Volume 51 Number 21                                                        January 30th, 2023
 
Next Meeting is a fun bbq and picnic. No need to book! No speeches!!
 
    Tuesday January 31st 2023
    From 5pm
   Yarra Bank Reserve
   Denham St &, Creswick St, Hawthorn
 
 
President's Message

Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Boroondara Farmers Market (BFM)- Since I became a Glenferrie Rotarian, volunteering at BFM has added more fun to my life. Farmers Markets are a critical ingredient to our nation’s food system, bringing fresh, sustainably produced goods to local communities. Like other Rotarians, buying fresh, local produce at BFM is essential to maintaining my good health. I have also discovered that the BFM is a culturally critical ingredient to the community, as it has continued to be a favourite place for people to gather and socialize. Its popularity during the COVID Pandemic was an excellent example of that. While volunteering at BFM, I have enjoyed watching our producers establish great relationships with their customers; patrons enjoying the outdoor environment, meeting friends, and stopping for breakfast is just divine. It’s my great privilege to share their happiness and joy.

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Club Picnic Tuesday January 31st 2023
Our new year will kick off with a picnic and bbq at the Yarra Bank Reserve playground, Denham Street Hawthorn, on the banks of the Yarra, the site of our Rotary 100 playground.  Bring something to cook on the barby or bring a picnic, something to drink and something to sit on, bring partners and friends! But most of all come along and join in the fun! No need to book. See you there! 
 
Tuesday January 31st 2023
From 5pm
Yarra Bank Reserve
Denham St &, Creswick St, Hawthorn
 
RICON 23 - Exciting Volunteering Opportunities
The Host Organising Committee (HOC) is looking for Volunteers to assist with the running of the Rotary International Convention in May 2023 in Melbourne (RICON23). Volunteers are required to primarily assist as Welcome Marshalls at the main convention sites ( Melbourne Convention and Entertainment Centre and Rod Laver Arena ) as well as at HOC Events, Major Block Hotels, Tullamarine Airport and Southern Cross Station. Volunteers will also be first-hand providers of information and advice to delegates on a variety of aspects of RICON23.
 

If interested press the above graphic
Rotary Foundation Newsletter
From District Rotary Foundation Chair Grant Hocking
It has been a busy first 6 months of the Rotary year in the Foundation space with lots of activity. The purpose of this D9800 Foundation newsletter is to keep Rotarians informed of these activities by providing a summary of these activities and an update of what is important in the coming months.

 

Press Gaphic above for Newsletter
Rotary International Convention 2023
 
LoL
  • What do you call a bear that does not have ears? B. What do you call a fish that does not have eyes? Fsh.
     
  • Why is England known for being such a wet country? The queen has been reigning there for generations.
     
  • Why did the skeleton decide to stay home from the school dance? Because it had no body to dance with.
     
  • Greetings from the Ocean
    What does the ocean say when greeting its friends? Nothing. It just waves. What did the beach say when the evening tide came in? “Long time no sea.”
ROTARIANS LIVE BY THE FOUR WAY TEST
 
Is it the Truth?
 
Is it Fair to all concerned?
 
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
 
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
 
OUR VISION
 
“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
 
VOLUNTEER HERE
 
Add your name to one or more of the volunteer lists below by clicking on the name:
  
Speakers
Feb 14, 2023 6:30 PM
Supporting Schools in Sierra Leone
Supporting Schools in Sierra Leone

Glenferrie Rotarian Isaiah Lahai is a remarkable person with an inspiring story to tell. Come along and hear from Isaiah about the two schools he personally supports, and how Rotary can help.

Isaiah's remarkable story is featured in the latest edition of Rotary Down Under: 'Fayai Isaiah Lahai'

See also this story from The Glenferrie Rotarian, September 20th, 2021: 'Isaiah's Story Teaches us the Power of Love'.

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Upcoming Events
Club Picnic at Yarra Bank Reserve
Yarra Bank Reserve Playground
Jan 31, 2023
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Salvation Army Bread Run
Baker's Delight
Feb 02, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Boroondara Farmers Market
Patterson Reserve
Feb 04, 2023
7:00 AM – 1:15 PM
 
Rotary Board Meeting
Auburn Hotel
Feb 07, 2023
6:15 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Salvation Army Bread Run
Baker's Delight
Feb 09, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Club Dinner Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Feb 14, 2023
6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
 
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CLUB EXECUTIVE
 
President
 
Vice President
 
President Elect
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
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 The Rotary Club of Glenferrie acknowledges the traditional owners as the custodians of this land, recognising their connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Australia's First Peoples, and to their elders, past, present and future.
 
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