BULLETIN 4TH OCTOBER 2016 (Sep 22, 2016)

29th NOVEMBER 2016

INDEX:

VALE - WOLFGANG JACOBS

NEXT MEETING - GUEST SPEAKER

GARDEN DESIGNFEST REPORT

CHRISTMAS MEETING

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS

TIM CARTWRIGHT'S ADDRESS TO PH BREAKFAST.

PEACE FELLOWSHIP APPLICANTS

CLUB RE-BADGED

MEETING REPORT 22nd NOVEMBER

GALLERY

OUR NEWEST MEMBER

WELCOME THERESE

Therese Robinson, inducted into the club 27th September.

NEXT MEETING - WEAR A HAT

NEXT WEEK IS ROTARY HEALTH'S

For us that means next Tuesday.

To raise funds for this Australian Rotary Health program, next Tuesday [4th October] members will be able to wear a hat to the meeting for the princely donation of $5.

If you prefer not to wear a hat a donation of $7 is suggested.

Rotary Clubs of Victoria have partnered with Australian Rotary Health in support of the ‘Lift The Lid’ campaign, which aims to raise funds to significantly increase research into mental illness prevention.

Each year approximately 1-in-5 Australians will experience a mental illness and in order to help future generations of young Australians, we need to look ahead through research and find out how we can prevent this type of illness occurring.

NEXT MEETING GUEST SPEAKER

Stephen Read

"Landscape Design: Reflecting a Sense of Place and Purpose"

A garden is many things to many people: a sanctuary, a playground for young and old, a habitat that nurtures growth over time. It has the potential to offer space within our busy environment to relax, reflect, and enjoy.

Aligning this perspective with the specific needs of the client, the designer can ensure the rhythm of the garden will grow to match the heartbeat of its owner. The garden then becomes part of a holistic approach to living. Space for fine food, clean air, fresh water, and relationships with family and friends; all are woven comfortably into the design of a well-planned garden.

The home garden is for nurturing future explorers, scientists, artists, cooks and, of course, gardeners.

Stephen is a landscape designer who is passionate about all things design. He has a strong belief in the transformational nature of good design and its ability to maximise social and economic value.Over the past few years he has developed a unique and fresh approach when designing gardens. The fundamental difference is a collaborative process between client and designer. Empathy for the location, architecture and those who use the garden are key influences, and the design is driven by what is needed. Only then will the garden will work seamlessly - now and for years to come.

GARDEN DESIGNFEST 2016

VOLUNTEERS ARE NOW SOUGHT - LOTS

FOR OUR MAJOR FUNDRAISER

This is not the type of operation that we can leave our volunteering until the 'eleventh hour'.

Please contact ROGER THORNTON now.

Some 'Captain' roles still available, but hurry.

You may have some gardening friends who might like to join you as a volunteer.

A lovely day out - "Its not like work"

Posted by Marjorie GERLINGER

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO CHANGE THE WORLD?

Rotary is now accepting applications for the world competitive Rotary Peace Fellowships program. The application deadline for submissions through local rotary clubs in District 9800 is to the District Chair, Rob Helme, by May 15, 2017.

Never has there been such an obvious need for well-trained committed personnel to foster the cause of world peace. Rotary International has been committed to this program for 15 years and has trained over 1,000 graduates who work in the fields of peace, conflict resolution, human rights, international relations, public administration, sustainable development, public health or a related field. Up to 100 fellowships are awarded annually (fifty master's degree fellowships and fifty professional development fellowships) at Rotary Peace Centres in six prestigious universities around the world. Australia has an outstanding track record in supporting and mentoring successful applicants.

DONATIONS IN KIND WORKING BEE

Posted by Herb GREENWOOD

"We had 14 persons at "DIK" on Saturday from 9.00am until just after 12noon; Michael Lapina and children - Michael Jnr, Alex and Brianna; Kevin, Yanpu, Neville, Rebecca, Russell, Eric, Sarah, Jack, Leonie and Herb.

The tasks ranged from sorting and repacking garments to painting the amenities and staff room. {Language was reported to be ‘variable’ at the painting locations.}

Lots of overtalk and overpainting but all to a good cause and good effect.

Thanks to all that attended making it another major for our Club."

MEETING REPORT 27th SEPTEMBER

Posted by Neil SALVANO

Chairperson: Tom Callander

Visitors: PDG Ewan Miller RC Norwood, SA

Simon Zhang RC St Peters, SA

Professor Helen Herrman (guest speaker)

Therese Robinson

Rob Soros

Michelle Crawford

Robyn McCausland

Announcements:

Sarah Overton urged all members to wear a hat to next Tuesday’s meeting (Oct 4^th) to “Lift the Lid” in support of the Australian Rotary Health Foundation’s work in the area of mental health and wellbeing.Best hat will win a prize (wine).Entry fee $5.Fee for those not wearing a hat is $7.

Rob Hines asked members who had surplus conference satchels at home (eg: from past District Conferences) to donate those for use in the Club’s January 2017 visit to Cambodia, which will focus on child education.

Neil Salvano reminded members that Thursday 29^th September was Blue Ribbon Day in memory of the 159 members of Victoria Police who had died in the line of duty.Members were asked to collect a blue lapel ribbon at the end of the meeting and make a gold coin donation for the Blue Ribbon Foundation.

President Justine advised that:
- Marjorie Gerlinger had suffered a severe scratched cornea in one eye while gardening at the weekend but was expected to recover fully without permanent effect.
- Former Acting Chief Commissioner Tim Cartwright would be the guest speaker at the Paul Harris Breakfast on November 22^nd.
- Donations of auction and raffle prizes are needed for the Paul Harris Breakfast.
- Rob Soros would be inducted as a member on October 4^th.
- The Board had endorsed the application for membership from Daniel Limmy.
- Once Rob and Daniel had been inducted, the Club would receive $2,000 from District 9800 to be spent on projects decided upon by the eight new members inducted since July 1, 2016.

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