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 – |
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 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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A Note From The President
As I type it’s another very strange day, Grand Final on 24 October, held in Queensland at night time. What a travesty! Or maybe it will be something to think about for the future (well, not Queensland as a venue but a night game maybe?). This is another example how we have all undergone adaption this year to new ideas and concepts that would have been impossible until Covod 19 came around. Covid has forced us to do things differently and strangely we have all coped to some degree. However that’s not to ignore the high levels of stress and mental health breakdown by many in the community.
Once again, it is Rotary’s opportunity to show it’s colours by adapting to the current situation and getting in there to help the community to recover. A big shout out to the Op Shop staff who are busting to get the shop open and see some money coming in.congratulations on their efforts to do phone and collect to at least keep the public in touch with the Op shop. Of course we are all busting to get our markets going again but we don’t know when we will be able to run them safely so that is still very much up in the air.
We had another reasonable attendence at last week’s Zoom meeting with an apology from Frank Molinaro. There were the inevitable technical issues at the beginning. Might be a good idea for those who don’t know the meeting ID and password to write it down as soon as you get the email and keep it with the computer you will be using. Also check your emails for updates from the organizer as sometimes there are glitches with the zoom invitation – that’s what happened last week and a second invitation had to be sent. It will be so good when we don’t have to worry about that any more.
Reports:
Treasurer and Foundation – Kevin Hall reported that the Centurion Towers are on order and will distributed free to any Rotarian. Some clubs have requested one for every member – that means every member has pledged to join the Centurion Club - $100 per year every year. Thus more funds to return to the District for grants in three year’s time. It will be more important than ever this year as club funds are lower than usual and the need in the community for help is higher. I urge our members to consider joining this group – as I said last week it’s less than the cost of one take away coffee per week.
Op Shop – the committee are working on a Covid Safe policy for the Op shop prior to it opening. This will be submitted to the District Insurance Officer Marcus Robertson. Also Bob McKenzie reported he has been invited by another club to talk about the Op shop and it’s operation, as this club is thinking about establishing an Op Shop. Good luck all round. Now is probably as good a time as any to establish an Op Shop as there are sadly so many empty premises in what were thriving retail strips.
Judith Lightfoot reported that a stalwart from the Lions Op Shop, Brian, has recently died – she will get details so we can send some flowers to his wife.
Annual Report: Bob McKenzie reported that he report is almost ready for printing and distributing prior to the AGM in November.
We had some constructive discussion about the Strategic Plan which has been circulated to all members for consideration.
The issue of Social Media was raised and the importance of us establishing good social media presence for all of our activities. To this end we need to garner some help from a younger cohort – maybe Rotaractors and or some of our younger family members as our club does not have the expertise to take full advantage.
Another issue discussed was the need for a good mentoring program for new members – Louise said as a relatively new member there are still a lot of things about Rotary that are a bit of a mystery. It was decided to ask Liz and George Guiver if they would like to put together a check list of all things new members need to be informed about – this can be used as a template for new members and the person undertaking their Mentoring. I can report that Liz has agreed to do this.
Thanks to all the club members who contributed to the discussion – it will not be the last of it – there is a lot of material to digest and ideas to follow up on so I look forward to more thoughts being aired and people coming up with solutions.
Very little else to report this week as it has been an unusually quiet week on the District Rotary front.
Wishing you all a very good weekend and hopefully some better news from our fearless State Leader Daniel Andrews on Sunday.
Once again, it is Rotary’s opportunity to show it’s colours by adapting to the current situation and getting in there to help the community to recover. A big shout out to the Op Shop staff who are busting to get the shop open and see some money coming in.congratulations on their efforts to do phone and collect to at least keep the public in touch with the Op shop. Of course we are all busting to get our markets going again but we don’t know when we will be able to run them safely so that is still very much up in the air.
We had another reasonable attendence at last week’s Zoom meeting with an apology from Frank Molinaro. There were the inevitable technical issues at the beginning. Might be a good idea for those who don’t know the meeting ID and password to write it down as soon as you get the email and keep it with the computer you will be using. Also check your emails for updates from the organizer as sometimes there are glitches with the zoom invitation – that’s what happened last week and a second invitation had to be sent. It will be so good when we don’t have to worry about that any more.
Reports:
Treasurer and Foundation – Kevin Hall reported that the Centurion Towers are on order and will distributed free to any Rotarian. Some clubs have requested one for every member – that means every member has pledged to join the Centurion Club - $100 per year every year. Thus more funds to return to the District for grants in three year’s time. It will be more important than ever this year as club funds are lower than usual and the need in the community for help is higher. I urge our members to consider joining this group – as I said last week it’s less than the cost of one take away coffee per week.
Op Shop – the committee are working on a Covid Safe policy for the Op shop prior to it opening. This will be submitted to the District Insurance Officer Marcus Robertson. Also Bob McKenzie reported he has been invited by another club to talk about the Op shop and it’s operation, as this club is thinking about establishing an Op Shop. Good luck all round. Now is probably as good a time as any to establish an Op Shop as there are sadly so many empty premises in what were thriving retail strips.
Judith Lightfoot reported that a stalwart from the Lions Op Shop, Brian, has recently died – she will get details so we can send some flowers to his wife.
Annual Report: Bob McKenzie reported that he report is almost ready for printing and distributing prior to the AGM in November.
We had some constructive discussion about the Strategic Plan which has been circulated to all members for consideration.
The issue of Social Media was raised and the importance of us establishing good social media presence for all of our activities. To this end we need to garner some help from a younger cohort – maybe Rotaractors and or some of our younger family members as our club does not have the expertise to take full advantage.
Another issue discussed was the need for a good mentoring program for new members – Louise said as a relatively new member there are still a lot of things about Rotary that are a bit of a mystery. It was decided to ask Liz and George Guiver if they would like to put together a check list of all things new members need to be informed about – this can be used as a template for new members and the person undertaking their Mentoring. I can report that Liz has agreed to do this.
Thanks to all the club members who contributed to the discussion – it will not be the last of it – there is a lot of material to digest and ideas to follow up on so I look forward to more thoughts being aired and people coming up with solutions.
Very little else to report this week as it has been an unusually quiet week on the District Rotary front.
Wishing you all a very good weekend and hopefully some better news from our fearless State Leader Daniel Andrews on Sunday.
NEW SEGMENT – Soon we will have a new segment in the Bulletin – “Spotlight On…” which will be a chance for us to get to know other club members in a light hearted way. I hope members jump on board with this. It’s not easy to put together a bulletin that is interesting and relavent when there is little feedback or input from members. Here is your chance to help. You will all get an email from the editor in due course.
Upcoming Programme
Re-Opening Op Shops and Markets COVID Safe.
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
www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-information-your-industry
A Blast From The Past
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Climate Scenarios
A Note From The President
 Well what an occasion it was last Tuesday, another “first ever” – a joint meeting with the Rotary club of Commonwealth Quezon City in Manila. I’m not sure exactly how many of their members zoomed in eventually but we had two screens’ worth so I’m thinking it must have been more than 30 participants, which was wonderful. I forgot to look at the participant number at the bottom of the screen. Our members wore an interesting array of hats, in recognition of Hat Day for Mental Health week. Our guest Leanne was the envy of golfers as she put proudly showed off her Masters hat. The evening was organized by PP Kevin Hall and PP Dr. Manolito Villarica (known as Mano) from the RC Commonwealth. They have known each other through business for over 30 years. The photo left depicts Kevin visiting the RC Commonwealth some years ago, and Mano is holding the polo shirt Kevin was presented with. A few years ago our club was involved in a donation to build a house, as part of one of their community aid projects for disadvantaged in Manila.The photo (right) is of the family who live in the house we built. |   |
PP Mano was a founding member of his club which last year celebrated 30 years service.
During our pre meeting conversation we found out that the temperature in Manila that day was in the low 30s with very high humidity and they had recently had flooding in the city. Manila and much of the country is in lockdown with most people working from home and all the school and university students are doing remote learning. Only essential retail shops are open, so they are in a situation very like our own.
