Volume 50  Number 4                                                              July 26th 2021
 
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Presidential Musings for the Week

“Do what is right, not what is easy nor what is popular.” So, states Roy T. Bennett, author of “ The Light in the Heart”.  We can only hope that our Leaders are doing the right thing and we must adhere to their directions. Hence, another lockdown for Victorians. However, I am in constant contact with my Indonesian colleagues, who are overwhelmed by the delta variant. Claus Bogh’s brother in law in Jakarta has recently died at 45 years of Covid complications. The threat is real. I have heard of many of my friends’ relatives dying of Covid over there. Finally, I am fully vaccinated.

 
We in Australia are so lucky to be isolated. I do grieve for our young trying to make a buck in this environment of lockdown and decreased opportunities to prosper. The isolated with mental health issues is another issue. Rotary eradicated Polio with vaccinations – this is an example that vaccination is a logical way to go forward. I cannot understand the anti-vaxxers stance against all the medical evidence that vaccinations work. Come summer, I am sure we will emerge from this debacle.
 
Mark – Get off your soap box!!
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Bring the kids, bring the grandkids, but most of all bring yourself to Family Fun Day, Sunday August 8
There'll be music and laughter, face painting and a magician, a hoopist extraordinaire and much much more at Yarra Bank Reserve Sunday August 8th 2021, 12 noon to 3pm. So bring the family and enjoy a Sunday afternoon at play. Official opening at 1pm by the Mayor of Boroondara, Cr. Garry Thompson, and Rotary District 9800 Governor Dale Hoy.
 
 
National Tree Day - Tree Planting August 1st - Volunteers Needed
Tree Planting Gardiner's Creek August 1st at 10am.
 
Our Club has been invited to join this activity by Trevor Phillips, President, Friends of Gardiners Creek. He had planned to reserve some spots for us but because of COVID-19 we are required to register via the following link:
The activity will last for 2 - 3 hours and we will meet at the Basil Street playground, Darling Park, Malvern East 3145.
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R100 Project Added to Rotary Showcase
The Yarra Bank Reserve playground project to mark the Rotary Centenary Down Under, led by the Rotary Club of Glenferrie and involving a partnership between a consortium of four Rotary clubs and the City of Boroondara, has now been lodged on Rotary Showcase, making it visible to more than 1.2 million Rotarians in over 36,000 clubs in more than 200 countries. Now that's impact!
Can you Help George with his Survey?
George Debono has written to the club asking Rotarians to help with a survey he is conducting as part of his VCE studies. George writes: "Hello, I am a VCE student and Swinburne Senior Secondary College and am wondering if some club members would like to complete a survey, concerning my study of community in my year 12 sociology course. Please contact me at George De Bono [deb0008@sssc.vic.edu.au], Thanks!"
 
If you can help George please contact him and let him know.
Membership Marketing & Club Service Seminar
The Rotary Leadership Institute
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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Help Rotary Spread the Word. Vaccines Save Lives.
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?
 
Speakers
Jul 27, 2021 6:45 PM
How to Reduce Your Energy Bills and Stay Warm
How to Reduce Your Energy Bills and Stay Warm

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

Aug 10, 2021 6:30 PM
Member Behind the Badge
Aug 17, 2021 6:30 PM
The Battle of Long Tan
Aug 24, 2021 6:30 PM
Social Housing within the Context of the Australian Housing Market
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Upcoming Events
Boroondara Farmers Market July 31st 2021
Patterson Reserve East, Auburn Road, Hawthorn East
Jul 31, 2021
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
 
Rotary Board Meeting
Zoom
Aug 03, 2021
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Boroondara Farmers Market August 7th 2021
Patterson Reserve East, Auburn Road, Hawthorn East
Aug 07, 2021
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
 
Club Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Aug 10, 2021
6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
 
Club Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Aug 17, 2021
6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
 
Boroondara Farmers Market August 21st 2021
Patterson Reserve East, Auburn Road, Hawthorn East
Aug 21, 2021
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
 
Club Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Aug 24, 2021
6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
 
Club Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Aug 31, 2021
6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
 
Boroondara Farmers Market September 4th 2021
Patterson Reserve East, Auburn Road, Hawthorn East
Sep 04, 2021
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
 
Grand Opening - Rotary 100 - Yarra Bank Reserve
Yarra Bank Reserve
Sep 12, 2021
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
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