Here we are at the start of Spring with a great program ahead to put a spring in your step. Let loose and clear the cobwebs with the upcoming dances; train with the Huff and Puffs and join Team Aquabox at the Melbourne Marathon events; lots of fun on Cup Day at Kinglake and our signature event of Spring, the Eltham Rotary Festival. Coupled with a stimulating clubnight program we are in for a season of fun, fellowship and fundraising. What a privilege for us to have Susan Alberti AC as our guest speaker on ‘Women in the AFL’ in the heart of the finals.
Congratulations to Brett and the Rotaractors for their successful Trivia Night in support of the Diamond Valley Learning Centre – the pictures featured in last week’s fines session told the story!
The Rotary International theme for September is Basic Education and Literacy and we can be proud of how we are supporting access to education for disadvantaged groups both locally and internationally. The Boston Secondary School in the slums of Matopeni, Kenya; Muskaan School for children from the slums of Bhopal, India; the Diamond Valley Learning Centre for at-risk teens; and the CAVE scholarships program - all open the doors to meaningful education and help break the cycle of poverty and disadvantage.
Eltham Rotary certainly represents "Humanity in Motion". Now is the time to invite a potential Rotarian to join us on 15th September when we showcase all aspects of the fun, fellowship and service that make us THE Rotary Club of Eltham.
Margaret Lane will present an informal but effective evening to showcase the RCE members & their activities.
The success of the evening relies heavily on many Club Members introducing new contacts to the Club. Please advise Margaret if you have prospective members to invite
Bookings open now, please advise the secretary.Your booking will be secured by advance payment to the duty team. Numbers will be limited to 70 guests.
Susan Marie "Sue" Alberti AC is an Australian businesswoman, philanthropist and Vice President of the Western Bulldogs Football Club. Susan is a relentless work to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes, advocating for improved health care services for disadvantaged people, is an Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) recipient in January 2016, her work as a role model and mentor to young women, and her service to sport especially her beloved Western Bulldogs Football Club.
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This week Jasna Bruce will be talking on information relating to hearing loss and the signs of when you may need to look into having a hearing test and the advances in hearing aid technology. Laurie McQuade from the Diamond Valley branch of St John Ambulance will also be attending to accept a donation of medical equipment from the club. He is well known to members for his support of the Rotary Eltham Festival.
Chairperson for the evening will be Alison Cooper and Nick Ikonomou will be emptying our wallets.
Brett Linsell - successful Rotaract Trivia night. Two tables of Rotarians present. Thanks to Club Members who donated auction prizes
David McFarlane – notification received today regarding new lease for Aquabox shed. Draft agreement to be reviewed by Pres Kevin
Comfee chair is in transit from the UK and should arrive next week
Alan McCleary – DVLC BBQ cancelled due to inclement weather.Has met with Catholic Care and reports units to be offered to Syrian refugees are very small and modest. Awaiting State Govt approval for residents to move in
Sally Squires – advertised Interact Dinner Dance to be held on Fri 9th Sept. on behalf of Ian Toohill. Attendance sheet circulated
Lou Bolzonello – requested members to pay outstanding membership fees. Last night for purchase of Entertainment books. Remaining stock to be returned.
Alison Cooper – advised of next week’s speaker (audiologist and presentation to St John Ambulance)22nd Sept Footy Night with Susan Alberti AC as guest speaker.
Gary Williams – Dinner dance at Eltham North hall on Fri 7th October (Foundation fundraiser). More details to follow.
Margaret Lane – please support Getting to Know Rotary evening. Advise Margaret of prospective members and she will extend invititation to them.
Max Lee – Aquabox committee members will be attending Zone Institute meeting in Sydney next week to promote Aquabox
26 Miles is in training for the event. Judy and Jill and the 'Huffs and Puffs' are also in training. We encourage members to participate in this fun fundraising event for Aquabox. There are a variety of options available from a leisurely 3km walk to the full marathon.
Sponsorship forms have been distributed to all members. Please advise if you are participating so that we have numbers to enable a restaurant to be booked for lunch after the event.
Rotary District 3181 India would like to invite you to participate in a 14 day TRF Centennial Motorcycle Expedition. Visit www.rideforrotary.club/ for more details.
Cross Egypt Challenge
The Rotary Club of Alexandria Cosmopolitan invites you to take part in the Cross Egypt Challenge which is a series of international cross-country motorcycle and scooter rallies conducted throughout one of the most mysterious and fascinating countries of the world, Egypt. Visit www.CrossEgyptChallenge.com for more details.
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A few upsets this Round made for difficult Tipping.