The Glenferrie Rotarian June 7th 2020 (Jun 07, 2020)

President's Message

Dear Members,

Winter seems to have hit with a vengeance. It must be difficult for those of you who would, normally at this time of the year be basking in the sunshine state, Europe or other exotic and warm places.

Fortunately, we have a Rotary program to keep you warm and excited.....

Timor Leste Water and Sanitation Project an Outstanding Success

The Consortium of Rotary Clubs which included the Rotary Club of Glenferrie has completed the project to install water tanks and toilets in the Baguia region of Timor Leste. With a total budget of A$139k and supported by a Global Grant from The Rotary Foundation, the Consortium led by Vijay Susarla and John Walmsley of the Rotary Club of Camberwell installed four toilet blocks and thirty-two water tanks in primary schools throughout the remote Baguia region of Timor Leste. Baguia has a 'Sister Province' relationship with the City of Boroondara.

What is PE Mark Ellis' BHG?

"By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail". So said Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, inventor, public servant, philosopher and statesman. Three years ago, shortly after celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Club embarked on designing and implementing a thorough plan for the future to ensure continued growth and success. It's time to take stock of how we went. Were our goals the right ones? Did we follow our plan? Where do we go from here?

Only eight more sleeps

There are only eight more sleeps until Changeover, when President Thelma Hutchison will pass the baton to President Elect Mark and his new leadership team. But this will be a Changeover like no other. For a start it's free! There's no dinner. There's no carparking worries, no having to go out into a cold Melbourne winter's night. What has the club got in store for a Changeover by Zoom? Be sure to sign in from 7:00pm. But you must register for the event by clicking on the ZOOM link that will be sent to you when you regsiter. So if you haven't done so already, please register ASAP and be part of our club celebrations.

Rotary Foundation Grants Seminar in June

The club has benefitted from two Rotary Foundation District Grants this past year, the first in support of the Yiyila Aboriginal Community Bike Rescue Project and the second, a major grant, in support of the club's Rotary 100 project in partnership with three other Rotary clubs in Boroondara: the Yarra Bank Reserve All Abilities Playground feature. In addition, we have for the past three years received grants in support of the club's Year 11-12 Scholarships at Auburn High School. However, to qualify for a grant in the year ahead the club must have attendees at one of this month's two Foundation Grant Seminars.

Lockdown Laughter (from a Lexophile!)

As we appear to be emerging from the cocoon, laughter about staying indoors seems to be in short supply. So words of more general wisdom this week.

What is LEXOPHILIA - and is there a cure?

VENISON FOR DINNER AGAIN? OH DEER!

HOW DOES MOSES MAKE TEA? HEBREWS IT.

ENGLAND HAS NO KIDNEY BANK, BUT IT DOES HAVE A LIVERPOOL.

I TRIED TO CATCH SOME FOG, BUT I MIST.

THEY TOLD ME I HAD TYPE-A BLOOD, BUT IT WAS A TYPO.

Jun 09, 2020 7:15 PM

Warwick Cavell

Planning for Growth

Warwick Cavell is the General Manager and Consulting Director for The Marketing Network, a marketing and management consultancy with a focus on SMEs and Not-for-Profits. Currently the President of the Rotary Club of Melbourne Central, Warwick will lead us on a discussion of the process to be applied by the Club in planning ahead for the next three years. Warwick has been instrumental in delivering strategic plans for the District and for many clubs, and has led sessions at President Elect Training seminars and District Conference.

Your voice is needed as we meet together and plan the road ahead for The Rotary Club of Glenferrie.

See Warwick describing his approach to planning via this video.

Jun 30, 2020 7:15 PM

Stephen Marantelli

How on Earth is an American President Elected?

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Board Meeting via ZOOM
via ZOOM
Jun 08, 2020 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Planning for Growth - The Path Ahead
via ZOOM
Jun 09, 2020 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM

D9800 Rotary Foundation Grants Management Seminar
via ZOOM
Jun 14, 2020 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

45th Annual Changeover - Rotary Club of Glenferrie
via ZOOM
Jun 16, 2020 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM

D9800 Rotary Foundation Grants Management Seminar
via ZOOM
Jun 18, 2020 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Boroondara Farmers Market
Patterson Reserve
Jun 20, 2020 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Club Meeting via ZOOM

Jun 23, 2020 7:15 PM – 9:00 PM

D9800 Changeover Online Event

Jun 27, 2020 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Club Meeting Via Zoom

Jun 30, 2020 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM

Club Meeting Via Zoom

Jul 14, 2020 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM

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President

Thelma Hutchison

President Elect

Mark Ellis AM

Immediate Past President

Charles Tran

Secretary

Don Moore

Treasurer

Carol Benson

Club Service

Richard Blakeman

Community Service

Don Heath

International Service

Robert Hogan

Vocational Service

Charles Tran

Youth Service

Teresa Liu

Rotary Foundation

Cheryl Pisterman

Executive Secretary/Director

Richard Blakeman

Bulletin

Chris Raw

Membership

Elizabeth Dumonic

Public Relations

Richard Blakeman

Farmers Market

Ian Salek

Protection

Richard Blakeman