President: David McFarlane
Chair: Graeme Hardiman
Visiting Rotarian: Frances Bentley - Enfield, U.K.
Guests: Lorraine Englefield, Peter Falla (prospective member), Heather Gardner, Lyn Hardiman, Nick & Elizabeth Ikonomou, Margot Kilkullen, Ashley McFarlane, Marlene McFarlane, Ebony Watson (Diamond Valley Rotaract)
Congratulations: To Margaret Lane & Jill Ramsay who received pins from Rotary International in recognition of bringing new members into the club – Darryl Wallace & Vicki Mackrell
Fines: Max Lee
Raffle winner: Ian Thomas
Thanks: to President David who remembered Valentine’s Day with very nice chocolates for all the females in attendance on Thursday evening. Sorry chaps - you missed out this time!
Reports from the floor:
* Brett Linsell: The BBQ at St John’s raised $526. Upcoming events for Rotoractors include a speaker from FIFA on Monday 15 Feb and a Trivia evening in May with the theme of education. Would be great to have at least one table from RC Eltham
* John Skinner: Montmorency SC is involved in fundraising for Wheelchairs for Kids – a Rotary International project
* Ann Lynch: Members are asked to update their details for the District Directory. Flyers available on tables for the garden party luncheon at Cruden Farm which is being organised by RC Nunawading
* Trevor Smith: Still not too late to register for the conference and accommodation is still available. Don’t forget to bring along yellow shirts
* Ken Paynter: The fundraising BBQ at Trevor & Wendy Smith’s home last week was a great success - meat was provided at cost by Stephens Meats, Eltham. Three members of our club are participating in the 650 km bike ride – Alan McCleary, Trevor Smith and Ken. Shillinglaw Café has donated a $50 voucher and is perhaps a prospective supporter of the Festival
* Peter Roden: Reported that Past President Nigel Bell has some serious health issues at present
Speaker: This week marks the 7th anniversary of Black Saturday, the day on which our speaker - Sue Gunningham – lost her partner, Barry Johnston, to the Kinglake bush fires. Sue has recorded her story in a book published late last year entitled ‘ All the Days After’ which describes the events and aftermath of this tragedy. It is a story of loss, love and resilience and it is almost impossible to imagine how Sue has not only survived but is building a future beyond such an horrific trauma. We thank her for her courage in sharing her experiences with us and for her generosity in donating part of the proceeds of her book to Australian Rotary Health for its mental health initiatives.
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