RCE Bulletin 08 February 2024 (Feb. 05, 2024)

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Last Thursday was a relaxed and enjoyable barefoot bowls event, followed by a BBQ at the Golf Club. It was an opportunity to have a bit of fun and catch up with any members and partners who may not have been around since Christmas. The talents of the bowlers varied considerably, with a few standouts.

This week is a really important night devoted to Club Committees. Each Director will have about an hour to go over their program for the next six months and I would like to see all members in attendance sit in on a committee, even if not a regular with that particular one. There is a lot going on at present so your Directors need your support.

There are some great nights coming up for the rest of February, culminating with a night at Eltham Little Theatre on the 29th in this Leap Year! Bookings for ‘Yes Prime Minister’ are on TryBooking with the link in this Bulletin. Also, remember Conference is coming up in April, in Shepparton, so time is running out to know your accommodation requirements.

Cheers,

President Ian

Photos of the Week

Barefoot bowling and BBQ evening.

Darryl awarded for the best bowling.

Eltham Lower Park BBQ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

You are responsible for finding a replacement if you are unable to do your rostered duty and to notify Victoria Clague - victoriaclague@gmail.com

Sunday 11 February	Sunday 18 February	Sunday 25 February	Sunday 03 March
Kevin Hadingham (TC) John Skinner Lyn Truran Jill Ramsay	Alan McCleary (TC) Victoria Clague David Laws Trevor Smith	John O'Callaghan (TC) Roma O'Callaghan Ernita Songahid Graham Culy	Howard Turner (TC) Ken King Tim Evans Michael Martin

The current version of the full BBQ Roster can be viewed here. Please ensure you check it, so that you are aware of any future commitments.

Note: If the BBQ is cancelled, please advise Bakers Delight and Tip Top Butchers as soon as possible.

Save The Date

2024 Rotary Eltham Festival

The Eltham Festival will be held on Saturday, 9th November 2024. All available members, and partners where possible, will be required to assist at the event.

Club Service Committee Meetings
Heidelberg Golf Club
Feb 08, 2024 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Art Show Committee Meeting
Heidelberg Golf Club - 5pm
Feb 15, 2024 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

The Fiji Connection- Doug Czarnecki,
Heidelberg Golf Club
Feb 15, 2024 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

RCE - The Life of Cliff Richard - Adrian Rossi
Heidelberg Golf Club
Feb 22, 2024 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

"Yes Prime Minister" - Trybooking
Eltham Little Theatre
Feb 29, 2024

View entire list

This Week at Rotary

Posted by Gary Williams

Thursday, 8th February – Club Service Committee Meetings

We have had a bit of fun to start 2024. Time to re-focus on what’s doing in the Club and Community Service. We will set aside the best part of an hour for each Committee to meet and work through the agenda as set by each Service Director. The Eaglemont and Bryn Teg Rooms are both available on Thursday, so we will have plenty of space to meet/spread. Join a Committee if you are not part of one.

President Ian at the helm; President Elect Alison to Chair; Jules will propose the Toast; 5 mins for a Fine/Thumbs Up Session, if Ross McDonald can keep it that tight, otherwise let's pass this week.

This is a really important Club meeting. Be sure to attend if you can- RSVP by 5pm Monday evening.

Committees Meeting Night

Posted by Kevin Hadingham

Eltham Little Theatre Night - 29 February

Posted by Alison Cooper

MEMBERS BOOK IN NOW - Fun night out planned for Eltham Little Theatre 29 February 2024

Book in NOW for a fun night at Eltham Little Theatre to see "Yes, Prime Minister”. Based on the popular UK show where there is a political/economic crisis which places PM Jim Hacker in trouble. An oil rich country offers bail out which compromises Cabinet led Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby.

It will be an entertaining production and great for our club to support the efforts of Eltham's local theatre.

Bring a basket supper for the table to share and BYO drinks. Limited number of tickets available. Book now as only 40 seats!!

