A Note From The President  We’re all much happier this week with the news from our Premier last Sunday. Our next meeting on 10 November should be back at Natalie's if all continues as it has been this week. We know from June that we can do that safely with all Covid 19 protocols in place. This time around it will be more stringent as we will be mask wearing when not eating or drinking. Our Covid 19 plan for meetings is further in this bulletin for those unsure of what to expect. It might be wise to consider a few Zoom meetings ongoing to include people from out of town and enable us to have guest speakers who cannot attend in person. Some people may not be comfortable attending a face to face meeting as yet. We can discuss this at our next meeting as it will be an informal night of catching up with no guest speaker. Marg George is back in hospital - Knox Private in the hope that she will get the specialist advice and attention she needs. We wish her well, send lots of love and best wishes from everyone in the club. Marg is posting on her Facebook page so if you want more details go and visit her page. You will all know the Op Shop is up and running again with terrific results, and a huge thanks to all the dedicated staff down there who have done and are doing a wonderful job. It’s been a tough few months for them all especially those who helped to do the phone and collect. We hope you all enjoy getting back together doing what you enjoy doing – serving the community! Bob McKenzie is waiting to hear more after the 8th November about markets so we hope the numbers stay down and we can venture back again with our Covid19 plan in place. I spoke to Sandy Pennicott last week and she is doing well but missing her friends and family and looking forward to being able to go further than 25 Km from home, as we all are. We hope to see her at a meeting or two in the future. I noted that the Open Doors is out again and urge members to have a look as there is plenty of interesting information and resources in it if you wish to participate. Guest Speaker: Tamara Latimer – SCAM ALERT – |
 Some examples of scam emails and Mara’s advice was to never click on any links if you suspect they are not legitimate. The way to see if an email is bone fide is to look at the address from which it emanates – you will see if it is not the company it claims to represent. |  Some of the most common frauds are done in the name of these common brands because the logos are exact so its easy for people to think they are legitimate. |
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Op Shop
A huge thank you to everyone who has made the reopening of the Op Shop such a success. The club is indebted to the op shop volunteers and Rotarians who help when needed.
The shop is open 7 days a week and is operating under full Covid-19 regulations so access to the store may be staggered. All people must wear a mask and there is plenty of sanitiser around the shop to use.
The shop is open 7 days a week and is operating under full Covid-19 regulations so access to the store may be staggered. All people must wear a mask and there is plenty of sanitiser around the shop to use.
They not only sell second- hand goods but collect batteries, coloured lids and bread tags for recycling. The resourcefulness of the Op shop staff is amazing in that they make the most of every opportunity to recycle and reuse rather than throw out.
Thanks to the customers for their support and once again in a huge thank you to all involved.
Thanks to the customers for their support and once again in a huge thank you to all involved.
Upcoming Programme
Spotlight On - Louise Latimer
| How long in Rotary? 4.25 years What positions have you held? Community Chair and Fellowship Who was your sponsor? Pippa Croucamp/Birch Current or last job? Wmc Jackson – Account Administration Family? Steve, James 36, Mara 34, David 32 Pets? Tiika ‘The world’s hungriest cat’ 18 in March Pastimes? Crochet, Instagram, Walking, Super Mum duties, Baking Do you enjoy playing or watching sport? Watching soccer, netball, AFL Favorites: • Type of music: Anything with a groove • Movie: Pretty Woman • Favourite Restaurant: Salsa – Port Douglas • Place(s) to go to relax: Great Ocean Road, Port Douglas, Thailand • Food: CHOCOLATE! Any words of wisdom, (or ignorance) you wish to share with your fellow Rotarians? “Better to burn out than rust out..”. |  |
The following link is for a WorkSafe page regarding industry recommendations regarding workplace safety in relation to COVID. You may want to save this page and review once restrictions ease as it could provide you with further guidance when considering reopening any of your op-shops, markets and even with respect to Club sanctioned gatherings: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-information-your-industry
100 Years of Rotary Update
The organizing committee under the chairmanship of Brian Negus is meeting regularly to put together some great functions next year to celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Melbourne. Everything is still very much on the drawing board and fully dependent on how we go with Covid19 into next year. Just to give you some idea as to what is proposed – at the last meeting on Thursday the following items were discussed:
Road Signage: -(Gavin Birch in charge) - reported he had spoken to the council who will need to provide us with their requirements and regulations around signage, VicRoads also. The four Cluster clubs will sponsor several signs on main roads in their localities – the signs to include logos of other organizations within each clubs’ area. All the signs will be the same dimensions – the Rotary logo will predominate, with different organizations contributing depending on which ones are selected by each club.
