This is my last bulletin message as President of the club. I genuinely want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your selfless and unwavering dedication in serving our club in various capacities. Your time, expertise, creativity, and engagement have been highly valued and respected by the entire club. I am also grateful for the fellowship, encouragement, and support extended to me as President of this great club.
In a night that will be long remembered, significant club achievements over the past year were celebrated, a new President and an incoming board welcomed, and the contributions of some outstanding Rotarians recognised. PP Thelma Huchison was presented with a Royce Abbey Award, only the third such award in the club's history, while PP Carol Benson, PP Dr Mark Ellis AM, David Fallick, Geoffrey Widmer and Helen Worladge OAM, Director and Program Manager at the Education CHANCES Foundation, each received a Paul Harris Fellow Recognition. Congratulating outgoing President Teresa Liu on a year of significant achievement, incoming President Mark Howlett signalled a continuation of the growth of the club in the year ahead, in terms of membership numbers, community projects and member engagement and satisfaction. A re-energised club, ready to pick up the challenge to Create Hope in the World. To see all the photos from Changeover, click on 'Read more...' below.
What fun it was at Changeover 2023! From left, Angela Gao, MC PP Charles Tran, Jack Gao, President Teresa Liu, President-elect Mark Howlett and Donna, and special guests Member for Hawthorn John Pesutto and Mayor of Boroondara, Cr Felicity Sinfield. Ready to 'Create Hope in the World'.
The Rotary Club of Glenferrie has received a District Recognition Award at the 2023 District Changeover June 24th, recognising its work through the Boroondara Farmers Market in keeping people connected during the Covid pandemic. District Recognition Awards are offered to acknowledge and encourage excellence in a variety of key areas. They are designed to give Clubs and their members pride in their achievements and to set the benchmark in what clubs can do to make a difference within our community.
The Rotary Club of Glenferrie is the recipient of the Connect Award for the work of its members at the Boroondara Farmers Market during the pandemic, in 'Connecing to Make Things Better'. The award was accepted on behalf of the club by President Elect Nominee Peter Moore. Well done Glenferrie Rotarians! To see the certificate, click on 'Read more...' below.
President Elect Nominee Peter Moore, second from right, accepts the District Recognition Award on behalf of the club. The award was for the "Connect" category: Connecting to Make Things Better
Helena Wimpole and Geoff Widmer recently completed a block of six cooking lessons for clients of the Salvation Army. These were conducted at weekly intervals and were a great success. Each lesson, including consumption of the delicious meal lasted for about 2 hours. The practical experience and social interaction were greatly appreciated by the attendees. (See earlier story in The Glenferrie Rotarian,May 8th 2023)
We have been asked to present a further set of six lessons commencing on Wednesday 16th August. It would marvellous if any other Club Members would be available to provide their culinary expertise. Helena and Geoff would be happy to help with some introductory guidance. Please contact Helena, Geoff of myself if you would like to be involved
Rotary District 9800 welcomed a new District Governor at the District Changeover luncheon at Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields on Saturday January 24th. Outgoing DG Amanda Wendt, one of the youngest DGs in Rotary International. concluded a stellar year as DG, which included hosting the Rotary International Convention in Melbourne in May, by handing over the chain of office to incoming DG Ron Payne. Ron, a member of the Rotary Club of Eaglehawk, is a well-known and popular Rotarian who will build upon the momentum of recent years with an agenda of membership growth and engagement. Congratulations to DGE Ron Payne and a very big thank you to DG Amanda Wendt, for a year of achievement in which the focus of Rotary was directed firmly towards service, and the profile of Rotary was greatly enhanced.
Newly inducted District 9800 Governor Ron Payne, centre, with past Rotary Glenferrie presidents Dr Mark Ellis AM, left, and Charles Tran, at the District 9800 Changeover Luncheon on Saturday June 24th 2023
By now Glenferrie Rotarians are very familiar with the club's administration and communication application, ClubRunner, but few may be fully aware of just how powerful the ClubRunner app can be. The ClubRunner app on your mobile phone replaces the old, printed Club Handbook, and the District Handbook has gone the way of the dodo as well. From the ClubRunner app you can phone, text or email a club member, or a member of any club in District 9800, and read club stories long before they appear in the Bulletin. That you already know.
But did you know that you can register for (or decline i.e. register an apology for) a club meeting or event directly from your ClubRunner app? No need to wait for Joanne's prompt, or even open up the club website to book. Now you can do it via your ClubRunner app in the blink of an eye. To find out how, click on 'Read more..."
Rotary Glenferrie welcomes Rotary Global Grants Scholar Hikaro Sato, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mito, Japan, and hosted by the Rotary Club of Glenferrie. Hikaro is studying for a Masters Degree in Public Health at the Australian Catholic University. Her study in this field relates to one of the Rotary Foundation’s Areas of Focus: Disease Prevention and Treatment, which seeks to limit the spread of communicable diseases, and reduces the incidence and effect of diseases and strengthens the health care system.
Come along and meet Hikaru, hear about her studies in this important field, and learn a little about her life in Japan and the power of the Rotary Foundation's Global Scholarship Program.
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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