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Club Bulletin 28th Aug 2020

28/8/2020

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​A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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It’s been a busy week with Zoom activities most days/nights. On Monday the Club Runner tutorial where we learnt all about how to access information from both the District and Rotary International web sites. The session was recorded so will be available for clubs to show at their meetings.

Tuesday night was the successful GirlZchat where ten of us got together for 90 minutes of good conversation. We were joined by Janet Ford wife of Richard Ford, founding president of the RC of Warrandyte – they now live in Yea. Sandy joined us from Blairgowrie and Carolyn from Merricks. Great to also see Yvonne, Terry, Lena, Marianne, Pippa and Louise. We heard about the Birch’s heater failure during one of the coldest weekends this winter! Thank goodness they now have a new heater installed but it was four days of freezing. Yvonne told a lovely story about her Chinese neighbour who they don’t know personally. Every Monday evening she has been leaving all manner of goodies on the front step – bread, eggs, flowers, all sorts of groceries. What lovely random acts of kindness, so good to hear about the positive things not the negative. Anna Molinaro is healing well after her ordeal with the Nutribullet, Janet told us about the fabulous Portal she has on her TV enabling her to read stories to her grandchildren and her image takes on the persona of the characters in the story. (See photo. Janet as an octopus in the story she was reading!) Sandy is coping well down near the beach as are Carolyn and Bob, who have the luxury of a walk along the beach every day. She said everyone is obeying the mask wearing law. Terry is on the mend, looking well and had her first drive alone to the supermarket recently – such a treat! It was a great social night and to be repeated if we have to continue zooming after stage 4 restrictions have been lifted.

Wednesday was our Strategic Planning Meeting, Thursday the Vocational Seminar and next Monday the Social Media seminar. Normally attending so many meetings would be a chore but via zoom for only one hour in the comfort of our own homes it is much more appealing.
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In a fortnight we have the enthusiastic Rotaractors as our guest speakers. Cluster clubs have been asked to help spread the word about their Connecting Manningham program so there is more information about it in this bulletin. I would urge you to have a look at their Facebook page and see if any of their activities are of interest to you. I’m hoping to join their workout sessions.
Next week our AG Kehela will talk to us about Work Safe and implications for Rotary especially for volunteers. She works in this area so is well placed to give good advice. Looking forward to seeing you all there. No going to sleep on the couch before the meeting!!
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Upcoming Programme

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Information about Connecting Manningham –
A Rotaract Project

Welcome to “Connecting Manningham”, a community initiative sponsored by the Rotary

Club of Templestowe and The Rotaract Club of Manningham, designed to:

- Connect to Neighbours and Spread Kindness
- Connect to Services and Business and Support Local
- Connect to Programs and Meet New People

​1. Enhance community connectedness within Manningham by providing opportunities for residents and visitors to connect online and in person.
2. Encourage community kindness and positive neighbourhood relationships within Manningham now and beyond COVID- 19.
3. Develop online platforms that allows for positive social connection, active participation and linkages to local services, businesses, and programs
4. Enhance the profile of services and businesses, encouraging people to support local.
5. Provide programs and activities that encourage positive lifestyles, improves wellbeing, and supports social inclusion.
6. Build community and business partnerships, and positive relationships with key stakeholders to further deliver joint initiatives
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The Connecting Manningham Framework:

Connecting Manningham is a program that provides and encourages community and business connectedness and sharing in an open and engaging way. The online platform centres on three key focus areas depicted in the model above.
Project Objectives:

Connecting Manningham has the following objectives:

Current Status

​The Connecting Manningham Project was developed based on a three phased approach. The initial phase, which considered the design and establishment of an online Facebook group commenced in May 2020.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectingmanningham/


This phase was considered a pilot exploring the opportunities and was a partnership between The Rotary Club of Templestowe and Manningham Rotaract. This phase of the project primarily included the development of online content on the Facebook site by the club members focused on connecting with neighbours, connecting with business and services, and connecting with programs and activities. Phase one has received positive growth and interest from community. There are also links with the Rotary Club of Templestowe Facebook page and website.

https://www.facebook.com/rotarytemplestowe
https://templestowerotary.org.au/

Phases two and three of Connection Manningham, which is set to commence in the next two months, is a further development of the program to support broader community benefit. There are three aspects to these further initiatives:
  • Neighbourhood Connection and Spreading Kindness
  • Promoting and linking people to local Services and Businesses
  • Connecting to Programs and Activities - In addition to Rotary/Rotaract programs,
Community will be invited through an EOI process to deliver free or low-cost activities online via the Connecting Manningham Group.

