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Karin was chairperson for today’s club breakfast meeting held at The Deck, Bay Street, Brighton. Tony conducted invocation and Kellie conducted the loyal toast. Partners Ken Oakes and Gary Ramage joined the meeting.
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Club Meeting September 20, 2023![]() Today’s meeting was a social evening where a group of approximately 20 members and partners enjoyed each other’s company and a lovely meal at Cheltenham RSL. President Ron called on Larry to perform Invocation before the following announcements were made: |
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Club Meeting September 13 2023![]() Faye was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Karin performed Invocation and Alan performed the Loyal Toast. Glenda and Charles joined the meeting via Zoom. Former member, Richard Wright, was also a guest at today’s club meeting. Larry introduced Brent Govan, Principal of Holmesglen Institute of TAFE, who is interested in taking up Corporate Membership. A warm welcome was conveyed to all. GUEST SPEAKER – Fr James Grant |
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Club meeting Wednesday September 5 2023![]() Paul was our chairperson for today’s meeting at Cilantro opening the meeting with an Acknowledgement to Country. Tony performed Invocation, and Faye performed the Loyal Toast. Charles, Helen, Marg, Glenda and Karin joined the meeting via Zoom.
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Club Meeting August 30 2023![]() Tony Ryan was chairperson for today’s evening meeting at Cilantro – a wonderful evening with club members, partners and guests. Made all the more enjoyable with a 3 course meal prepared by budding Cordon Bleu chef students in the final dinner for their course. The food was delicious. Tim L performed invocation, and Larry performed the loyal toast. |
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Club Meeting August 23 2023![]() Peter O was our Chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Helen N performed Invocation and Julie performed the Loyal Toast. Glenda and Charles joined the meeting via Zoom. Guests included Tom from SES, and Tania Hutchison from Stride Education, and our Guest Speaker, Rebecca McKenzie, CEO of Glen Eira Council. MEMBER INDUCTION President Ron had the very pleasant duty of inducting Barry Oliver to our club, and invited D.G. Ian to present the Rotary International lapel pin. Barry looks forward to meeting all club members and participating in our programs. |
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Springvale RC 20th Anniversary |
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MUNA 2023 |
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Club Meeting August 16 2023 DG Visit![]() Larry Green chaired today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Julie Reid performed invocation and Neville Kruss performed the Loyal Toast. Glenda Stahel and Charles Rener joined the meeting via zoom. Guests included D9810 A.G. Les Marton, Marilyn Brownlees, Gary Ramage and Barry Oliver. Today’s breakfast was a buffet breakfast prepared by Cordon Bleu students – a lovely selection enjoyed by all.
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Club Meeting August 9 2023Sergeant John Mason was chairperson for today’s evening meeting at Cilantro where members enjoyed an excellent and delicious 3 course meal prepared by Holmesglen chefs and an army of Cordon Bleu students (and no mushrooms!). Sue Loeliger performed Invocation and Faye Weeks performed the Loyal Toast. Tony Ryan joined the meeting via Zoom. Guests included Ernie and Jo (guests of Peter and Linda O’Brien), and member partners, Ken Oakes, Sarah Bennett and Gary Ramage. Sergeant John Mason was chairperson for today’s evening meeting at Cilantro where members enjoyed an excellent and delicious 3 course meal prepared by Holmesglen chefs and an army of Cordon Bleu students (and no mushrooms!). Sue Loeliger performed Invocation and Faye Weeks performed the Loyal Toast. Tony Ryan joined the meeting via Zoom. Guests included Ernie and Jo (guests of Peter and Linda O’Brien), and member partners, Ken Oakes, Sarah Bennett and Gary Ramage. |
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Signed St Kilda Football Jumper![]() Our Rotary member Paul Ferguson CEO was responsible for obtaining a Signed St Kilda football jumper This was donated by the Moorabbin Airport to Inner Wheel
It was auctioned this week at the IW meeting raising $500 for a charity 3D Hands. One happy IW lady is now the owner Thank you Paul and the Moorabbin Airport |
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Club meeting August 2 2023Geoff Gartly was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. D.G. Ian performed invocation and Paul performed the loyal toast. Tony, Glenda, Helen, Charles and Karin joined the meeting via Zoom. INTERNATIONAL CLUB TOAST – Grant Perry |
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Club Meeting July 26 2023Julie Reid chaired today’s club meeting at Cilantro. D.G. Ian Ballantine performed Invocation and Peter O’Brien performed the Loyal Toast. Guests included Henrietta Foley, BMC RYLA participant and our guest speaker for today, and her supporters – parents Cree and Peter Foley, grandmother Kathy, Matthew (Rotaract Club of Whitehorse), friend Maria and Eva from Holmesglen. An army of members joined the meeting via Zoom – PP Glenda Stahel, Tony Ryan, Charles Rener, Neville Kruss, Helen Parker; and from D9810 District RYLA Committee- Trish Carr and Les Marton.
