Children’s Home, and she had come to talk about the organization, which takes in orphaned children from around the city. After her presentation, she looked around the club.
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Rotary members in Italy apply expertise to assist in COVID-19 vaccinations![]() Taken from rotary.org here “We Stop COVID” initiative draws on volunteers’ diverse skills to support vaccination campaign in Italy’s Verona region by Ryan Hyland |
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Club Meeting May 12 2021 DG Alma ReynoldsAt our Club meeting this week our special guest was District 9810 Governor, Alma Reynolds.
Ian Ballantine, chair for the morning, welcomed DG Alma Reynolds and members |
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Club Meeting May 5 2021A relaxed meeting of general fellowship and Club news. Our guest speaker Grant will have to find another day later in the year to do his presentation on vaccinations. |
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President's Meeting May 7 2021![]() Each quarter there is a meeting of District 9810 Presidents, Assistant Governors etc and is hosted by the District Governor.
On May 7, 2021this meeting also included Presidents elect and Assistant Governors elect. |
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Canadian Rotary members assist with COVID-19 vaccinations and feeding families![]() Volunteers work to keep the community of Kingston, Ontario, healthy and safeTaken from rotary.org here. Rotary and Rotaract members in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, have been volunteering at the region’s largest COVID-19 vaccination center, helping to facilitate the process of immunizing hundreds of people per day. |
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Weekly Meeting April 28 2021Harry Moffitt![]() President Geoff greeted guests and members. He encouraged members to forward suggestions on events/projects to promote Rotary 100 in Australia. Helen introduced the guest speaker Harry Moffitt. Harry was in the SAS and has written a book “Eleven Bats” which is a story of combat, cricket and the SAS. He said that when he was a 20 year old and contemplating joining SAS, he could not find any Australian books on the subject on how to join or the training involved. He had to resort to books from the UK, US and Germany.This was the reason he decided to write a book to inspire the young on what is involved and what to expect. |
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How to talk to someone who is vaccine hesitant![]() Taken from rotary.org here Tips to have that talkby Elizabeth Schroeder As COVID-19 vaccinations are administered around the globe, you’ve probably seen your social media feeds fill up with joyful vaccine selfies and excited appointment updates. Chances are, you also have someone in your life who’s skeptical. Most of us do — and that has public health officials concerned. |
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Weekly Meeting April 21 2021 Soup Angel![]() This morning's guest speaker was Nicole Lewis Jacobs, the "Soup Angel" We met at Cilantro for the first time since COVID 19 and the Currawongs flew out of the gum trees greeting with their distinctive beautiful musical call. Even better, Tony and Sossi greeted us with our favourite coffee, we felt as if we had come home. We had! As we meet at 7:00 am we discovered we were the first club in Australia to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rotary in our beautiful country.
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Weekly Meeting April 14 2021 Anne CoughlanThis Wednesday was a most glorious morning with the sun shining after a few really chilly and wet days. The birds were chirping and our Guest Speaker, Anne Coughlan from Community Information and Support Services was cheerfully waiting to do her presentation. Karin was Chairperson and invited us to stand for a minute silence in honor of Prince Philip who sadly passed away last Friday.
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Rotary District 9810 Training Assembly May 2021![]() The District Training Assembly is an annual event aimed at informing club office bearers of the latest developments in Rotary in order to better prepare for their role. It’s not just for new office bearers. It’s an opportunity for the more experienced Rotarians to share their experience in a mutually supportive learning environment, aimed at strengthening all our clubs. It’s also a great opportunity for newer Rotarians to network and learn more about the “bigger picture” of Rotary and what happens beyond their club. On behalf of District Governor Elect Dr Daryl Moran, PDG Tony Monley OAM, D9810 Learning & Development Chair, invites all members of our District to register for one or more sessions in this year’s District Training Assembly.
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Club Meeting April 7 2021 Les MartonLes Marton (a Rotarian from Box Hill R C) was the guest speaker. He will also be the AG for RCBMC for the Rotary year 2021-2022. The topic for the presentation was the Concorde aeroplane. |
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Major Foundation Donation![]() $15.5 million gift will fund new Rotary Peace Center in Middle East or North Africa The Otto and Fran Walter Foundation has pledged $15.5 million to The Rotary Foundation to start a Rotary Peace Center in the Middle East or North Africa. Taken from the rotary.org site
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Club Meeting March 31 2021 Fellowship BreakfastThis morning we enjoyed a relaxed breakfast at Virginia Park Cafe. Formalities were kept to a minimum.
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Foreign Coin Collection for UNICEF![]() Our rotary district, 9810, has partnered with UNICEF to collect foreign coins and notes.
We are invested in this Rotary project and through member donations, and foreign coin matter that is retrieved via our Sunday market our club is able to contribute to this very worthwhile Rotary project. |
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Tony Grusd on the mend![]() Club member Tony Grusd has been in Cabrini Hospital for almost a week now. I am pleased to report he is somewhat on the mend. Here is a text I received from him today.
