Rotary Club of Nunawading 26/10/2016 (Oct 24, 2016)

Gabby Knaepple
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Meeting Information

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

Xmas Function

Dec 14, 2016
7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Presidents BBQ

TBA

Jan 07, 2017

Oct 19, 2016

Bill Furnish Public Affairs US Consulate General,

US elections

Oct 26, 2016

tbc

Melbourne Cup

Nov 02, 2016

Michael Welham

Bikes4Life

Nov 09, 2016

Matthew Scholten

The MCC XXIX Club Overseas Tours

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Meeting Roster - 26/10/2016

Chairperson

Cross, Sue

Host

Eadon, Judith

Recorder

Symons, Ian

Cashier

Arnolda, Lesley

Meeting Roster - 02/11/2016

Chairperson

Schoner, Peter

Host

Tregear, Dick

Recorder

Gibcus, Hank

Cashier

Ioannidis, Alex

Vale Don Head (Father of Sue W)

Hi all,

It is with great sadness that I let you know that Sue Warmington's father, Don Head passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, at the ripe age of 93. Don was a wonderful, father, father in law and grandfather to all the family. He was a caring person full of life and will be greatly missed.

Don's Celebration of Life will be held this Thursday, 27th October at 4.00pm, at Heritage and Heritage, 733 Boronia Rd, Wantirna.

Russell Warmington

Members and partners extend their sincerest condolences to Sue, Russell and their family

Last weeks meeting

Posted by Gabby Knaepple

Notes from last weeks meeting:

Rob McQuades Father is very ill - Rob has gone to New Zealand to be with him - the members send their best wishes
Len reminded members about the Bunnings BBQ on Saturday - will take brochures about Rotary
100 pairs of glasses have been collected already - please keep collecting so we can reach our target of 300 pairs
ARH receipts will be issued - there was an problem getting them
NYSF - expressions of interest for supporting those students attending in January 2017 - see attachment under links
Melbourne Cup night is next Wednesday - will be a partners night - there will be a sweep - plenty of fellowship - wear a hat!!
The social media Masterclasses were really good - they were run by Evan Burrell - lots of info about Facebook and how to network

Speaker was Bill Furnish

Bill is a diplomat with the American Consulate

He gave us an overview of the American political system and the election process
It is made up of three areas - Legislative (passes Law), The Executive which is elected and the Judicial which is appointed by the President
Congress is made up of the Senate (with 100 members) and the House (with 435 members)
The Executive Branch is 2 people - President and Vice President. They are elected for a 4 year term and can serve for a maximum of two 4 year terms
They nominate Supreme Court Justices
The primary election is to select a candidate to run for President. The General election is Republicans vs Democrats. This is where the President is elected
There are 3 presidential and vice presidential debates.
A candidate needs 270 votes to be President. Only around 50% of the eligible voting population will vote.
Each State has a certain number of votes and these add up to 583 votes -

Bill with PP Bruce

Rotary Foundation Centennial

Posted by John Lynch

This year, OUR Rotary Foundation turns 100, a milestone few organisations reach. As we reflect on the success of our first century, we also prepare for new challenges.

Our Foundation relies solely on donors like us. Its future - and the future of all who depends on its work - in in our hands. Rotarians are able to use grants to create community-driven, sustainable projects that improve access to education for students around the world. See how gifts to The Rotary Foundation open the door to education.

Our support is more vital than ever. This year, we are asking for all Rotarians to consider making a special gift to honour our Foundation's centennial.

In 1917, the Rotary Club of Kansas City, made the first contribution, $26.50, to the Rotary Foundation.

To commemorate this auspicious start, we aim to raise an EXTRA amount equivalent to $26.40 per member for a total of $ 1,113.

Please consider an additional donation this year.

Don't forget

All donations over $2 are tax-deductible
The funds don't have to come out of your own pocket.
Encourage a family member, friend or work colleague to donate
Go to https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/rotary-foundation to find out more
Brochures and handouts are available if required
The Rotary Foundation is our Charity of Choice

Volunteers wanted for NYSF - January 2017

Attention Rotarians in District 9810.

Would you like to do something different this coming January 2017?
Would you like to see what the students get to do on the national Youth Science Forum?

If the answer is YES then please read the memo below from the NYSF and the attached PDF. Please see links above

Dear District 9810 Rotarians,

every year the NYSF welcome several Rotarians to Canberra to fill the roles of “Mum and Dad” and “Aunt and Uncle” during January. These volunteers are a crucial part of the January Sessions, and play a key role in ensuring that our students and Staffies have a safe, happy and healthy program. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for Rotarians to see first-hand what NYSF is all about, and to take that experience back to their club and district.

We’re now looking for expressions of interest in joining us in Canberra in January 2017. Attached is a detailed position description for the roles, including information on the dates for 2017. At the end of the document is an application form - anyone interested in filling the roles needs to complete the form and return it to us by 31 October 2016.

Many thanks in advance for your help!

Kind regards,
Madeline

Madeline Cooper
Manager, Programs

National Youth Science Forum
P: +61 2 6125 2777
E: madeline.cooper@nysf.edu.au
W: www.nysf.edu.au

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Relay For Life 2016

Posted by Gabby Knaepple

Relay For Life is on again:

12pm Saturday 19th November 2016 to 12pm Sunday 20th November 2016

Bill Sewart Athletics Track in East Burwood.

A Team has been registered under Rotary Club of Nunawading. It costs $20 to register and this goes to our fund raising target.

Make sure you start collecting donations to add to our fund raising total

There will be a BBQ at around 6pm - everyone is welcome

Important Club Dates

Posted by Gabby Knaepple

Dates for your diaries

October 2016

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

Wednesday December 7th 2016 - Club Christmas Function

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

Whitehorse Farmers Market

Posted by Judith Eadon

Whitehorse Farmers’ Market Roster
	Sunday 13th November 2016
7:30am - 9.00am	Roger Wilson
9:00 am -10:30am	Sue Cross
10.30am -12:30pm	Gabby Knaepple
Office	Judith Eadon/John Vickers collecting Brian Dunkley - office

Results from October Farmers Market

Stalls $3,955.00

Egg & Bacon $ 419.05

Donations $1,370.25

Total $5,744.30

Member Birthdays

Wendy Oliver

October 14

Peter Koens

October 21

Spouse Birthdays

Ann Lynch

October 2

Rob Cross

October 3

Peter Koens

October 21

Annita Robson

October 29

Anniversaries

Dick Tregear

Pam Tregear

October 3

Max Wittick

Christine Wittick

October 17

James Tan

Wendy Tan

October 27

Graeme Moorfoot

Marion Moorfoot

October 31

Join Date

Gabby Knaepple

October 26, 2011

5 years