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Impact for Women in Sandringham![]() Yesterday ( Saturday 22/7) I delivered the donations from club members to Impact for Women in Sandringham. They were very grateful to receive them especially as they were running low on toiletries. Thank you again to everyone who so generously donated. It is much appreciated by me and those who will ultimately receive your donations. |
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Club Meeting July 19 2023Peter O’Brien was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Charles R. PP Glenda S and Karin S joined the meeting via Zoom. |
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District Changeover Photos![]() District Changeover Photos are now available here. David Liao ( Rotary Club of Waverley ) was our photographer on the evening. His photos can now be seen here. Follow "Read More" to see a nice club shot.
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Club Meeting July 12 2023President Ron was chairperson again for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Tim Lynch performed Invocation and Julie Reid performed the loyal toast. Our guest speaker today was Grant Holland from the Holland Foundation, and Barry Oliver and Nicholas Bowman were club guests. |
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District Changeover PhotosGeoff Gartly has posted some photos from the district Changeover here https://app.box.com/s/9dswlxz0zi5jsz0kv0hpi5cjze953mtb David Liao has also posted photos here https://photos.app.goo.gl/XeQWcY2MYoDHJqCM6
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Club Meeting July 5 2023
PHF – IAN BALLANTINE
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Club Meeting June 14 2023Marg Lucas was our chairperson at today’s club meeting at Cilantro, and marks the last club meeting for the Rotary year. Grant performed Invocation and Faye conducted the loyal toast. Sue and Charles joined the meeting via Zoom. Guests included Trinh, Serge, Barry Oliver, Sharon Haig – Director of Nursing at Sandringham Hospital, Malcolm Chiverton – District 9810 Membership Chair, and partners Ken Oakes, Marilyn Brownlees and Warren Stahel. |
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Club Meeting June 7 2023 FellowshipJo Impey was chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro – which was also a fellowship meeting. Marg Lucas performed the invocation, and Tim Lynch performed the loyal toast. Tony joined the meeting via Zoom. Barry Oliver attended as a guest.
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Fellowship Night at the Weeks's![]() A great number of members and partners attended a great evening of fellowship at the home of Ken and Faye Weeks on Saturday evening. The dinner was spectacular and the company even better. Here are a few pics. Thanks to Ken and Faye for once again opening your lovely home to your fellow members and friends.
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Bayspeak Final![]() On Wednesday evening, June 7 Warren and I together with Ian Ballantine, Margaret Lucas and Helen Nodrum attended the final of the Bayspeak competition. There were twelve participants with a winner in the Junior section and a winner in the Senior section. All participants spoke for a maximum of 6 minutes, with adjudicators from Bayside Toast masters. Another evening listening to impressive young people from different schools presenting on a topic of their choice. The winner of the senior section was from Brighton Secondary College and from the junior section, Shelford Girls School.
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Marriot Services Ball![]() A number of members attended the Marriot Services Ball on Thursday May 25 at The Waterfront, Station Pier Our Club received an award in recognition of our support. In addition, Ron Brownlees received a very special award, being made a Life Member. Congratulations Ron.
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Club Meeting May 24 2023![]() Alan Kempton was today’s chairperson, with Grant conducting Invocation and Ron the Loyal Toast. Special guests from the Philippines and guests of member, Terry Kane, were P.E. Sonia Garcia, Kathy Uy, PP Arthur Uy and daughter Kaely Uy – who are attending this year’s Rotary Convention in Melbourne. Charles joined the meeting via Zoom. Photos to come
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Club Meeting May 17 2023 Wadzanai NenzouJo was our chairperson for this evening’s club meeting at Cilantro which was a cocktail party with fine and delicious savoury and sweet finger food prepared by the kitchen team and students in the kitchens of Cilantro. The meeting was well attended with club members, partners and guests.
