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We meet Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
(Fellowship from 6:00 PM)

Bucatini Restaurant

454 Whitehorse Road,
Mitcham, Vic  3132

(03) 9873 0268
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Aug 03, 2016
Peter Newton
The Ryder Cheshire Australia Foundation
 
Aug 10, 2016
Sue Strachan
Overseas Aid Optometry
 
Aug 17, 2016
Jim Beggs
"Proud to be a wharfie"
 
Aug 24, 2016
Michael Welham
Bikes4Life
 
Aug 31, 2016
Janette Etherington
Membership
 
Sep 07, 2016
Serena Jackel
National Youth Science Forum NYSF
 
Sep 28, 2016
Ginna
My trip to the top of the world
 
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Meeting apologies
Posted by Gabby Knaepple
 
 
If you are unable to attend a meeting please let Suzanne M know.  She will let Ivan know approximate numbers attending so he knows for catering purposes.
 
Suzanne's email is dreamworld@netspace.net.au or you can contact by phone.
 
Thanks for your cooperation.
 
smiley
 
 
Last Meeting wrap up
Posted by Gabby Knaepple
Roster for  3rd August 2016 
Chair
Max W
Host
Len B
Cashier
Peter S
Recorder
Alex I
Rotaract  
   
 
Last Meeting wrap up
 
Around 30 members and partners enjoyed a really informative visit to the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research on Wednesday with dinner afterwards at Naughtons Hotel Parkville.  Many thanks to Roger for organising the event.
  • It is the largest medical research institute in Australia and has strong links with the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne
  • Gordon Clunes Mathieson was due to be the 1st Director of WEHI but was killed in World War One. 
  • Past discoveries include how our immune system avoids attacking our bodies tissue, dysfunction of the thymus,  developed current procedure for growing flu virus, controlling infection after chemotherapy
  • The institute focuses on research into immune disorders, cancer and infectious diseases
  • There are 1000 researchers and support staff
  • 46% of funding comes from Federal Government, 6% from State Government, 13% from investment and other income, 8% from philanthropic sources. The balance comes from fund raising.     
Notable scientists include Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnett, Sir Gustav Nossal, Professor Don Metcalf, Professor Jacques Miller and Professor Ian Mackay 
 
 
 

Photo of Clare Weeden our guide at the Walter & Eliza Hall research institute. Clare is waiting for her Ph.D. Thesis to be assessed. Note the special equipment donated by the Rotary club of Port Gellibrand.

 
Clare took us on a tour of the cancer lab - she specialises in research into lung cancer
 
 
District 9810 Rotary Foundation Seminar
Posted by John Lynch
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about OUR Foundation.
 
Please join Foundation Chairman John Lynch and other Members at this informative (and free) evening at the Box Hill Town Hall.
D9810 Rotary Foundation Seminar
The Rotary Foundation - What next!!
 
Friday 12 August 2016
  
You are invited to join your Rotary Foundation Committee at our annual Seminar.
 
When:  6:45pm for 7:00pm Friday 12 August 2016, to 9:15pm followed by tea/coffee and biscuits.
Where: Matsudo Room - Box Hill Town Hall - Whitehorse Road, Box Hill.
 
Whilst the programme is still being finalised the aim will be to "Focus on the Magic" of our Foundation.
 
Club Presidents, International and Foundation chairs and all with an interest in learning more about our Foundation and developing a District or Global Grant are most welcome.
 
We look forward to meeting as many of you as possible.
RSVP:  Please confirm the details of your club attendees by emailing PDG Bob Richards
Special Note: There is no cost to attend.
 
ROMAC - Bradley Bola visit update
 
BRADLEY BOLA VISIT AND MEDICAL PROGRAM.
29/5/16 – MID AUGUST 16
SPONSORED BY:   ROMAC   (ROTARY OCEANIA MEDICAL AID FOR CHILDREN)
ASSISTED BY:  ROTARY CLUB OF NUNAWADING
 
Latest Update on Bradley
 
Since his operation to straighten his eyes, Bradley has been in recovery and care of Teresa & Michael Cox who are his host family again. The eyes have been sore and bloodshot ,but the drops and occasional pain killers have seen improvement. We had a follow up check by Dr Lionel Kowal on Monday 25th and concern about the double vision will hopefully resolve over the next few weeks before Bradley returns to PNG.
 
The week at RYLA  quoted by Bradley as "The best week of my life" was shared with the Rotarian's at Wandin who have supported him over several years. He has several other invitations to tell his RYLA & ROMAC story to other clubs before his return.
 
The follow-up meetings from RYLA involve a "Toolbox Meeting" and a Reunion in August. Final medical checks will be completed by the 17th August and planning for his return home are underway.
 