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Rotary and its GPEI partners celebrate a monumental achievement, say global eradication of wild polio is possible with the continued dedication and persistence of Rotarians

The World Health Organization (WHO) on 25 August announced that transmission of the wild poliovirus has officially been stopped in all 47 countries of its African region. This is a historic and vital step toward global eradication of polio, which is Rotary’s top priority.

​After decades of hard won gains in the region, Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) — WHO, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the vaccine alliance — are proclaiming the milestone an achievement in public health. They offer it as proof that strong commitment, coordination, and perseverance can rid the world of polio.

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Club Bulletin 15th Aug 2020

15/8/2020

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​A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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​I hope this week finds everyone in good spirits as the Covid 19 statistics start to look better than they were a week ago. Four more weeks seems a long time. We must consider that even then we will be restricted and may be zoom meeting for some time, so I’d like to think we are mentally planning for that and not dropping our collective bundles! As I keep saying, keeping in contact is vital for our welfare.

Our Strategic Planning committee has started meeting weekly on a Wednesday until we have a document that is representative of our clubs’ wishes and direction. The committee comprises Gavin Birch, Ian Thomlinson, Kevin Hall, Bob Fry and me.

Last week was a refreshing change to our usual meeting with partners joining us for our Trivial Pursuit Night. Great to see Micki, Yvonne and Marianne holding up their own. Sorry to hear that Terry was under the weather after her recent surgery, but I’ve had it on good authority since then that she is now recovering well and much better than she was last week. That’s good news.
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Sergeant Steve had gone to a lot of trouble to prepare question and answer sheets and a power point presentation of the questions. Notwithstanding technical problems it was a fun night with most of us scratching our heads to think of the correct answers, and very few of us, if any, succeeded in 100%. Thanks to all who participated, especially Steve Latimer and chair Gavin and we look forward to our usual club meeting next week.

Judy Hall


Next Meeting

Tues. 18th August: 7.30 – 8.30
(Zoom will be open at 7.15 for fellowship prior to meeting start).
Club Meeting with Guest Speaker
“Walking the Kokoda Track”
Chair: Pippa Birch

RCWD Fund

For members who wish to donate to our weekly meeting fund please do so in lieu of a meeting cost. The fund will be put to good use to support local businesses and local people in need. You will be updated regularly about the amount raised.

Here are the bank details which will be published every week. Many thanks.

“RCWD FUND”. Please put this as your description/reference, so we can keep track of the fund amount.

Bendigo Bank – Warrandyte Branch
BSB NO. 633 000
Acc. No. 149 417 727

Upcoming Programme

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Reminders

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First Rotary International President Announced

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​Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a ground breaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history.

Jones will officially become president-nominee on 1 October if no other candidates challenge her.

Jones says she sees Rotary’s Action Plan as a catalyst for increasing Rotary’s impact. “As we reflect upon our new strategic priorities, we could have never envisioned that our ability to adapt would become our North Star during what is inarguably the most profound time in recent history,”

Jones said in her vision statement. “Silver linings rise out of the most challenging circumstances. Using metric-driven goals, I will harness this historic landscape to innovate, educate, and communicate opportunities that reflect today’s reality.”

As the first woman to be nominated to be president, Jones understands how important it is to follow through on Rotary’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement. “I believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion … begins at the top and for us to realize growth in female membership and members under the age of forty — these demographics need to see their own reflection in leadership,” Jones said. “I will champion double-digit growth in both categories while never losing sight of our entire family.”

​A current Rotary Foundation trustee, Jones has been a Rotary member since 1997 and has served Rotary as RI vice president, director, training leader, committee chair, moderator, and district governor. She played a lead role in Rotary’s rebranding effort by serving as chair of the Strengthening Rotary’s Advisory Group. She is the co-chair of the End Polio Now Countdown to History Campaign Committee, which aims to raise $150 million for polio eradication efforts.


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​The 75th Anniversary of Kokoda reminds me of how Two Rotarians thought they would tackle the Kokoda Trail, Maria and myself. But when Maria left the Club I was on my own. The thought of doing it on my own given my stature and weight of a backpack, I reluctantly adjusted my goal on just continuing in Fun Runs, and umpiring Men’s hockey.
Liz G

Denise’s Delicious Preserves

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To order Denise’s delicious Jams and Marmalade please contact Kathy Monley on 0417 116 979 or email her at kj.monley@gmail.com.

We will arrange delivery in a mutually agreeable way while adhering to the Government restrictions.
Payment can be made either in cash or via Bank transfer.

