In the spacious surrounds of the Eaglemont Room at Heidelberg Golf Club, last week’s meeting was all about refreshing our knowledge of CPR techniques and the correct use of our two defibrillators. We had an opportunity to get hands-on and practice the techniques. Thanks to Frank Perri from Victoria First Aid Education Services Vic for an important and engaging presentation.
An enthusiastic group of Rotarians enjoyed fellowship and conviviality over dinner last Saturday at the Jazz Festival. Six intrepid souls volunteered to man the very busy top crossing in Pryor St on Saturday afternoon and our thanks go to Keith, Jill, Michael Martin, Jules, and Irene for their work.
Thanks also to last weekend’s BBQ team and especially to Denise Billings who volunteered to step into a last minute vacancy on the team.
We have received quite a number of survey responses to date. There are some very interesting and thought provoking comments and suggestions coming through and I thank those who have taken a few moments to complete the survey and give the current and incoming Board valuable information on our direction for the next year or so. You still have time to complete the survey - closing date is 9 March. We will report results back to you at Club Assembly on 5 April. I’ll be away this week but I leave you in the very capable hands of PP Kevin Hadingham. Have a good week and see you all for our sports night on 8 March. 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
Mon 11th June (Queen's birthday weekend extra BBQ for Diamond Valley Railway Teddy Bears Picnic weekend and very busy.)Team captain and three volunteers
Thanks so much to Ann Lynch for organising the amazing hands on session learning CPR and the use of the Club Defibrillators last week. Now we are back again in the Bryn Teg Room for our meeting and look forward to welcoming our guest speaker Veronica Kioria from the Diamond Valley Learning Centre. The Community Committee has organised for Veronica to be our speaker and update us on the different programs and the assistance our monetary contributions have made to the students.
Come along and hear how a local youth initiative benefits from Rotary involvement.
Chairperson: Con Proussalis
Fine Mistress: Jill Ramsay
Commonwealth Games comes to Eltham/Lower Plenty. The following week (8 March), is going to be a non-structured meeting as we are organising a Sports Night with a variety of activities to have a go at in a team environment. This night will be a celebration for the upcoming Commonwealth Games coming to the Gold Coast and we have organised a number of sports for members to be involved in if you want no pressure!! If you don't want to take part in the activities still come along and be a Marshall to control the activities. There will be prizes for the winning team so come and bring your inner sporting prowess.
Sports on offer for the Sports Night include - Barefoot Lawn Bowls, Bocce, Table Tennis, Badminton, Putting Green - closest to the pin, Darts, Quoits and possibly a few more. In order to have all this sports fun I request any member who has a Badminton Set, Dart Board and darts and a Quoits set, can you please contact me ASAP.
Thanks to Nick and Brett for assisting with the organising for this meeting. Ken Paynter will be providing the Table Tennis table. Thanks Ken.This is a partners nights so please pass this invite to your partners to be involved in this fun night.
Judy Sharp: Respond directly to Josh re David McFarlane Charity Golf Day. Survey Monkey to inform planning - please respond by 7 March
Jill Ramsay: Festival reconciliation completed - $44,000 raised. Congratulations to all who helped to achieve this great result
Alan McCleary: Queen's Birthday weekend BBQ Monday 11 June – Teddy Bears’ Picnic - need an additional team of volunteers. Responsibility of members to organise changes to their rostered time if required and to let Lynn know
Brett Linsell: Rotaractor update – new President is Alexandra. Erin Rose has daughter – Penelope.
Dale Atkins: Aquabox update – had packing day on Sunday – thanks to all who assisted. 30 boxes ready to be shipped to Phillipines in next couple of weeks.
Jules Aussems: Use TRY booking and asap for all conference activities including Friday night cruise. May be sharing cruise with teachers from Yarrawonga.
Alison Cooper: Next week DVLC and presentation of cheque. Sports night on 8 March to coincide with Commonwealth Games. Let Alison know if you can help with equipment e.g. badminton net. Club Assembly on 5 April.
The Membership Committee is still working towards our target of five new members for the Rotary 2017/2018
While we are delighted with the value added to our club by the three new members to date, I.e. Ernita, John and Keith, we still need to attract more members.We know people join Rotary for friendship and social activities. By inviting our friends, neighbours and colleagues to meetings, we can show them the benefits in joining the Rotary Club of Eltham.
Currently Paul Kelly is leading the challenge for the bottle of Moët by bringing his friend Dennis Booth along. Dennis is a definite prospective member. Thanks heaps Paul. It would also be wonderful if Paul had some competition!
Margaret, Kaye and the Membership committee.
2017 - 2018 Board
President
Judy Sharp
President Elect
Jill Ramsay
Rotary Foundation
Kevin Hadingham
Secretary
Ann Lynch
Aquabox
Dale Atkins
Treasurer
Lou Bolzonello
Membership
Margaret Lane (interim)
Immediate Past President
Kevin Hadingham
Public Relations
Sally Squires
Community Service
Alan McCleary
Club Administration
Jill Ramsay
Youth Service
Ken Paynter
Club Service and Program
Alison Cooper
International Service
Rob Kilcullen
2017 Festival
Jill Ramsay
PAST PRESIDENTS The Rotary Club Of Eltham Chartered 19th April 1973, District 9790
Geoff Dreverman 73-74: Neville Emerson 74-75: Bruce Holland 75-76: Bob McLellan 76-77:
Doug Blaikie 77-78: Les Clarke 78-79: Keith Kelley 79-80: John Smibert 80-81: Paul Gardner 81-82:
Chris Parenthoine 82-83: Arthur Trainor 83-84: Merv Günter 84-85: John Maltha 85-86: Graeme Beyer 86-87:
Mike Ramsay 87-88: Terry Boocock 88-89: Ken Ferguson 89-90: Bill Penna 90-91: John Jacobson 91-92:
Jim Nairn 92-93: Nigel Bell 93-94: David Bowen 94-95: Ian Thomas 95-96: Vic Vela 96-97: Gabor Tamas 97-98:
Gordon Birch 98-99: Gary Reid 99-00: Mike Irwin 00-01: John Lewis 01-02: Brian Weyman 02- 03:
Graeme Hardiman 03-04: Alan Anderson 04-05: Chris Chapple 05-06: Max Lee 06-07: Ross McDonald 07-08:
David Flint 08-09: Tony Wason 09-10: Michael Englefield 10-11: Rob Kilcullen 11-12: Mike Wetzler 12-13:
Ken Paynter 13-14: Con Proussalis 14-15: David McFarlane 15-16
The Membership Committee is still working towards our target of five new members for the Rotary 2017/2018