Welcome back after a week off Rotary and our long long weekend.
Just a few days ago, a group of members met to discuss the public image and promotion of the club, with the objective of sharing our success stories with the community, highlighting the benefits of being a rotary member, and to support the market. The discussions touched on our social media presence, the bulletin, radio etc.
In the heart of Hawthorn, a carefully orchestrated event, the Sierra Leone Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser, unfolded after months of meticulous planning alongside Bunnings. It all began at the crack of dawn, as the team descended upon Coles in Tooronga at 7am, eagerly collecting carts brimming with food and drinks, making numerous trips in preparation for the day ahead. Upon reaching Bunnings, the buzz of activity commenced as the crew orchestrated the setup, firing up the BBQs and delving into food preparations.
Kathryn Blakeman, PP Richard Blakeman & Alex Marshall
I am thrilled to share the incredible success and impact of our recent EndPolio Campaign within District 9800.
Our journey commenced on the 1st of October with the inaugural End Polio Walk starting at Altona, culminating in an inspiring finish at Studley Park in Kew, on the 29th of October. Throughout this eventful period, the invaluable support and dedication from our club members have been nothing short of exceptional. Each contribution, no matter how big or small, played a pivotal role in the resounding success of this initiative.
The innovative, light-weight, robust LightWalker walking sticks are now on sale, with all proceeds going towards funding the club's project to build toilet blocks and a water source for the Aladura Primary School in Sierra Leone. These walking sticks come in two styles, the LightWalker Telescopic and the LightWalker Folding. The LightWalker Folding is ideal for travel. Selling at almost 50% off the RRP, and designed to a high standard, these quality walking sticks are an absolute bargain. Delivered via Australia Post, or collected free of charge from the Boroondara Farmers Market.
The Board has suggested that we have our usual Tuesday evening meeting at RIMERN on 21st November. The visit will allow members to see the progress that has occurred at this important community program, that we have been part of since November 2021.
Susie Cole, one of the instigators of RIMERN, will give a brief presentation.
The evening will commence with complementary refreshments (RIMERN wine available) at 6.00pm.
We will then move to the Darebin RSL for dinner at 7.00pm. Partners are very welcome.
The weather could have been kinder, some patchy sunshine warmed us up after a cool breeze most of the morning.
Attendance of 559 was quite good, considering it was a "long weekend" and Derby Day to boot. Our fellow Rotarians were busy as well, with a Bunnings BBQ underway in Hawthorn.
The expected 23 stallholders became 21 with two no-shows.
There were some highlights:
The Camberwell Structured Playgroup appeared to be busy all morning, and we were pleased that they had a good experience.
First timer Tulay's Dutch Pancakes and Gozelmes was a hit, and they were pleased with the day.
The saxophone player provided some pleasant music, appreciated by people sitting in the Seating Area.
This is a call out to all members, families of members and friends. RIMERN is desperately short of a wide variety of donated goods ranging from bedding, furniture, white goods and kitchen items. So, if you know of anybody who is down-sizing, moving house or has unwanted but functional household items please refer them to RIMERN.
There are many clients requiring assistance and currently demand exceeds supply. Any help would be very much appreciated.
Finally, a reminder about our Club meeting at RIMERN on Tuesday, 21st November 2023. Please register via the link sent by Joanne Shentu and also in the Rotarian.
David Fallick, Geoff Widmer and I would be happy to answer any questions.
PDG Murray Verso is the End Polio Now Coordinator for Rotary Zone 8 (Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific countries). He joined the Rotary Club of Williamstown, Victoria in 1981 and has served the club in many capacities, including two terms as club president (1986-1987 and 2008- 2009). He is a Past Governor of District 9800 (2014-2015).
In Rotary Foundation Month, Murray will talk to us of the work of The Rotarty Foundation, and the continuing global effort to rid the world of the crippling disease of polio.
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.
The Rotary Club of Glenferrie | PO Box 2134 | Hawthorn Vic 3122
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The Camberwell Structured Playgroup appeared to be busy all morning, and we were pleased that they had a good experience.
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