Once the meeting got underway I gave a short summary of our activities. I then handed over to their President Sid de Mesa. They have around 34 members in their club (no women) and are involved in many projects to assist the poor of the area including as mentioned, housing. President Sid is a very young 28 and an entrepreneur in the IT industry. He became involved with Rotary some years ago when he decided he wanted to contibute to the betterment of the poorer people in his country. He has found the Covid 19 restrictions frustrating because he was full of good ideas for projects which involved outdoors and normal socialisation. However he has been able to use his business skills to help their signature project.
Our guest speaker was Orly Bautista, a Software Enginner/Entrepreneur and President of Hive Training Centre and Hivelabs Technoliogies Corp. His presentation was “Rotary Community Corps Thrives Pandemic by Tech Training” – his club’s project this year, which involves upskilling workers by them undertaking Digital Marketing and Web Development courses. The courses take around four weeks of full time study – all of which can be done remotely and by the end of the course it gives the participants the necessary skills for employment in the IT field or to launch an on line business. Each course admits 10 students at a time and costs 15,000 pesos (around $435.00 . The club partners with another organization ANCOP.
During our pre meeting conversation we found out that the temperature in Manila that day was in the low 30s with very high humidity and they had recently had flooding in the city. Manila and much of the country is in lockdown with most people working from home and all the school and university students are doing remote learning. Only essential retail shops are open, so they are in a situation very like our own.
Once the meeting got underway I gave a short summary of our activities. I then handed over to their President Sid de Mesa. They have around 34 members in their club (no women) and are involved in many projects to assist the poor of the area including as mentioned, housing. President Sid is a very young 28 and an entrepreneur in the IT industry. He became involved with Rotary some years ago when he decided he wanted to contibute to the betterment of the poorer people in his country. He has found the Covid 19 restrictions frustrating because he was full of good ideas for projects which involved outdoors and normal socialisation. However he has been able to use his business skills to help their signature project.
Our guest speaker was Orly Bautista, a Software Enginner/Entrepreneur and President of Hive Training Centre and Hivelabs Technoliogies Corp. His presentation was “Rotary Community Corps Thrives Pandemic by Tech Training” – his club’s project this year, which involves upskilling workers by them undertaking Digital Marketing and Web Development courses. The courses take around four weeks of full time study – all of which can be done remotely and by the end of the course it gives the participants the necessary skills for employment in the IT field or to launch an on line business. Each course admits 10 students at a time and costs 15,000 pesos (around $435.00 . The club partners with another organization ANCOP.
 | Prior to the course being developed it had been noted that the technology in the Philippines had dropped far behind other Asian countries seen here in the diagram. This statistic was one of the drivers of the project. It was a terrific evening and once again shows how we can venture into unchartered territory with our zoom meetings. It would never be possible under normal cirucmstances but now we are up to date with our own technology how wonderful to be able to share a meeting with people from around the world. I hope we can do something similar again. |
| Next week I look forward to discussion about our Strategic Plan which was finalised in draft form last Thursday. The process has been very interesting – and I wish to thank the participants – Bob Fry, Kevin Hall, Gavin Birch and Ian Thomlinson for their unwavering support and commitment to the establishment of this plan. It has been emailed out to everyone in the club and I hope everyone reads it and has questions for the committee next Tuesday night. We have made contact with Anton and looking forward to having him come to one of our zoom meetings. It’s in Program chair Gavin’s hands. Enjoy your weekend. I hope it is the last in complete lockdown and look forward to being able to get out and about a little bit more before we become complete hermits. |  |
Upcoming Programme
Re-Opening Op Shops and Markets COVID Safe.
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
www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-information-your-industry
Marg George Up Date
Marg had a steroid injection in her back a few days ago. She will go to rehab after a few more days in Knox Private. These are the flowers sent to Marg by the club. She is Facebooking regularly with updates and has many well wishers including all of our club members!
District President’s Meeting
Last Friday evening was a zoom district president’s meeting. The following items were discussed:
Tony Monley elaborated on several items to do with the Council on Resolution.
Ken Miller – talked about the R100 Baton Relay – currently 34 clubs will participate over March, April and May 2021- with the finale being a Picnic In the Park at Jells Park – the day will involve static displays, kites, gnomes and fairies, a huge cake, a golf day, hopefully Puffing Billy – and more. The Whitehorse cluster aims to walk the length of Whitehorse with a baton.
David Alexander – District Foundation Chair – November is Foundation month - he urged clubs to honour their Foundation goals – because there is a risk of reduced funds for grants in three years when that money comes back into use. Since people are saving on petrol, food and bar costs by not attending meetings it has been suggested that more people join the Centurion Club - $100 every year for every Rotarian.
Tony Monley elaborated on several items to do with the Council on Resolution.
Ken Miller – talked about the R100 Baton Relay – currently 34 clubs will participate over March, April and May 2021- with the finale being a Picnic In the Park at Jells Park – the day will involve static displays, kites, gnomes and fairies, a huge cake, a golf day, hopefully Puffing Billy – and more. The Whitehorse cluster aims to walk the length of Whitehorse with a baton.
David Alexander – District Foundation Chair – November is Foundation month - he urged clubs to honour their Foundation goals – because there is a risk of reduced funds for grants in three years when that money comes back into use. Since people are saving on petrol, food and bar costs by not attending meetings it has been suggested that more people join the Centurion Club - $100 every year for every Rotarian.
Ian Donald – Centurion Club – Ian talked about the new Centurion towers to be circulated free to any member. The idea is to collect spare change in the tower and when it reaches $100 you have enough to join the Centurion Club. It is hoped that 50% of District 9810 will become members. Kevin Hall is in charge of distributing the centurion towers.
24th October is World Polio Day!
YouWorld Polio Day is a time for Rotarians and Rotaractors across the globe to raise awareness about our work to eradicate polio for good. If we stay committed to making progress, polio will be the second human disease ever to be eradicated.
Join the effort to vaccinate children and end polio by organizing a World Polio Day event for your community. In 2019, Rotary members held more than 5,900 events in 136 countries. This year, online events and activities will allow us to expand our reach even more and inspire others to join us. Not sure how to take action for World Polio Day? From virtual event ideas to social media posts and photos, the World Polio Day Toolkit can help you start planning and promoting your activities now. https://www.endpolio.org/world-polio-day?cid=com_wpd20_20200909_eml_na_mem_tkt_adt_en
Greg King – talked about the Paul Harris Society – Rotarians who donate US$1000 per year. They will hold a virtual lunch on 1st November – free, 12 midday for 1 hour. See advertisement next page for details.
Kehala Vandenberg – talked about Alumni – being people who have been involved in Rotary programs or Rotary sponsorships, and the benefits of re establishing and or maintaining contact with them as potential members.
Daryl Moran – District President Elect - talked about Interact. He urged clubs to select their President Elects and let him know so they can participate in any forthcoming training sessions.
Ken Miller – told us that District 9810 now has a YouTube Channel. It can be accessed on the District Web Site by clicking on Links for Members. This will be very useful for clubs to access interesting videos to show at meetings.
Join the effort to vaccinate children and end polio by organizing a World Polio Day event for your community. In 2019, Rotary members held more than 5,900 events in 136 countries. This year, online events and activities will allow us to expand our reach even more and inspire others to join us. Not sure how to take action for World Polio Day? From virtual event ideas to social media posts and photos, the World Polio Day Toolkit can help you start planning and promoting your activities now. https://www.endpolio.org/world-polio-day?cid=com_wpd20_20200909_eml_na_mem_tkt_adt_en
Greg King – talked about the Paul Harris Society – Rotarians who donate US$1000 per year. They will hold a virtual lunch on 1st November – free, 12 midday for 1 hour. See advertisement next page for details.
Kehala Vandenberg – talked about Alumni – being people who have been involved in Rotary programs or Rotary sponsorships, and the benefits of re establishing and or maintaining contact with them as potential members.
Daryl Moran – District President Elect - talked about Interact. He urged clubs to select their President Elects and let him know so they can participate in any forthcoming training sessions.