Baton Relay: (Keith Anderson in charge) - to take place on Sunday 28th March – starting at Tunstall Square (at our market hopefully dependent on covid19). It will proceed to Ruffey Lake Park where there will be some activities and Rotary displays. It’s envisioned teams of two people at a time to hold the baton – will need lots of Rotarians and Rotaractors to assist.
Cluster Rotary Meeting (Russell Gurney and Gavin Birch) – Manningham Council contacted and discussions to take place with them as to when, how, and logistics, again dependent on Covid19.
Long Lunch (Judy Hall, Janis McFarland & Milo McKay) – the idea of having 100 for long lunch outside at MC2 in March or April was too difficult due to uncertainty around weather, Covid-19 and costs at a time when funds are low, and who to select as “disadvantaged” – could be seen as patronising. It was suggested it be held later and involve businesses and individuals who have sponsored or helped clubs, and community “champions”. Discussions to take place with Manningham Council as to use of venue and facilities.
Road Signage: -(Gavin Birch in charge) - reported he had spoken to the council who will need to provide us with their requirements and regulations around signage, VicRoads also. The four Cluster clubs will sponsor several signs on main roads in their localities – the signs to include logos of other organizations within each clubs’ area. All the signs will be the same dimensions – the Rotary logo will predominate, with different organizations contributing depending on which ones are selected by each club.
Baton Relay: (Keith Anderson in charge) - to take place on Sunday 28th March – starting at Tunstall Square (at our market hopefully dependent on covid19). It will proceed to Ruffey Lake Park where there will be some activities and Rotary displays. It’s envisioned teams of two people at a time to hold the baton – will need lots of Rotarians and Rotaractors to assist.
Cluster Rotary Meeting (Russell Gurney and Gavin Birch) – Manningham Council contacted and discussions to take place with them as to when, how, and logistics, again dependent on Covid19.
Long Lunch (Judy Hall, Janis McFarland & Milo McKay) – the idea of having 100 for long lunch outside at MC2 in March or April was too difficult due to uncertainty around weather, Covid-19 and costs at a time when funds are low, and who to select as “disadvantaged” – could be seen as patronising. It was suggested it be held later and involve businesses and individuals who have sponsored or helped clubs, and community “champions”. Discussions to take place with Manningham Council as to use of venue and facilities.
Club Covid-19 Plan For When We Resume Face to Face Meetings.
- What Do I do With My Mask at a Meeting -
If you’re consuming food or drink and seated at your table you can take off your mask. The rest of the time it should be on. If you go to take a call, want to use the bathroom or are paying for the meal, your mask should be on.
• All Victorians have to wear a fitted face mask when leaving home unless they have an exemption. Remember to avoid touching your face whilst wearing a mask, wash reusable cloth masks after every use and replace your mask if it begins to fray or gets dirty. Will restaurants clean the table after every customer?
• All venues are required to clean tables after every service. This is on top of the frequent cleaning and disinfection of regularly-touched surfaces, shared spaces and toilets and bathrooms. What about shared condiments, communal water bottle or drum of cutlery?
• The government's guidelines encourage restaurants and cafes to replace high-touch communal items with single-use options where possible, but this isn’t compulsory.
• Restaurants may swap out shared condiments for single sachets and communal water bottles for individual-use glasses, depending on whether they take on this advice. If reusable bottles and cutlery are used, they should be removed and washed after each seating.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Club Policy
Policy brief & purpose
The Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale (Inc) (further to be known in this document as the “Club”) policy includes the measures we are actively taking to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. All Members, Partners, Volunteers and Guests are kindly requested to follow all these rules diligently, to sustain a healthy and safe Club Environment in this exceptional time. It’s important that we all respond responsibly and transparently to these health precautions.
