Charles Balnaves spoke about his work with the aboriginal community with his major aim to change people's hearts.
Assistant Governor Paul Mee visited to advertise the District Conference in Ballarat. He also congratulated Sue on her year so far and the support we have given to District and Cluster projects including the Rotary Day event at the Whitehorse Farmers' Market and Handbrake Turn. He is impressed with our great program and vibrant club.
Sue passed a cheque to Len Brear District Chair of Interplast for $3000 - proceeds from our Dinner Dance and Auction night. A great result!
Notice of Club Meeting on Wednesday, 18th February 2015 at Len and Jill Brear’s home and instead of meeting at Buccatinis.
Address (If you don’t know it please ring Sue Warmington or Len
Time 6pm for 6.30 till 9.30pm
Cost $25 per head
Purpose To have a brief Club Meeting, with Peter Koens bringing us up to date on the Cath Lab Projectr, but an enjoyable casual and fun social evening for members, partners, guests and in particular, non- members who went on the Sri Lanka trip.
And also, to raise funds for the Club and its support for this program. Twenty dollars or more of the $25 ‘cost’ will go to the Club. (The balance of the cost of the food and the raffle prizes will be Len and Jill’s donation ).
Objective To raise at least $1000 for the Cath Lab Project
Menu Entréeand Feasting Platters
Consisting of most appetising bits and pieces, Quiches, Prawn Gyozas in lettuce cups, Pakora, and so on
Main Course
Vietnamese Chicken Salad (worthy of a cooking class in itself); curries, side dishes and yes some plain food for the plain foodies.
And or Alternatively, If you would like to bring your own meat etc a barbecue will be available together with a garden salad.
Dessert Buffet
Home made- Strawberry Pavlova, and freshly cut up Fruit Salad; Cake
Tea Coffee and Caramel Slice
BYO drinks .Ice provided
Raffle Donations gratefully received.
We Need to Know Are you coming? Who are you bringing?
Dress Females only. Attire - Bogan if you wish but definitely casual
Please ring Len Brear 0455 0 22229 or email lhbrear@bigpond.com
Bev and Bob have received some Christmas messages from our former exchange students.
' Our lovely little daughter Hemma knows exactly what she wants! together we explore the world with a lot of excitement and every leaf, flower or animal is a new and fascinating discovery.At the meanwhile she walks and talks. In June 2015 our second child is on his way! Paul is still working in the bank and is very much in love with his daughter! They make a good team. As I am pregnant I will work in the hospital until the end of April. Then I will be off for a year to enjoy the newborn! Merry Christmas and a happy new year' Cecily and Paul Frankfurt
'Ron and I continue to be busy with work and music.Ron is working as an editor on a popular Canadian Television program called 'This Hour Has 22 Minutes'.I am still busy in my job at the library where I am responsible for buying the bulk of books that make up the adult collection for our 14 branch library system.'
We are now getting ready for the winter season after a warm and dry summer. We've yet to get too much snow but the weather has cooled. We're taking advantage of our wood stove. ' Kristina and Ron Prince Edward Island near Halifax Canada
District Governor Tony Monley will welcome all students back home and present them with their personal Certificate of Achievement. During the evening the students will have a brief opportunity to say thank you and share some of their great experience.
Youth Service Cluster Meetings "Focus on High Schools" - February 2015
Would you like an evening of wonderfully enthusiastic young speakers talking about the changes our Youth Service programs have created in their lives?
Would you like to share your Rotary enthusiasm with colleagues, friends or family?
Would you like to learn more about the personal development and leadership opportunities Rotary provides for young people locally?
If you answer 'yes' or even 'maybe' to any of these questions, then we have a great offer for you!
All club presidents have received an email about these cluster-based meetings and they will welcome your interest in attending one of them. If you're not sure which cluster includes your club, the information is on P17 & 18 in the District Directory. If you're not free to attend the one for your area, you will be most welcome at any of the other meetings, just get in touch with the contact person for the relevant meeting below:
Tues 10th February
South
Kingston GD A & B, Bayside Clusters
The Dingley International, 334/338 Boundary Road, Dingley Village, 6:00 for 6:30pm
Hosted by RC Dingley Village, contact Heather Winch, Tel: 0419 155 357 or heather@thinkwin.com.au
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. Thanks to the members who have already given me some. RC Monash was delighted!
Also save used stamps with a good deal of the envelope! They pay by weight!
Foreign coins are being collected in a container at the desk
RC Nunawading members are rostered on to attend the Whitehorse Rotaract Club on 2nd and 4th Wednesday - 7:15 for 7:30 pm - at Melbourne Baseball Club Surrey Drive, Box Hill. Opposite Aqualink Box Hill.
Save Sunday 12th April 2015 for our Golden Anniversary! Yes, Rotary Club of Nunawading is turning 50! Lunch at the Karralyka Centre in Ringwood. More details later...
Our club meeting on February 25th will be a chance for us to organise our photos and other memorabilia. Your contributions are sought before this but this will be a chance to sort and organise them.
This is our club, and our history come along prepared to be amused, immersed in nostalgia and most of all to help .
You could start bringing in your photos. Email or place in a zip lock bag with your name on it.
Don't forget your social group activity!
The Rotary Club of Nunawading has a Face Book page. Look for Rotary Club of Nunawading
We wish Joe and Jill safe travel to Montana with the Rotary Ski Fellowship!
The 2015 Conference will run from lunch time on Friday 13 March until lunchtime on Sunday 15 March 2015. The Gala Dinner on Saturday 14 March 2015 will be held at the Ballarat Lodge and Convention Centre and the theme for the dinner will be "Beneath the Southern Cross".
VENUE: Caro Convention Centre
FEDERATION UNIVERSITY, Mt Helen. Vic. 3350
(Bush land Setting, 10 minutes south of Ballarat)
ACCOMMODATION: As advised previously, I have booked 10 rooms for accommodation at the following:
The Ballarat Mid City Motel, Doveton Street North, Ballarat North
Room rate is $125 / night. (No Breakfast Included- own arrangements)
We currently have 20 confirmed starters plus 4 potential and require a possible 13 rooms to accommodate all attendees.
The Conference Program
Accommodation will be for Friday 15 and Sat 16 March 2015
One keynote speaker is Ken Lay, Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police
A Club member dinner will be organised for the Friday night.
The Gala Dinner for the Conference will be on the Saturday night at the Ballarat Lodge.
The theme for the Evening is “Beneath the Southern Cross”
We have to find some idea to fit the dress theme.
The Conference will finish with a boxed lunch on Sunday.
Conference Registration
Each member must book their own registration. $325 / person, the full Conference fee. Youth Exc $160
This can be done on-line with a credit card at http//2015conference.9810rotary.org.au/
I am available to assist, if required
Manual booking by forms are available from myself or the above website.
These must be return to Steve Fisher with Credit card details or Cheque c/- P. O Box 823 Templestowe 3106.
Please advise me by email or phone, when you have booked
I will be visiting Ballarat Friday 12/12 to finalise the accommodation and a Club dinner venue.
Whitehorse Farmers’ Market Gate Roster
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