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Bayspeak 2023![]() 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. Bentleigh Moorabbin Central Rotary Club are proudly supporting the delivery of this competition alongside the Rotary Clubs of Brighton, Brighton North, Cheltenham and Sandringham and Bayside Toastmasters.
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Club Meeting May 10 2023 Cheryne Blom and new memberDGE Ian was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Ron conducted Invocation, and Tony conducted the Loyal Toast to King and Country. Tim introduced his two guests – Michelle and Aimee. Charles joined the meeting via Zoom.
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Club Meeting May 3 2023Sam chaired today’s meeting at Cilantro, with Helen conducting Invocation, and Peter O – the Loyal Toast. Neville joined via Zoom, and a surprise visit from former member Max Trist. |
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Club meeting April 26 2023Helen chaired today’s meeting at Cilantro, with Paul conducting Invocation, and Anna the Loyal Toast. And we were joined by Irina – Anna’s guest for the meeting. Charles and Peter joined the meeting via Zoom. ANZAC Services Many of our club members joined one of the many ANZAC services held yesterday to commemorate ANZAC Day - at Cheltenham, Bentleigh, Caulfield, Oakleigh, Highett and Dingley. It was suggested our club should place a wreath at next years’ service at Bentleigh RSL. Guest Speaker – Alan Brown |
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Club Meeting April 19 2023 PDG Daryl MoranGUEST SPEAKER – PDG Dr Daryl Moran The last time PDG Daryl visited our club was in the capacity as DG of D9810, however, today he came to talk about his book Empire’s Noble Son which was published in 2019 and tells of the little known story of a very brave Australian soldier during WW1, 2nd Lt Lyle Buntine MC, who was a member of the British Royal Flying Corp. David’s talk portrayed the life and times, and the essence of what was considered important in Australia during the early 20th Century where reverence was held for “God, King and Country”. Lyle Buntine was born Walter Horace ‘Lyle’ Buntine and attended Caulfield grammar 1903 – 1913 when it was a private school owned by his father. |
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From Calvary Care Tables Chairs and Music![]() This is a letter from David Zerman, Fundraising and Philanthropy Coordinator, Calvary Health Care Bethlehem - Kooyong Precinct. Tables, Chairs and Music A winning community combination from Members of the Rotary Club of Bentleigh Moorabbin Central to support Calvary Bethlehem patients |
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Club Meeting April 12 2023 Calvary Care![]() Club Visit to Calvary Care Bethlehem This week’s club meeting took place at Calvary Bethlehem Hospital in South Caulfield, with a continental breakfast served in the St Luke’s Education Centre in their wonderful new premises. Club members were welcomed by David Zerman and Karyn Conway. |
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Club Meeting April 4 2023 Langridge and KellieThis was a morning meeting with very special guest speaker, David Langridge, father of member Samantha. We also had the pleasure this week of inducting our newest member, Kellie Carruthers Larry Green was chairperson for today’s meeting at Cilantro. Jo Impey performed Invocation and Neville Kruss performed the Loyal Toast.
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Community Planting Day![]() Our club was represented by members Peter O’Brien, Samantha Langridge and Helen Nodrum. Congratulations to the members of Glen Eira’s sustainability, parks and gardens teams on what was a very successful morning during which 2,000 shrubs, groundcovers and grasses were planted by 150 community volunteers at Wattle Grove Reserve in McKinnon. |
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Club Meeting March 29 2023Grant Perry was our Chairperson for this morning’s meeting at Cilantro. Jo Impey performed the invocation and Roy Kaplan performed the loyal toast. Charles Rener, Larry Green and Claire O’Brien (RYLA participant) joined via Zoom, with Larry zooming in from a hospital bed at Sandringham Hospital. This morning’s meeting celebrated youth and young adults who have benefited from participating in various programs supported by Rotary and our club. Guests included Matthew Gibney (Rotaract Club of Whitehorse) and Lucy Shao (Rotaract Club of Monash), Monique Andejelic and Tilde Verhoeven (NYSF participants) and parents, Lloyd Thomas-Morgan and Kai Farrugia (students from Holmesglen Vocational College) and Eva Filinis (Counsellor for Holmesglen Vocational College).