We assure you that we will always treat your private health and personal data with high confidentiality and sensitivity.
This Coronavirus (COVID-19) Club policy is susceptible to changes with the introduction of additional Governmental guidelines. If so, we will update you as soon as possible by email and by posting notices on the Staff Notice Board.
Scope
This Coronavirus (COVID-19) Club policy applies to all of our Members, Partners, Volunteers and Visitors who physically attend our Club Meetings and activities. We strongly recommend to other Rotary Clubs Members to read through this action plan as well, to ensure we collectively and uniformly respond to this challenge.
This Coronavirus (COVID-19) Club policy applies to all of the Club activities but is not limited to:
• Club Meetings
• Conducting Business at the Warrandyte Rotary Op Shop
• Conducting Business at the Tunstall Square Market
• Conducting Business at the Riverside Market
• Conducting Business at other venues or events as approved by the Club Board
Policy elements
Here, we outline the required actions that should take place to protect our Members, Partners, Volunteers and Visitors themselves and their Families from a potential coronavirus infection.
General Recommendation
It is highly recommended that ALL Members, Partners, Volunteers and Club Visitors have the COVIDSafe App installed on their Mobile Phone.
At all times Members, Partners, Volunteers and Club Visitors are reminded of the importance of maintaining a physical distance, and keeping at least 1.5 metres away from others.
At all times Members, Partners, Volunteers and Club Visitors are reminded of the importance of practicing good hygiene.
Government Requirements
The Club will strictly comply to all Federal, State and Local requirements regarding Club Meetings, Retail Shop regulations and all Public Events held in the name of The Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale.
Sick leave arrangements:
If you have cold symptoms, such as cough/sneezing/fever, or feel poorly, request and apology from the Club activity and stay at home.
If you have a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, you can return to the Club activities only after you’ve fully recovered, with a doctor’s note confirming your recovery.
General hygiene rules:
Wash your hands after using the toilet, before eating, and if you cough/sneeze into your hands (follow the 20-second hand-washing rule). You can also use the sanitizers you’ll find around the Club or activity.
Cough/sneeze into your sleeve, preferably into your elbow. If you use a tissue, discard it properly and clean/sanitize your hands immediately. Avoid touching your face, particularly eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands to prevent from getting infected.
If you find yourself coughing/sneezing on a regular basis, avoid close physical contact with your Co-members and Co-volunteers and take extra precautionary measures (such as requesting leave of absence).
Rotary Club Activities Arrangements:
If you are feeling ill, please stay at home.
If you have recently returned from areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases (based on CDC announcements), we’ll ask you remain at home for 14 calendar days, and return to the Rotary Event or activity only if you are fully asymptomatic with a doctor’s note confirming your status. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
If you’ve been in close contact with someone infected by COVID-19, with high chances of being infected yourself, you are to stay at home and can return to the Rotary Event or activity only if you are fully asymptomatic with a doctor’s note confirming your status. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
If you’re a parent and you have to stay at home with your children, please stay at home. Follow up with your Manager to make arrangements and set expectations.
If you need to provide care to a family member infected by COVID-19, stay at home. You’ll only be permitted to return to the office 14 calendar days after your family member has fully recovered, provided that you’re asymptomatic or you have a doctor’s note confirming your status. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
Traveling/commuting measures:
All Club Meetings or events – as decided by the Board – can be cancelled/postponed/changed until further notice.
If you normally commute to the Rotary Event by public transportation, and do not have any other alternatives, you must wear a mask as a precaution.
If you are planning to travel voluntarily to a high-risk area or country with increased COVID-19 cases, you will be asked to stay at home for 14 calendar days on your return, and can return to the Rotary Event or Activity only if you are fully asymptomatic with a doctor’s note confirming your status. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
General hygiene rules:
Masks must be worn at all times except when eating or drinking.
Wash your hands after using the toilet, before eating, and if you cough/sneeze into your hands (follow the 20-second hand-washing rule). You can also use the sanitizers you’ll find around the office.