Thank you, Denise Alexander, for your wonderful contribution

​A Fund-raising initiative of the Rotary Club of Manningham
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I knit and mainly crochet for KOGO. Knit one give one. KOGO is a 100% volunteer charity. It exists to spread warmth to the most vulnerable & disadvantaged in the community. They supply through more than 280 Community partner organisations:

• Crisis accommodation
• Emergency relief
• Family support
• Homeless
• Hospital social and mental services
• Children at risk
• Refugees
• Remote indigenous communities

This is an Australia wide organisation They take many handmade items like scarves, beanies, blankets of all sizes, jumpers etc An amazing Organisation
​Louise LATIMER
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Zone 8 - Rotary 2020 - Virtual Conference

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Welcome from Zone 8 Conference Convenor, Noel Trevaskis

G’day, I would like to welcome you to our first Virtual Conference for Australia and New Zealand. This is due to the fact we aren’t able to go to Alice Springs as planned due to COVID19. This gives us an exciting opportunity for all Rotarians to participate in this conference, for which registration is free.

The array of presenters is first class plus you will be able to experience what is happening in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. This conference is one not to miss, it will be historic.
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I would encourage Rotary Clubs to have their Rotary meeting on the Saturday or Sunday or both days and watch the conference live (between 11.30AM AEST and 1.00PM AEST each day on the 19th and 20th of September).

Organise a brunch, lunch or afternoon tea and share the experience.

While this year has been challenging we can still celebrate Rotary and let Rotary open opportunities! I hope to see you on the 19th and 20th September!
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Regards Noel
NOEL TREVASKIS, CONFERENCE CONVENOR — JUL 29, 2020
Noel Trevaskis is the Convenor of the 2020 Rotary Zone 8 (Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific) Virtual Conference.

The Programme

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE — JUL 23, 2020
We're delighted to be hearing the following speakers at our virtual conference on the 19th and 20th of September 2020.

Saturday 19th September 2020 (11.30am - 1.00pm AEST
• Rotary International President Holger Knaack
• Past Rotary International President and The Rotary Foundation Trustee Ian Riseley – The Rotary Foundation – the charity of choice for Rotarians
• Past Director Stuart Heal – Winds of Change
• Showcase - New Zealand Rotary Projects
• Sarah Brown AM – Continuing story of the Purple House

Sunday 20th September 2020 (11.30am - 1.00pm AEST)
• Past Rotary International Vice President The Rotary Foundation Trustee Jennifer Jones – A modern Rotary
• Past Rotary International President and The Rotary Foundation Trustee Barry Rassin – The Rotary Foundation, doing good in the world
• Showcase - Australian Rotary Projects
• Chair End Polio Now. Past Rotary International Vice President and Past The Rotary Foundation Trustee Mike McGovern – Eradicating polio in the COVID era.
• Rotary International Director Elect Jessie Harman

Gavin’s Been Hard At Work In His Garden.
​Spring Is On The Way, Yay! 

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Rotary Provides $20M To Help Communities Worldwide Respond to COVID 19

EVANSTON, Ill. (June 23, 2020) — Rotary members throughout the world are working safely and diligently to assess and provide for urgent community needs as they strive to respond and recover from the effects of COVID-19 coronavirus. While following social-distancing and health guidelines, they are providing comfort and hope to those feeling the effects of isolation and fear, and focusing their resources and solutions toward supporting frontline health workers and first responders as they battle this disease and save lives.

​“As leaders in virtually every community on earth, we bring a unique combination of local knowledge and access to a global network of expertise and resources,” said Mark Daniel Maloney, president of Rotary International. “In the face of uncertainty, we are adapting to shifting needs to offer immediate help to people at a rapid pace. And we'll remain committed to recovering from this health crisis for as long as it takes.”

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Club Bulletin 7th Aug 2020

7/8/2020

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President's Report

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Are you feeling the way Liz’s dog looks? Without our normal routines and activities it’s easy to slip into apathy and time wasting. The weather is in tune with the general feeling around the place – gloomy, cold and miserable. As far as Rotary is concerned it is vital that we keep active, involved and optimistic. Things may never go back to exactly what they were before and as Covid19 progresses we are all becoming aware of changes in society and the community around us. Planning is one way we can move forward and be thinking about how our club may meet the needs of the community in the coming years.

Many clubs are now actively engaged in planning and in the various President’s meetings it is interesting to hear how other clubs are doing things to engage members and to stay relevant. It is evident that Rotary Club priorities should for the present, be Community and Vocational: Community to support those in need, and Vocational to be engaged with local businesses who also need our support.

