Thanks to everyone who participated in last week’s club assembly. A big challenge is always “effective communication”. How do we best keep all members informed and engaged in the running of the club and our service programs? Are members being heard? Club assemblies provide just one forum for feedback and discussion between the Board and members, but only so much can be discussed within such constrained time.
However, we also have lots of informal discussions across the tables on club nights, at social functions, at coffee gatherings during the week, while sizzling sausages and at the various catch-ups between members. Sometimes concerns are shared, sometimes great ideas are developed for the club or our programs, but invariably these don’t find their way to the Board for consideration and possible implementation. Don’t lose the momentum, pass on the feedback to a Board member. Personally, I’m always pleased to share a chat, maybe over a coffee? We want to be a club of Rotary in action, not Rotary inaction!
This week we honour our best friend in blue, Sgt Mitchell, as our nominee for the District’s community policing award. “Mitch” epitomises the spirit of the award. We know his contribution to the successful running of our Festival and the Anzac Day Service are tremendous, but they are just the tip of the iceberg when looking at his contribution across our community. Come and celebrate a gem of our community who helps make Eltham Eltham.
Cheers, President Kevin
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 notify Lyn Truran ljtruran@bigpond.com
This week we announce and honour our Club's nomination for the District 9790 “Peter Toomey Police Award”. The award recognises the recipients commitment and contribution to his/her local community and recognises the contribution of policeman Peter Toomey to the community. We will also hear about the origins and significance of the award. Our awardee will be presented with a Club certificate of recognition of his/her service to the people of Nillumbik. In addition, the nominee's details have been submitted to District 9790 to be considered for receipt of the 2017 District 9790 Peter Toomey Police Award which will be formally announced and presented at the upcoming District 9790 Conference in Shepparton.
Chair for the evening is Alan McCleary, Finemaster Max Lee.
Here is an update from our Membership Chair, Margaret. Next week we'll hear from Irene on Foundation... Ed
Currently the membership of the Rotary Club of Eltham consists of 58 Active members and one Honorary member. Rotary year to date, we have seen the induction of two new members. Currently there are another two prospective members who will be attending over the next couple of weeks. Hopefully we are on the way to meeting our target of five.
Both Kaye and I would like to thank all members for inviting guests to our Membership Information evening which was held last year. It is invariably through the promotion of Rotary values by existing members that we gain new members. Prospective members join Rotary to make a difference, and they stay because of the friendships they make. Engagement with new members by experienced members is vital in establishing these friendships and maintaining their interest in Rotary.
Please enter the 2017 Footy Tipping Competition and have some fun, the chance to win a bit of cash and help donate to the Rotary Foundation.
$60 to enter, requires to be paid in full prior to Round 1 (Thursday, March 23).
Prize for 100% tipping, jackpotting when not achieved.
End of year price for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the table plus closest to 140 points. Value of these prizes to be advised once entry numbers are confirmed.
To enter follow the simple steps below. It is very easy. Ask those who entered last year.
Good Luck
Graham 26
To join:
1) Go to http://www.iTipFooty.com.au
2) Click the 'REGISTER' button if you don't already have an account with iTipFooty.com.au
3) Once you have successfully registered login and, click the JOIN COMP button.
4) Enter Comp # 111835 and Comp Password Rotary.
5) Click join comp.....DONE!
The RLI course is a 3-part interactive training program which equips Rotarians having interest in future leadership roles with education on Rotary knowledge and leadership skills, so important in our voluntary organisation. The first session is on Sunday 19th Feb, 9am to 1.30pm at Euroa Secondary College. Please speak with Kevin if you would like to be sponsored for this course.
2016 - 2017 Board
President
Kevin Hadingham
President Elect
Judy Sharp
Rotary Foundation
Irene Cant
Secretary
Ann Lynch
Aquabox
Dale Atkins
Treasurer
Lou Bolzonello
Membership
Margaret Lane
Immediate Past President
David McFarlane
Public Relations
Paul Cruse
Community Service
Alan McCleary
Club Administration
Judy Sharp
Youth Service
Sally Squires
2016 Festival
Jill Ramsay
International Service
John Skinner
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
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