I’m just back from the greeting those fit and determined runners/walkers who took part in the Melbourne Marathon on a lovely Sunday morning. Graham Miles led the charge finishing the half marathon in less than 2 hours. Jill and Victoria talked and walked the 10kms and admirable performances were also put in by Alan McCleary and family, Daryl Wallace and Dale Atkins. Congratulations to all.
The news on Macca in Maui is that there is no real change. Macca is still sedated but is now off the ventilator. Through Ian Kiddle, I’ll keep you all informed should there be any change.
The Board met on Monday night. Among the matters discussed were 38 resolutions proposed to be put to the RI Council on Resolutions. Please speak to me if you would like to see and/or comment on the proposed resolutions. We hope to have the quarterly service report ready this week and will distribute it to everyone.
This is our last week at Third Chapter - next week marks a new chapter for the Club when we move to Heidelberg Golf Club. Cheers,
President Judy
Lower Eltham Park BBQ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
You are responsible for finding a replacement if you are unable to do your rostered duty and to notify Lyn Truran ljtruran@bigpond.com
Another week and another great speaker lined up for this Thursday 19 October. This is the last meeting at The Third Chapter before moving our meetings to the Heidelberg Golf Club.
We are pleased to have Professor Damien Kingsbury, Director of the Masters of International and Community Development at Deakin University, who will be talking on Timor-Leste's current circumstances, including its recent elections and the agreement with Australia re the long running dispute over maritime boundaries in the Timor Sea.
Timor-Leste is one of our closest neighbours but one of the world’s poorest countries.Ravaged by war and 24 years of Indonesian occupation and the almost total destruction of all infrastructure following the independence vote of 1999, Timor-Leste is struggling with a fragile economy, high unemployment, massive food insecurity, poor quality education and health services.
Come along and hear how Timor Leste is handling the changes and new government following the recent elections.
Eltham refugees supporters and local volunteers are invited to join us next Saturday (21 Oct), from 10am-12pm to help clean up the front garden at Rundle House, 43 Diamond St Eltham. We shall be joined by our refugee residents. Requirements:
- Parish/Organisation affiliated volunteers to make sure they are covered by their own insurance in case of accident
- CatholicCare registered volunteers are covered by CatholicCare insurance
- Email me a list of your volunteers who are coming from your parishes/organisations
- Bring your own garden tools & wear protective gear for your safety e.g.sun screen/gloves
- We shall have a five minutes briefing and instructions before the clean-up.
The weather is warming up and already refugee residents are getting concerned by fear of Snakes hiding in the gardens.
Lowilla Olak Okello
Settlement Support Worker| Eltham| CatholicCare 43 Diamond Street Eltham VIC
Judy Sharp: Please send any messages to Macca’s family via Judy or Ann. Members will be informed of any updates to his condition.
Jules Aussems: Finalising conference accommodation – limited availability at Country Club, Caravan Park etc. Dinner cruise bookings going well – may invite RC Bundoora to join us. 6 x seats left for New Year’s Eve function at RACV.
Ann Lynch: Please fill in list circulating re Eltham Little Theatre night on Thurs 23 Nov and use Try Bookings for payment.
Alan McCleary: Thanks to BBQ team at Community Centre and to the Sunday team at Bunnings. Requests coming in for assistance at events leading up to Xmas. Volunteers still needed for :Sat 21 Oct: Catholic Care garden working bee for refugees;Fri 1 Dec 4.30 - 7.30 pm: Catholic Care Xmas party for refugees at Edenvale Farm;Tues 12 Dec 4.00 -7.30 pm: North Eltham P.S. 4.00 – 7.30 pm.Please let Lynn Turran know your availability for Sunday BBQs at Lower Eltham Park for Jan-June 2018.
Dale Atkins: Final update on Aquabox Marathon on Sunday 15 Oct.
Brett Linsell: Members always welcome to join Rotaractors at Eltham Hotel on Monday evenings.
Last chance to book in for the theatre night - "Murder's in the Heir" at the Eltham Little Theatre on Thursday 23 November. Come along for a fun and social evening. This will be replacing our normal club meeting.
BYO nibbles and drinks. $25 per person and tables of 6 can be booked.
If you have put your name down on the sheet circulated at the meetings it is now time to book and pay before 20 October through www.trybooking.com/3222348
The inspiring presentation by Susan Alberti at our 2016 Footy Night seemed to go over exceptionally well with our members/guests. Susan has now committed her story to print – see below. Her book might be of interest to members for their own interest or as Christmas presents. Part of the book sale royalties go towards her charitable foundation i.e. the Susan Alberti Medical Research Foundation.
The book will be launched in Melbourne on 31 October, on the eve of what would have been her daughter, Danielle Alberti’s, 48th birthday.