Our discussions last week were the first steps in the process of planning for our club and the Strategic Planning Committee will be meeting soon to get the process started.
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There are a number of really important District webinars and seminars/forums coming up – Community, Vocational, Social Media and Club Runner so I would like to see as many of you as possible join these and give feedback to the club. You will see the dates further down in this bulletin and emails will be sent out with registration details. Emails and phone calls have never been so important in our communications so please, check your emails regularly. 

Last meeting, we welcomed District Governor Elect Daryl Moran who is working hard to get to all the club meetings in the district. Daryl congratulated us on our efforts to stay connected and keep our club functioning via zoom meetings. He said that some Rotary clubs (not in our district) are doing nothing and “riding it out”, which is hazardous to membership with lack of interaction between members causing disinterest. It was great to have Daryl even for a short time and be reassured that we are on the right track, even though it is difficult. ​

Cluster President’s Meetin

​Last week was our first cluster presidents’ meeting. It was great to meet the two Rotaract presidents Christine and Roshni and hear about their projects. One of their projects is Connecting Manningham– it’s on Facebook and advertises and conducts on-line activities that Manningham residents can join in, such as exercise programs, quiz sessions, book club and other social activities. They are very switched on to social media and it would be worth our while having them to talk to us about their activities. Please take a look if you have not already done so.

We also discussed strategic planning, updating of constitution and by-laws, Health and Safety for volunteers, how to make zoom meetings more interesting, ideas for guest speakers, and the Centenary Project. We agreed that our Centenary projects would be:

  • Community lunch for the disadvantaged
  • Rotary Road Signs advertising service clubs/ community associations
  • A celebratory lunch for Rotary and friends.

​A subcommittee made up of a member of each club plus the presidents as ex-officio to plan these activities. Gavin has agreed to go on this committee as it was his idea to have the road signs.

Project Idea

It was suggested that we start a fund – which members can contribute to by donating (voluntarily) in lieu of a meal at Natalies’ each week. The fund can be used for gift vouchers or similar for those in need and distributed to an organization such as Doncare or Council social services. This would also support local businesses.

​This has been handed to the Community committee to iron out details. Treasurer Kevin can email bank account details. It will be optional, and donations will be confidential. It can be a way we can be doing something to help whilst our other fundraising is on hold.

ClubRunner Workshop
​Monday 24th Aug @ 7pm

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Peter Dalmore (District Tech Committee) will conduct a run through of the attributes of ClubRunner and be available to answer any questions you may have. With no District Directory published this year (and probably never again), it’s really important for all Rotarians to know how to access the information that used to be provided in hard copy.

This Club Runner session is to assist all Rotarians to understand how to access the information they need through the District website and through the smart phone app. Find out the quick and easy way to find information about District clubs, Club office bearers and individual Rotarians using the online tools available through the District.

Register in advance for this meeting:
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Club Planning Session

​We held a useful and productive session looking at the responses to the SWOT analysis. Thanks to Kevin who compiled a power point of the responses.

Thanks also to the members who responded to the survey – there were a lot of points to ponder, and people had thought hard about the club and where we are at, at this point of time.

There was some great discussion about the various points with the obvious main concern being membership and Projects among other things.

The general feeling is that some good planning is long over-due. It will not be done overnight. A committee of four has been formed to come up with a Strategic Plan in the coming months with plenty of opportunity for members to offer suggestions and feedback.

Upcoming Programme

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Op Shop

Closed until further notice. The girls will still be collecting food from Aldi and distributing to people in need as far as restrictions allow and all

​Covid 19 safety restrictions will be in place.

District Dates

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Social Media Workshop
​Monday 31st Aug @ 7pm

Facebook looking faded? Website got whiskers? Time to update and put up the club image that will work. Online presence is important, and many clubs report new member enquiries from website and social media activities.

In this current pandemic Social Media is the premium source of contact for your Rotary Clubs, fellow Rotarians, family and friends. Please take advantage to hone your skills and improve your Social Media knowledge.

This workshop presentation and Q & A session will be conducted by our resident Social Media guru Rotaractor PDRR Netania Lim. This workshop will help clubs make the most of an online presence and help to show the world opportunities available through Rotary.

Register in advance for this meeting:
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Rotary International is a worldwide organisation of business, professional and community leaders, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. The Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale is one of four clubs in the Manningham Cluster. This cluster is in Rotary District 9810 which comprises the Rotary Clubs of Doncaster, Manningham and Templestowe.

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