Ken Miller – told us that District 9810 now has a YouTube Channel. It can be accessed on the District Web Site by clicking on Links for Members. This will be very useful for clubs to access interesting videos to show at meetings.
Ever Walked the Camino or Want to?
Active and energetic Rotarian Ron Brooks of RC Forest Hill wants to start a Friends of the Camino Rotary Fellowship.
Ron is starting by gauging the level of interest in Australia and New Zealand. If this is part of your experience or an item on your bucket list, please contact Ron and be part of this new Rotary group. Ronbrooks1942@gmail.com
Ron is starting by gauging the level of interest in Australia and New Zealand. If this is part of your experience or an item on your bucket list, please contact Ron and be part of this new Rotary group. Ronbrooks1942@gmail.com
A Blast From The Past
 BBQ outside Quinton’s IGA 2011 |  Conference 2011 |
A Note From The President
Best wishes to our Marg George who is in Knox Private Hospital with a nasty back injury. She is likely to be there for a few days undergoing some treatment. We wish Marg well, hope she recovers quickly and we look forward to seeing her back to her usual self. We are all thinking of her, especially in these circumstances where she cannot have us visit.
Once again a good number of members joined our last Zoom meeting and it was great to see you all after a weeks’ break. What a strange world we are living in when our big thrill for the week is going to the supermarket and seeing ourselves on a screen with our friends! The novelty of isolation is definitely wearing off!
It was a pleasure to welcome our guests AG Kehela and Leanne Liao again, and our guest speaker Shino Yu at our last meeting.
There was a bit of confusion for some who didn’t realize Shino had screen control because she wanted to control her presentation. A gentle reminder to members that Zooming presents some challenges for the operators, the screen will not always look as familiar as you are used to when there are presentations, and it is incumbent on us to be polite to our guest speakers and wait for instructions or information. Even if not everyone is seen on screen we can all be heard. I also would like to ask that members use the MUTE button on their screens when the guest speaker is talking to prevent background noises coming through. If you don’t know how to do this please ask and we will tell you.
Shino gave a most interesting talk about Change Management. She talked about the dynamics of change – that people facing change within a system/ organization/group can go through four stages shown in the diagram below. She talked about what the different stages mean and how people react. The key is for good clear communication all the way through the process and to involve the participants so they come on board rather than be alienated.
It was a pleasure to welcome our guests AG Kehela and Leanne Liao again, and our guest speaker Shino Yu at our last meeting.
There was a bit of confusion for some who didn’t realize Shino had screen control because she wanted to control her presentation. A gentle reminder to members that Zooming presents some challenges for the operators, the screen will not always look as familiar as you are used to when there are presentations, and it is incumbent on us to be polite to our guest speakers and wait for instructions or information. Even if not everyone is seen on screen we can all be heard. I also would like to ask that members use the MUTE button on their screens when the guest speaker is talking to prevent background noises coming through. If you don’t know how to do this please ask and we will tell you.
Shino gave a most interesting talk about Change Management. She talked about the dynamics of change – that people facing change within a system/ organization/group can go through four stages shown in the diagram below. She talked about what the different stages mean and how people react. The key is for good clear communication all the way through the process and to involve the participants so they come on board rather than be alienated.
| At the end of the presentation Chair David said he wished he had had this information at his fingertips many years ago when he was in a position of managing a lot of staff and undergoing change. Probably a few of us felt this way! It says a lot about corporate life today that Human Resources are so important and change is “Managed”. |  |
I think we all learnt a lot and made us think about our reactions to change – as Shino said, we live in a world of constant change. Rotary is no exception and one only has to participate in some of the seminars, meetings and training sessions to see subtle changes. It is all positive and hopefully we are keeping up with current thinking!
To that end the Strategic Planning Committee once again met on Thursday and we expect to present something to the club for perusal in the next few weeks. It has not been a simple process but a very interesting one and I thank the committee for all their efforts. The next stage will be to have club members look at the plan, familiarize yourselves with it, ask questions and have discussions with the planning committee. We will give members a period of time to contemplate on it then vote on it.
On Thursday evening Gavin and I attended a Zoom meeting with the Committee for organizing our Cluster R100 celebrations next year, ably chaired by Brian Negus from Templestowe Club. Gavin is heading up the road signage project and I am heading up a small committee to look at having a cluster Long Lunch at the Manningham Council Chambers. We will also be involved in the Baton Relay in some way. Rob Edwards will be zooming into the Baton Relay meeting tonight (Friday). So, more about all this as time goes by. Of course the big uncertainty is Covid 19, and how it will effect our activities next year.
I’m really looking forward to next week’s meeting when we have international visitors join us. Members of the Rotary Club of Commonwealth in Manila will be joining us and telling us what they have been doing. At this stage we don’t know how many but it is bound to be different and interesting. It will be good if we can give them a run down of our normal (pre-covid19) club life as I’m sure they will be interested to hear about our activities and projects so Chairs be prepared to give a short report.
That’s about it for this week, so I wish you all a good weekend, hoping the ground dries up a bit and we can get outside to walk, tend our gardens and take in some fresh air. Try to stay positive even though our Covid 19 numbers are not looking as good as they should.
To that end the Strategic Planning Committee once again met on Thursday and we expect to present something to the club for perusal in the next few weeks. It has not been a simple process but a very interesting one and I thank the committee for all their efforts. The next stage will be to have club members look at the plan, familiarize yourselves with it, ask questions and have discussions with the planning committee. We will give members a period of time to contemplate on it then vote on it.
On Thursday evening Gavin and I attended a Zoom meeting with the Committee for organizing our Cluster R100 celebrations next year, ably chaired by Brian Negus from Templestowe Club. Gavin is heading up the road signage project and I am heading up a small committee to look at having a cluster Long Lunch at the Manningham Council Chambers. We will also be involved in the Baton Relay in some way. Rob Edwards will be zooming into the Baton Relay meeting tonight (Friday). So, more about all this as time goes by. Of course the big uncertainty is Covid 19, and how it will effect our activities next year.
I’m really looking forward to next week’s meeting when we have international visitors join us. Members of the Rotary Club of Commonwealth in Manila will be joining us and telling us what they have been doing. At this stage we don’t know how many but it is bound to be different and interesting. It will be good if we can give them a run down of our normal (pre-covid19) club life as I’m sure they will be interested to hear about our activities and projects so Chairs be prepared to give a short report.
That’s about it for this week, so I wish you all a good weekend, hoping the ground dries up a bit and we can get outside to walk, tend our gardens and take in some fresh air. Try to stay positive even though our Covid 19 numbers are not looking as good as they should.
Upcoming Programme
Information About The 2021 Festival In The Warrandyte Diary
Latest Club Ad In The Warrandyte Diary
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A Note From The President
Today I attended the Energising Rotary seminar. It was one of the best and constructive sessions about strengthening Rotary that I have attended, and I’m sorry not more of you joined as it was well worth it.
Guest speakers were Evan Burrell and Jessie Harmon. Evan is a young passionate Rotarian from the only Coffee Club which meets every second Sunday of the month for coffee ( in NSW). He is a graphic designer and public speaker and you can see on the front page some of his designs, he is constantly developing and sharing jazzy graphics which really get the message across. And once again the message about engaging in social media came across LOUD AND CLEAR!! We need to get with it and we need more members to take up the challenge of getting educated about Facebook. I know we will need help with this.
As always, Jessie’s presentation was great – she gave some really useful tips on membership retention:
• Create a good first impression
• Have meaningful roles for everyone in the club and volunteers
• Have varied service projects
• Have good two-way communication between all members and volunteers and stake holders
• Make it fun and inclusive
• Recognize and appreciate volunteers (Some people track volunteer hours)
• Advertise what has been achieved
• Make sure members know they are part of something really big!
• “Fit your club to it’s members don’t fit your members to your club”.
Some if not most of these ideas and themes came out in our club survey so you are all on the right track. We just need to put them into practice.
Last Friday night I attended a Cluster President’s meeting -you will be interested to hear that National Youth Science Forum is going ahead with a hybrid online program so we hope our candidate Zoe is still on board with this.
