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25th May 2021

  • NEXT MEETING

  • FROM THE MEETING 18th May - Report

  • PHILLIP ISLAND TREE PLANTING

  • GARDEN DESIGNFEST 2021

  • CLUB FUNDRAISING - HOW YOU CAN HELP

  • GALLERY

NEXT MEETING Tuesday 25th May

Guest speaker Tuesday, 25th May 2021

This meeting will be conducted via Zoom.

If you would like to visit our meeting, please contact us by email on rotaryclubcentralmelbourne@gmail.com or phone 0455-858-996 and request log-in details.

The meeting will commence at 7:40am and conclude no later than 8:45.

President-Elect Elias Lebbos: Club Forum

As we approach the end of this extraordinary Rotary year and look forward to the coming year, the Strategic Advisory Group and I have been giving some consideration to our planning.  The idea of a Sunday morning planning session doesn't seem to be the best use of members’ time at the moment as our club strategic plan is in its 3rd year and remains relevant. So we are going to take a slightly different approach this year.

I would like the Club to reflect on the amazing work that has been achieved under very challenging circumstances. For example:
  • The manner in which the Admin team adapted club meeting from face-to-face to a virtual platform, ensuring member participation and engagement was maintained throughout the pandemic.
  • The fantastic fundraising efforts of the club, especially the dedication by Peter and Frank (and everyone else involved).
  • The continued growth in membership and how quickly new members became involved and contributed ideas for new projects.
  • The establishment of two new working groups related to Diversity & Inclusion and Environment & Sustainability.
  • The successful Paul Harris Breakfast conducted online.

We can list many more achievements, but I think on reflection we would all agree that it has been quite a successful year.

This meeting will be dedicated to a Club Forum, where Neville Taylor will briefly explain the club planning process and its benefit.

The directors of the Avenues of Service will provide a 5-minute reflection on their committees’ achievements over the past year and how these achievements have contributed to our four Pillars - Progressive, Networked, Connected and a Catalyst for getting things done.

I encourage members to provide input and feedback to the planning for the 2021-22 Rotary year. There will be a number of opportunities to contribute over the next few months.

FROM THE MEETING 18th May
ROTARY CENTRAL MELBOURNE – MEETING REPORT 18 May 2021
 
Thirty-three people logged into the meeting. Visiting Rotarians: Una Hobday (RC Hobart/Speaker), Teresa Carlson (RC Echuca Moama).
 
President, Therese Robinson opened the meeting with an acknowledgement of country.
 
Chair, Past President Frank O’Brien proposed a toast to Rotary International.
 
Therese welcomed members and visitors, Una Hobday (RC Hobart/Speaker) and Teresa Carlson (RC Echuca Moama).
 
Guest Speaker – Una Hobday (Food Plant Solutions) – Solutions To Malnutrition
 
Una advised that FPS are a Rotary Action Group whose purpose is to promote solutions to end malnutrition. Una reminded us of the shocking international statistics relating to the death of children under age five due to malnutrition, which can be avoided by breaking the malnutrition cycle. FPS operate on core values such as integrity, collaboration and respect and Una outlined the following aspects of the group:
 
  • What we do – enable people to understand the nutritional value of local plants via educational materials and support services (materials available on the website)  https://foodplantsolutions.org/.
  • How we do it – science based, low cost, self-sustainable and community based.
  • How information is used – program partners to develop school and community gardens.
  • Case studies in Vietnam, Rwanda and Philippines
 
Una noted that the impact of covid-19 has highlighted the need for healthy immune systems which can be assisted by access to nutritious food. Assistance can be provided to FPS through funding, sponsorship, incorporating gardens into existing club projects or becoming a committee member.
 
Frank and Therese thanked Una for presenting this important information about breaking the malnutrition cycle.
 
Announcements
  • Allan Driver announced birthdays and anniversaries.
 
