Happy New Year! I trust everyone had a great Christmas with family and friends and that 2017 will bring you good health, happiness and satisfaction in whatever you aspire to achieve.
No need for any Rotary new year resolutions as we are only half way through the Rotary year and we have lots of fun and fellowship ahead and service commitments to complete.
Gary and Angela are setting the pace with a home invasion and spit roast this week in support of WEHI, while Graeme and Lyn have invited us all to Rye on 28th Jan to show us why several members are migrating to the peninsula lifestyle. Make sure you RSVP to these events.
Mike Englefield is putting together a great club night program, starting with ex Police Commissioner Kel Glare on 2nd February – a man with many tales to tell. A very interesting night to bring partners and prospective members.
New owner Kevin and his staff are very happy to have us back at The Common this year and we look forward to continuing quality food and service. We were pleased to partner with them in the Lions’ Christmas Giving Tree appeal through which The Common staff participated in the preparation of 70 hampers for needy families.
2017 marks the centenary of the Rotary Foundation. We will have some special fundraising events and also explore ways we can use grants to leverage funding for our projects. Building upon the success of the Christmas party raffle, Irene is now working with her team on a fun dance party night on 3rd March – a night to relax and enjoy the music with fellow Rotarians, friends and family while supporting our Foundation. Welcome on board for what promises to be an exciting and rewarding 2017 for THE Rotary Club of Eltham!
Cheers, President Kevin
Lower Eltham Park BBQ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
BBQs have resumed for 2017!
You are responsible for finding a replacement if you are unable to do your rostered duty and notify Lyn Truran ljtruran@bigpond.com
All profits will be donated to the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, an organisation supported by the Rotary Club of Eltham
WEHI is a leader in cancer research and malaria prevention and treatment. It attracts bright young minds to perform research in its world class facility. Past member of RC of Eltham Roger Male served on the WEHI board as Treasurer for many years.
Thursday 19th January from 6pm
Spit roast to be carved at 7pm
Cost $25 for members, $30 for non-members
Meat provided, Contribution of salad or dessert has been co-ordinated by Margot.
BYO alcohol and glasses
RSVP date has closed.
Payment is preferred prior to the event and reminder email has been sent to those who have not paid
If you have forgotten to RSVP and would like to attend, please advise me ASAP!
Come on down to the Mornington Peninsula for a social day at our home
If there are any members who would like to attend but have not contacted me, please do so ASAP for catering purposes.
If you make a late decision on the day to attend, you will still be welcome but advance notice is preferable so that Lyn provides enough food for everyone.
A map with directions will be sent later this week to those members who have indicated they will be attending.
Our first meeting in 2017 kicks off with a bang with our speaker being former Victorian Police Chief Commissioner , Kelvin “Kel” Glare AO, APM who will regail us with stories from his policing career and a bit more detail behind the contents of his recently published book “The Angry Ant’. Kel , dare I sat it, is a renowned straight shooter……. so expect the unexpected.
It promises to be a night full of interest for both members and any guests who you would like to also invite.
Hi all Eltham Rotarians, our District Conference is fast approaching.
Please block off the dates in your diaries for a stimulating, entertaining and generally fun filled few days up in Shepparton.
The weekend, kicks off with the Sports Day and dinner on Thursday the 16th ( golf, cricket, bowls, cycling and guided walks around Shep. )
The conference venue is the Riverlinks Eastbank Centre, Welsford Street, Shepparton. Proceedings begin officially at midday on Friday 17th and will end on Sunday after lunch.
For details on the program, keynote speakers, social functions, House of Friendship and registration - please go to our District website -
www.rotary9790.org.au and click on the District Conference link on the Right of the home page.
We have booked 20 rooms at a brand new motel, Southgate Motor Inn, 630 Wyndham Street, which is about 3kms away from the Eastbank Conference Centre.
There are a good mix of rooms available - Standard doubles, Twins, Spas or Suites.
Please remember, Friday night is our Club night at a Shepparton restaurant.
Should you have any queries at all, PLEASE contact me.
Looking forward to it,
Trevor.
Mobile 0412 746 432
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