We were encouraged to ensure our Foundation giving goes ahead so the district has funds to disburse in three years.
When fundraising resumes we must have a Covid 19 Safe OHS plan for each of our activities these need to be kept and attendance records. WorkSafe and Chamber of commerce all have resources for this.
We talked again about interesting ways to hold meetings – Doncaster club had a recent meeting with the Rotary Club of Doncaster in the UK – they are about to turn 100! They did a combined zoom meeting and it was a huge success. Some clubs have had very successful trivia nights and murder mystery nights. The cluster clubs are holding their footy tipping final night next week – they would love to have us join them. All proceeds to REAL – an organization for people with intellectual difficulties.
We held a board meeting last Tuesday night, and members will be sent a report of this meeting in due course with the opportunity to ask questions about any issues from the meeting.
Until then everyone have a safe and productive weekend and will see you on Tuesday night when we have a talk from Shino Yu, her biography is below. It may be a little challenging for some because the theme is “Change” but I’m looking forward to hearing what she has to say.
Guest speakers were Evan Burrell and Jessie Harmon. Evan is a young passionate Rotarian from the only Coffee Club which meets every second Sunday of the month for coffee ( in NSW). He is a graphic designer and public speaker and you can see on the front page some of his designs, he is constantly developing and sharing jazzy graphics which really get the message across. And once again the message about engaging in social media came across LOUD AND CLEAR!! We need to get with it and we need more members to take up the challenge of getting educated about Facebook. I know we will need help with this.
As always, Jessie’s presentation was great – she gave some really useful tips on membership retention:
• Create a good first impression
• Have meaningful roles for everyone in the club and volunteers
• Have varied service projects
• Have good two-way communication between all members and volunteers and stake holders
• Make it fun and inclusive
• Recognize and appreciate volunteers (Some people track volunteer hours)
• Advertise what has been achieved
• Make sure members know they are part of something really big!
• “Fit your club to it’s members don’t fit your members to your club”.
Some if not most of these ideas and themes came out in our club survey so you are all on the right track. We just need to put them into practice.
Last Friday night I attended a Cluster President’s meeting -you will be interested to hear that National Youth Science Forum is going ahead with a hybrid online program so we hope our candidate Zoe is still on board with this.
We were encouraged to ensure our Foundation giving goes ahead so the district has funds to disburse in three years.
When fundraising resumes we must have a Covid 19 Safe OHS plan for each of our activities these need to be kept and attendance records. WorkSafe and Chamber of commerce all have resources for this.
We talked again about interesting ways to hold meetings – Doncaster club had a recent meeting with the Rotary Club of Doncaster in the UK – they are about to turn 100! They did a combined zoom meeting and it was a huge success. Some clubs have had very successful trivia nights and murder mystery nights. The cluster clubs are holding their footy tipping final night next week – they would love to have us join them. All proceeds to REAL – an organization for people with intellectual difficulties.
We held a board meeting last Tuesday night, and members will be sent a report of this meeting in due course with the opportunity to ask questions about any issues from the meeting.
Until then everyone have a safe and productive weekend and will see you on Tuesday night when we have a talk from Shino Yu, her biography is below. It may be a little challenging for some because the theme is “Change” but I’m looking forward to hearing what she has to say.
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| Zooming last week at the Latimers. They’ve got all the bases covered. Our guest speaker Peter Julier. |  |
Our Club Fundraising At Work
 | Our RCWD Fund donation to the Rotary club of Box Hill Burwood was very much appreciated. It will be used to continue this great program into the next few weeks. Please continue to donate to the program, our Community Committee will find plenty of ways to use it for the benefit of people in need in the coming few months. |
A Note From The President
As I type I am waiting to go to the Foundation and International Seminar as the rain pelts down and the cold weather creeps back in. How wonderful to be able to stay in front of the fire and be involved with a Rotary Seminar!
Last week we had an apology from Bob McKenzie, otherwise it was great again to see most of you on screen. Our regards go to Liz and George whom we haven’t seen since the lock down and hope it’s not too long before we can say a proper hello. I sense we are becoming more comfortable with zoom meetings, even if it is just a compromise, as we had plenty of laughs and a light-hearted atmosphere. Hoping this Sunday we can get some relaxation of the rules but it will still be some weeks away before we can get together as a group.
We had an interesting and different talk from Gavin’s friend Peter Julier who is a racing Steward. He talked about the racing industry in general – it was fascinating to hear about how many staff there are involved in a big race meeting – for example at a Melbourne Cup there would be upward of 600 staff on the course: track walkers who check the track and replace grass sods, Stewards, vets, farriers, ambulance officers, clerks of sales, bookmakers, security staff, bar and café workers, plumbers, carpenters, firemen and telecom engineers just to mention a few.
Behind each race come four cars – with vets and various staff to deal with any accidents which may happen. There is always a camera car which carries a vet and a doctor. If a horse has to be put down it must be dealt with swiftly for the sake of the horse and everyone concerned.
On the side of the course are cameras at various points so the judges can call for video from different places around the course if they are in doubt about something that happened.
Peter’s job is to look after the Bookmakers – to ensure everyone is abiding by the regulations: - he told us some stories of things that can go wrong – if a bookie puts 20 to 1 instead of 2-1 by mistake he must wear that mistake if the horse wins – resulting a big loss for him if it was a large bet! At one time there were people called “emus” who pick up all betting slips left on the ground to see if there were any unclaimed wins. They are now banned. Sounded like a sensible idea!
He regaled us with stories of hairy small plane trips to and from venues in Victoria as it takes too long to drive to the country meetings. It is certainly an interesting and entertaining job and no doubt Peter has plenty of stories in his repertoire and many thanks to Peter for giving up his time to talk to us.
The Strategic Planning Committee has been meeting weekly and poring over the survey responses. They are doing some good work drilling down and should have something tangible very soon to take to the board and the club. It has been an interesting experience and I value the input and the effort the committee has gone to in developing a workable strategic plan for the club.
Next week is a board meeting so a holiday for the rest of you but I’m hoping by then you might be able to socialize a little more so maybe you can have a visitor or two!
Keep well, warm, safe and in good spirits till next meeting which will be about “Change” to give us all something to think about.
President Judy
Last week we had an apology from Bob McKenzie, otherwise it was great again to see most of you on screen. Our regards go to Liz and George whom we haven’t seen since the lock down and hope it’s not too long before we can say a proper hello. I sense we are becoming more comfortable with zoom meetings, even if it is just a compromise, as we had plenty of laughs and a light-hearted atmosphere. Hoping this Sunday we can get some relaxation of the rules but it will still be some weeks away before we can get together as a group.
We had an interesting and different talk from Gavin’s friend Peter Julier who is a racing Steward. He talked about the racing industry in general – it was fascinating to hear about how many staff there are involved in a big race meeting – for example at a Melbourne Cup there would be upward of 600 staff on the course: track walkers who check the track and replace grass sods, Stewards, vets, farriers, ambulance officers, clerks of sales, bookmakers, security staff, bar and café workers, plumbers, carpenters, firemen and telecom engineers just to mention a few.
Behind each race come four cars – with vets and various staff to deal with any accidents which may happen. There is always a camera car which carries a vet and a doctor. If a horse has to be put down it must be dealt with swiftly for the sake of the horse and everyone concerned.
On the side of the course are cameras at various points so the judges can call for video from different places around the course if they are in doubt about something that happened.
Peter’s job is to look after the Bookmakers – to ensure everyone is abiding by the regulations: - he told us some stories of things that can go wrong – if a bookie puts 20 to 1 instead of 2-1 by mistake he must wear that mistake if the horse wins – resulting a big loss for him if it was a large bet! At one time there were people called “emus” who pick up all betting slips left on the ground to see if there were any unclaimed wins. They are now banned. Sounded like a sensible idea!
He regaled us with stories of hairy small plane trips to and from venues in Victoria as it takes too long to drive to the country meetings. It is certainly an interesting and entertaining job and no doubt Peter has plenty of stories in his repertoire and many thanks to Peter for giving up his time to talk to us.
