Though Atlanta has seen its share of violence and inequity over time, today it brims with reminders that there is another way. Get inspired while you’re visiting for the 2017 Rotary International Convention from 10 to 14 June.
Take a short walk from the convention center to the Center for Civil and Human Rights. There, you can see the handwritten notes, speeches, and sermons of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., experience an interactive 1960s-era lunch counter “sit-in,” and learn more about persecuted groups all over the world.
A streetcar will take you to the Martin Luther King Jr...
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The Foundation was noted for connecting 1.2 million members from more than 200 geographic areas to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges, including projects that focus on disease prevention,...
What a great meeting we had on Wednesday. It is always special when the meeting is related to Youth Exchange. We had all the Kraan’s present along with visiting exchange students. Welcome all.
Chairman Adrian Funston led us in a comprehensive emergency evacuation plan with Club Safety Officer Graham Johnston showing us the way.
LOAs approved in the last week: Trevor Bailey 15 Nov to 20 Jan, Julie Allgood 24 Nov to 31 Jan, Doug & Rhonda Anderson 8 Dec – 12 Jan.
Mental Health First Aid training. P3 Sports & Recovery are advertising the partnership with the club. The club has sponsored Annemarie from P3 to be trained as a Mental First Aid Trainer. The first course is on the 12 & 13th December. It is nearly booked out. Members from Narre Warren will attend as they are running the forum next year. There will be articles in the local paper. The club will be able to sponsor people to do the course with no cost to the club. Training is also happening for the Preventing Youth Suicide Facebook page. Viv and Jim thanked everyone for their support and how much they enjoyed being members of Berwick.
The STAR program on 3rd December at Nossal High School. It is not just for newer members. Morning tea and a light lunch provided. Alot has changed in Rotary over the years so even if you have been around a while please come along. Computers will be available to learn about the Rotary Web Sites.
Art Screen hire is going well. There is a delivery on the 1st January to Sorrento. If you normally cannot help due to work commitments, here is you chance to see what goes on. This delivery is worth $2500 to the club. See Laury if interested.
This months Farmers & Craft Market went well. There were over 40 stalls. Approximately $2500 profit. The mens shed BBQ made $240. No one claimed the voucher advertised on Casey Radio for a BBQ item. Thanks to all the workers. Watch out on Facebook for David Button’s photos of the stalls.
The 2016 AGM was conducted with all items being passed.
Darius Mikolajewski was nominated and elected as President Elect Nominee Designate to take the roll of President for the 2019-20 year.
Rotarian Ricardo Balancy was confirmed as the President of the Rotary Club of Berwick for 2017-18.
The 2016-18 board is:
President: Ricardo Balancy, Vice President: PP Terry Carmichael, Secretary: PP Peter Mangan, Treasurer: Wendy Langdon, Administration: PE Lea Paton, Membership: Sharmaine Squire, Public Image: Jane Moore, Foundation: David Button, Service Projects: Jen Marshall, Fund Raising: PEND Darius Mikolajewski
The 2016 AGM was conducted with all items being passed.
The 2016-17 Berwick Benevolent Society office bearers are: President: Steve Paton, Vice President: Mark Caulfield, Secretary: Adrian Froggatt, Treasurer: Wendy Langdon
Alex is an impressive young man who is our sponsored outbound Youth Exchange Student for 2017. He will represent himself, the club and Australia for his year in Switzerland. He gave us a comprehensive presentation about himself, his family, school, the club and district and Australia in general.
He currently attends Berwick Grammar School and wants to be an Engineer in the future. Alex lives with his father Ron, step mum Rose and brothers Briz & Zyjhan. Alex likes to ride his motorbike and enjoys athletics and rugby league. He learnt about exchange from cousin Dan Kraan who went to America.
Alex wants to learn German and go snowboarding. He leaves for Switzerland on the 20th January and will attend German Language School when he arrives.
David Collyer presented Alex a backpack and Australian flag from the club. Alex thanked the club for this amazing opportunity. We look forward to his reports and wish him all the best for the year. Alex has the full support of the club in this worthwhile program.
The Benevolent Society bins have been placed at Coles Eden Rise and Woolworths Berwick for donations. Pick ups have been arranged from Hailebury, St Margarets and Kambrya. The Rotaract Club is assisting in the school pick ups. All goods are distributed by the Casey North Information & Support Service.
The Benevolent Society has received $350 from the Fiddlers Green Retirement Village Exercise Group. Court Services Victoria donated $2000. It is money received from fines within the court system.
Gus gave us a inclusive rundown on the plan for Carols By Candelight. Everyone has a job to with team leaders in place. Please contact Gus if you are unsure of your role. He has also ordered good weather from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Rotararian and performer parking will be on the Manuka Road side of the oval. The Bowling club is not available.
There is plenty of water including a hydration station and bottled water.
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