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Jul 13, 2021 6:30 PM
The Club will welcome its new leaders at a glittering celebration of what it means to be a Rotarian Booking essential: Click here to book |
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Jul 13, 2021 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Changeover Night. The club celebrates another end of year of achievement and welcomes new club leadership. Bookings via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-club-of-glenferrie-changeover-2021 |
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Jul 17, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Jul 20, 2021 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Guest Speaker: Sue Vincent: "Let’s Talk Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Rotary Meeting via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5085488844?pwd=VlJ5clZ3MXZhT1doSFJRUm5iMi90QT09
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Let's Talk Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Rotary
Jul 20, 2021 7:30 PM
Sue Vincent, District 9800 Chair Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group Meeting via ZOOM: Click here to join the meeting
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Jul 27, 2021 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Guest Speaker: Tim Forcey: How to reduce your energy bills and stay warm Vi Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5085488844?pwd=VlJ5clZ3MXZhT1doSFJRUm5iMi90QT09
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How to Reduce Your Energy Bills and Stay Warm
Jul 27, 2021 6:45 PM
Tim Forcey trained as a chemical engineer and worked for decades in the oil and gas and petrochemical industries with Exxon Mobil, BHP, and others. In more recent times, Tim published renewable energy research with the University of Melbourne where he showed how Australians could save money by heating with their reverse cycle air cons instead of using gas. As you will hear, in order to spread the word about these useful home energy economics, Tim went on to found and co-administer the 32,000 member facebook group 'My Efficient Electric Home'. Tim also assists individual Victorians in their homes as a home comfort and energy advisor. Tim writes for 'The Conversation': Click here to read his articles |
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Jul 31, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Aug 07, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Aug 10, 2021 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Speaker: TBA via ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5085488844?pwd=VlJ5clZ3MXZhT1doSFJRUm5iMi90QT09 |
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Aug 17, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Guest Speaker: Dr Robert Webster OAM, President Victorian RSL Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5085488844?pwd=VlJ5clZ3MXZhT1doSFJRUm5iMi90QT09
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The Battle of Long Tan
Aug 17, 2021 6:30 PM
Dr Robert Webster, OAM, FCPA, FAPI, FRICS, is State President of the Victorian RSL => Dr Robert Webster OAM Dr Webster, a Vietnam Veteran, will speak on the significance of the Battle of Long Tan in a bitter and divisive war Meeting via Zoom: click here to join |
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Aug 21, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Aug 24, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Guest Speaker: George Housakos, PwC Australia Via Zoom: http://https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84775154515?pwd=dFFtbTI4QVZ1QTNnOUJVS0tRTG5Odz09 |
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Social Housing within the Context of the Australian Housing Market
Aug 24, 2021 6:30 PM
George Housakos has been a director at PwC since 2018 and, in July this year, was appointed Managing Director, Real Estate Advisory Services. Prior to that he has spent many years working in the social housing area, as Managing Direcor of People4Places, and before that as Founder and Chief Executive of Urban Communities Lited. At the club meeting on August 24th, George will brief us on the latest developments in all aspects of Social Housing within the broader context of the Australian housing market. Via Zoom: => Click here |
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Aug 31, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Guest Speaker: Gideon Meltzer, Stroke Awareness Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84775154515?pwd=dFFtbTI4QVZ1QTNnOUJVS0tRTG5Odz09 |
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StrokeSafe
Aug 31, 2021 6:30 PM
Gideon Meltzer is trained in public speaking and experienced in delivering life-saving messages about stroke. Gideon had a stroke in 2015 while he was on holiday with his family in Israel. He was a fit, healthy and practising as a lawyer at the time. So while he will present common information about stroke and it's prevention, he will also draw on his own personal experiences which makes his talk different – and very powerful.
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Sep 04, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Sep 07, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Sep 11, 2021 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Learning, Leading, Action - Showcasing the Wonderful Impact of Rotary Enjoy the online Zone Conference from anywhere you choose - alone or together with others.
Learning, Leading, Action is this year’s Zone 8 conference theme, putting a spotlight on the essence of Rotarians and the way we get things done. The theme also gives a clue to the conference content. Hear from speakers who are leading our organisation and our impact, learn from thought leaders and be impressed by a host of Rotarians taking action to change lives in our communities. Be inspired to Lead Learn Act in new ways that deepen our engagement and increase Rotary’s impact. |
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Sep 12, 2021 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Learning, Leading, Action - Showcasing the Wonderful Impact of Rotary Enjoy the online Zone Conference from anywhere you choose - alone or together with others.