The Strategic Planning Committee has been meeting weekly and poring over the survey responses. They are doing some good work drilling down and should have something tangible very soon to take to the board and the club. It has been an interesting experience and I value the input and the effort the committee has gone to in developing a workable strategic plan for the club.
Next week is a board meeting so a holiday for the rest of you but I’m hoping by then you might be able to socialize a little more so maybe you can have a visitor or two!
Keep well, warm, safe and in good spirits till next meeting which will be about “Change” to give us all something to think about.
President Judy
 An Invitation to attend this meeting of the Rotary Club of Manningham. If you have Irish heritage it may be of great interest to you. Dr Callaghan is a professional Genealogist. Contact Kathy Monley Zoom for details |  Upcoming Programme |
Coins For Kids
In 2014/15, District 9810 partnered with UNICEF to collect foreign coins and notes. Since then the district has sent of 480kg of coins and eight large parcels of notes which were valued at $14,500.
It is a no cost project for Rotary as security pouches are transported to us and returned, paid for by ChangeGlobalExchange, the major collectors from banks around Australia.
They also accept coins and notes which are not longer in circulation, including Australian ones. One Rotary club encourages the collection of 5 cent coins to add to their collections.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries for the rights and welfare of all children. It supports childrens’ health needs, clean water, sanitation, quality basic education and protection from violence, exploitation and HIV. It has the same ideals as Rotary.
There are 28 clubs in the district who have contributed to date along with some churches, branches of Bendigo Bank, a local Sikh temple, and friends of Rotary. Foreign Coin Collection Coordinator is Ron Brooks – Forest Hill.
Our Clubs’ collector is Bob McKenzie: so if you come across foreign currency save it and give to Bob when we are next together.
It is a no cost project for Rotary as security pouches are transported to us and returned, paid for by ChangeGlobalExchange, the major collectors from banks around Australia.
They also accept coins and notes which are not longer in circulation, including Australian ones. One Rotary club encourages the collection of 5 cent coins to add to their collections.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries for the rights and welfare of all children. It supports childrens’ health needs, clean water, sanitation, quality basic education and protection from violence, exploitation and HIV. It has the same ideals as Rotary.
There are 28 clubs in the district who have contributed to date along with some churches, branches of Bendigo Bank, a local Sikh temple, and friends of Rotary. Foreign Coin Collection Coordinator is Ron Brooks – Forest Hill.
Our Clubs’ collector is Bob McKenzie: so if you come across foreign currency save it and give to Bob when we are next together.
Footy Tipping
Some Sustainability Ideas
Lift The Lid
Rotary District 9820 is supporting Lift the Lid on Mental Illness on October 10 – World Mental Health Day.
Lift the Lid Afternoon Tea with Prof Felice Jacka (Zoom)
You’re invited to join their webinar with Professor Felice Jacka, who will talk about diet and mental health.
If you wish to register go to the District Web Site Home Page.
Lift the Lid Afternoon Tea with Prof Felice Jacka (Zoom)
You’re invited to join their webinar with Professor Felice Jacka, who will talk about diet and mental health.
If you wish to register go to the District Web Site Home Page.
A Note From The President
This weekend along with around 1100 people from all over the world we heard from a variety of Rotarians, Rotaractors, some past DGs, the current RI president, in all, lots of people who addressed the Zone 8 Virtual Conference. The overall theme, during this time of upheaval due to Covid 19 is the necessity for Rotary to CHANGE, because the world has changed. The music was terrific by the way, The Bowden Brothers, and indigenous group sounding a bit like the old RedGum. It is so good for us to get out of our own little bubble and hear what is going on in the wider world of Rotary. The trick is not to let it overwhelm us with feelings that we cannot do what others are doing because we are such a small club and that we only know how to do what we know we do well, and nothing new. I know the ideas are there and they will emerge gradually. This lockdown period has given us time to stop and think about what we are doing, where we are going and what might we do to continue.
I hope also that you have had a chance to look at the “Creatures of Habit” Video by Mark Huddleston we intended watching at last week’s meeting, but didn’t due to technical issues (which we think we have now solved). If not, we will have look at it next month maybe along with some other videos. There is plenty of good material on the Rotary web site and now is a good time to motivate and stimulate ourselves by hearing what others are doing successfully.
Nevertheless, we had a very useful club discussion mainly around the Op Shop and ways we might assist people who come to the attention of the Op shop workers who are having difficulties. Judith Lightfoot was as ever full of good ideas to keep the Op Shop afloat – so told us about their “Drive Through’ service and how it is working. Photos of the various saleable items are put on the Op shop Facebook page and then shared to various other pages and through other people sharing. People can ring up and pay over the phone for the items then collect in their cars. Op shop volunteers have sanitised and prepacked the items which they put in the boot of the purchasers’ car. Judith was toying with the idea of using Zoom to take people through the shop virtually so they could see what is on offer. She is yet to trial this and will keep us up to date next week. Well done to the Op Shop volunteers for their indominable spirit and determination to keep going. Great Rotary values at play there.
I was delighted to announce the Warrandyte Community Bank’s grant of $2000 toward the Op Shop food program, as well as the approval for a Defibrillator to be installed at the Op Shop. Once again, a huge thanks to Liz Guiver for her terrific work doing Grant applications – it is much appreciated and I was able to thank Liz over the phone during the week. She and George are both well by the way, which is good news.
I attended the Waverly Club’s meeting on Thursday lunch time to hear about a refugee at the Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation, Farhad Bandesh, a musician and writer, who had been on Manus Island and was relocated to mainland Australia for medical treatment several years ago. It was interesting and again, good to see what else is happening out there in the world of Rotary. There are many invitations to other club meetings and seminars so please consider joining them, you don’t have to say anything, just be present.
Last Friday night I attended the bi-monthly District President’s Meeting. Tony Monley gave a short presentation about the council and Legislation and Resolutions. We also heard about how clubs are coping with Zoom meetings, with a small number reporting that their numbers of attendees have dropped from the usual face to face, but many clubs saying they love Zooming and have had really interesting guest speakers from all over the world. Some clubs have inducted new members too. District 9810 has a good list of guest speakers who make themselves available to any club who wishes. Of course, we all want to get back together for face to face meetings but in the meantime we can make the most of the current situation. Many clubs will continue with at least one zoom meeting a month for those who cannot attend in person. The discussions were good and again, it was stimulating to hear what is going on in other clubs.
I look forward to our next meeting where we will hear about the racing Industry from Peter Julier which promises to be different and entertaining. Until Tuesday keep well and safe.
President Judy.
I hope also that you have had a chance to look at the “Creatures of Habit” Video by Mark Huddleston we intended watching at last week’s meeting, but didn’t due to technical issues (which we think we have now solved). If not, we will have look at it next month maybe along with some other videos. There is plenty of good material on the Rotary web site and now is a good time to motivate and stimulate ourselves by hearing what others are doing successfully.
Nevertheless, we had a very useful club discussion mainly around the Op Shop and ways we might assist people who come to the attention of the Op shop workers who are having difficulties. Judith Lightfoot was as ever full of good ideas to keep the Op Shop afloat – so told us about their “Drive Through’ service and how it is working. Photos of the various saleable items are put on the Op shop Facebook page and then shared to various other pages and through other people sharing. People can ring up and pay over the phone for the items then collect in their cars. Op shop volunteers have sanitised and prepacked the items which they put in the boot of the purchasers’ car. Judith was toying with the idea of using Zoom to take people through the shop virtually so they could see what is on offer. She is yet to trial this and will keep us up to date next week. Well done to the Op Shop volunteers for their indominable spirit and determination to keep going. Great Rotary values at play there.
I was delighted to announce the Warrandyte Community Bank’s grant of $2000 toward the Op Shop food program, as well as the approval for a Defibrillator to be installed at the Op Shop. Once again, a huge thanks to Liz Guiver for her terrific work doing Grant applications – it is much appreciated and I was able to thank Liz over the phone during the week. She and George are both well by the way, which is good news.
