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29-11- 2017 Vol 57 Issue 23
CLUB MEETINGS
The Rotary Club of Berwick meets
Every Wednesday evening at
Holm Park Reserve
(Beaconsfield Football Club)
Emerald-Beaconsfield Road
Beaconsfield
6.30 for a 7.00pm start
 
 
Please email your apology
or book in your guest to
All bookings and apologies
To submitted by 10.00 am on
Tuesday prior to the meeting.
 
Next weeks Meeting Responsibilities
Chairman
Anderson, Doug
 
Fellowship
Armstrong, Jim
 
Fellowship
Armstrong, Vivienne
 
Attendance
Marshall, Jennifer
 
Attendance
Tudge, Betty
 
SPECIAL OCCASIONS:
 
Induction:
 
Birthday:
Di Nutter
Jim Wilson
Eric Boon
 
           
Anniversary:                
 
Executives & Directors
President
Ricardo Balancy
 
Treasurer
Wendy Langdon
 
President Elect
Lea Paton
 
Secretary
Jim Wilson
 
International Service Director
David Button
 
Rotary Foundation Chair
David Button
 
Vice President
Terry Carmichael
 
Membership Chair
Sharmaine Squire
 
Public Image Chair
Jane Moore
 
Club Administration Chair
Lea Paton
 
Avenues of Service Chair
Jennifer Marshall
 
Fundraising Chair
Trevor Bailey
 
Club Protection Officer
Graham Johnstone
 
Upcoming Events
Dr Tan (Langmore Clinic) - Aboriginal health
Holm Park Recreation Reserve
Dec 06, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Xmas Party @ Forest Edge, Gembrook
Dec 13, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Carols by Candlelight
Edwin Flack Reserve
Dec 16, 2017
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
 
NO MEETING
Dec 20, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Berwick Farmers and Craft Market
The Old Cheese Factory
Dec 23, 2017
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
MERRY CHRISTMAS - NO MEETING
Dec 27, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
ClubRunner
FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK - 29.11.2017
On Wednesday members of the Rotary Club of Berwick with their families and friends – including the Inner Wheel Club of Berwick - descended upon the new St John of God Hospital complex in Berwick for a tour of the facilities as it prepares to open its doors on 18th January 2018.
The new $120 million complex, will house state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to significantly expand the range of healthcare services to our rapidly growing community. Thank you to CEO Lisa Norman and her team for being such wonderful hosts and congratulations on this great achievement.
On the same day that the new facilities will open, the old hospital in Gibb Street will close its doors. For over 100 years the Gibb Street site has provided healthcare services to the Berwick and broader community.
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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL - PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2017
Ian H.S. Riseley
President 2017-18
Seventy-two years ago, the United Nations was founded "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war ... [and] to practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbours." Despite those worthy aspirations, and generations of investment in achieving them, the "scourge of war" is still with us: Last year, more than 102,000 people died in 49 armed conflicts around the world. Some of those conflicts were in their fifth decade or beyond. Terrorism, intolerance, and extremism; the refugee crisis; and environmental degradation are now global challenges.

 
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WHY ROTARY?
Why should Rotary be your charity of choice? 
Because our 1.2 million members see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Here are six reasons to donate to Rotary.
 
1. We fight disease around the world
For decades, Rotary has been a leader in the battle against polio and has kept the pressure on as worldwide cases plummeted from 350,000 in 1988 to only 15 cases so far this year. We’re closer than ever to ending this devastating disease. 
Your impact will be even greater, thanks to a 2-to-1 match from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. All donations (up to $50 million) to end polio will be tripled, providing critical funding to our work to create a polio-free world. 
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CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT - BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF BERWICK
Saturday 16th December 2017
Edwin Flack Reserve
Time: 7-9.30pm
 
The Rotary Club of Berwick is proud to put on a Christmas spectacular with a sensational program for all ages. This will be our fourth Carols by Candlelight event and we are looking forward to an entertaining evening!
A great night out with the family to celebrate Christmas with a great line up of entertainment, a visit from Santa and the grand finale of fireworks at 9:25pm. There will be food and drinks available as well as some electric candles to really get you in the mood.
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REMINDERS
Wednesday 6 December – Last meeting for the year at Holm Park: Dr Tan from the Longmore Clinic will be talking to us about Aboriginal Health.
 
Wednesday 13 December - RC Berwick Christmas Celebration: This year we will have our Christmas celebration at the Forest Edge Restaurant – 2905 Gembrook – Launching Place Road, Gembrook. It’s a beautiful setting and it would be great to see everyone there with family and friends to celebrate. The more the merrier!!! See main advertisement in this bulletin for details. Di Double can be contacted for more information. Book in early to avoid disappointment!! Please let Di know if you would like to car pool…
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CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK
Special Birthday wishes this week to Maureen Scott (30/11), Adrian Funston (2/12), John Rosenthal (3/12), Rosemary Collyer (2/12), Mia Castricum (4/12), and Kate Gordyn (5/12).  
 
Congratulations to Peter and Susan Batterham who celebrate their 47th Wedding Anniversary on the 4th of December.
 
Congratulations to Tim and Jane Moore who also tied the knot on the 4th of December 31 years ago.
HAPPY SNAPS - 29.11.2017
  
  
  
 
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ROTARY LANGUAGE EXPLAINED
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.
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