Cough/sneeze into your sleeve, preferably into your elbow. If you use a tissue, discard it properly and clean/sanitize your hands immediately.
Open the windows regularly to ensure open ventilation.
Avoid touching your face, particularly eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands to prevent from getting infected.
If you find yourself coughing/sneezing on a regular basis, avoid close physical contact with your co-workers and take extra precautionary measures (such as requesting sick leave).
Club Meeting Arrangements
The following arrangements will be undertaken for Club Meetings:
• Club Meetings will be held at Natalie’s Restaurant, 669 Maroondah Hwy Mitcham or as the Club Board directs.
• Attendance will be limited to Club Members only, and officially invited Guests until the Board decides otherwise.
• Attendance numbers will be regulated to the room size (as designated by the Management of Natalie’s), and the allowable number of Diners, as set by Federal, State or Local Governments from time to time.
• Social distancing rules will apply to all in attendance, when not sitting at the dining tables.
• Husband and wife Members can sit together without Social distancing rules applying.
• Four tables to be provided for the following as a minimum:
Table 1 Hand Sanitizer Bottle and attendance sheet
Table 2 Meal selection and ordering
Table 3 Payment of Meal by EFTPos Machine
Table 4 Dinner Badge Box.
• Dining tables to be spaced according to Federal, State or Local Government Laws.
• Members must use their own pens when signing in.
• Members will not to share cutlery, plates or glasses.
• All Victorians have to wear a fitted face mask when leaving home unless they have an exemption. Remember to avoid touching your face whilst wearing a mask, wash reusable cloth masks after every use and replace your mask if it begins to fray or gets dirty. Will restaurants clean the table after every customer?
• All venues are required to clean tables after every service. This is on top of the frequent cleaning and disinfection of regularly-touched surfaces, shared spaces and toilets and bathrooms. What about shared condiments, communal water bottle or drum of cutlery?
• The government's guidelines encourage restaurants and cafes to replace high-touch communal items with single-use options where possible, but this isn’t compulsory.
• Restaurants may swap out shared condiments for single sachets and communal water bottles for individual-use glasses, depending on whether they take on this advice. If reusable bottles and cutlery are used, they should be removed and washed after each seating.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Club Policy
Policy brief & purpose
The Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale (Inc) (further to be known in this document as the “Club”) policy includes the measures we are actively taking to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. All Members, Partners, Volunteers and Guests are kindly requested to follow all these rules diligently, to sustain a healthy and safe Club Environment in this exceptional time. It’s important that we all respond responsibly and transparently to these health precautions.
We assure you that we will always treat your private health and personal data with high confidentiality and sensitivity.
This Coronavirus (COVID-19) Club policy is susceptible to changes with the introduction of additional Governmental guidelines. If so, we will update you as soon as possible by email and by posting notices on the Staff Notice Board.
Scope
This Coronavirus (COVID-19) Club policy applies to all of our Members, Partners, Volunteers and Visitors who physically attend our Club Meetings and activities. We strongly recommend to other Rotary Clubs Members to read through this action plan as well, to ensure we collectively and uniformly respond to this challenge.
This Coronavirus (COVID-19) Club policy applies to all of the Club activities but is not limited to:
• Club Meetings
• Conducting Business at the Warrandyte Rotary Op Shop
• Conducting Business at the Tunstall Square Market
• Conducting Business at the Riverside Market
• Conducting Business at other venues or events as approved by the Club Board
Policy elements
Here, we outline the required actions that should take place to protect our Members, Partners, Volunteers and Visitors themselves and their Families from a potential coronavirus infection.
General Recommendation
It is highly recommended that ALL Members, Partners, Volunteers and Club Visitors have the COVIDSafe App installed on their Mobile Phone.
At all times Members, Partners, Volunteers and Club Visitors are reminded of the importance of maintaining a physical distance, and keeping at least 1.5 metres away from others.
At all times Members, Partners, Volunteers and Club Visitors are reminded of the importance of practicing good hygiene.