I attended the Waverly Club’s meeting on Thursday lunch time to hear about a refugee at the Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation, Farhad Bandesh, a musician and writer, who had been on Manus Island and was relocated to mainland Australia for medical treatment several years ago. It was interesting and again, good to see what else is happening out there in the world of Rotary. There are many invitations to other club meetings and seminars so please consider joining them, you don’t have to say anything, just be present.
Last Friday night I attended the bi-monthly District President’s Meeting. Tony Monley gave a short presentation about the council and Legislation and Resolutions. We also heard about how clubs are coping with Zoom meetings, with a small number reporting that their numbers of attendees have dropped from the usual face to face, but many clubs saying they love Zooming and have had really interesting guest speakers from all over the world. Some clubs have inducted new members too. District 9810 has a good list of guest speakers who make themselves available to any club who wishes. Of course, we all want to get back together for face to face meetings but in the meantime we can make the most of the current situation. Many clubs will continue with at least one zoom meeting a month for those who cannot attend in person. The discussions were good and again, it was stimulating to hear what is going on in other clubs.
I look forward to our next meeting where we will hear about the racing Industry from Peter Julier which promises to be different and entertaining. Until Tuesday keep well and safe.
President Judy.
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A huge shout out and congratulations to
Bob McKenzie for 40 years in Rotary
which came up this month. Bob has and still is contributing hugely to this wonderful organization of Rotary and may it continue for years to come Bob.
Upcoming Programme | RCWD Club Fund |
 From 'Open Doors' Foreign Coin Collection Today I am reminded of a modest fundraiser contributing to doing substantial good in the world. While moving items in my office I noticed a small purse. Not remembering what was in it, I opened it to find $42 in US currency – most in notes. I have put it aside so, when it’s possible, I can give it to Ron Brooks of the Rotary Club of Forest Hill. Ron collects all foreign coins and notes. The final value of them is passed along to UNICEF to fund the Rotary “Give Every Child a Future” project (see everychildafuture.com) a major activity instigated as part of the celebrations of 100 years of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand. So while you’re using lockdown time to clean out cupboards and sort out drawers, remember to keep aside any of those foreign coins you find and make sure they make their way to Ron. | Holding Your AGM |
District International / Foundation Joint Seminar - (5:30 pm - Friday 25th September 2020)
Club input to the District Grants “Fair Share” Modeland Rotary from a Villagers Perspective in Papua New Guinea
Learn how The Rotary Foundation and District 9810 Resource Network can help your Club to participate in Local and International Grants Projects
While Covid-19 has caused many Rotarians to ‘re-think’ their position on providing service to the community, locally and internationally; and giving to the Foundation; - this inspirational Seminar is designed to renew your enthusiasm to do more ‘good in the world’.
This seminar is in two parts: - Part 1) covering Club projects in both the local and international community through a proposed new District Grants model; and Part 2), an enhanced approach to conducting our international service projects, as seen through the eyes of Osivo, a village project leader in Goroka, Papua New Guinea (part of D9600 Brisbane).
We will cross to Goroka to learn how Osivo led a village driven process to help Rotary deliver a project that the community needed – precious water! Learn also how resource networks across Rotary Districts can connect your Club to our near neighbour communities in need. Hear directly from Osivo what a benefitting community wants from its relationship with Rotary; and significantly, how to avoid the mistakes of other Aid Agencies, including some of our Rotary driven Grant projects of the past.
This seminar is a must for all Clubs as we prepare to embark on exciting new opportunities in Rotary D9810. Tony Stokes (International Service Chair) and David Alexander (Foundation Chair) welcome you to attend.
Learn how The Rotary Foundation and District 9810 Resource Network can help your Club to participate in Local and International Grants Projects
While Covid-19 has caused many Rotarians to ‘re-think’ their position on providing service to the community, locally and internationally; and giving to the Foundation; - this inspirational Seminar is designed to renew your enthusiasm to do more ‘good in the world’.
This seminar is in two parts: - Part 1) covering Club projects in both the local and international community through a proposed new District Grants model; and Part 2), an enhanced approach to conducting our international service projects, as seen through the eyes of Osivo, a village project leader in Goroka, Papua New Guinea (part of D9600 Brisbane).
We will cross to Goroka to learn how Osivo led a village driven process to help Rotary deliver a project that the community needed – precious water! Learn also how resource networks across Rotary Districts can connect your Club to our near neighbour communities in need. Hear directly from Osivo what a benefitting community wants from its relationship with Rotary; and significantly, how to avoid the mistakes of other Aid Agencies, including some of our Rotary driven Grant projects of the past.
This seminar is a must for all Clubs as we prepare to embark on exciting new opportunities in Rotary D9810. Tony Stokes (International Service Chair) and David Alexander (Foundation Chair) welcome you to attend.
An Invitation to attend this meeting of the Rotary Club of Manningham.
If you have Irish heritage it may be of great interest to you. Dr Callaghan is a professional Genealogist.
Contact Kathy Monley Zoom for details
If you have Irish heritage it may be of great interest to you. Dr Callaghan is a professional Genealogist.
Contact Kathy Monley Zoom for details
Some Sustainability Ideas
  | From kitchen and garden scraps to the compost bin and worm farm ……. to Tasty healthy food.  |   |
 | Don't put plastic bags and soft plastic wrap in your rubbish bin. Bag them up and take back to Coles or Woolies they have bins for recycling this stuff. It can turn into road surfacing material! |
A Note From The President
It has been a quiet week on the Rotary district front with no additional zoom meetings or seminars.
Last Tuesday night we held another successful Club meeting with the two Manningham Rotaract Presidents Roshni and Christine who talked to us about their club and the Connecting Manningham Project. Connecting Manningham is an on -line project which now has up to 600 people involved with various digital activities such as book club, cooking videos, make up tutorials, Physical training and children’s story telling. They are also assisting the local U3A with their digital literacy learning and they have long term projects such as fortnightly streaming of games and trivia nights and discussions on sexuality and sex education. Its all designed to maintain connection between Manningham residents, very relevant in these times.
The Rotaractors are very switched on to Facebook and other social media since all their projects are on- line and the club has thrived and grown in numbers in the current climate as the members are all so accustomed to meeting, learning and socializing on line. They started with 8 members and are now up to around 16, with 6 males and the rest females. They are hoping to even up the gender tally as they proceed. They are finding the Zoom platform very convenient for their current lifestyles.
Roshni is a third-year student at Melbourne University, studying a Bachelor of Science and worked in a coffee shop before the lock down, hoping to return to that as soon as she is able as she misses her coffee fixes. Christine is likewise in 3rd year at MU studying Biomedicine, Human Structures and Functions and works part time in Coles at The Pines. It was great to hear how enthusiastic they both are about volunteering and how successful the club has been in growing their numbers. We look forward to more involvement with the Rotaractors and would love to have them back to give us a tutorial about Facebook for those of us who are not Facebookers. Check out Connecting Manningham on Facebook.
Last Tuesday night we held another successful Club meeting with the two Manningham Rotaract Presidents Roshni and Christine who talked to us about their club and the Connecting Manningham Project. Connecting Manningham is an on -line project which now has up to 600 people involved with various digital activities such as book club, cooking videos, make up tutorials, Physical training and children’s story telling. They are also assisting the local U3A with their digital literacy learning and they have long term projects such as fortnightly streaming of games and trivia nights and discussions on sexuality and sex education. Its all designed to maintain connection between Manningham residents, very relevant in these times.
The Rotaractors are very switched on to Facebook and other social media since all their projects are on- line and the club has thrived and grown in numbers in the current climate as the members are all so accustomed to meeting, learning and socializing on line. They started with 8 members and are now up to around 16, with 6 males and the rest females. They are hoping to even up the gender tally as they proceed. They are finding the Zoom platform very convenient for their current lifestyles.
Roshni is a third-year student at Melbourne University, studying a Bachelor of Science and worked in a coffee shop before the lock down, hoping to return to that as soon as she is able as she misses her coffee fixes. Christine is likewise in 3rd year at MU studying Biomedicine, Human Structures and Functions and works part time in Coles at The Pines. It was great to hear how enthusiastic they both are about volunteering and how successful the club has been in growing their numbers. We look forward to more involvement with the Rotaractors and would love to have them back to give us a tutorial about Facebook for those of us who are not Facebookers. Check out Connecting Manningham on Facebook.