Learning, Leading, Action is this year’s Zone 8 conference theme, putting a spotlight on the essence of Rotarians and the way we get things done. The theme also gives a clue to the conference content. Hear from speakers who are leading our organisation and our impact, learn from thought leaders and be impressed by a host of Rotarians taking action to change lives in our communities. Be inspired to Lead Learn Act in new ways that deepen our engagement and increase Rotary’s impact. |
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Sep 14, 2021 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
Guest Speaker: Isaiah Lahai - Member Behind the Badge via Zoom: http://https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85615332415?pwd=VlV5N3dlYVJYSlc4UmNJS1BKTGF6QT09 Meeting ID: 856 1533 2415 |
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Member Behind the Badge
Sep 14, 2021 6:45 PM
Come along and hear Isaiah's fascinating and inspiring story in his Member Behind the Badge talk. The Member Behind the Badge Talks are always the most enjoyable and illuminating of all our meeting programs, and Isaiah's is one not to be missed. Via Zoom, of course! Click link |
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Sep 18, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Sep 21, 2021 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
Guest Speaker: Susie Cole RIMERN via Zoom: http://https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85615332415?pwd=VlV5N3dlYVJYSlc4UmNJS1BKTGF6QT09 Meeting ID: 856 1533 2415 |
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What is RIMERN?
Sep 21, 2021 6:45 PM
Susie Cole is a member of the Rotary Club of Prharan which is in the process of establishing a new agency, Rotary Inner Melbourne Emergency Relief Network or RIMERN. But waht is it? Come along to the meeting on Tuesday September 21st and all be revealed. On Zoom? Sure is! Click here. |
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Sep 28, 2021 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
Guest Speaker: Geoffrey and Kay Widmer - Members Behind the Badge via Zoom: http://https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85615332415?pwd=VlV5N3dlYVJYSlc4UmNJS1BKTGF6QT09 Meeting ID: 856 1533 2415 |
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Members Behind the Badge
Sep 28, 2021 6:45 PM
Geoffrey and Kay are new to Rotary but have a lifetime of rich and absorbing experience. Their life together has taken them to many accomplishments across the globe, and their absorbing personal story will delight and entertain. Come along and hear the stories and see for yourself! The Member Behind the Badge talk is where Rotarians really get to know one another. |
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Oct 02, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Oct 04, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Oct 05, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Beyond Water
Oct 12, 2021 6:45 PM
Peter and Sharon are the Co-Founders of BeyondWater, a charitable trust which alleviates poverty across East Africa through the provision of safe drinking water and sanitation facilities. They have spent the last 9 years based in Nairobi, Kenya raising a team of nationals who oversee the many projects. Starting in 2007, BeyondWater has grown to an organisation that works across 10 countries and has assisted over 100,000 people every day to receive clean water. In addition, over 200 girls have gone through their leadership and mentoring program - The Girl Project. |
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Oct 12, 2021 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
Guest Speaker: Peter and Sharon Crean. Beyond Water via Zoom: http://https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85615332415?pwd=VlV5N3dlYVJYSlc4UmNJS1BKTGF6QT09
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Oct 16, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Afghanistan - A Personal Story
Oct 19, 2021 6:45 PM
Najaf Mazari was a shepherd boy from the mountains of Afghanistan, who became a rugmaker of genius. In 2001 he was forced to flee his homeland under the onslaught of the Taliban ariving in Australia to start a new life. He painstakingly rebuilt his life in Australia, where he has established a successful business, rescuing his family from the despair of Pakistan’s refugee camps. Come along and hear Najaf's moving personal story, how he overcame immense challenges along the way, how he drew on the rug-making skills he learned as a twelve year-old, how he has now built, in his new country, a successful genuine Afghan rug business covering cleaning, repairs and the production of rugs. Najaf co-authored a book on his life story: The Rugmake of Mazar-e-Sharif, published in 2008. |
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Oct 19, 2021 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
Guest Speaker: Najaz Mazari. Afghanistan - a Personal Story via Zoom click here |
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Oct 26, 2021 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
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ROMAC
Oct 26, 2021 6:45 PM
Helena Wimpole needs no introduction to members of The Rotary Club of Glenferrie, except to say that her gentle kindness through her work as a board member of Rotary Overseas Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) has helped bring joy and prospects for a better future to children from developing countries who need our help. And isn't that something special! Come along and hear the story of ROMAC, and be inspired. |
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Oct 30, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Nov 01, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Nov 06, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Nov 09, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
