Rotary Nunawading Bulletin August 12 (Aug 02, 2020)

“Without wonder and insight,

acting is just a business.

With it, it becomes creation.”

Bette Davis

Hi everyone,

For those who did not attend the Zoom meeting last Wednesday the president of Newgen Kevin Walker spoke about his journey with mental illness. An inspirational talk. Well done Kevin.

The first script for the Radio Play is being processed so budding radio thespians get ready for the tap on the shoulder.

Committee meetings this week however how do we achieve this? I think a separate Zoom meeting would be a good idea. Talk about it Wednesday.

To keep the Newgen Coffee for Teachers imitative going we have been given the Rise N Grind account details if anyone who is outside the 5k radius wants to donate to this cause.
Rise N Grind Café
BSB 063-225
A/c No 1047 5964

See you all Wednesday.

Col

A Reminder from Secretary Di

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

A reminder about the Rotary Club of Nunawading Special General Meeting which is being held via a vote of members. Due to the rewriting of the constitution, the current by-laws do not match the new constitution. Accordingly, the new proposed by-laws reflect recognition of the NewGen Satellite Club and other adjustments.

All responses must be received by the Secretary by

5pm on the 14th August, 2020.

Please email your response according to whether you agree, disagree or wish to abstain from voting to

Diane Campisano (Club Secretary) disy50@gmail.com

Thank you to all those who have already voted.

I asked Kevin to write me a piece on h,is presentation last Wednesday. Here it is .

DEMYSTIFYING MENTAL ILLNESS

from Kevin Walker

Last Wednesday we h

ad New Gen Rotary President, Kevin Walker join us to talk about an important subject, mental illness, and what it’s like to live with schizophrenia.

Kevin’s story is one of courage, spirit, imagination and enlightenment.

His presentation was entitled

‘Finding Meaning and Purpose from

Psychosis and Mental Illness’.

Kevin spoke about the importance of removing the stigma associated with mental illness and is presented from the perspective of a young man trying to live with dignity, despite significant illness. He hopes to model success in the community for other sufferers of mental illness. He believes people with mental illness can also be high functioning and make a strong positive contribution to society.

His story is one not just of mental illness, but also of success despite his diagnosis. He has completed a University degree as well as his Postgraduate studies in Positive Psychology with a Distinction average from Central Queensland University.

His Youtube channel, 'success with schizophrenia' can be found by googling ‘kmwalker44’.

Kevin would welcome opportunities to present to as many Rotary clubs as possible during his year as president.

While Kevin thanked us, at Nunawading Rotary for inviting him to present I consider that it is we who were privileged to have him share his story with us.We wish him every success.