It’s been another busy week at the Rotary Club of Berwick with members once again showing
their commitment to participate in key activities to support the local community and promote Rotary.
From Rotary leadership training, to lifting the lid on mental illness, to helping young sharpen their job interview skills, raising funds for charity, and planning for the future… we have covered a fair bit of ground this week done and the best part is that we’ve had fun doing it all!!
On Saturday the 7th of October a group of dedicated Rotarians attended the first part of their Leadership training at the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI). The RLI is an international network of Rotary and provides a series of fast paced, interactive, three one-day sessions designed to refine the leadership skills of Rotarians and increase their knowledge of Rotary. Excellent club leadership is essential to the future of Rotary in a complex and fast changing world.
Greg Tantala – Communications Advisor at the Level Crossing Removal Authority gave an
interesting and detailed talk about what we can expect to see with all the work being done.
Because we are the Rotarians, naturally we are interested in what is happening in our community. Over the course of eight years the Level Crossing Removal Authority will oversee the removal of 50 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne.
Ten level crossings have already been removed with many more in construction, planning and early consultation. levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/ - http://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/
Crossings to be removed are: South Gippsland Highway, Dandenong South, Hallam Road, Hallam and Clyde Road, Berwick. Construction to start in 2020 and all crossings to be removed by 2022.
Rotarian David Collyer worked with Helen Butler of Hillcrest Christian College to
organise Rotarians to come to the College and participate in Mock Interviews.
The Year 10 Students are taken through what a job interview involves – how to dress – how to write an Application letter and also how to create a good Resume. Each interview runs for 15 minutes and for each interviewer there is approximately 8 students.
Apart from the Rotary Club of Berwick participating, there were other people from other places involved. One from the Federation University for example.
After the first two interviews, we were taken to a place where lunch had been set up.
An hour’s break and the chance to meet the other people interviewing children, then back to our desks for the rest of the afternoon.
PP Mark and Isobel Caulfield set off on an adventure of a lifetime some three weeks ago, to walk the epic Camino trail through Spain. Many have described the Camino walk as a life changing journey and a route to true happiness. Judging by the many Facebook posts and photos, Mark and Isobel are experiencing something truly special.
Guest Speaker, Bernhard, was asked to take a ticket from the black bag
He chose ticket E75 that Chairman Laury had.
Surprised Laury took a card from the deck – 2 of Hearts Already surprised Laury, the Joker was the next card to the 2. Never mind, Laury said, I will try again next week.
There are 24 cards left to choose from.
Everyone cheered and they all will try again next week.
18th October – Don’t forget to wear a hat for the Lift the Lid on Mental Health Presentation by PP Viv Armstrong!!
25th October – A vocational visit has been organised to the Upper Beaconsfield Scout Igloo (no meeting at the club). Dinner will be at the Pine Grove Restaurant in Upper Beaconsfield. More information will be provided next week.
General – Please complete the appropriate paperwork so you can participate in all club activities involving minors. If you haven’t done so, you may be asked to withdraw from those activities.
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.