DATE: Thursday 29 February 2024
TIME: 7.30pm - 10.30pm Show starts at 8pm
RSVP: 5pm Thursday, 15 February
COST: $22pp

TRYBOOKING LINK: https://www.trybooking.com/CPASX

IMPORTANT ACTION REQUIRED - SPONSORSHIP/FUNDRAISING ROLE TO BE FILLED

Posted by Alison Cooper

As you all know we hold two major events during the year - the Rotary Eltham Art Show and the Rotary Eltham Festival. In order to run these large events and to have funds available to complete club projects within the local community and overseas it is extremely important to have sponsors on board or to apply for Government or Philanthropic grants that arise through out the year.

We have now a position available for immediate filling. The club is in need of a member to take on the VERY important role of Sponsorship/fundraising.

If you or someone you know would be interested please let a Board member know.

Any questions please contact Ian Toohill or myself.

Regards,
Alison

Thank You From Nillumbik Lions Club

Posted by Kelvin Spiller

CPR - Could You Help?

Posted by Ann Lynch

Someone nearby might need CPR.

Could you help?

Cardiac arrest is often unexpected. For every minute a patient doesn’t get CPR/defibrillation, their chances of survival fall by 10%.

GoodSAM (Smartphone Activated Medic) connects responders to patients in those first critical minutes of cardiac arrest while paramedics are on the way.

Vic First Aid recently provided an excellent training session on CPR and defibrillator use. Frank Perri is passionate that those members of the community who are competent and able to perform ‘Compression only CPR', register as a GoodSAM responder.

If a person is having a cardiac arrest and you are nearby, you receive an alert on your phone requesting your assistance. You have the option to accept or decline the request depending on your availability.

The registration process is very easy to follow and there is a lot of information on Ambulance Victoria’s website.

www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/goodsam/

I have registered, let’s show our appreciation to Vic First Aid by as many of the club members supporting this initiative to save lives.

T-Shirts for Seniors

Posted by Ian Toohill

Con's Chuckles

Posted by Con Proussalis

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Club Meets:

Thursday, 6:15 for 6:45 pm

Heidelberg Golf Club

8 Main Road,

Lower Plenty

Contact: Irene Cant

irene_cant@hotmail.com

0400 058 231

Bulletin Editor

Dale Atkins
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Rotary Invocation

For good food, good fellowship and the opportunity to serve through Rotary, we give thanks.

Internet Links

Rotary Club of Eltham:

www.rotaryeltham.org.au

ClubRunner:

portal.clubrunner.ca/eltham

Eltham Festival:

www.elthamfestival.org.au

Eltham Art Show:

www.elthamartshow.org.au

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/rotaryeltham

District Website:

www.rotary9790.org.au

Toast Roster

08 Feb Jules Aussems

15 Feb Ross McDonald

22 Feb Marlene Coomer

29 Feb Kevin Darling-Filby

Fines/Thumbs Up Roster

08 Feb Ross McDonald

15 Feb Ernita Songahid

22 Feb David Laws

29 Feb Ken King

February Duty Team

Jules Aussems (Team Captain)

Ross McDonald

Ernita Songahid

March Duty Team

Sally Squires (Team Captain)

Howard Turner

Mike Wetzler

If you are unable to attend to your duty allocation, it is your responsibility to find a replacement and advise Gary Williams, Dale Atkins and the Team Captain of the replacement.

Member Birthdays

Con Proussalis

February 2

John Roberts

February 6

Lisa Kirton

February 18

Ted Rayment

February 18

Paul Kelly

February 21

Spouse Birthdays

Anita Lynch

February 17

Anniversaries

Alan McCleary

Mary McCleary

February 3

Con Proussalis

Penny Proussalis

February 17

Join Date

Con Proussalis

February 1, 1985

39 years

Judy Sharp

February 17, 2011

13 years

Dale Atkins

February 27, 2014

10 years