Op Shop NewsJudith is hoping to establish a Click and Collect facility on the Op Shop Facebook page as there are people wishing to buy and they have some good things to sell. Thanks to Louise who has offered the services of their daughter who knows about the Click and Collect system from her work in banking. Bob McKenzie has been in discussions with various government bureaucrats about when we might reopen but at this stage that is still very much dependent on how the Covid 19 numbers go. Also Judith has put out a request for members to offer some shifts at the Op Shop when it re opens as they will be short of volunteers until they get back on their feet. RemindersClub fees are due now! – it would be appreciated if members could pay these without too much delay as we are obligated to pay District dues right now, and remember we do not have any income at this stage so we need your funds to pay our Rotary obligation. Club Survey – suggest you do over several days and don’t leave till the last minute as it takes some thinking about. RCWD Fund – help grow our club fund so we can help those in need. Zone 8 Virtual Conference is on 19-20 September – a great chance to attend a conference you may not normally have the opportunity to attend - more info further in the bulletin. Statement from Rotary InternationalAt Rotary, we have no tolerance for racism . Promoting respect, celebrating diversity, demanding ethical leadership, and working tirelessly to advance peace are central tenets of our work. We have more work to do to create more just, open and welcoming communities for all people. We know there are no easy fixes and that challenging conversations and work lie before all of us. Rotary’s strength has long been our ability and commitment to bringing people together. We will tap into that strength now as we stand with those who are working for peace and justice. Rotary will do our part to listen, learn and take action to ensure that we continue to contribute to making positive change. | MarketsUnfortunately, no chance of opening in the next couple of months. CommunityStill no news as meetings with various Warrandyte community leaders have not occurred yet but it is hoped our club will be involved with running some sort of Food Bank in Warrandyte in the future. YouthWe have become a partner with Warrandyte High School for facilitating processing of a grant from the Warrandyte Community Bank to assist with the building of an outdoor kitchen area at the school. We look forward to more news of this project as it proceeds. Upcoming Programme  RCWD FUNDFor 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 reference, so we can keep track of the fund amount. BSB NO. 633 000 ACC NO. 149 417 727 |
CALLING ALL ROTARIANS , PARTNERS and FRIENDS
SHIFTS AVAILABLE AT THE OP SHOP WHEN
RE OPENING IS ALLOWED.
It’s going to take time for the op shop to get back into full swing with the numbers of volunteers
needed.
We are asking you to offer a shift or two during your week.
Call it your service project.
That’s what we are, a Service Organization!
Contact Judith Lightfoot
SHIFTS AVAILABLE AT THE OP SHOP WHEN
RE OPENING IS ALLOWED.
It’s going to take time for the op shop to get back into full swing with the numbers of volunteers
needed.
We are asking you to offer a shift or two during your week.
Call it your service project.
That’s what we are, a Service Organization!
Contact Judith Lightfoot
District International / Foundation Joint Seminar - (5:30 pm - Friday 25th September 2020)
Club input to the District Grants “Fair Share” Modeland Rotary from a Villagers Perspective in Papua New Guinea
(Learn how The Rotary Foundation and District 9810 Resource Network can help your Club to participate in Local and International Grants Projects )
While Covid-19 has caused many Rotarians to ‘re-think’ their position on providing service to the community, locally and internationally; and giving to the Foundation; - this inspirational Seminar is designed to renew your enthusiasm to do more ‘good in the world’.
This seminar is in two parts: - Part 1) covering Club projects in both the local and international community through a proposed new District Grants model; and Part 2), an enhanced approach to conducting our international service projects, as seen through the eyes of Osivo, a village project leader in Goroka, Papua New Guinea (part of D9600 Brisbane).
We will cross to Goroka to learn how Osivo led a village driven process to help Rotary deliver a project that the community needed – precious water! Learn also how resource networks across Rotary Districts can connect your Club to our near neighbour communities in need. Hear directly from Osivo what a benefitting community wants from its relationship with Rotary; and significantly, how to avoid the mistakes of other Aid Agencies, including some of our Rotary driven Grant projects of the past.
This seminar is a must for all Clubs as we prepare to embark on exciting new opportunities in Rotary D9810. Tony Stokes (International Service Chair) and David Alexander (Foundation Chair) welcome you to attend.
Club input to the District Grants “Fair Share” Modeland Rotary from a Villagers Perspective in Papua New Guinea
(Learn how The Rotary Foundation and District 9810 Resource Network can help your Club to participate in Local and International Grants Projects )
While Covid-19 has caused many Rotarians to ‘re-think’ their position on providing service to the community, locally and internationally; and giving to the Foundation; - this inspirational Seminar is designed to renew your enthusiasm to do more ‘good in the world’.
This seminar is in two parts: - Part 1) covering Club projects in both the local and international community through a proposed new District Grants model; and Part 2), an enhanced approach to conducting our international service projects, as seen through the eyes of Osivo, a village project leader in Goroka, Papua New Guinea (part of D9600 Brisbane).
We will cross to Goroka to learn how Osivo led a village driven process to help Rotary deliver a project that the community needed – precious water! Learn also how resource networks across Rotary Districts can connect your Club to our near neighbour communities in need. Hear directly from Osivo what a benefitting community wants from its relationship with Rotary; and significantly, how to avoid the mistakes of other Aid Agencies, including some of our Rotary driven Grant projects of the past.
This seminar is a must for all Clubs as we prepare to embark on exciting new opportunities in Rotary D9810. Tony Stokes (International Service Chair) and David Alexander (Foundation Chair) welcome you to attend.
SUSTAINABILITY & ROTARY
Environmental Sustainability Rotarian Action Group (ESRAG)
ESRAG provides an organizing point and informational resources to share information with clubs and communities about sustainable practices and the global humanitarian crisis of climate change.
“The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors have both unanimously approved adding a new area of focus: supporting the environment. More than $18 million in Foundation global grant funding has been allocated to environment-related projects over the past five years. Creating a distinct area of focus to support the environment will give Rotary members even more ways to bring about positive change in the world and increase our impact.
RI President Mark Maloney says that during his travels around the world as a Rotary senior leader he encountered many Rotary members and Rotaractors who advocated for the environment to be an area of focus.
“I believe strongly that our Rotary Foundation programs now have a valuable added dimension to our efforts,” says, Maloney.
Foundation Trustee Chair Gary C.K. Huang says that with the global population reaching near eight billion, protecting the environment is increasingly important.
“It is time for us to use our collective resources to invest in a smart and efficient way to protecting our environment,” says Huang. “We are qualified to take this initiative because we are a global group of problem solvers with diversified talents.”
ESRAG provides an organizing point and informational resources to share information with clubs and communities about sustainable practices and the global humanitarian crisis of climate change.
“The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors have both unanimously approved adding a new area of focus: supporting the environment. More than $18 million in Foundation global grant funding has been allocated to environment-related projects over the past five years. Creating a distinct area of focus to support the environment will give Rotary members even more ways to bring about positive change in the world and increase our impact.
RI President Mark Maloney says that during his travels around the world as a Rotary senior leader he encountered many Rotary members and Rotaractors who advocated for the environment to be an area of focus.
“I believe strongly that our Rotary Foundation programs now have a valuable added dimension to our efforts,” says, Maloney.
Foundation Trustee Chair Gary C.K. Huang says that with the global population reaching near eight billion, protecting the environment is increasingly important.
“It is time for us to use our collective resources to invest in a smart and efficient way to protecting our environment,” says Huang. “We are qualified to take this initiative because we are a global group of problem solvers with diversified talents.”
RE USE & RE PURPOSE
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Above: use meat trays to raise seedlings. Poke a hole in base with a phillips head screwdriver.
Toilet roll holders are terrific for seed raising. Fill with seed raising mix then when seedlings are ready to plant pop straight in the garden, the cardboard decomposes and it is less stress for seedlings.
Get the grandchildren to collect loo roll holders for you!
