Some Rotarians have reported receiving a scam email asking them to click a link to update names and contact information in a directory.
The email, which stems from a gmail account, is not from Rotary.
We welcomed Mike Scott-Worthington from the RC Biggleswade District 9820. He has been a Rotarian for over 40 years.
Mike is staying with family in Pakenham.
The tradition of swapping club banners was observed and we are sure that Mike had an enjoyable evening.
Some of our Leave of Absence members have returned. Good to see Adrian Funston, David Collyer and Garry Cooper back with us.
Thank you to those who have provided transportation for Murray Newby to visit Dawn in hospital. She should be moving to rehab soon.
The deadline for uniform orders is Monday 21st November.
Hardcopies of the Handbook are still available if you haven’t got one.
David Button attended the District AGM and Foundation seminar and will report at a later date.
Laury Gordyn spoke that the planned working bee at his home is no longer needed. With much work all the wood has been cut and stacked. He said he felt privileged that the club thought they could help and maybe we could assist someone else.
This is how much wood Laury has...
Lisa will be moving to Jen and Steve Marshall’ at the end of November. The school holidays are long and Lisa would love some company and things to do during the week over December and January. She has some outings planned but if you are doing anything, please consider taking Lisa along.
Adrian Funston thanked everyone for their kind wishes for Betty’s convalescence. She is now on the mend and is planning her 95th birthday, which may be a rehearsal for her wake. This is so nice and naughty things can be said to her while she is still here.
The Orbost fishing weekend is March 3rd 2017. It a major fundraiser for the RC Orbost and a great weekend. More details later.
Cemetery clean-up is 11th January. All hands on deck are needed for our annual community event.
The Kraan family have kindly offered their home again for the January BBQ on the 4th January.
Our guest speaker for the evening was PDG Tony Spring. He spoke about the Tonga project we contributed to via Foundation, The Tonga Community Development Trust and the New Zealand Government a few years ago.
This involved building vegetable gardens, hen houses and restoring mangroves. Excess food is sold at markets which provides ongoing work and income for the villagers.
It has succeeded beyond all expectations and they are looking to expand it. Unfortunately, it doesn’t qualify for Foundation grants any more. $50,000 is needed in total with $20,000 hopefully coming from Rotary Australia. The New Zealand government is willing put contribute extra funds to make it happen.
Bob Lay thanked Tony on behalf of the club. A simple project that has great benefits. Foundation is a wonderful part of Rotary we need to hear about.
Tony also informed us about the requirements for Global Grants, how they are funded and current, past and future projects. Click below for these.
Lisa has been busy at school. She has finished exams and now started Year 11 subjects Biology, Chemistry, English, Outdoor Education and Food Technology. Lisa enjoyed the Progressive Dinner especially all the food.
On Melbourne Cup Day Lisa went to a BBQ with another exchange student’s family and won $40 for getting 2nd place.
Lisa has been very social with both school friends and exchange student friends.
The word for the week is “Schnee“, which means snow.
Terry Carmichael thanked David Button for all his work posting on the Farmers & Craft Market Facebook page. Please like, share and put a review on the page. There are flyers and posters for the Christmas Twilight Market for people to place in shop windows and noticeboards after the November market.
The merry band of BBQ'rs and Rotary Information goers had a big presence at the RFDS Golf day.
120 golfers enjoyed the gourmet treats on offer. They certainly could not miss all our new banners.
Thanks to Alf, Sam, Rob, Sharmaine, Mark & Isobel. Sjaak did a great job as MC for the dinner. David Nutter and crew organised a great day.
On a side note, the team comprising of Sjaak Kusters, Terry Carmichael and Pet Batterham won the best round. Just ask them and they will tell you all about it.
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