“Where do the children play” from Cat Stevens seems a great backdrop to the engrossing and high end Rotary project Rotary Overseas Recycled Playgrounds project (RORP) presented by its founder Peter Cribbs form Flemington Rotary and the administrator of RORP, Shradd Sharma. We were treated to one man’s odyssey to what is a major project for Rotary and in which we are proud participants through our International Service directed by Mark Howlett.
There will be more in the Bulletin but you might remember me commenting that a Rotarian or a club doesn’t work in isolation. Each Rotarian brings not only their urge to assist our community but also individual expertise. Rotarians and clubs working together are a powerful force for good. Remember service above self. There will always be leaders but there has to be the club as a whole to participate to do good.
In what seemed like a blink of the eye, the children's playground at Pridmore Park Hawthorn was unscrewed, unbolted, undone and unearthed and was in the back of a Rotary Donations in Kind truck and on its way to the DIK warehouse in West Footscray. There it was unloaded and packed into a container, now on its way to Nepal. Children in Kathmandu will soon be sliding down that little blue slide, a gift from Rotary, the City of Boroondara and the children of Hawthorn. And we all know how much little kids love slides! With thanks to Mark Howlett, Jerzy Ordega, Teresa Liu, Robert Hogan, from RC Glenferrie, and John Walmsley, Vijay Sousala and all the other willing hands from RC Camberwell. Job well done. And what fun we big kids had! To see more photos, click on 'Read more..'
It was a pleasure to welcome Peter Cribb, the founder of RORP, as guest speaker for the club meeting on Tuesday, February 16th. The meeting was supposed to be held at KLTC and eventually Glenferrie Rotarians had to meet via zoom again after a fantastic BBQ night at KLTC.
Peter gave a talk about the Rotary Overseas Recycled Playgrounds project (RORP) at the club meeting a couple of years ago. The Rotary Club of Glenferrie has tried to catch up about the RORP project ever since. In 2021, under the leadership of International Service Director Mark Howlett, the club has launched its first Glenferrie RORP project, with the support of Boroondara Council. Welcome back this time, Peter Cribb.
There were some familiar faces and some new faces at the Boroondara Farmers Market on Saturday February 20th and what welcome faces they were. PP Charles Tran is back on deck as energetic as ever after a period of absence teaching north of the Yarra. Friend of Rotary Simon Messenger who, by now, will be familiar to members, was a real asset on the entrance gate, where patrons were greeted with smiles and good humour. The market was well attended by some fine stallholders with an outstanding array of wonderful produce, but patron numbers are still below the pre-Covid levels. People will wander back eventually no doubt, lured to Patterson Reserve by the fresh produce, friendly faces and rich variety of products. Past Mayor of Boroondara Coral Ross was spotted among the stalls, shopping with a keen eye. Shopping with friends. A great way to spend a Saturday morning. The next market will be on Saturday March 6th.
The Glenferrie Rotary club has participated in this programme during the past few years, and it is a most enjoyable worthwhile morning followed by a BBQ.
LOCATION: Patterson Reserve by the Rotary Container
TIME: 9.30am. BBQ at 12.00-12.30
DATE: Sunday 14th March 2021
WHAT TO BRING: sturdy foot-ware, hat, suntan cream. Gloves, collecting bags and grasping tools are provided.
Please make a note of this event and we look forward to seeing you on the day
Collectors of stamps and coins would attest to just how much you can learn about history and different places around the world through this pastime. Rotary pin collecting is similar. Members of the Rotary on Pins Fellowship are able to learn about the world of Rotary, its history, annual themes, events and the unique aspects of clubs, districts, zones and the Foundation through a common interest in sharing, collecting, highlighting and trading pins associated with Rotary.
Each year Rotary District 9800 takes the opportunity to recognise and thank Members and clubs for their hard work and dedication to a wide variety of projects, both locally and internationally. It’s purpose is to acknowledge and encourage “excellence” in a variety of key areas.
International/Vocational/Youth/Pubic Image & Communications/Membership/Supporting the Environment/Innovation during COVID. Press on the graphic for more information.
This year the Event will be virtual with the video available to stream for $20 or a Group booking, possibly for your Club, available at $100 (10 or more people) . For the Groups a video will be available for download.
The quest for world understanding and peace has been a cornerstone of Rotary since its early days.
For an early history on Rotary’s involvement in the framework for the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights; finalising, the charter of the United Nations; and the ongoing commitment to peace, click on this link.
Hear about the new restaurant called Karma? There’s no menu: You get what you deserve.
A bear walks into a bar and says, “Give me a whiskey… and a cola.” “Why the big pause?” asks the bartender. The bear shrugged. “I’m not sure. I was born with them.”
Did you hear about the claustrophobic astronaut? He just needed a little space.
Councillor Wes Gault is the newly elected Councillor for Glenferrie Ward in the City of Boroondara. He and his wife Jane have been residents of Boroondara for 18 years, living in both Hawthorn and Camberwell. Wes and Jane have made a career out of improving things, having bought and renovated many homes over the years. Wes has now turned his passion for progress towards public service, with his election to Council in 2020. Come along and hear from Wes in person. What is his vision for Glenferrie Ward and the broader city, and how will he make it happen?