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Club Meeting March 24 2021 Kim Ellis AntarcticaPaul was our Chairperson on this very wet and dark Wednesday morning. At least we are not flooded like the long-suffering people in NSW. Thank goodness. Grant and John M presented us with the Invocation and the Loyal, Royal Toasts. Paul welcomed Suzette, Jo’s friend and colleague and our Guest Speaker Kim Ellis. Pres. Geoff greeted us all and mentioned his opening article in this week’s Bulletin Board dealing with the looking at the mixture of the club and the importance of needing a discussion and the talk of where the club is heading in the future.
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Holmesglen Awards Night![]() Holmesglen Hospitality, Cookery and Bakery Awards Night Our club values its ongoing partnership with Holmesglen Faculty of Education, Service Skills and Environment and as such are proud partners each year sponsoring the annual awards night within the Hospitality, Cookery and Bakery section of the Faculty. This sponsorship provides for the purchase of Kitchen cookware for 18 category winners. |
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John Mason and Kingston Council History![]() I attended Kingston Council last Monday to re-present a repaired gavel and block that my father had presented in 1963 at the opening of the Moorabbin Town Hall. This is my speech on presentation…. |
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The Four-Way Test in a post-truth era![]() Taken from rotary.org
I only recently learned of The Four-Way Test, one of Rotary’s central principles. It is of special interest in the current day, when truth — or, more precisely, truthfulness — seems to be losing its prestige in public life. |
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Sri Lanka Rotary uses ingenuity, invention to protect communities against COVID-19![]() Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors worked together in a nationwide project that promoted behavior change and initiated safety standards for businesses From the rotary.org site here |
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Club Meeting March 17 2021 Grant HollandOnce again the Club had their meeting at the Virginia Park Cafe. Our Guest Speaker was Grant Holland from the Holland Foundation.
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Congratulations John Mason![]() PP and PHF John Mason has proudly announced the arrival of his 4th Great Grandchild, Flynn, one week ago.
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Club Meeting March 10 2021 Club PlanningKevin was our Chairperson and Speaker on this still dark morning! Autumn is making its presence felt. He invited Ian to give us Invocation and Peter N to present the Royal Loyal Toast. Pres. Geoff welcomed us all and reminded us that the meeting was a Club Forum. |
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Multi-District conference 2021![]() Multi-District conference “Virtual Victoria” will be happening on Saturday and Sunday 1 and 2 May. Registration will be free and the booking site will open soon – you’ll be notified. |
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Improving education in Tanzania![]() Taken from rotary.org here
Former soccer star leaves it all on the field to improve education in Tanzania Here’s how joining a Rotary club helped enhance Ashley Holmer’s work Looking for a meaningful year-abroad experience, Ashley Holmer decided to teach in Tanzania. The former college soccer star coached and taught English in a Maasai community in 2005. |
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Water for Peace![]() The Supurunda Water Supply Project in Papua New Guinea has been a successful example of how Rotary is advancing peace and providing clean water and sanitation. by Rotary Down Under In 2018, eight villages inhabited by five cultural groups agreed to put aside past conflicts so they could enjoy the benefits of a safe, clean water supply. The resulting water system is now a common and enduring thread that, no matter what else happens, will unite them and will be protected by them for everyone to enjoy into the future. |
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Club Meeting March 3 2021 Professor Geoff SussmanMembers attended 27 Guest. Kate Lynch. (daughter of Tim Lynch ) Guest Speaker. Professor. Geoff Sussman Chair. Ron Brownlees. President Geoff Gledhill welcomed the guest speaker, guest and members. He informed members of two thank you cards he received, one from Family Life and the other from a recipient of one of our Christmas hampers. He also reminded members to refer to the Bulletin for the club’s strategic plan. |
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Community Grants Named for PDG Merv Ericson![]() This story was taken from the District 9810 Newsletter of March 1, 2021 Below, I have copied the FB post from Bendigo Community Bank at Pinewood. Speaks for itself, really. Congratulations to PDG Merv for being given this signal honour. Well-deserved and well done. |
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African region is certified free of wild poliovirus![]() How we got there: WHO African region is certified free of wild poliovirus In a challenging time, Rotary members and partners have shown drive in overcoming challenges by Diana Schoberg Image credit: Andrew Esiebo This is just part of this article on the Rotary website. |
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Club Meeting February 24 2021 Pat Armstrong![]() Members zoomed in 22 Guests Sossi and Tony Fritzlaff Apologies Peter Lewis and Geoff Gartley Guest Speaker Pat Armstrong from the RC of Doncaster. President Geoff welcomed guest speaker and members. He then spoke about his message in this week’s Bulletin and what the club can do in tis post lockdown covid situation.Helen introduced Pat Armstrong. |
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Market back in businessIt's great to see our Bentleigh Sunday Market is back in full swing after the temporary closure brought about by the lastest "mini" lockdown.