Toilet roll holders are terrific for seed raising. Fill with seed raising mix then when seedlings are ready to plant pop straight in the garden, the cardboard decomposes and it is less stress for seedlings.
Get the grandchildren to collect loo roll holders for you!
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Polystyrene fruit boxes make great planters for vegetables which
don’t need a lot of space such as carrots, silver beet, lettuce but not pumpkins!
Our mothers used to wash plastic bags why can’t we?
Some might think this is going too far, but it’s less plastic in land fill. Take your bread bags and other soft plastic
packaging back to Coles and Woollies for their recycling bins.
Send your sustainability ideas to the bulletin editor!
Get a Bee Hive - Join ESRAG - Have an ESRAG Committee member talk to our club.
www.esrag.org/australiannew-zealand-regional-chapter
don’t need a lot of space such as carrots, silver beet, lettuce but not pumpkins!
Our mothers used to wash plastic bags why can’t we?
Some might think this is going too far, but it’s less plastic in land fill. Take your bread bags and other soft plastic
packaging back to Coles and Woollies for their recycling bins.
Send your sustainability ideas to the bulletin editor!
Get a Bee Hive - Join ESRAG - Have an ESRAG Committee member talk to our club.
www.esrag.org/australiannew-zealand-regional-chapter
RLI - Rotary Leadership Institute
Contact person: Bronwen Lamond - Oakleigh Clayton Huntingdale
Want to learn about and understand the breadth of Rotary and how it fits together, the pieces in the jigsaw puzzle?
RLI provides participants with a two-part series of content rich, well-paced modules to enhance understanding of the full range of Rotary programs offered across District 9810. RLI is a Rotary program designed to provide the “story of Rotary” through sharing of knowledge. The courses will be run on two Sundays, with two modules being covered on each day Participants contribute through facilitated workshops and syndicate sessions. Members from our District who have completed the course found that the content is valuable, relevant and well worth the time invested.
Want to learn about and understand the breadth of Rotary and how it fits together, the pieces in the jigsaw puzzle?
RLI provides participants with a two-part series of content rich, well-paced modules to enhance understanding of the full range of Rotary programs offered across District 9810. RLI is a Rotary program designed to provide the “story of Rotary” through sharing of knowledge. The courses will be run on two Sundays, with two modules being covered on each day Participants contribute through facilitated workshops and syndicate sessions. Members from our District who have completed the course found that the content is valuable, relevant and well worth the time invested.
A Note From The President
As I type we are hearing about the “roadmap” out and into Covid Normal. It will be a while yet before we can all meet in person, so we just need to continue as we are now and look forward to better times. At least the weather is warming with signs of spring all around. We must stay optimistic and maintain our routines, fitness and activities so that when we emerge, we will still be reasonably sane and ready to go.
Last Monday night the Social Media workshop was held – ably run by a young Rotaractor, Netania from the Monash Rotaract Club. It was focused on Facebook and how to maximize a clubs’ profile, and how to get across to your target audience. It was very interesting but quite technical if you didn’t have any experience in Facebook. The take home message was that we need to be using these social media platforms because that is how businesses and younger people are advertising and connecting with the community. There will be more about that next week when we have our Manningham Rotaractors talk to us about their projects.
Last week saw AG Kehela talk to us about Health and Safety which is her forte as a lawyer who specialises in Work Safe issues. As a service club with no employees we must be aware of how we fit into the scheme of things with our large number of volunteers being our club members , Op Shop workers and others who assist in activities such as the Art show and the various markets. Our insurance compliance, risk assessments and safe work practices must be up to scratch because the bottom line is that the Rotary Club Board is responsible if anything goes terribly wrong. It is a big job for clubs and perhaps needs a person to take charge of it to manage it properly.
The latest Open Doors came out last week and I urge you all to have a read, there is always something of interest in there and some useful short videos to access as well.
You will have noted that the Club Runner tutorial will be run again because the pervious session was not recorded due to some technical issues. It was a very useful learning experience and again I suggest you attend to learn how to access the District Directory. I feel like a broken record on this one!
The Op Shop volunteers are gearing up to what we hope will be an opportunity to reopen and the call has gone out to us Rotarians to assist by offering a shift or two. They predict to be extremely busy in the coming months and don’t have enough volunteers at this stage to do everything needed so they are asking us to help. With extra time on our hands it shouldn’t be too difficult for some of us to lend a hand, it is our Op shop after all and we are the ones who benefit from it’s profits so I hope to see some of us volunteering.
Last Monday night the Social Media workshop was held – ably run by a young Rotaractor, Netania from the Monash Rotaract Club. It was focused on Facebook and how to maximize a clubs’ profile, and how to get across to your target audience. It was very interesting but quite technical if you didn’t have any experience in Facebook. The take home message was that we need to be using these social media platforms because that is how businesses and younger people are advertising and connecting with the community. There will be more about that next week when we have our Manningham Rotaractors talk to us about their projects.
Last week saw AG Kehela talk to us about Health and Safety which is her forte as a lawyer who specialises in Work Safe issues. As a service club with no employees we must be aware of how we fit into the scheme of things with our large number of volunteers being our club members , Op Shop workers and others who assist in activities such as the Art show and the various markets. Our insurance compliance, risk assessments and safe work practices must be up to scratch because the bottom line is that the Rotary Club Board is responsible if anything goes terribly wrong. It is a big job for clubs and perhaps needs a person to take charge of it to manage it properly.
The latest Open Doors came out last week and I urge you all to have a read, there is always something of interest in there and some useful short videos to access as well.
You will have noted that the Club Runner tutorial will be run again because the pervious session was not recorded due to some technical issues. It was a very useful learning experience and again I suggest you attend to learn how to access the District Directory. I feel like a broken record on this one!
The Op Shop volunteers are gearing up to what we hope will be an opportunity to reopen and the call has gone out to us Rotarians to assist by offering a shift or two. They predict to be extremely busy in the coming months and don’t have enough volunteers at this stage to do everything needed so they are asking us to help. With extra time on our hands it shouldn’t be too difficult for some of us to lend a hand, it is our Op shop after all and we are the ones who benefit from it’s profits so I hope to see some of us volunteering.
Upcoming Programme
RCWD Fund | Rotary Zone 8 |
| 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 reference, so we can keep track of the fund amount. Bendigo Bank – Warrandyte Branch BSB NO. 633 000 Acc. No. 149 417 727 |  Zone 8 Virtual Conference is ready for registrations. We've been working hard to bring you a program with plenty of Rotary content. For further details and how to register go to the Events Menu in the Rotary zone 8 virtual Conference web site and select 2020 Virtual Conference. |
Op Shop Shifts
Spoonville at the Op Shop.
| These spoon villages are springing up all over the place much to the delight of our younger folk, and some of our older folk too!  The family is growing and the babies are waiting to be given away. |  |
THERE IS BEAUTY ALL AROUND US
Sky – clouds, sunrise & sunset & even some rainbows
People – what they say & do & their actions: smile, wave
Animals – different colours, size, friendly & some not so
Plants, including trees – different colours, size, friendly & some not so – can you remember when your son or daughter brought you home some flowers that were really weeds, but the smile given with them was precious
So, give someone you meet today a smile, it’s worth a million dollars
People – what they say & do & their actions: smile, wave
Animals – different colours, size, friendly & some not so
Plants, including trees – different colours, size, friendly & some not so – can you remember when your son or daughter brought you home some flowers that were really weeds, but the smile given with them was precious
So, give someone you meet today a smile, it’s worth a million dollars
PLEASE REMEMBER TO GET YOUR CLUB SURVEYS IN TO BOB FRY ASAP.
CLOSING DATE IS TUES 15TH SEPTEMBER.
Please do not leave till the last minute as this will just delay the process of collating the responses.
The strategic planning committee is looking forward to hearing your ideas.
CLOSING DATE IS TUES 15TH SEPTEMBER.
Please do not leave till the last minute as this will just delay the process of collating the responses.
The strategic planning committee is looking forward to hearing your ideas.
A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT
 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. 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!!  |
Upcoming Programme
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
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
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,
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.
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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