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Club Evening Meeting Mar 22 2023Greg O’Shea was our chairperson for this special evening club meeting - cocktail party at Cilantro. Guests enjoyed a wide selection of especially prepared finger food served with drinks from the bar, with desserts to follow. President Glenda welcomed club members, partners and invited guests, and our guest speaker, Domenic Saporito of Mentor Match who was also a guest speaker at our recent District conference in Canberra. Note there are more photos here |
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Club Meeting Mar 15 2023![]() Karin Soster was chairperson for today’s meeting at Cilantro. Sue Loeliger provided invocation and Neville Kruss provided the loyal toast. Charles Rener joined the meeting via Zoom. Guest was Kellie Carruthers from Marriott Support Services. Today’s club meeting was Club Fellowship with club committees grouped to conduct committee meetings with a presentation to follow. |
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Community planting day April 2023![]() City of Glen Eira Community planting day Join in at Wattle Grove Reserve in McKinnon for a community planting day to help increase habitat for native fauna in our public open space. Details here |
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International Women's Day 2023![]() INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2023 KINGSTON TOWN HALL Margaret Lucas, Greg O’Shea and myself attended this event on Wednesday last to celebrate International Women’s Day. There were over 400 guests in attendance to celebrate 38 women recognised and nominated for this year’s awards. Our congratulations go to former club member, Lisa Kinross, on her worthy nomination. |
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Lift the Lid on Mental Health March 2023![]() ROTARY CLUB OF YARRAWONGA MULWALA INAUGURAL “LIFT THE LID ON MENTAL HEALTH WALK 2023” I had the good fortune whilst up in Yarrawonga recently to join the local Rotary club for their inaugural walk “Lift the Lid on Mental Health”. |
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Club Meeting March 8 2023Rotary Meeting 8th March2023 Chairperson Greg OShea Invocation Margaret Lucas Loyal Toast Roy Kaplan No guests attended No Presidents announcements |
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Club Meeting March 1 2023![]() Chairperson Faye Weeks Invocation Peter OBrien Loyal Toast Jo Impey Guests Barry Oliver friend Geoff Gartley. Ian Chart friend Neville Kruss. Zoom Charles Rener Pics to come |
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Club Meeting Feb 22 2023 Bayside Gift![]() Tim Lynch was our chairperson for today’s evening meeting at Cilantro. It was a full house with club members, partners and invited guests who came to listen to Tim Mason, president of the Beachside Gift, and enjoy a wonderful dinner prepared by Cordon Bleu students at Holmesglen and the kitchen team at Cilantro. Sam conducted invocation and Greg performed the loyal toast.
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Meeting Feb 15 2023 Paul Ferguson![]() Tony chaired today’s meeting at Cilantro. Sue performed Invocation and Helen performed the Loyal Toast. Karin joined via Zoom and apologies were announced.
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Meeting Feb 8 2023 Membership![]() Grant was our chairperson for today’s meeting at Cilantro. Peter N performed Invocation, and Tony performed the Loyal Toast. Charles joined the meeting via Zoom. Today’s meeting focused on membership initiatives for attracting new members. |
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Club Meeting February 1 2023![]() Paul Ferguson was our chairperson for today’s meeting at Cilantro. International Club Toast
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Afternoon at the O'Briens January 29 2023![]() Members Linda and Peter O'Brien kindly opened up their lovely home, especially their charming rear garden, to members and friends of our Rotary Club on Sunday. A very pleasant time was had by all. A great variety of delicious food was provided courtesy of Linda and a number of members. We all enjoyed being served by Linda and Peter's charming granddaughter, Georgia. Thnak you so much Linda and Peter for your generous hospitality. |
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Club Meeting January 25 2023![]() Chairperson: Faye Weeks Speaker: 9810 District Governor Elect Ian Ballantine Ian arrived wearing a very colourful shirt of an Indigenous design which he went on to explain was worn by all Australian and New Zealand incoming District Governors and partners at the International Assembly held at Shingle Creek Hotel, in Florida USA. |
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International Assembly 2023 |
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Interact District Assembly Dec 5 2022![]() I had the pleasure of attending the Interact District Assembly at Camberwell Grammar School on Monday, 5th December 2022. The day was facilitated by Immediate Past District Governor 9810, Dr Daryl Moran. In attendance were teams from at least 13 schools, and included students and teachers. More pics...follow link
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Emerald and District day Puffing Billy 2022![]() Emerald and District Rotary Club held their Annual fundraiser on Sunday at Gembrook. The day features children's running races against Puffing Billy. A most successful day with proceeds going to the Monash Childrens Hospital More pics follow link
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Club Meeting November 30 2022 Weather Satellites
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Bikes for Rochester![]() Our Club has undertaken a project to "rescue" push bikes from the now closed Camelot Traffic School in East Bentleigh and deliver them to the good people of Rochester, Victoria. |
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Club Meeting November 23 2022 AGMLarry was our chairperson for today’s club meeting and AGM at Cilantro. Alan performed the invocation and Tim L performed the loyal toast. Charles and Karin joined the meeting via Zoom.
