Well done and thank you to Irene Cant who gave us an absorbing Rotarian Behind the Badge (RBTB) presentation last week. Post WW2, Irene’s father set off from Malta to Melbourne in search of work and a new life for his family of eight children. What a remarkable life story and thank you Irene for sharing part of your life’s journey with us. A RBTB session never fails to both entertain as well as give us a deeper understanding and appreciation of the person that we thought we knew well. Clearly, there’s always something more that we can learn! As we’re keen to build a data base of those who have or have not done a RBTB presentation, for club record purposes, please keep an eye out for a list that will be circulating around in the next couple of weeks.
Thanks also to International Chair, Rob Kilcullen, for providing an overview of the proposed Nepal project including the nature of our involvement and whom we would be partnering with. There was an opportunity to raise any questions and the next step now is to let Rob know if you would be interested in participating in the project that would see the construction of an educational training facility in Nepal. At its next meeting on Oct 17th, the RCE Board will consider the level of interest from members before making any further decisions regarding the club’s participation in this international project.
What a great day to be on BBQ duty last Sunday. The weather was sunny and warm (for a change), and it seemed like most of the Diamond Valley was out and about on the last day of the school holidays. Well done to Graham Miles, Con and Ash McFarlane who were well supported by a crew of young folk from Diamond Valley Learning Centre (DVLC). Special thanks to DVLC staff member Maritsa along with students Kaine, Shane, Samantha, Mitchell, Daniel and Tristan for their terrific effort also. BBQ proceeds will go to the DVLC.
The wanderers are starting to return … it was great to see some of our travelling Rotarians back at Rotary last week. Alan McCleary, Lyn Truran and Frank Lynch were back on deck again and word has it that Mike Wetzler, John Roberts and Howard Turner are back in town again too. Lots of travellers' tales to be shared.
President Jill
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
This week our speaker will be Eddie Raphael, Team Liaison from 'Relay For Life'.
'Relay For Life' is a chance for communities to recognise and celebrate those who have overcome cancer or are undergoing treatment, as well as the people who care for them. Relay also provides an opportunity to celebrate the memory of loved ones lost to cancer.
'Diamond Valley Relay for Life' has raised over one million dollars and the last event celebrated our 10th year anniversary. The Diamond Valley event was originally started by a Rotary Club.
'Relay for Life' hopes to strengthen its ties with Rotary and aim to make the next event on 23rd and 24th March 2019 the best year yet.
Jill Ramsay: Please return nominating forms for President 2020-2021 as well as for Board Executives and Directors 2019-2020. RC Greensborough 50th Anniversary here at Heidelberg Golf Club - $75 per person. RBTB – no record of who’s already presented – let Jill know if willing to present either for first time or again if five years have gone by.
Dale Atkins: Aquabox packing day next Sunday or the Sunday after. Waiting for a request from Indonesia for assistance but difficult to get supplies into the country.
Ann Lynch: Please have Festival reports in ready for meeting next Tuesday 9 October. Club is missing high visibility vests – let Ann know if you know where they are.
Nick Ikonomou: Please contact Nick within next three weeks if you are aware of anyone aged 18 to 30 years who would be interested in the RYLAH leadership camp in November. One fully funded place available.
Jules Aussems: Volunteer needed for Aquabox stand from 10am – 1.00pm on Wednesday 23 October at Nillumbik Seniors’ Festival – Volunteer Expo. Free lunch! Still two to four places left for New Years’ Eve dinner – contact Jules if interested. $195 per person.
Frank Smith: Discount on conference attendance if pay by 30 November or if attending for first time. Need to decide on where to have the Friday night dinner - some people staying in town.
Dear friends, we have made contact with and been informed that, Alison Cooper, Marlene McFarlane, Ron Manison, Judy Paynter and Penny Proussalis are all on the road to recovery from their respective ills. Our continued best wishes go out to them.
Friday 19 Oct at 7.30pm a friends and family Social Dinner at Maroush Lebanese Restaurant, 1092 Main Road, Eltham. Banquet $40 per head (normally $48), BYO wine only with $5 corkage. Les has organised this night with a big discount for our group, so can everyone please bring cash to pay.
