Volume 49  Number 29                                                                  February 1st 2021
Presidential Musings for the Week

“Never was so much done by so few for the greater good”.  With apologies to Winston Churchill on his wartime speech on 20 August 1940.  However, when I think back to our Australia Day effort, I think of this line.  I was against the Australia Day Cluster event for the one reason that it was on a long weekend and most of our members were justifiably on vacation, including myself on a week’s leave.  I thank those who did get back to whether able, away or sick.  

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Australia Day in the Park Celebrates our Diverse Community
The Rotary Australia Day in the Park event at Victoria Park, Kew on January 26th highlighted the richness in the diversity of culture in the Australian community, with food and artistic displays from Australians from many cultural backgrounds, under the theme "We're all part of the story". 
 
Commencing with a morning downpour, the day looked like it was going to be long and damp. But those who braved the elements were treated to, amongst other things,  the Pipa Dance and Tai Chi demonstrations from the Chinese community, Hindu dancing from the India community and a Tango from the Argentinian community, highlighting that Australia is a country with an ancient heritage, a British tradition and a diverse modern culture. Rotary shone on a day darkened by rain clouds but illuminated with inclusiveness. To see the photo album from  Australia Day in Park  
The Annual Gourmet BBQ at KLTC
The club will resume in-person meetings with the ever popular and perennially fantastic Gourmet BBQ on the Terrace at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club on February 9th 2021
 
Due to Covid-19 precautions, Kooyong LTC require that the names and phone numbers of attendees be advised to them in advance, so pre-registration is essential.
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First RORP Playgrounds Announced
International Service Director Mark Howlett is looking for volunteers to help with the harvesting of two playgrounds in February, as part of the Rotary Overseas Recycled Playground Program. The City of Boroondara has advised that the playground at Nettleton Park Glen Iris will be removed during the week of February 8th. Members will recall Nettleton Park from the tree planting the club did there in 2018. The second playground, at Pridmore Park, Hawthorn will be dismantled during the week commencing February 15th.
 
The equipment will be collected by Glenferrie Rotarians and shipped to Rotary Donations in Kind in West Footscray. Four willing hands are needed for each (or both) playgrounds. If you would like to be part of this wonderful new project, please contact Mark Howlett and let him know asap. And welcome aboard!
Meeting Duties Resume
Club meeting duties resume with the meeting at Kooyong on Tuesday February 16th. The meeting duty roster can be accessed via the club homepage at any time, by clicking on the 'Member Resources' menu, and then the 'Rosters' sub-menu. Your assigned duties also appear at the end of your personal copy of The Glenferrie Rotarian.
 
For quick access now 
Your Farmers Market Needs You
We are still seeking volunteers for a number of Farmers Market slots, with volunteer signup lists now set up for markets through to August.
 
As we now have 12 extra markets each year there are plenty of opportunities to assist throughout the year. To ensure that the people on duty are able to cope with the heavy weightlifting we wish to have at least 2 males on every shift, and 2 ladies.
 
The roster is in two parts due to its complexity. You must be logged on to the club website to access the signup lists:
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Rotary Leadership Institution Course
The Rotary Leadership Institute Program presents a wonderful opportunity for experienced Rotarians, new members and indeed people interested in finding out more about Rotary to take some time to experience the history, current and new initiatives related to this great organisation we call Rotary.
 
This four-part program is now available online.
 
 
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The Cycling to Service Fellowship
The Cycling to Serve Fellowship had its origins in Belgium in 1984 when a Rotary club organised the first World Rotary Cycling Championships. The championships were held again in 1985 and 1986, but it was then decided that the effort was too much for a single club. Consequently, some of the Belgian and Dutch participants got together and formed the Cycling to Serve Fellowship in 1988.  From then annual events have been organised by Rotary clubs in many countries throughout the world, including Australia.
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LoL
Me: What’s the Wi-Fi password? Bartender: You need to buy a drink first. Me: OK, I’ll have a Coke. Bartender: Three dollars. Me: There you go. So what’s the Wi‑Fi password? Bartender: “You need to buy a drink first.” No spaces, all lowercase.
 
One of the shortest wills ever written: “Being of sound mind, I spent all the money.”

What do you call 4 matadors in quicksand?  Quatro, cinco
 
Covid Reflection
Boss (on phone) How are things going?
Me: *gazing out of the window at my kids strangling each other whilst jumping barefoot on the trampoline*
Great!

 
Speakers
Feb 16, 2021 6:30 PM
What is RORP and how does it affect Rotary Glenferrie?
What is RORP and how does it affect Rotary Glenferrie?

The Rotary Club of Glenferrie, under the leadership of International Service Director Mark Howlett, will commence a new project in 2021 as a member of the Rotary Overseas Recycled Playgrounds Program (RORP). Peter Cribb is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Flemington Kensington, but he is much more than that. Peter has established a number of significant projects and programs in Rotary and he is the founder of RORP. Under RORP the club will harvest playgrounds in Boroondara and ship them via Rotary Donations in Kind to villages in Sri Lanka and other developing nations, where they will start a new life bringing joy to a new generation of children. Come along and here how, why and when you can help at the club meeting on February 16th 2021 - Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club.

Feb 23, 2021 6:30 PM
Vision for Boroondara
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Upcoming Events
Boroondara Farmers Market
Patterson Reserve
Feb 06, 2021
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
 
Board Meeting via Zoom
Zoom
Feb 08, 2021
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Gourmet BBQ On The Terrace at Kooyong
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Feb 09, 2021
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Club Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Feb 16, 2021
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Boroondara Farmers Market
Patterson Reserve
Feb 20, 2021
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
 
Club Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Feb 23, 2021
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Boroondara Farmers Market
Patterson Reserve
Mar 06, 2021
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
 
Club Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Mar 09, 2021
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Club Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Mar 16, 2021
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Boroondara Farmers Market
Patterson Reserve
Mar 20, 2021
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Immediate Past President
 
President Nominee
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Club Service Director
 
Community Service Director
 
Foundation Director
 
International Service Director
 
Membership Development Director
 
Vocational Services Director
 
Youth Service Director
 
Bulletin Editor
 
Communications & Public Image Chair
 
Environmental Sustainability Chair
 
Farmers Market Administrator
 
Protection Officer
 
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