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Market Advertising![]() Rotary Bentleigh Sunday Market chair, Ron Brownlees recently organised some great advertising for the market. Two digital signs were set up on the corner Nepean Highway and South Rd Moorabbin , outbound. And another on the corner North and Tucker Rds Ormond-inbound. They were displayed during the week of November 7th to 13th. |
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Bentleigh Festival November 20 2022![]() After overcoming some minor issues, we were able to attend the 2022 Bentleigh Festival on Sunday 20th November. People started arriving before 10.00am and we were set up around 10.30am. Thanks to Jo Impey and Helen Nodrum for assisting in taking the Rotary marquee down Centre Road to just outside Aldi. The weather was very pleasant until the first of several rain showers swept in from the west. Nothing seemed to deter the thousands of attendees from enjoying themselves at the multiple food outlets and entertainment/amusement attractions. Obviously, the fact that this was the first Festival since 2019 meant that everyone was keen to be there. Plenty of dry spells during the day meant that the marquee was able to dry out before we packed it away. |
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Club Meeting Nov 16 2022 Sam LangridgePRESIDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS – President Margaret President Margaret outlined the program for the rest of 2022.
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Melbourne Convention Promotion![]() Taken from the RI website here The host city of the 2023 Rotary International Convention is multiple cities rolled into one By Meagen Martin Photography by Rhys Martin Register now at convention.rotary.org. 15 December is the last day for the early registration discount. |
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Club Meeting November 9 2022 Ken MiramsGreg was chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Ron performed invocation and Tony performed the loyal toast. John read the poem by John McCrae called " In Flanders Field" to commemorate Remembrance Day. Glenda and Karin joined the meeting via Zoom. A buffet breakfast was catered by Holmesglen Certificate IV students as part of their Certificate IV Commercial Cookery course.
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Rotary and Ukraine Friends deliver ambulances![]() Rotary members, Ukraine Friends deliver ambulances to Ukrainian officials From the RI website here A convoy of nearly 40 ambulances wound its way from Slovakia, around mountains and through roadblocks, military checkpoints, and torrential rain to arrive in Kyiv, bringing the critically needed vehicles to Ukrainian government officials.
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Club Meeting November 2 2022 Angel Flight Faye was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Ron conducted the invocation and Neville conducted the loyal toast. Faye welcomed guests – Denise and Chris from R.C. Beaumaris, Rod and Sean, our guest speakers from Angel Flights, and husband Ken. Tony, Julie and Karin joined the meeting via Zoom. |
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Zone 8 Training and Conference Oct 2022![]() Last week I had the honour of attending several days of training, in preparation for my year as District Governor, 9810. This was along with all my colleagues from the other 25 Districts that cover Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Our Zone also includes East Timor and PNG.
At the conclusion of our training we attended the Zone 8 Conference which took place over the weekend. The events took place in Canberra. |
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Club Meeting October 26 2022 RYLA![]() Helen was our chairperson for this evening’s meeting at Cilantro. Guests included Nigel Cousins - D9820 RYLA Chair and Ann Cousins, Les Marton - D9810 RYLA Chair, Trish Carr – D9810 RYLA Coordinator, Loreto Pinnuck - guest of Helen and Margaret L, Maureen Mateer - guest of Linda & Peter O’Brien, Jason - accompanying guest speaker – Claire O’Brien, Carol and Leah – Vic Police Youth Resource Officers, and Rotary partners – Angela Lynch, Sarah Bennett, Leonie Ryan and Gary Ramage.
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Weekly Meeting Oct 19 2022 Children FirstMargaret Lucas was chairperson for today’s club meeting at the bulletin. Tim L performed invocation, and Helen conducted the loyal toast. Glenda and Charles joined the meeting via Zoom.
