Volume 51 Number 22                                                        February 13th, 2023
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President's Message

The traditional Glenferrie picnic kicked off 2023 on Tuesday, 31 January 2023 at the site of our Rotary 100 Playground at Yarra Bank Reserve, Hawthorn. I love the club tradition of having a picnic at the first gathering in the new year. On a beautiful evening, sitting in scenic surroundings with fellow Rotarians and a friend of Rotary, we cooked, ate, and drank, with lots of chitchat and laughter. It’s Glenferrie’s family time, longing for a good year ahead. It’s a time to catch up, share the joy of the festive season, and make more good memories. Thank you, my fellow Rotarians, for coming along and sharing the love within your Rotary family. Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

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Clean Up Australia Event 26th February
I would like to remind all Members that we are having our Clean Up Australia event at 9.30am on 26th February followed by a BBQ and a drink or two. As in previous years we meet at the Rotary container at 9.30am and then set off to collect rubbish from Patterson Reserve, the car-park and surrounding streets. There has, in previous years, been a substantial amount of rubbish collected and the opportunity to socialise afterwards has been most enjoyable.

Please consider signing up in the Rosters tab on the Club website, or click on this link to sign up now. We look forward to seeing as many as possible on the day. 
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Upcoming Community Service Activities
This is to notify you that these are activities which will involve Club members during the next few weeks.
 
1. Bread Run: this activity started last week and will continue during the year. Many thanks to those who have already signed up. To sign up for the Bread Run click here
 
2. Clean Up Australia: our Rotary Club cleanup of Patterson Reserve and surrounding streets will be on Sunday 26th February at 9.30am followed by a BBQ. This is a week earlier than the officially gazetted day. Please save the date. It is possible to sign up under the Rosters tab on the Club website: Click here for direct access to the Clean Up signup list. It would be marvellous to have a good turnout as the BBQ, in recent years, has been a most convivial occasion.
 
3. Parkinson’s Walk BBQ: the date for this year’s event is Sunday 26th March and as in previous years we will require 15-20 Club members to run the BBQ which is held in Federation Square. In the past it has been a most enjoyable day. So please consider signing up as a volunteer. Click here to sign up for Parkinson's Walk BBQ 2023.
Motley Crew Sighted at Farmers Market
The inclement weather on Saturday February 4th unfortunately deterred some patrons and stallholders, despite the added attraction of traditional ol' English Morris Dancing, appropriately accompanied by tambourines, hooting and hollering. The weather didn't deter this hardy band of brothers, however, seen here after packing away the gear in the container for another day.
 
The Motley Crew: from left "Raindrops keep falling on my head" Wayne Worladge, "Doctor in the House" Paul Shekleton, the "Man from Snowy River" Ian Salek, "Anchors away, my boys" Garfield Lee and "Why Didn't We do it in the Road" David Fallick. All done with rhythmic efficiency!
RICON 23 - Exciting Volunteering Opportunities
The Host Organising Committee (HOC) is looking for Volunteers to assist with the running of the Rotary International Convention in May 2023 in Melbourne (RICON23). Volunteers are required to primarily assist as Welcome Marshalls at the main convention sites ( Melbourne Convention and Entertainment Centre and Rod Laver Arena ) as well as at HOC Events, Major Block Hotels, Tullamarine Airport and Southern Cross Station. Volunteers will also be first-hand providers of information and advice to delegates on a variety of aspects of RICON23.
 

If interested press the above graphic
Rotary International Convention 2023
 
 
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?
 
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.”
 
VOLUNTEER HERE
 
Add your name to one or more of the volunteer lists below by clicking on the name:
  
Speakers
Feb 14, 2023 6:30 PM
Supporting Schools in Sierra Leone
Supporting Schools in Sierra Leone

Glenferrie Rotarian Isaiah Lahai is a remarkable person with an inspiring story to tell. Come along and hear from Isaiah about the two schools he personally supports, and how Rotary can help.

Isaiah's remarkable story is featured in the latest edition of Rotary Down Under: 'Fayai Isaiah Lahai'

See also this story from The Glenferrie Rotarian, September 20th, 2021: 'Isaiah's Story Teaches us the Power of Love'.

Feb 21, 2023 6:30 PM
Power Assist Basketball
Feb 28, 2023
Youth Service
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Upcoming Events
Club Dinner Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Feb 14, 2023
6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
 
Salvation Army Bread Run
Baker's Delight
Feb 16, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Boroondara Farmers Market
Patterson Reserve
Feb 18, 2023
7:00 AM – 1:15 PM
 
Club Dinner Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Feb 21, 2023
6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
 
Salvation Army Bread Run
Baker's Delight
Feb 23, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Clean Up Australia 2023
Patterson Reserve
Feb 26, 2023
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
 
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Vice President
 
President Elect
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
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 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.
 
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