Every morning I stroll down my street, enjoying the quiet adventure of exploring the neighbourhood with my two four-pawed friends, William and Harry. Since the beginning of December this year, I’ve noted that more and more neighbours have put out their Christmas decorations earlier. They have hung the wreaths on the front doors, displayed Christmas lights in their house and gardens, and tied the red bows to the street trees, adding Christmas flair to the neighbourhood.
The December-January edition of Rotary Down Under carries a feature on Rotary District 9800, the birthplace of Rotary in Australia. On pages 34 and 35 there is a tribute to a remarkable Rotarian, Glenferrie's own Isaiah Lahai. The article begins: "Isaiah is an awe inspiring, remarkable member of The Rotary Club of Glenferrie".
RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards RYLA is a week-long Camp for up to 21-year-olds. The program is aimed at focusing on personal growth, leadership development and community. Our candidateSamuel Philp contacted me, and he said he had a wonderful time and had made many new friends. He was very thankful to Rotary for giving him the opportunity to go.
NYSF - National Youth Science Forum
The NYSF Year 12 Program is a 12-day program designed to give students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Our candidate Sebastien Krueger from Swinburne Senior Secondary College will be attending this program.
During our recent trip to Norway to see our two young Norwegian grandchildren, we had the opportunity to visit the SIRC on 31 st October ( normal meeting) and 14 th November to meet a District Governor Mr. Odd Henry Hommedal and to hear about the activities of SIRC and the important issues for the future of Rotary in Norway. It was a great experience and the SIRC members made us feel very welcome, share their stories and were keen to hear about The Rotary Club of Glenferrie.
From Left to Right: Mr Geir Owe, Deputy DG 2250 , Mr. Odd Henry Hommedal, DG 2250, Mrs. Oud Signe Retsby, President SIRC 2022-2023, Kay Widmer, Geoff Widmer, Rotary Glenferrie, Mr. Nigel Sams SIRC, Mr. Duncan Samuels, SIRC Secretary and Mrs Leisly Loyo-Ferrer, Past President SIRC.
The Glenferrie Times defines itself as an independent newspaper for the locals and traders of Glenferrie Hawthorn. In the December 2022 edition, which can be accessed by clicking on this link, The Glenferrie Times carries a feature article titled 'Staying Power', in which it identifies businesses in Glenferrie Road that have stood the test of time. One such business is Dobson's, the business owned and operated by Glenferrie Rotarian Ian Dobson and family.
Says the 'Times: "Endurance is an attribute often overlooked in favour of vainer qualities when it comes to business, yet it is the capacity for longevity that ensures a feeling of familiarity and ‘standing’ amongst the community. Many shops come and go on Glenferrie Road, yet there are those, like that of Lawrencia Cycles, Continental Deli, Dobsons and Poloman, who have collectively dis-played that durability is not only possible, but an asset to their business. Qualities like that of grit, positivity and passion are shared amongst these featured traders as reasons why they have enjoyed long-lasting businesses".
Emma Watts is the Fundraising and Communications Director for SecondBite addressed the meeting on 29th November. SecondBite was started in 2005 to rescue food that was being sent to land fill. It is the largest food rescue organisation in the country.
SecondBite rescued 2.3M kgs of food last year and has produced 300 million meals since 2005. It partners with the likes of Coles and Woolworths along with 1400 other agencies throughout the country.
GR along with other clubs recently packed a shipping container with 14 playgrounds and one spare swing set (770 pieces all together). All of which will be reassembled in needy countries. Thanks to Isaiha, Geoff and Jerzy who represented GR on the day. The Lilydale Star Mail published an article about the program (with Isaiha shown front and centre!).
Australian Rotary Health, a project of Rotary Districts of Australia and supported by Rotary clubs, is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia. It provides funding towards research grants, fellowships and PhD scholarships focussed on finding preventative and curative solutions for mental illness in young Australians.
The latest newsletter carries news of fundraising via Lift the Lid Walks, the latest research being funded and upcoming events.
Strongly supported by The Rotary Club of Glenferrie, you can read the latest newsletter by clicking on the image below.
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
Every morning I stroll down my street, enjoying the quiet adventure of exploring the neighbourhood with my two four-pawed friends, William and Harry. Since the beginning of December this year, I’ve noted that more and more neighbours have put out their Christmas decorations earlier. They have hung the wreaths on the front doors, displayed Christmas lights in their house and gardens, and tied the red bows to the street trees, adding Christmas flair to the neighbourhood.
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