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Rotary and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation![]() From the RI Website here Rotary and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation extending fundraising partnership to eradicate polio
Partnership will infuse an additional US$450 million into global polio eradication effort |
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Caulfield community AGM/dinnerI had the pleasure of attending the South Caulfield Community Centre AGM and dinner on Monday last, 17th October. This event was conducted in the Chapel area of the community centre. Those in attendance included the Governing Board members, Salaried staff and volunteers, along with Faye Kirkwood and Merv Ritter from Rotary Club of Caulfield. |
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Club Meeting Oct 12 2022Julie Reid was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Tim L performed invocation and Helen performed the loyal toast. Julie welcomed our guest speaker Daniela Markovic. Peter N and Karin joined the meeting via Zoom.
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Works at Marriot Oct 10 2022![]() Monday October 10 saw a number of volunteers helping out at Marriot House.
Whilst we weren't required to help, Linda and Peter O'Brien provided some food and refreshments. |
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Community Safety Day Oct 9 2022![]() A number of members attended the Glen Eira Community Safety Day on Sunday, Oct 9 2022 Thanks to Faye Weeks and Ron Brownlees for photos
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Club Meeting October 5 Story DogsPaul Ferguson was today’s chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Greg performed invocation and Tony performed the loyal toast. And before there were further proceedings, Paul performed an acknowledgement to country. Jo, Charles and Karin joined via Zoom. Paul welcomed our guest speaker – Maureen Bolar from Story Dogs.
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The human touch![]() A Ukrainian family found refuge in the home of a Polish Rotarian By Geoffrey Johnson Produced by Andrew Chudzinski Photography by Monika Lozinska |
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A new weapon against polio![]() From the RI website here A modified vaccine offers hope that eradication is closer than ever By Jason Keyser |
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Club Meeting September 28 2022 The Healey![]() Jo was our chairperson at this morning club meeting at The Healey in South Road Moorabbin. A lovely breakfast was prepared by Sue and her team at The Healey, with breakfast served in the community room, and our guest speaker presentation held in the lounge. Tony performed the loyal toast, and Karin performed the invocation.
GUEST SPEAKER – Vicky McKay, president of Sandringham Life Saving Club – Silver Salties program |
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Rotary President Jennifer Jones announces US$150 million pledge toward polio eradication![]() From the RI website here Rotary International President Jennifer Jones appeared on the main stage at the star-studded Global Citizen Festival on 24 September to highlight Rotary’s commitment to eradicating polio and announce an additional US$150 million pledge toward that end. |
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Re-emergence of polio underscores the need for eradication![]() From the RI website here The detection of poliovirus, and even cases of polio, in places where it hasn’t been found for years has demonstrated once again that eradicating a human disease isn’t easy, especially in the final stages. In recent months, an unvaccinated man in the United States was paralyzed. In the UK, poliovirus was detected in sewage. In Malawi, a child contracted polio. And Mozambique announced its first polio outbreak in 30 years. |
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Club Meeting Sept 21 2022Ron chaired today's club meeting at Cilantro. Larry conducted
Invocation and Geoff conducted the Loyal toast after the club observed a minutes silence in recognition of the Queens passing. Tony, Charles, Glenda, Peter N, Terry and Karin joined the meeting via Zoom. |
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Fellowship at Arcobar![]() A number of members enjoyed a great night of fellowship at the Arcobar in Moorabbin. Amongst the group were Jo, Sam, Grant, Anna, Julie and Stewart, Ron and Marilyn, Neville and Cheryl, Alan and Julie, Faye and Ken, and John and Margaret |
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Rotary, Ukraine Friends to collaborate on addressing needs in Ukraine![]() From the RI website here Rotary International and the U.S.-based nonprofit Ukraine Friends have agreed to collaborate to provide resources, organize logistics, and distribute funds for high-impact projects that help Ukrainians affected by the war with Russia. |
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Club Meeting Sept 14 2022 DG Ken Miller President Margaret chaired today’s club meeting at Cilantro that coincided with the D.G. club visit from our District Governor, Ken Miller. Other guests included our Assistant Governor, Les Marton, and Peter Cummins from Beaumaris. Greg conducted the invocation, and Sergeant John M conducted the loyal toast which included a toast to our new sovereign, King Charles III. Glenda, Charles and Peter N joined the meeting via Zoom.
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Rotaract in Italy![]() From the RI website here The Rotaract Club of Fiorenzuola d’Arda partnered with municipal officials and the Rotary clubs of Fiorenzuola d’Arda, Cortemaggiore Pallavicino, and Piacenza S. Antonino to challenge high school students to propose environmentally sustainable projects that city leaders could implement.
