The meeting commenced with Bob Hoskins presenting a cheque from the Whitehill Trust for $1,500 to Megan from Blackburn High School. The Whitehill Trust was set up after the club was bequeathed $20,000. The money is to be used to assist young people who are from financially disadvantaged backgrounds which may mean they can't continue on to complete their schooling.
The recipients of the funding are 2 males who will be in Year 11 in 2016. They are both from Single Parent Families. Their goal is to go onto University.
We welcomed Colin R, David and Bruce A all of whom hadn't been around for a while
Len B did a make up at MASH and $1000 was donated for Interplast
Len thanked everyone for making the Trivia night such a success. Graeme thanked Len and Jill in particular, Russell, Gabby and Harvey for their efforts.
Hank advised Aurora School has a project which involves installing a sprinkler system around the carpark area. It will be done on a Saturday - plenty of interest shown to assist.
Judith thanked Lesley for her assistance for the final of the Primary School Speaking Competition at Melba College
Wayne advised the board for the 2015/2016 Rotary year will be:
President: David Hatcher
Secretary: Sylvia Souliotis
Treasurer: Roger Wilson
2nd year Directors: Graeme Moorfoot, Neil Ibbott and Ben Stennett
1st Year Directors: Janette Etherington, Lesley Arnolda and James Tan
President Elect: Phil Maxwell
Our speaker was Nicole Van Brakel from Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA)
Red P platers are at the most risk on the road.
RYDA came about in 2001 after Rotary clubs in Sydney banded together when 7 young people died in road accidents in the suburbs of Sydney.
In regional areas Rotary help to deliver the program
The program targets Year 11 and 12 students. It is a one day out of school program and delivered to groups of 120 to 180 students per day. It highlights crucial road safety messages.
there are 6 x 30 minute sessions: speed and stopping; after the crash; Genevieves' story; Rights and responsibilities; hazards and distractions and the personality test.
RYDA commenced in Victoria in 2012 and has training areas at Springvale, Broadmeadows, Philip Island and currently Bayswater North.
In the past 10 years since 2004, there has been a 48% reduction in youth road deaths
It costs $47.00 per student - the student pays $25, $17.00 is funded by partners BOC andToyota leaving a $5 shortfall which is made up from donations etc.
Every student gets a booklet which includes a certificate of completion.
The Annual General Meeting of the Rotary Club of Nunawading will be held on Wednesday 25th November, 2015, at 7.00 pm. The AGM will take place after dinner, at Bucatini Restaurant, 454 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham.
Under the Club's Constitution, we require attendance of a quorum of 30% of members in order to conduct the business of the meeting, so please note the date in your diary and attend if at all possible.
Please see the email sent on 14/11/2015 by Secretary Janette for agenda, previous minutes etc
The City Of Whitehorse Relay for Life event was held over last weekend from 12pm Saturday 21/11/2015 to 12pm Sunday 22/11/2015 at Bill Sewart Athletics track in East Burwood.
A total number of 29 teams entered. The target fund raising goal was $65,000. As at Tuesday 24/11/2015 the amount raised is $54,995
Our total so far is $1000 and this is expected to increase over the next week or so as donations/sponsorships are collected.
Our teams numbers were down on previous years due to a number of members being away. We still had 14 relayers who managed to cover most of the 24 hours. Thanks to Peter K and Celeste for covering some of the very early morning.
20 people were at the BBQ and most stayed for the Candlelight Ceremony.
The number of laps covered:
Judith
13
Gabby
41
Harvey
21
Wendy O
35
Margaret H
20
Deb
34
Heather
19
Sue W
18
Roger
2
Peter K
30
Celeste K
30
Max W
16
Russell W
10
Lesley A
2
291
Thanks to Roger, Kevin, Harvey and Alex P for set up on Saturday morning and to Russell and Alex P for dismantling on Sunday morning.
We have been invited to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Yarning Circle at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary on Sunday, 29th November at 3pm.
The club has contributed $4400 to the construction of the Yarning Circle - so named out of respect for the local indigenous people who first lived in the area, and who used to gather to share stories and history, and to encourage current-day visitors to sit, rest, and "yarn" about their experience in the lake area.
The invitation from the BBL committee is attached - could you please RSVP to Janette (not the contact on the invite) by the end of the meeting on Wednesday 25th November 2015.
Rotary Donations In Kind is a major recycling operation, run by volunteers, that gives suitable goods to people in need, for free.
The West Footscray Store is part of the National Rotary Donations In Kind Store network, which is Rotary Australia’s largest ongoing project and the West Footscray Store is the largest in Victoria.
For more information about DIK please follow the link below:
Cyrus Restaurant, 456-466 Ringwood-Warrandyte Road, Warrandyte South
Authentic Persian & Greek cuisine
$45 per head for 3 course meal, tea and coffee. BYO drinks
Soft drink and Australian sparkling wine to be served on arrival, included in cost.
6.15pm/6.30pm for 7.00pm sit down.
Firm number required by 25th November 2015.
*****If you are not attending the club meeting on 25th November, advise your attendance and number to Roger Wilson via email: roger.wilson7@bigpond.com ASAP please******
There will be no raffle on the night, but members are again encouraged to support Wendy Oliver and the Salvation Army with gifts for those she deals with.
Cyrus is located on the left hand side of Ringwood Warrandyte Road, just after the Hussey's Lane/Brumby’s Road intersection. A Coles Express outlet is on the left hand side of the intersection and Brumby’s Road is the road to the Olivigna Winery.
To have a look at the location and menu please click on the link below
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. Sandra and the RC Monash think our club is wonderful for saving all the soaps!!
Save used stamps with a good deal of the envelope! They pay by weight!
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