 At the Rotary District 9820 Conference in March, the Rotary Club of Berwick achieved the highest contributions to the Rotary Foundation from District 9820 in the year 2015-2016. Here we have President Mark receiving the award from District Foundation Director PDG Tony Spring. We are currently in the 100th year of The Rotary Foundation. It all started with Arch Klumph’s idea for an endowment fund dedicated to “doing good in the world” which planted the seed for The Rotary Foundation in 1917. That one idea and an initial contribution of $26.50 set in motion a powerful force for good that has transformed millions of lives around the globe. This probably doesn't mean much to the average person, but through The Rotary Foundation we are able to do great things! I think it is a great charity. - It is well run. (check out the Charity Navigator data)
- has many checks and balances.
- only approves projects that meet the set out criteria.
- does not fully fund projects.
- creates partnerships that ensure long term project success.
Since the inception of the Rotary Club of Berwick in 1961, our Club has given $273,472.51 to The Rotary Foundation.
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Now it is time to make your Centurion Club contributions.
PP Laury Gordyn gave us a quick insight into the hectic schedule of the Art Screen Delivery and Recovery Crew. This elite squad of people is working hard to get the Art Screens in and out with the minimum of fuss. They are getting a great reputation for being punctual, organised, helpful with layouts and happy.
For the last 17 years starting a week before the District 9820 Conference, a group of Rotarians, partners of Rotarians and Exchange Students go on a 600km pedal to raise money for charity. This year our Club was represented by Josie Wilson and the unstoppable Lisa Bayer. All in all, 46 riders raised just over $50,000 for their efforts.
PE Ricardo gave a comprehensive roundup of the recent District 9820 Conference in Hobart. In a nutshell the speakers were great, the location was great and the venue was magnificent.
A couple of weeks ago we heard from Ian Donald (RC Monash) about the Holland Festival and how they need some help to make it run. Many hands went up in the room to help. If you were one of those hands and are still available to help, please contact PP Adrian Froggatt so he can email you a volunteer form. We currently only have 5 members signed up. 
Happier times when we were a force to be reckoned with in the land of lawn bowls.
Last Saturday a small team of Rotarians and teachers loaded a truck with used school furniture and took it up to Rotary Donations in Kind in Footscray. Loading was like poetry in motion as we weaved the furniture together to make the best of the available space. Special thanks to Di Scheepers, Andy, Laury and special guest Rory Fabbri who took some great photos. 
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