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McKinnon SC Interact Sausage Sizzle![]() Some members of the club were at McKinnon Secondary College on Friday 9th September, supporting the Interact Club run the sausage sizzle stand. Thank you to Tim Moran, Julie Reid, Ron Brownlees and Peter O’Brien for your time and effort. The students the Interact club and the teacher were very appreciative of the support.
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Club Meeting Sept 7 2022 ForumJohn Mason chaired this week’s club meeting at Cilantro, and called upon Paul to conduct the loyal toast and Sam to conduct the invocation. Tony, Charles, Geoff (Gledhill) and Glenda joined the meeting via Zoom. John welcomed guest Jane Baker from Riding for the Disabled. Today’s meeting was a Club Forum providing an opportunity to discuss club matters.
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Vale: Melbourne Business Awards (MBA)![]() On Thursday 1st September 2022, our Rotary members were invited to attend the winding up of the Melbourne Business Awards that was held at the Woodlands Golf Course in White St, Mentone.
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Lessons in fatherhood![]() From the RI website here From Erdenet, Mongolia, to Evanston, Illinois, support for dads can be life-changing By Steve Almond |
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Club Meeting August 31 2022 Team SportsSpecial evening meeting with guests from Team Sports for All Tim Moran was our chairperson for this evening’s club meeting at Cilantro. Glenda and Neville joined the meeting via Zoom. Leonie Ryan, Gary Ramage and Sarah Bennett also joined in.
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Curry Night Aug 28 2022Club members enjoyed a great evening of fellowship at the premises of the Kings Park Tennis Club. A great night for the club sampling dishes cooked by fellow members. Photo album can be found here
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The gift of reading![]() From the RI website here The Guatemala Literacy Project is working to reverse the country’s low literacy rates and keep children in school By Diana Schoberg Photography by James Rodríguez |
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Club Meeting August 24 2022 Les Marton |
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RI President 2024-25![]() From the RI website here Stephanie A. Urchick is selected to be the 2024-25 president of Rotary International
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Marriot Services get their Projector![]() Following the Club's recent donation, Marriot Services have received the new projector and have demonstrated it at their recent Expo The followeing note has been received from Kellie Carruthers, Customer Engagement Manager I am pleased to say the projector has arrived and we have used it for the first Expo we have attended in a few years . I have attached the good news story above for the team . However, I would like on Behalf of Marriott to invite to view the projector working its magic at the day program (Wheatley Rd)at your convenience. Please let me know when is most suitable to attend and I will arrange. Thank you to Rotary once again – this has made a large impact on our community and will continue to do so for many years, I am sure. See the story on the Expo..... |
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Polio in US and EuropeFrom the RI website here Rotary statement on recent polio detections in U.S., Europe The recent detection of the vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 case in New York, USA, and isolates in several environmental samples collected in London are stark reminders that as long as polio exists anywhere, it is a threat everywhere.
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Club Meeting August 17 2022 RegionalisationPresident Elect Peter Nolan was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. He also performed Invocation and Tim L performed the Loyal Toast. Tony, Julie and Glenda joined the meeting via Zoom.
Guest Speaker – PDG David Tolstrup – District Representative for Rotary Regionalisation Pilot program |
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Zone 8 Regionalisation![]() Clubs within the Rotary International Zone 8 will be asked to vote on the Pilot project at the end of September, 2022 For more information please go to: http://creatingtomorrowrotary.org Also Rotary Downunder article here Video here Zone 8 Rotary Regionalisation Pilot Project
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Zone 8 Newsletter![]() Rotary on the Move is the monthly newsletter for our Zone 8.
Have a look at the August edition here and subscribe, if you are not already receiving it. |
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Recognizing a woman’s worth![]() From the RI website here Programs of Scale grant-winner Together for Healthy Families in Nigeria helps families by focusing on the fundamental needs of women By Diana Schoberg Illustrations by Gwen Keraval |
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Club Meeting August 10 2022 Peter HendrixChairperson this week was Ron Browless and the guest speaker was Peter Hendrix from Swimwell. International toast was provided by Grant Perry.
