Rotary Club of Nunawading 15/03/2017 (Mar 13, 2017)

Gabby Knaepple
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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

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/TcMny1eiyPo

Apologies to Suzanne by

email to dreamworld@netspace.net.au

or contact by phone

Olive Picking Weekend

Jun 03, 2017 – Jun 04, 2017

Mar 15, 2017

Peter Budd

Member behind the badge

Mar 22, 2017

Russell Hayes and Peter Klaayson

wheel chairs for Kids wheelathons and Early Act Clubs

Mar 29, 2017

Tony and Robyn Stokes

Rotary Action Group Against Slavery

Apr 05, 2017

Rotarian Les Marton

The Concorde

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Meeting Roster - 15 March 2017

Chairperson

Dear, John

Host

Knaepple, Gabby

Cashier

Robson, Jim

Recorder

Oliver, Wendy

Meeting Roster - 22 March 2017

Chairperson

Davis, Bob

Host

Stennett, Ben

Cashier

Cross, Sue

Recorder

Wittick, Max

Sad news...

Carol Dunkley's father passed away on Sunday

Members and partners send their sincerest condolences to Brian, Carol and family at this sad time

Last weeks meeting

Posted by Gabby Knaepple

Notes from last weeks meeting:

Judith attended the International Women's Day breakfast at Box Hill Town Hall - there were 279 people there - speakers were good
Good to see Bruce at the meeting - he is doing well. Has to wear a neck brace for a couple more months.
Bob H is organising assistance for Bruce and Joy (things like shopping etc.) - if you can assist please let Bob know.
Men's Health Matters forum - if anyone has ideas for sponsorships and has contacts please let Neil know ASAP

Phil M attended the President Elects training weekend - the theme for next Rotary year is "Making a difference". Some of the key points and messages Phil shared with the meeting were:

we have to have a minimum of 2 meetings per month
look at alternatives for the Sargent sessions - for example - YouTube clips
Look for high value speakers
Induct new members in 4 weeks
Focus on doing not meeting
Facebook is our friend - food posts attract interest and members
Individually we need to be on Facebook
Our website is the gateway to the world
we will have access to increased resources
Foundation is asking for $150 per member to push the end for Polio Eradication
Ending Trachoma within Australia - we are the only developed country with Trachoma - it is endemic in remote communities
The club constitution needs updating
Working with Children checks will become more complex and from 1/1/2017 all paperwork must be kept in perpetuity. The checks will be mandatory even if you want to write to someone. No check - no contact.
Risk assessments need to be done for insurance purposes

Phil is looking to confirm Board positions by the end of March 2017. There will be an informal meeting of the new board in April. A budget wish list needs to be done in April. Explanation of options arising from Council on Legislation changes to the Rotary constitution.

This weeks speaker was Dr Cathie Stevens talking about understanding and improving sleep.

She was a paramedic for 13 years and decided to change careers by training to be a psychologist specialising in sleep.
She is now a clinical psychologist attached to Victoria University
There are 4 stages of sleep - 1 and 2 are light and 3 and 4 are deep sleep. REM is when you dream. Deep sleep happens in the first 3 hours
As you age, stage 4 sleep may disappear and your sleep may become lighter
Stage 2 sleep is known as "ambiguous" sleep - we spend 50% of our time in stage 2 sleep.
Adults 18 and above need 7 to 9 hours sleep per night
An insomniac is someone who has difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early. 25% of older adults have insomnia.
Causes of insomnia are some medications and drugs, caffeine, alcohol, stress, depression, grief and loss, late night technology, anxiety and worrying, chronic pain and illness
To increase your chances of having a good nights sleep - be in a quiet, dark and comfortable environment, don't use laptops, tablets and mobile phones while is bed, avoid caffeine, reduce alcohol intake, don't clock watch, use morning sunlight to strengthen your circadian rhythm, naps should be kept to a maximum of 20 minutes
Tips for better sleep - create a time for constructive worry and constructive thinking, muscle relaxation, mindfulness/meditation
restrict time in bed - don't go to bed unless sleepy and leave bed if not sleepy

Websites for further information

http://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/

http://www.quietmindspsychology.com.au/

Cathie provided a link to the website she mentioned where you can freely download a programme that filters out the blue light emitted by laptops, computers etc.

https://justgetflux.com/

Rotary Foundation Breakfast - 2 May 2017

Important Club Dates

Posted by Gabby Knaepple

Dates for your diaries

March 2017

Wednesday 15th March 2017 - Red Cross Fund raiser at Nellie Melbas homestead

Wednesday 23rd March 2017 - Cruden Farm - Fund raiser for Cystic Fibrosis

Friday March 31st 2017 - District 9810 conference Geelong

April 2017

Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April 2017 - District 9810 conference Geelong

Sunday April 9th 2017 - Whitehorse Farmers Market

Friday April 28th 2017 - Mens Health Matters Forum

May 2017

Sunday May 8th 2017 - Whitehorse Farmers Market

June 2017

Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June 2017 - Olive picking weekend

Sunday June 12th 2017 - Whitehorse Farmers Market

A new business venture..

Peter Schoners daughter Nadia has started her own business

"I have started a new business making natural cold pressed soaps at home. My business is called ‘Heavenly Handcrafted Soaps of Australia’.

My focus is on making a luxurious soap that is gentle and nourishing for your skin (you will notice the difference) and packaging it beautifully.

I hope you can support me by forwarding this link to any networks you have to help me spread the word. It would be great if you can also click on the link and look at the website and add it to any social media sites you have."

www.heavenlyhandcraftedsoaps.com.au

This weeks offering......