Last week, for the first time since I joined Rotary, I received an email directly from John Hewko, General Secretary of Rotary International to advise that during the week of 11-17 September 2022, Rotary International is encouraging Rotary clubs to partner with local Kiwanis, Lions, and Optimist clubs on a service project that will have a long-term impact on each local community. We believe that when we harness the collective power of the four services organisations’ 3.4 million members, we can do more to Celebrate the Community together. To quote Helen Keller, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” In this post-pandemic era, the world is full of uncertainty and challenges for individuals and Rotary clubs. Rotary Glenferrie needs to find innovative ways to take action to help local communities.
Past President Michael Berry (2007-08) has been made an Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of Glenferrie after almost 24 years of outstanding service to Rotary, and to the community through Rotary. Michael joined the Rotary Club of Glenferrie in October 1998 with the Vocational Classification "Packaging Distribution". In the ensuing years he has been a central and respected figure in many innovative club projects, including 'Sewing Machines for East Timor', the 'Parkinson's Walk' annual fundraising BBQ at Federation Square, the 'Police Mentoring' program, the 'Rochester Secondary Students Work Experience' program, and much much more.
President Teresa, in awarding Honorary Membership to Michael at the club meeting on August 9th, thanked him for his wonderful and generous contribution over his many years as an Active Member of the club. Much liked and respected, we look forward to continued association with both Michael and his wife, Trish Ritman, in the years to come (but without those early morning Farmers Market shifts Michael! Duty excused!)
To read Michaels' address to the meeting at which he recounts his Rotary story, click on
PP Michael Berry (centre) with Trish Ritman was presented with Honorary Membership of the Rotary Club of Glenferrie August 9th. Seen here with PP Ian Salek (left of picture), President Teresa Liu and PP Robert Winspear (right of picture).
The club celebrated the contribution of its outstanding Honorary Members at the club meeting on August 9th, with four existing honorary members gathering to welcome PP Michael Berry to the fold. Pictured left to right, PP Trevor Mackey (2005-2006), PP Michael Berry (2007-2008), PP Norm Fary (1988-1989), PP Ken Scott (1980-1981) and PP Ian Willmott (2009-2010). Jolly Good Fellows indeed!
Please note that the key lock has been moved from its usual location because of building works. It is now attached to the wire fence on the left of driveway of 4 Athelstan Road 2-3 metres beyond the Taxi Cool box(see photograph). The code remains unchanged. If unsure as to the code, please contact Community Service Director Dr Alex Marshall: Click here. The key opens the front door of the house and the bags of bread are to be left in the hallway. During the winter months it is well worth taking a TORCH for illumination.
Volunteers are urgently needed for the club's Bread Run Project. Bread is collected from Baker's Delight at 515 Riversdale Road, Camberwell every Thursday evening at 6pm and delivered to The Salvation Army at 7 Bowen Street, Camberwell where it is served to those in need of breakfast on Friday morning. Two people are required for each shift. Please contact Simon Messenger for details. To volunteer for a shift now, click on the loaf ==>
Membership Development is not just about recruiting new members. It's all about making them feel welcomed and valued, introducing them to the opportunities that Rotary membership brings, helping them to engage with Rotary, and to engage Rotary resources. Membership Development Co-Chairs PP Mark Ellis and PP Thelma Hutchison have much planned for us in this sphere in the year ahead, and you are a big part of it. Stay tuned!
We have been experiencing some intermittent problems with the charging of club dinner meeting fees via Mastercard, whereby banks are rejecting payments with the response 'Do Not Honour'. The problem affects only MasterCard charges, and is intermittent. Charges via Visa credit or debit cards, or Amex have not been impacted, at least not yet. I am following this up with the club's payment intermediary eWay for solution. In the meantime, if you have an unexpected rejection, keep trying as it usually goes through after two or three tries. Also please let me know if you get a chance: Email me and let me know how you go.
The sudden problems coincide with the club enabling payments via Amex, and a change made by ClubRunner to our event booking page. I am not sure if the two are related, but am following this enquiry up with both eWay and ClubRunner for a solution.
A novel fundraising venture for RIMERN running via the Westfield Local Heroes programme could provide much-needed funds to the organisation. It only takes a minute to recognise and give back to someone in your community who is doing amazing work. Vote for your Westfield Local Hero today.
Common Phrases Australia 1. What's the meaning of the phrase 'Baby boomer'? A person born during the temporary peak in the birth-rate that occurred in several countries following WWII, notably the USA and the UK.
2. As happy as Larry
"Now that the adventure was drawing to an end, I found a peace of mind that all the old fogies on the river couldn't disturb. I was as happy as Larry."
But who was Larry? He was Australian boxer Larry Foley (1847 - 1917). Foley was a successful pugilist who never lost a fight. He retired at 32 and collected a purse of £1,000 for his final fight. So, we can expect that he was known to be happy with his lot in the 1870s - just when the phrase is first cited.
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“Its not all about fences and trees. The questions people ask.”
David Whiting is well known to Melburnians as the affable lawyer with the dulcet tones who appears regularly on the Virginia Trioli program on 774 Radio Melbourne. His no-nonsense approach to giving sound sensible advice has been both an entertainment and an education for listeners. David insists that law is 'Not all about fences and trees'. Then what is it about? Come along to the club meeting this Tuesday and get the answer directly from the master himself.
David is a Rotarian widely respected for his considerable contribution to the work of Rotary over many years. He is the Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Keilor, and a Past District Director of Governance for Rotary District 9800.
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