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Remembering Those Who Fell - Remembrance Day 2021
Nov 09, 2021 6:45 PM
The Hon. Ted Baillieu is a former Premier of Victoria (2010-2013), representing the electorate of Hawthorn in the Victorian Parliament from 1999 to 2014. In 2012 he led what was until then Australia's largest-ever international trade delegation to China. He is also an accomplished architect. In 2016 he became Melbourne University's Honorary Enterprise Professor associated with the Faculty of Architecture, Building & Planning and in 2017 was appointed Adjunct Professor at Swinburne University. In June 2021, he was appointed by the Australian Government as Chair of the Australian Heritage Council. Ted is Patron of a number of groups including Multicultural Arts Victoria, Public Record Office of Victoria, The Sovereign Hill Museums Association, Queenscliffe Historical Museum, Cancer Council Victoria: Relay for Life, Hawthorn and the Australia India Chamber of Commerce. He is also Chieftain of the Victorian Highland Pipe Band Association. Ted is a Rotarian, joining the Rotary Club of Glenferrie in May 2006. |
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Nov 16, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
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The Rotary Foundation - Rotary's Charity
Nov 16, 2021 6:30 PM
The Rotary Foundation has received the highest 4/4 rating from Charity Navigators for 13 consecutive years. The Foundation earned the recognition for adhering to sector best practices and executing its mission in a financially efficient way, demonstrating both strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. Only one percent of the organizations Charity Navigator evaluates have received 13 consecutive 4-star evaluations. It's most ambitious project has been to eradicate polio globally, to which it has contributed US$2.1 billion since 1988. PDG Murray Verso is the current District 9800 Rotary Foundation Chair. His three-year term commenced on July 1, 2019. Murray joined the Rotary Club of Williamstown, in 1981. As well as many other club roles, he has twice served as president of his club. (1986-87 and 2008-2009). He was Governor of District 9800 in the 2014-2015 Rotary year, and for three years was an Assistant Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator with responsibility for Districts 9800, 9810, 9820 and 9830
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Nov 20, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Nov 21, 2021 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Grand Opening of the Yarra Bank Reserve All Abilities Playground featuring the unique interactive plays sculpture donated by Rotary to mark the 100th Anniversary of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand => Rotary in Boroondara - 100th Anniversary Celebrations
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Nov 23, 2021 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
LEADERSHIP, RESILIENCE AND HOPE IN A TIME OF CRISIS Beyond Blue CEO Georgie Harman shares her personal story of leading through crisis, offering her Book online: www.trybooking.com/BUOYV Zoom Online Event |
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Nov 23, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Guest Speaker: Iain (Fred) Campbell Smith You may also join this hybrid meeting via Zoom
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Dust of Uruzgan
Nov 23, 2021 6:30 PM
Iain (Fred) Campbell Smith is is an Australian diplomat, singer/songwriter and comedian. In July 2009 he was the first DFAT civilian to be posted to Uruzgan as part of the second Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force. He served most of his 18-month tour of the province living and working on the Multinational Base in Tarin Kowt and at a Forward Operating Base in the Chora Valley. In 2016, Allen & Unwin published Smith's book The Dust of Uruzgan. The book, which Smith wrote over an eight-month period between 2015 and 2016, is a memoir of detailing his experiences as a diplomat in Uruzgan, Afghanistan. Fred is the 2021 recipient of the 2021 ACT Chief Minister's Rotary Peace Award. |
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Nov 30, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
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Member Behind the Badge
Nov 30, 2021 6:30 PM
The Member Behind the Badge talks are the most informative and enjoyable of all our meeting topics. The first object of Rotary is "The Development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service" and there is no better way to get to know our fellow Rotarians than through the Member Behind the Badge talk. Bookings essential: click here |
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Dec 04, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Dec 14, 2021 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
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Official Visit of the District Governor
Dec 14, 2021 6:30 PM
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Dec 16, 2021 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Do you want a great morning, having fun and doing good for the community? RIMERN (Rotary Inner Melbourne Emergency Relief Network) is a Rotary initiative set up in a warehouse in East Brunswick. Glenferrie Rotarians are invited to make up a team once a month to help sort, stack and pack household items for distribution to those who are looking to make a new life; those escaping from domestic violence, war and other trauma. |
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Dec 18, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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We Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Dec 21, 2021 6:30 PM
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