Member Birthdays
Neville Taylor 23rd May
 
Partner Birthdays
Ruth Eggelton, (Suvam Ganguli’s partner) 24th May
 
Date Joined Rotary
Paul Fraser 18th May 2015, George Mackey 22 May 2012, Suvam Ganguli 23rd May 2017 and Kevin Love 24th May 1999.
 
  • Rohan Williams advised that a tree planting event will be held at Philip Island over the weekend of 19 – 20 June (see bulletin for details).
  • Peter Duras reminded us of the Christmas in June evening at the Duras apartment on 5 June at 7.30 pm. Cost - $20 per person with finger food, sparkling wine and entertainment included. Contact Anne King if attending.
  • Teresa Carlson advised that the Echuca steam rally is cancelled over the Queen’s birthday weekend in June. RCM members are invited to a Rotary Family Day on Saturday 12 June at Rotary Park in Echuca.
  • Frank O’Brien requires any orders for polo shirts to be sent to him by end of the day.
 
President Therese:
  • Encouraged members to come along to the Philip Island tree planting weekend.
  • Club changeover at Amora Hotel on Friday 25 June. Refer email invitation sent by John Ilott.
  • Advised that next Tuesday is a club planning event and there is no guest speaker.
 
President Therese closed the meeting thanking our visitors for attending.
 
 
Read more...
POCKET POSITIVES - Re-jiggin soon
Pocket Positive segment at our Rotary meetings – last chance
 
 
This meeting segment has helped many to participate in/contribute to the meetings during the Zoom Era, as well as to give a little positive uplift for our members. As we transition to more face-to-face meetings, the idea is to re-jig the concept.  Therefore, May 11 will be the last in the current format, given to us by the inimitable Herb Greenwood.
That leaves one slot next week, May 4th. Remember, we look for a very short segment -- 2 minutes recommended, with a positive item of your choosing  -- a good news item, a short video clip, a recent family or community story, etc, etc. 
If you would like to contribute next week, I'd love to hear from you.
 
 
  
Thanks all
 
Mary
 
Mary Voice
mob 0419 949 952
 
 
 

GARDEN DESIGNFEST 2021

Garden DesignFest is back in 2021.

The event will take place over two weekends in November

This is a major fundraising event for our club and calls on many of members to volunteer.

Closer to November details of our involvement will be decided, in conjunction with our fellow clubs. 

For more information please use this link: www.gardendesignfest.com.au.

Our contacts are Roger Thornton and Anne King.

Garden DesignFest 2021 - A Rotary event showcasing the work of professional garden designers.

Managed by the Rotary Clubs of Kew, Brighton North and Central Melbourne.

CLUB FUND RAISING - How You Can Help

Voluntary contributions

To everyone that has made or intends to make a donation towards club projects, thank you!

If you are in a position to make a donation or even a series of weekly donations please

arrange to transfer those funds directly to the club bank account with the reference “Donation”.

Bank Account Details:

BSB 033-000:  Account number: 791085

Thank you for your support!

GALLERY

 
 
Guest Speaker - Una Hobday
 
 
Visiting Rotarian - Teresa Carlton, Rotary Club Echuca-Moama
 
 
 
Visiting
 
Rotarian Tom Callander - on the move...
 
Logged in to the meeting
 
 
Therese Robinson and Peter Duras proudly showing off District 9800 Youth Services 2020-2021 Scholarship Recognition citation 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 

Meeting Responsibilities

Chair
ROLLS, Russell
 
Greeter/Zoom Host
DRIVER, Allan
 
Reporter
FOWLER, Paul
 
Photographer
THORNTON, Roger
 
Door
CALLANDER, Tom
 
Bulletin Editor
INCHAUSTI, Ignacio
 
Social Media
LIM, Daniel
 

Upcoming Events

RCM June Board Meeting
Jun 16, 2021
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
 
Rotary Central Melbourne 34th Changeover Dinner
Amora Hotel Riverwalk
Jun 25, 2021
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
 
School holidays
Jun 26, 2021 - Jul 11, 2021
 
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Speakers

May 25, 2021 7:40 AM
Club forum
Jun 01, 2021 7:40 AM
Rotary and Reconciliation
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