From Art Screen delivery and pick up, managing Rotary business at the Board meeting,

lifting the lid on mental illness and raise some much needed funds in support and celebrating the 40^th Anniversary of local icon - the “Berwick College”, members of the Rotary Club of Berwick continue to be engaged in the local community. The spirit of service above self and giving is alive and well at the Rotary Club of Berwick.

 

On Monday night we had our fourth Board meeting for the year and it was another productive two hours of discussion, debate and resolution. In the spirit of transparency the minutes will be posted in the members’ section of our Club website for all members to read.

 

This week our guest speaker was PP Viv Armstrong, who talked about her role as

Australian Rotary Health (ARH) representative for District 9820.
 

Australian Rotary Health is one of the largest research charities in Australia, with every cent going toward the funding of PHD scholarships and research grants. The main focus is on mental health research, but there are also PHD scholarships awarded for general areas such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes, aboriginal health and many others.  Viv earned degrees in psychology and sociology as a mature age student.  She has a severely disabled son, a wealth of knowledge when it comes to stress and a strong commitment to spread the word about Mental Health First Aid and Lift the Lid.

 

Several reports and updates were received during the Wednesday meeting,

all expertly managed by Di Scheepers our Chairperson for the meeting. Well done Di!

PP Geoff Double, the Club’s Vocational Engagement Co-ordinator, provided an overview of our visit to the Upper Beaconsfield Scouts Igloo on the 25^th of October, which will be followed by dinner to the Pine Grove Hotel in Upper Beaconsfield.
 

President Elect (PE) Lea Paton spoke about the District Conference and provided members with details of available accommodation. Members are encouraged to stay at the same hotel, which Lea will be able to coordinate.
 

 

Vocational Visit – Wednesday 25^th October: Instead members will be visiting the Upper Beaconsfield Scouts Igloo. Address is 40 Stoney Creek Road, Upper Beaconsfield. We will meet in the car park near where the Upper Beaconsfield Primary School is. Please email attendance@berwickrotary.org for apologies as per normal. After the visit at the Igloo we will meet at the Pine Grove Hotel for Dinner.  Wednesday Night is $15 Parma night. Full menu will be available for those who do not like a Parma. Please note you will be required to pay individually for your meal and drinks at the venue. Tables of 6 will be billed per Table.  Parking – Entrance off Stoney Creek Road – one way – pass between the kindergarten and Scout Hall and the car park is there. There will be no meeting at Holm Park on the 25^th. Thank you PP Geoff for organising this vocational visit!

 

Our outbound youth exchange student Alex Krann is doing very well and has been a great ambassador for his family, his school, the Rotary Club of Berwick, and the District. He has adapted very well to his surrounds and seems to have adopted the local culture with relative ease!!

 

Here is Alex’s eighth report… in his own words.

 

 

At the back of the Rotary Club Handbook there is a heading Acronyms.  If you don’t have one of these handbooks or are new to reading about Rotary, these acronyms can perhaps cause confusion.