Peter runs an open water swim school in Melbourne's Bayside and explained to members the importance of exercise and the benefits of swimming. |
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Rotary Fellowships amplify Ukrainian relief efforts![]() Taken from the RI website here By Arnold R. Grahl In the festive atmosphere of a gala dinner, Rotary members raised glasses in toasts and kindled friendships in Lviv as they welcomed a group of Ukrainians to the International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians. The next day, the Ukrainian members showed visitors former Eastern Bloc aircraft at a military base that had become a general aviation field. |
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District 9810 Conference 2023 |
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Club Meeting August 3 2022 Roy KaplanGrant was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Geoff conducted invocation and Jo conducted the loyal toast. Julie, Glenda, Charles and Karin joined the meeting via Zoom. Roy Kaplan, our own club member, was our guest speaker for today’s meeting, and was joined by his wife, Hilary, and Michelle. |
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Club Meeting July 27 2022 James Grima
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Club Meeting July 20 2022 Glen Eira Historical SocLarry was our Chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Neville conducted invocation and Linda conducted the loyal toast. Tony, Peter N, Charles and Karin joined the meeting via Zoom.
Announcements – President Margaret District 9815 - President Margaret advises the Rotary year 2024-2025 will be the first year for the amalgamation of Districts 9810 and 9820, and will become 9815. The districts are calling for nominations for DG Nominee and DG Designate. Further information – contact our District D.G. Ken Miller. |
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Friends of Kakarook Park Membership![]() In recent years Rotary has added a seventh arm of service to its portfolio. This being towards Environment and Sustainability. In order to acknowledge and support this, Rotary club of Bentleigh Moorabbin Central has taken on organisational membership with Friends of Karkarook. |
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Club Meeting July 13 2022 Pres Margaret MasonAlan Kempton was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Tim L performed the invocation, and Larry performed the loyal toast. Glenda, Julie and Jo joined the meeting via Zoom and Debbie Taylor was a visiting guest returning for a second time. International Club Toast – Grant |
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Rotary responds: support for Ukraine![]() From the RI website here The Rotary Foundation and Rotary clubs around the world have hurried to provide funds, supplies, and services to Ukrainians displaced by the war. The Rotary Foundation has raised more than $15 million in contributions that are already helping provide people in Ukraine with essential items such as water, food, shelter, medicine, and clothing. Donations made to the Disaster Response Fund after 30 April will be available to all communities around the world that need assistance recovering from disasters. |
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Inner Wheel Changeover July 2022Here are some photos from the Inner Wheel Changeover held at Woodlands Golf Club, Victoria, Australia. July 6th 022 Images can be found in an album here. |
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Club Meeting at Marriott Services July 6 2022Today’s meeting was held in the kitchen and canteen at Marriott Support Services in Keys Road, Cheltenham and was a wonderful opportunity to re-engage with an organisation that had a very close and enduring connection with a former club member, Alan Marriott. Today was the first club meeting to herald in the new Rotary year and President Margaret’s first meeting as a returning president. Linda and Faye collaborated to provide a lovely continental breakfast of fresh fruit, croissants, toast and Danish pastries, washed down with orange juice, coffee and tea. Ian setup the Zoom meeting enabling non visiting club members to join in. Charles R joined the meeting via Zoom.
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First woman takes office as president of Rotary International![]() From the RI website here. EVANSTON, Ill. (June 29, 2022) – Jennifer Jones, member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, will be the first woman to take office as Rotary International President in the service organization’s 117-year existence on 1 July 2022.
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Club Meeting June 29 2022 Pres Helen NodrumThis week’s club meeting was the last for this current Rotary year, and marked Helen’s last meeting as club president with her year drawing to a close. Incoming President Elect, Peter Nolan, was our chairperson today. Neville K performed the Invocation, and Larry Green conducted the loyal toast. Glenda and Charles R joined the meeting via Zoom. Club International Toast – Grant |
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Melodies and memories![]() The good things music does for aging brains From the RI website here. Carol Rosenstein was watching her husband, Irwin, slip away inch by inch. At one time he had been a brilliant lawyer, a lover of Broadway musicals, a world traveler. But after his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease in 2006, he developed dementia, and slowly everything changed. His gait flattened to a shuffle. The sparkle in his eyes turned into a blank stare. His mood soured. Worsening matters, the medications he took caused hallucinations and extreme agitation. As communication grew more challenging, Carol felt the distance between them growing. |
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District Changeover June 25 2022Some photos from the District 9810 Changeover held Saturday, June 25, 2022 at the Southern Golf Club. I'd like to thank Linda and Peter O'Brien, PE Margaret and John Mason and President Helen Nodrum for joining Helen and myself at this event.
Ken Miller (DGE) and his club of Emerald and District did a great job hosting the event at Southern Golf Club. I would like to remind members that it will be our responsibility to host this event next year. Photos are here. |
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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. |