Government Requirements
The Club will strictly comply to all Federal, State and Local requirements regarding Club Meetings, Retail Shop regulations and all Public Events held in the name of The Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale.
Sick leave arrangements:
If you have cold symptoms, such as cough/sneezing/fever, or feel poorly, request and apology from the Club activity and stay at home.
If you have a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, you can return to the Club activities only after you’ve fully recovered, with a doctor’s note confirming your recovery.
General hygiene rules:
Wash your hands after using the toilet, before eating, and if you cough/sneeze into your hands (follow the 20-second hand-washing rule). You can also use the sanitizers you’ll find around the Club or activity.
Cough/sneeze into your sleeve, preferably into your elbow. If you use a tissue, discard it properly and clean/sanitize your hands immediately. Avoid touching your face, particularly eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands to prevent from getting infected.
If you find yourself coughing/sneezing on a regular basis, avoid close physical contact with your Co-members and Co-volunteers and take extra precautionary measures (such as requesting leave of absence).
Rotary Club Activities Arrangements:
If you are feeling ill, please stay at home.
If you have recently returned from areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases (based on CDC announcements), we’ll ask you remain at home for 14 calendar days, and return to the Rotary Event or activity only if you are fully asymptomatic with a doctor’s note confirming your status. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
If you’ve been in close contact with someone infected by COVID-19, with high chances of being infected yourself, you are to stay at home and can return to the Rotary Event or activity only if you are fully asymptomatic with a doctor’s note confirming your status. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
If you’re a parent and you have to stay at home with your children, please stay at home. Follow up with your Manager to make arrangements and set expectations.
If you need to provide care to a family member infected by COVID-19, stay at home. You’ll only be permitted to return to the office 14 calendar days after your family member has fully recovered, provided that you’re asymptomatic or you have a doctor’s note confirming your status. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
Traveling/commuting measures:
All Club Meetings or events – as decided by the Board – can be cancelled/postponed/changed until further notice.
If you normally commute to the Rotary Event by public transportation, and do not have any other alternatives, you must wear a mask as a precaution.
If you are planning to travel voluntarily to a high-risk area or country with increased COVID-19 cases, you will be asked to stay at home for 14 calendar days on your return, and can return to the Rotary Event or Activity only if you are fully asymptomatic with a doctor’s note confirming your status. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
General hygiene rules:
Masks must be worn at all times except when eating or drinking.
Wash your hands after using the toilet, before eating, and if you cough/sneeze into your hands (follow the 20-second hand-washing rule). You can also use the sanitizers you’ll find around the office.
Cough/sneeze into your sleeve, preferably into your elbow. If you use a tissue, discard it properly and clean/sanitize your hands immediately.
Open the windows regularly to ensure open ventilation.
Avoid touching your face, particularly eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands to prevent from getting infected.
If you find yourself coughing/sneezing on a regular basis, avoid close physical contact with your co-workers and take extra precautionary measures (such as requesting sick leave).
Club Meeting Arrangements
The following arrangements will be undertaken for Club Meetings:
• Club Meetings will be held at Natalie’s Restaurant, 669 Maroondah Hwy Mitcham or as the Club Board directs.
• Attendance will be limited to Club Members only, and officially invited Guests until the Board decides otherwise.
• Attendance numbers will be regulated to the room size (as designated by the Management of Natalie’s), and the allowable number of Diners, as set by Federal, State or Local Governments from time to time.
• Social distancing rules will apply to all in attendance, when not sitting at the dining tables.
• Husband and wife Members can sit together without Social distancing rules applying.
• Four tables to be provided for the following as a minimum:
Table 1 Hand Sanitizer Bottle and attendance sheet
Table 2 Meal selection and ordering
Table 3 Payment of Meal by EFTPos Machine
Table 4 Dinner Badge Box.
• Dining tables to be spaced according to Federal, State or Local Government Laws.
• Members must use their own pens when signing in.
• Members will not to share cutlery, plates or glasses.
A Blast From The Past
A generous grant from the Warrandyte community Bank to help us help the Warrandyte High School establish their Makerspace – in 2017. Bob Fry was our Youth Chair and did a wonderful job establishing this project.
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