Sincere thanks to the Cox Family for their ongoing support in hosting Bradley, the ROMAC volunteers who have visited and supported him wjth visits to his beloved "Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club", and travel to and from appointments and hospital and the fundraising by Rotarian's to continue this "Life Saving and Changing" work. 
 
Finally again the wonderful work of the surgeons Andrew Heggie and Lionel Kowal and their teams who have made such incredible changes to this young mans life over many years. 
 
Norm Casey
for the D9810 ROMAC committee.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Membership workshop outcomes
 
 
 
 
D9810 Membership Workshop 
Thank you 
  
 
 What do Minions, the film Despicable Me 2, Pharrell Williams and Rotary D9810 have in common?
 
Well the Minions were up to their shenanigans dancing to Pharrell William's "Happy" (a #1 single and theme from Despicable Me 2") and "greeted" 110 Rotarians as they arrived at last Friday's Membership Seminar!
 
The "modern Rotary" scene was set for this year's event, and representatives from 80% of the Club's in our District were there to hear "the how" to go about attracting more people to make Rotary the "volunteer organisation of choice" and join us make even more of a difference in our community and around the world.
 
Our speed dialogue session was outstanding. Everyone engaged to the extent that we have so much feedback that it will take a week or so to collate! Watch this space.
 
From all accounts, there was something for everyone, and a number of Club's have expressed their appreciation with clear "can do" messages.
 
Here's a summary of some of the key lessons they took from the evening:
  1. Meetings need to be interesting, informative and not too bogged down in bureaucracy.
  2. Whilst it is important to "balance the books", the essential truth is that without attracting new members over time we won't need to worry about fees, as there won't be any members to pay them.
  3. A planned mentoring program to welcome new members, and retain them, is essential.
  4. Create a clear sense of belonging with shirts, caps and other marketing tools add to the team feeling.
  5. Whilst we need younger members, there are lots of 'not-so' young people who are enthusiastic, experienced and have time ... just waiting to see what we do ..... and to be asked!
  6. We have to embrace public relations and social media in all its forms to advertise to our local community, including younger people.
  7. That our Club needs to reflect the make-up of their community.
  8. We need to be more visible in our community with relevant projects. People will want to join when they actually see what we do!
  9. The undeniable truth from the Rotary Club of Frankston is that they lifted membership from 39 members to a possible 65 members which means that their strategy works.
  10. That everybody in the Club is responsible for the Club vibe and membership drive. 
There was also a great question of the "Frankston guys" regarding how they funded one particular membership strategy. They have since confirmed that they apply the proceeds of "fun fines, and table raffles and other creative ideas" that their existing members know will be invested into the Club's future.
 
Our Drop Box folder is full of goodies ready for club use. If you can't see it, let us know.
 
We wish everyone well as you work together on our #1 project for the year - Membership!
 
Please send your success stories to Russell so that we can share what is working with everyone ....
 
Carol Lawton
District Governor
 
PS - If anyone lost a scarf or a Rotary badge on Friday, contact Russell too
 
  
 
 
We need guest speakers.....
Posted by Judith Eadon
 

Hello Everyone

As I am organising the Program for 2016-2017 I would appreciate any suggestions for guest speakers at our meetings.

My email address is judith.eadon@bigpond.com

Thanks

Judith 
Roving Rotarians
Posted by Gabby Knaepple
 
Anyone going away, been away - send photos
 
 
 
We are having a great time in London doing all the touristy things
from Sue and Russell
 
 

  

 
Important Club Dates
Posted by Gabby Knaepple
Dates for your diaries
 
 
August 2016
 
Sunday August 7th 2016 - Bunnings Sausage Sizzle fundraiser
Sunday August 14th 2016 - Whitehorse Farmers Market
Monday August 22nd 2016 - COCC lunch
 
September 2016
 
Sunday September 11th 2016 - Whitehorse Farmers Market (Egg and Bacon BBQ)
 
October 2016
 
Sunday October 9th 2016  - Whitehorse Farmers Market
Saturday October 22nd 2016 - Bunnings Sausage sizzle fundraiser
Tuesday October 25th 2016 - COCC lunch
 
November 2016
 
Sunday November 13th 2016  - Whitehorse Farmers Market
Saturday and Sunday 19 and 20 November 2016 - Relay For Life
 
December 2016
 
Sunday December 11th 2016  - Whitehorse Farmers Market
 
January 2017
 
Sunday January 10th 2017  - Whitehorse Farmers Market
 
February 2017
 
Sunday February 14th 2017  - Whitehorse Farmers Market
 
March 2017
 
Sunday March 13th 2017  - Whitehorse Farmers Market
Friday March 31st 2017 - District 9810 conference Geelong
 
