President's Message Posted by Peter Moore The older I get, the faster the years seem to go by. It’s amazing to me that I have been President for nearly 5 months. It’s gone by in the blink of an eye. One of the main reasons I suspect is that we are a busy and active Club with many projects. Also, we do pretty well on the fellowship side. A function coming up on 22 November is the Sumba Eye Project function. This function will combine the best of both worlds with the intention to raise money for the SEP with plenty of auction both loud and silent. It is also a time for fellowship with friends and family.   Read more... Helen Worladge Memorial Service Posted by Peter Moore The memorial service for Helen will be at 11.00 am on 22 November at Malvern Town Hall.   There is a link for Helen's memorial service and registration is required.   Press Memorial to register. Club Meeting Report - 12th November - Grant Hocking Posted by Alex Marshall Grant Hocking addressed our meeting and described the role of the Rotary Foundation, and particularly its importance in funding projects globally and within Australia. Grant has been a Rotarian for 20 years. He is currently the Chairman of the Rotary Foundation for District 9800. He has previously been a club president twice and a past District Governor.   The mission statement of The Rotary Foundation (TRF) is to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace, by providing quality education, improving the environment and alleviating poverty. TRF of D9800 is overseen by a Board of 20 individuals with Grant as chairman. The Board also includes Glenferrie Rotarians Thelma Hutchison and Richard Blakeman. President Peter Moore, Joanne Shentu, Grant Hocking & Alex Marshall. Joanne presenting a donation of $5000 to The Rotary Foundation.   Press image to play   Read more... More from President Peter Moore Posted by Peter Moore As you are aware, the Christmas function has been changed to 17th December 2024 from 10 December 2024. We will not be having a meeting on 10 December meaning that the Christmas function will be the last meeting for the year. The first meeting in 2025 will be the now traditional BBQ and catch up at Yarra Park, details of which will be circulated shortly. I will endeavour to arrange a catch-up President's lunch in December at the usual venue of the Glenferrie Hotel, subject to venue availability in December, and will be in touch soon about this.   As there is a lot going on this November and the Calendar is a bit crowded for me both Rotary wise and personally, I am not arranging a lunch for November.   Peter Moore Rotary Glenferrie President Foundation Xmas Cakes and Puddings Posted by Joanne Shentu With Christmas step closer, the joyful atmosphere all around. It is the season for getting together as well as eating the delicious traditional rum and brandy fruit cake and puddings.   The Christmas Pudding sale will kick off on 16th November at the Farmers Market and will continue for the following three markets on 30th November 4th December and 21st December respectively unless the stock is sold out earlier.   I have attached the form for you to order in advance. You can either choose to fill out the form and email to me or just email me to say how many and what kind of cake or puddings you would like to order. Press on the link for Xmas Cakes and Puddings Details & Order Form. Read more... Sumba Eye Program Fundraising Dinner LoL I told my doctor that I broke my arm in two places – he told me to stop going to those places.   Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you do criticize them, you're a mile away, and you have their shoes.   I was at the park wondering why this frisbee kept getting bigger… and then it hit me.   Two fish in a tank, one looks at the other and says, "How do you drive this thing?"

Upcoming Events Salvation Army Bread Run Bakers Delight Nov 21, 2024 6:19 PM   Rotary Board Meeting Auburn Hotel Nov 21, 2024 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM   Sumba Eye Program Fundraising Dinner Grace Park Hawthorn Club Nov 22, 2024 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM   Club Dinner Meeting Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Nov 26, 2024 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM   Salvation Army Bread Run Bakers Delight Nov 28, 2024 6:19 PM   Boroondara Farmers Market Patterson Reserve Nov 30, 2024 7:00 AM – 1:15 PM   View entire list Speakers Nov 26, 2024 Jennifer De-Vos Member behind The Badge Jennifer De-Vos will be making her member behind the badge presentation Dec 17, 2024 6:30 PM Jolly 'ol Fella Be of Good Cheer! View entire list   VOLUNTEER HERE Farmers Market Bread Run RIMERN   ROTARIANS LIVE BY THE FOUR WAY TEST     OUR VISION   “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.” CLUB EXECUTIVE   President Peter Moore   Vice President Mark Howlett   President Elect Helena Wimpole     Secretary Geoffrey Widmer   Treasurer Thelma Hutchison   FOR ROTARY APPAREL AND SUPPLIES   Order here from RDU Supplies