Volume 50  Number 7                                                               August 16th 2021
To join the special club meeting on ZOOM on August 17th 2021 
6:45pm for a 7:00pm start
Presidential Musings for the Week

Well – Here we go again back on zoom, but is this such a bad thing? Zoom has kept our club alive and kicking. It has given us a chance to communicate, where we are in the situation that we cannot meet as a face to face meeting. So, our Rotary culture has adopted and is flexible enough to swap between electronic and “face to face” meetings. I adore how we readily have accepted into our lifestyle and language the words “zoom” and “face to face”. A couple of years ago those words would hold different significance. Also, that face masks are becoming a fashion accessory!!  I still have problems picking my patients in the waiting room – since robbers wear masks for a particular different reason!!  

So, a social experiment of a “sing a long” at our last meeting was particularly a bit of a flop since I couldn’t sort out why my TV sound couldn’t convey onto the zoom platform. However, it did give credence to much involvement of the members present. It was pleasing to see guests come on board and I can only hope I didn’t scare them off with the “sing a long”. Singing is good for mental health – so I am pleased we tried that avenue.

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Long Tan - The 55th Anniversary - Personal Reflections on a Divisive War
GUEST SPEAKER: Dr Robert Webster OAM, President Victorian RSL
Tuesday August 17th via Zoom (of course!)
 
The battle of Long Tan was fought on 18 August 1966. One-hundred-and-five men from D Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR) and three New Zealanders from an artillery forward observation party from New Zealand’s 161 Field Battery, encountered a force of more than 2,000 Viet Cong soldiers. During the battle, 17 Australians were killed and a further 25 were wounded, one of whom later died of wounds. This was the highest number of Australian casualties incurred in any one engagement of the Vietnam War.
 
Dr Robert Webster OAM, FCPA, FAPI, FRICS is president of the Victorian RSL. But in the 1960s, as a National Serviceman, he served with the Australian forces at Nui Dat. His personal experiences there were life changing. Join the meeting next Tuesday on Zoom to hear Robert's moving story of his personal experiences in Vietnam, the effect it had on the course of his life, and how he came to grips with those significant personal challenges. 
Look who else is coming September 12th!
Too early for Santa, but there's still going to be lots of things going on at Yarra Bank Reserve September 12th to bring big smiles to little faces. smiley Don't forget to bring the kids and grandkids! Free face painting, TAM the 'Totally Awesome Magician', Hayley Hoopla, King Casey the new King of the Kids, and the famous Bees Waggle Dance. Official opening by the Mayor of Boroondara, Cr Garry Thompson and Rotary District 9800 Governor Dale Hoy after a Welcome to Country from an Elder of the traditional custodians of the land on which this beautiful park stands, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. Who else is coming? Why YOU of course! yes See you there on September 12th, 12 noon sharp!
Update on a Special Project in Gombe, Nigeria
The importance of the sustainability of a Rotary Club Project is paramount to its establishment and its suitability for a District Foundation Grant.  So, it was great to receive news from Gombe, Nigeria of the continuing success of a Rotary Glenferrie project established way back in 2015 in conjunction with Swinburne Rotaract Club and the YMCA in Gombe. 
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Lift the Lid - Popcorn at Farmers Market
Lift the Lid Golf Day - October 26th - Kingston Heath
Bookings are now open for the club's major fundraiser, the First Annual Charity Golf Day in support of Australian Rotary Health, Tuesday October 26th 2021. Open to everyone so book now. Fabulous prizes to be won. With thanks to Kingston Heath Golf Course and our generous sponsors, Mercedes-Benz, Amer Sports, Wilson, TEAC and Scoops Australia.
Stationery Supplies for Timor
LoL - Tell 'im eeze Dreamin'!
This article appeared in a US newspaper, the Tacoma News Tribune, on April 11th, 1953. Who does he think he is? Nostradamus?
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bring friends and family, but most of all bring the kids and grandkids to this signature event for the club, celebrating the Rotary Australia Centenary in 2021
Bookings are now open for our Lift the Lid Fundraiser on October 5th 2021
 
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
Aug 17, 2021 6:30 PM
The Battle of Long Tan
The Battle of Long Tan

Dr Robert Webster, OAM, FCPA, FAPI, FRICS, is State President of the Victorian RSL  => Dr Robert Webster OAM

Dr Webster, a Vietnam Veteran, will speak on the significance of the Battle of Long Tan in a bitter and devisive war

Meeting via Zoom: click here to join

Aug 24, 2021 6:30 PM
Social Housing within the Context of the Australian Housing Market
Aug 31, 2021 6:30 PM
StrokeSafe
Oct 05, 2021 6:30 PM
Lift the Lid Fundraiser
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Upcoming Events
Club Meeting Via Zoom
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
 
Rotary Board Meeting via Zoom
Zoom
Sep 07, 2021
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Grand Opening - Rotary 100 - Yarra Bank Reserve
Yarra Bank Reserve
Sep 12, 2021
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 
Club Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Sep 14, 2021
6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
 
Boroondara Farmers Market September 18th 2021
Patterson Reserve East, Auburn Road, Hawthorn East
Sep 18, 2021
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
 
Club Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Sep 21, 2021
6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
 
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