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StKilda Mums drop off![]() Our club are proud supporters of St. Kilda Mums. Their values of Respect for each other, for the earth and for every individual align well with those of our rotary club. We donate financially each year to support their work. The Covid 19 lockdown in 2020 meant that to be active and maintain our club’s service projects we had to reinvent the way we worked. |
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Knowledge network: Using member expertise and connections to grow![]() This club develops presentations on a particular subject - conflict, migration, and refugees - to help other clubs improve their projects Quentin Wodon, an economist at the World Bank, joined Rotary to share his expertise, to network, and to help others. He has remained a member because he enjoys it. “I have been a Rotarian for 10 years,” says Wodon. “My father was a Rotarian, and I was a Rotaractor in Belgium. I also did Rotary Youth Exchange, so I’ve known Rotary for a long time.” |
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Club Zoom Meeting February 17 2021 Loretta De Nitts![]() Chair Geoff Gartly Guest Speaker. Loretta De Nittis (our Rotary Youth Exchange student) Visiting Rotarian. Liz De Nittis ( mother of Loretta) President Geoff commented on the “set back” as Victoria was in a snap 5 day lockdown, hence we had to resort to zoom for our meeting. He mentioned that the Board met the night before. He also encouraged members to participate in the club strategic planning meetings. |
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The sad truth about altruism is that there aren’t enough altruists![]() The people who fill the truly essential roles in society are often in short supply. From time to time, societies run low on the things — and the people — they really need. We wake up one day and realize that there are too few doctors. Or far, far, far too few nurses. Or it suddenly dawns on us that there aren’t enough teachers, engineers, or plumbers to go around. There are certainly never enough guys who work well with sheetrock. |
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Rotary ramps up COVID-19 vaccination efforts![]() Rotary clubs around the world are mobilizing in their communities to support the introduction and delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations. Rotary leaders are urging members to connect with their local health agencies to determine how Rotary can support COVID-19 vaccine efforts.
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RI President-elect announces 2021-22 presidential theme![]() Incoming Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta urged members to become more involved in service projects, saying that caring for and serving others is the best way to live because it changes not only other people’s lives, but also our own.
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Presidents Elect Training Seminar 2021![]() This year's "PETS" was held this past weekend, on line of course. Additional specific training sessions will be held over several evenings this week. I had the pleasure of participating this weekend along with our own Club's President Elect, Helen Nodrum. The Multi District Presidents Elect Training Seminar (MDPETS) provides an opportunity for Presidents Elect to gain a better understanding of their roles, to hear broader Rotary messages and plans and a chance to share ideas and plans with other Presidents Elect across four Rotary districts; three in Victoria and one covering all of Tasmania. |
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Arthur Charles Mauldon Gray and the SS Glenelg![]() Arthur Charles Mauldon Gray (grandfather to Linda O’Brien) was born Australia Day 1905. On the occasion of his birth, his Aunt Jane, purchased a lottery ticket for him, the ticket resulted in a one thousand pound win. Frequently at family gatherings he would remind those assembled that he was the recipient of a winning ticket but he never saw a B penny of it. (The picture at left is of Arthur with his wife Annie)
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Balibo East Timor projects![]() These are two projects which the Club supports in the Balibo district of East Timor. The Ai-Asa School Project and the School Gardens Project
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Twin / Sister Club of the Rotary Club of Savusavu Fiji![]() As reported at the recent Club forum we now have a twin/sister club relationship with the Rotary Club of Savuavu in Fiji
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Linda O'Brien and the Centurian ClubMember, Linda O’Brien was surprised when President Geoff Gledhill made a presentation of a Ruby Paul Harris fellow at our meeting on Wednesday. She soon realised the presentation would have come from Rotary Parramatta as a result of her donations to Rotary Foundation via the Centurion Club
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Club Meeting February 10 2021 Dr Helen Parker |
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Bulletin Rotary Club of Dhulikhel Nepal![]() The Club has received a copy of the Club Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Dhulikhel ,RID 3292 Dhulikhel,Nepal It was forwarded by Rtn.Ranjeev Shrestha-Past President/TRF Chair Contact details and website information are as follows:
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Club Meeting February 3 2021 Committee UpdatesLast week’s meeting was a most casual gathering with members collecting their breakfasts from a buffet choice. Pres Geoff welcome Glenda who was In Melbourne for a few days. Marvellous to see her. He also welcomed Zilla who has not been well and this was her first face-to-face meeting and Kevin who has been in Queensland.
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Club Meeting January 27 2021 Ron Brownlees and Roy KaplanThis meeting was held at the Buckingham in Highett and featured Ron Brownlees as our guest speaker as he gave a very quick summary of his 40 odd years in Local Government. The meeting also featured the "physical" induction of Roy Kaplan. |
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Rotary Clean Up Australia Day Karkarook Park![]() On this Australia day 2021 we were proud to join with our cluster clubs, Moorabbin and Mordialloc to engage with community to clean up our beautiful Karkarook Park, utilising all the guidelines for covid safe environment. More photos can be found in an album here. |
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Zoom Meeting January 20 2021 Moor SES![]() This morning was our first meeting for the 2021 calendar year. Our guest speakers were Andrew Litwinow and Sara Johnson from the Moorabbin SES
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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 |
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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 2020Some 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![]() By Rotary Voices staff rotary.org |
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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 KrauskopfThis 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![]() ![]()
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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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 NittisWe 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![]() |
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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 |