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12th SEPTEMBER 2017:

 

 

  • WELCOME BRETT 

  • NEXT TUESDAY'S MEETING

  • TWO MINUTE IT USAGE SURVEY

  • DONATIONS in KIND WORKING BEE

  • MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

  • GUEST SPEAKER REPORT, LAST TUESDAY

  • OUTSTANDING SPEAKER FOR PHF BREAKFAST

  • OUR #1 CHALLENGE

  • MEETING REPORT 5th SEPTEMBER

  • UPCOMING EVENTS

  • GALLERY

 
GUEST SPEAKER NEXT MEETING

Bill Oakley

Making a Difference – RotariansAgainst Malaria (RAM)

Rotarians Against Malaria is a volunteer-run organization working to eliminate malaria. The primary focus of RAM has been the distribution of insecticide-treated nets to vulnerable populations in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and more recently, Timor Leste. RAM has raised more than $1.6 million to eliminate malaria since 2003. RAM works in conjunction with the Ministry of Health authorities in each country and complements the work of other malaria organisations, most notably the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Bill Oakley has been a member for 22 years and Past President of the Rotary Club of North Balwyn. He has been heavily involved in the Club’s activities in the Solomon Islands for 15 years which cover a broad range of projects. Sanitation, improving food, and other more direct efforts in the fight against malaria, have been prominent. Bill is now in his 5th year as the D9800 District Coordinator for Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM).

 
DONATIONS in KIND - WORKING BEE
WORKING BEE
 
  DONATIONS IN KIND
 
SATURDAY 16th September
9am to 1pm
 
Woolshed #40,  400 Somerville Road,
West Footscray.
 
FRIENDS AND FAMILY WELCOME 
 
Please register with Russell.
 
 
MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT
WORLD PRESIDENT IAN RISELEY
HAS CHALLENGED ALL ROTARY MEMBERS
TO PLANT ONE TREE DURING THIS ROTARY YEAR 
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT TO BRING ETC. ETC. SEE  www.regenthoneyeater.org.au
 
MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT
 
ANY QUESTIONS - ELIAS WILL BE PLEASED TO HELP 
 
GUEST SPEAKERS PRESENTATION LAST TUESDAY 
Posted by Rohan WILLIAMS

Alan Crawford

"Birdwatching explained: Twitching, Birding, Gripping Off, Big Year, Dipping, Dudes, Lifers, Ticks and more"

Alan described his passion of bird watching which has from the age of 12 taken to him to many places around the world off the well-trodden tourist track. Along the way, he has seen very interesting birds and other animals including his fellow bird watchers, which may be classified as birders, twitchers, dudes and ornithologists. Alan mentioned that migratory birds are able to travel very long distances (e.g. Alaska to New Zealand) by modifying their physiology. Alan briefly described the role of BirdLife Australia in campaigning for protection of birds and their habitats. Alan concluded by commending Rotary for assisting with the Regent Honeyeater planting weekend and encouraged members to participate.
OUTSTANDING SPEAKER FOR PHF BREAKFAST
MEMBER NEWS
 
 
Marjorie has advised Honorary Member, BRIAN DOWNIE is now home and doing well after a hip replacement.
 
Brian sends his thanks to club members for the lovely card he has received.
 
 
 
 
FUNDRAISING - OUR BIG CHALLENGE
AN IMPASSIONED REQUEST FOR DONATION OF GOODS
 
FOR OUR MAJOR FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR.
 
 
MEETING REPORT - LAST TUESDAY
Posted by Rohan WILLIAMS

Welcome

President Frank opened the meeting by inviting President Elect Neville to propose a toast to Rotary International.

President Frank welcomed the following visitors to our meeting:

  • Michelle’s husband Alan (guest speaker)

  • Rana’s husband John

  • President Elect Neville’s wife Suzette

  • Brett and Judy Jones

Gerard once again tested our musical knowledge with President Frank identifying a connection between the song “I only want to be with you” and the Richmond Football Club. Gerard also recognized the following milestones:

  • Campbell 1 year as Rotarian

  • President Elect Neville 6 years as Rotarian

Announcements

  • Herb encouraged members to donate goods and attend the Auction on Thursday 26th October.

  • Alison encouraged members to attend the Interplast event on Wednesday 11th October with bookings via Ticketek.

  • President Elect Neville encouraged members to attend the Annual Paul Harris Breakfast on Tuesday 21st November.

  • Campbell shared his experience of attending a meeting of the Rotary Club Waikiki and presented a banner and his make-up card.

  • President Frank encouraged as many members as possible to host our foreign exchange student Flavia for a day during the September/October school holidays.

  • President Frank encouraged members to attend the District Homeless Seminar with Elias able to provide further details.

  • President Frank relayed the gratitude of the Rotary Club of North Melbourne for our support to their annual book fair through donations and purchases.

  • President Frank encouraged members to participate in the DIK working bee on Saturday 16th September.

Guest speaker

Please see separate item.

Closing

  • President Elect Neville thanked Alan for his presentation and presented him with a small hand made gift which supports the people of Timor Leste.              

  • The Swindle jackpotted for yet another week.

  • President Frank also thanked Alan for his presentation, thanked all our visitors for joining us and encouraged members to continue to make differences to our community in whatever way we can.

 

 
GALLERY
Warm welcome for Campbell at RC of Waikiki
Hannah & Flavia at Loch Ard Gorge
Campbell visits RC of Waikiki in Hawaii
 
 
 

Meeting Responsibilities
Chair
O'BRIEN, Frank
 
Greeter
CAVELL, Warwick
 
Reporter
CRAWFORD, Michelle
 
Photographer
THORNTON, Roger
 
Door
LAPINA, Michael
 
Door
GERLINGER, Bernie
 
Bulletin Editor
SOROS, Rob
 

Upcoming Events
DIK Working Bee
Woolshed 40
Sep 16, 2017
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 
VicPol Mentoring Program Graduation breakfast
RACV City Club
Sep 19, 2017
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM
 
Board Meeting
RACV CLUB
Sep 20, 2017
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Vocational Visit to MCG
Oct 08, 2017
 
Board Meeting
RACV CLUB
Oct 18, 2017
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
GRAND DINNER AUCTION
Oct 26, 2017
6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
 

Speakers
Sep 19, 2017
VicPol Mentoring Program Graduation breakfast
Bookings Essential for this event
Sep 26, 2017
Husna Pasha
Bridging the Gap between Humans by creating Happier People
Oct 03, 2017
Prof Alan Pears
Challenges for consumers and government: Victoria’s retail electricity and gas markets
Oct 10, 2017
James Tonkin
Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel Project
Oct 17, 2017
Di Gillies
Interplast Making a Difference
Oct 24, 2017
Bob Slater
Life After Stroke Program
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