Book and pay now for the club meeting on Tuesday March 8th 2022
6:30pm for a 7:00pm start
Members and guests are also required to register upon arrival at the venue, preferably using the Victoria Safe app, providing proof that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19
In 2004, I had just returned from working in an eye camp in Oecussi, East Timor as part of the East Timor Eye Program (ETEP). Oecussi is the annexed state situated in North West Timor and was the most brutalised and oppressed part of East Timor, especially during the Civil War of Independence from Indonesia.
I remember showing photos of the people there and of my work. I always remember one person’s comment was that they “don’t look poor”. When I recently read Tim Winton’s comments – “The [modern] elite understands exotic poverty... but it often fails to recognise domestic hardship: poverty of choice, poverty born of constraint, the poverty that is working servitude or the bonded shame of unemployment.” This reminded me of all the hidden poverty in our society and the great good that Rotary gives us all a chance to right this wrong. Another gem I learnt off Dr Claus Bogh of the Sumba Foundation is that poverty is always a block away from the main road in Asia, that the rich can afford the land where electricity is available.
This event to support Parkinson's Victoria will now be held in Federation Square on Sunday 27th March 2022. It had been cancelled on a number of occasions during the past two years of the pandemic. Our Club has actively supported this event during the past decade by running a BBQ in Federation Square. In essence we provide the people power with the BBQ, marquee and food being provided by Parkinson's Victoria. In the past it has been a busy and a worthwhile occasion with three 2 hour shifts, each with 7 volunteers: so quite a commitment!
Raises funds for Australian Rotary Health directed towards research into mental health.
Opportunity to play golf at the prestigious Kingston Heath Golf Club.
Amazing prizes for a Hole-in-One (well actually three chances to win Mercedes vehicles).
Fabulous raffle with great prizes.
And you don't have to play golf - just join us for the dinner.
Don't delay - book your tickets now as we expect the event to be fully subscribed.
For more information, and to book tickets: Click here
The club will hold its usual club meeting at Kingston Heath Golf Course following the event on May 24th. Members who are not able to play golf should book for the Gourmet BBQ afterwards at a special members and guests only price: Click here
Crown Resorts have generously donated a Crown Promenade one night accommodation package, valued at $598, as a raffle prize at the Lift the Lid Charity Golf Day on May 24th 2022.
What better way to round off your day than an evening at Crown, a dinner at one of the very fine restaurants and a night to remember at Melbourne's premier hotel. Now that's something to look forward to, so be sure to book your tickets to the Lift the Lid Charity Golf Day now so that you don't miss out! Click here.
Thank you Crown Resorts! Your generous gift helps raise money for mental health research through Australian Rotary Health, one of Australia's largest non-government funders of mental health research in Australia. Crown Resorts, you're worth your weight in Gold! We lift our lid to you!
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 presented online.
Parts 1 & 2 – Sunday March 20thPart 3 – Sunday 27th March Part 4 – Sunday 3rd April
To register you need to email Jane Pennington Jane.Pennington@rotary9800.org by Friday 11March. There is a limit of 20 people for each program.
Put this date into your diary and don't forget to register! Lynnette Spencer and Rod Smith have announced that the annual Gourmet BBQ on the Terrace at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club is confirmed, with the date set for Tuesday March 29th, at 6:30pm. An autumn evening on the Terrace at Kooyong is one of the eagerly awaited treats of the year. No speaker, no speeches, just great food and the company of good friends. So bring partners, bring friends. It's a great opportunity to share your Rotary life with friends and family.
Event sponsor Silver Star Mercedes-Benz will announce the marvellous support they are providing to the club's fundraiser for Australian Rotary Health. Come along and find out how Mercedes-Benz might very well go ahead and make your day!