April 2017
 
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April 2017 - District 9810 conference Geelong
Sunday April 10th 2017  - Whitehorse Farmers Market
 
May 2017
 
Sunday May 8th 2017  - Whitehorse Farmers Market 
 
June 2017
 
Sunday June 12th 2017  - Whitehorse Farmers Market
 
Birthdays & anniversaries
Posted by Gabby Knaepple
 
 
to Bruce S for 2 August, Sue W for 3 August, Kevin T for 4 August and Hank G for 6 August
 
and to Roslyn W (partner of Roger) for 5 August
 
 
 
 
 
No anniversaries this week
 
 
 
 
  Ian S has been in Rotary for 32 years on 1st August
 
 
bits and pieces
  • Please save the motel soaps or similar size for the 'Days for Girls' program which is a program for sending sanitation products in a wash bag for teenage girls overseas. Give them to Judith who will pass them onto RC of Monash.
  • Save used stamps with a good deal of the envelope! They pay by weight! - proceeds go to ROMAC 

 

DISTRICT STAMP FUND

  

Why not visit your City Council/Hospital/ School or big business and request their envelopes?

$100k is our aim and with $94,000.00 already achieved we haven't far to go.

 

UNICEF NEEDS YOUR FOREIGN COINS


More and more of us are heading overseas and we always seem to return with useless foreign coins!
 
Ron Brooks, RC of Forest Hill, coordinates this successful D9810 project.   Ron will coordinate at District level but needs help from all clubs. In the last 18 months 120kgs of coins and notes sent to UNICEF were valued by them at $4,700.64  
 
Eammon Bryant, UNICEF Partnerships Manager emailed “We see Rotary and UNICEF as a perfect match.    Our history working with, and converting foreign coin to help children in need matched with your unparalleled reach across Australian communities, we think, makes it a dream fit”.   UNICEF works in over 190 countries to support children’s health needs, clean water and sanitation, quality basic education, and protection from violence, exploitation, and HIV.
 
So, far more than 15 clubs in the district have joined enthusiastically into this initiative.   We are 12.1kgs into the next collection.
  = 
• $2 will provide a severely malnourished child enough therapeutic super food for one day
•  $6 will provide 20 doses of potentially life-saving measles vaccine
 
UNICEF will also take old European coins that are no longer in circulation.
 
Please leave your foreign coins and notes in the jar on the desk
 
 
           
Joke of the Week
 

Signs And Notices 19


These are supposedly actual signs that have been found in and around parts of England.


Seen at the side of a Sussex road: SLOW CATTLE CROSSING. NO OVERTAKING FOR THE NEXT 100 YRS.
Outside a disco: SMARTS IS THE MOST EXCLUSIVE DISCO IN TOWN. EVERYONE WELCOME
Sign warning of quicksand: QUICKSAND. ANY PERSON PASSING THIS POINT WILL BE DROWNED. BY ORDER OF THE DISTRICT COUNCIL.
Notice sent to residents of a Wiltshire parish: DUE TO INCREASING PROBLEMS WITH LETTER LOUTS AND VANDALS WE MUST ASK ANYONE WITH RELATIVES BURIED IN THE GRAVEYARD TO DO THEIR BEST TO KEEP THEM IN ORDER
Notice in a dry cleaner's window: ANYONE LEAVING THEIR GARMENTS HERE FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS WILL BE DISPOSED OF.
Sign on motorway garage: PLEASE DO NOT SMOKE NEAR OUR PETROL PUMPS. YOUR LIFE MAY NOT BE WORTH MUCH BUT OUR PETROL IS.
Notice in health food shop window: CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS

 

 

 

 

 
Whitehorse Farmers Market
Posted by Judith Eadon
                                     
 
 
Whitehorse Farmers’ Market Roster
 
 
Sunday 14th August 2016
 
7:30 am - 9:00 am
​Neil Ibbott
9:00 am -10:30 am
Peter Koens
10:30am -12:30 pm
Gabby Knaepple
 
Office
6:00 am - 1:00 pm
Judith Eadon/John Vickers collecting
 
Brian Dunkley - office

 

 

 
Quote of the Week
 
How can I control my life when I can't control my hair?  ~Author Unknown
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rosters
 
  03/08/2016 10/08/2016 17/08/2016
Chair
Max W
 Wayne W Richard T
Host
 Len B Lesley A Judith E
Cashier Peter S Mike P Bob H
Recorder
 Alex I Roger W Jim R
Rotaract
 
 
 
     
     
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Thanks Rotarians! We really appreciate all your contributions!

Deadline for articles is Monday at 6:00pm.

Email: Gabby  gabbyk@bigpond.com