Hi $FIRST_NAME$, Our Club is doing some great projects and making heads turn in the community when we are out and about. This is a photo I never thought I would see but I am thrilled to see it! Eric is a great contributor to projects in the club. Much of what he does is behind the scenes. I don't think I have ever seen Eric in Club colours, but now I know he has a polo and is willing to wear it, I think it is time to upgrade it to the current logo! If any other members have an outdated polo, please let me know at the next meeting or by email david.button@rotaryberwick.org.
I want to start this note with a vote of appreciation for David Button. The behind the scenes work done with our comms, public image and the encapsulation in video of the volunteer work completed on Saturday at the Langmore Community Garden was enjoyed by everyone on Wednesday night at our meeting. No-one asked David to do that, he just did it.
I hope everyone took something from the presentation on Wednesday night on the Power of Appreciation. I reckon any time we take to remind ourselves about ways to be better people, is time well invested. For those that couldn’t make it, here’s a link which will allow you to view it in your own time
Another couple of things going on behind the scenes that you should know about.
We were nominated for a Casey Community Award which I have progressed and submitted on the club’s behalf a summary of who we are and what we are about so let’s see where that takes us.
Also Jen Marshall recommended that we register as a charity for the can deposit scheme which I have also commenced and we should be in a position to start receiving small donations pretty quickly. I’ll keep you posted.
I also want to share my appreciation for the work that Jane Moore has done in putting our Christmas Party together. It’s gonna be a fun evening and a great way to draw the curtains on 2023, recognise the work and contributions of every Rotarian within our club and say Merry Christmas.
Finally, my appreciation goes to Geoff Double for leading the 1st stage of construction of the Langmore Community Garden. It was just terrific to see so many club members on the tools and really putting in, so that this partnership project with St John of God Hospital can progress, and in a few short weeks it will be ready for the community to use.
From a Public Image point of view it was wonderful to see most members wearing our uniform and being easily identifiable in public. We had our teardrop banners and from the road, we looked amazing! Trevor, our Membership Chair even had a good conversation with a potential Rotarian and I think looking sharp and professional goes a long way toward making a lasting impression and inviting people to ask questions. The Ask Me about Rotary tee shirts really stood out (Thanks to Jane Moore for ordering them and Trevor for handing them out). It was a wonderful morning on so many levels. Burr Hoe anyone?
On Saturday, the 11th of November, a very enthusiastic group of Rotarians raked, dug, shovelled, loaded debris and installed garden edging at the Community Garden under the Oak tree at the Langmore Centre in Gloucester Avenue, all while enjoying lots of fellowship, and some, using a burr hoe for the first time! Over the next couple of weeks, maintenance staff from St John of God will install a water fountain and the brightly painted seats in the path that we created. Refreshments and nutrition to keep us going for the day were provided by our members (we now know where those long-lost meringue mushrooms came from!) and by staff from St John of God.
Our next working bee, on Saturday the 9th December, from 10.00am to 2.00pm, will involve laying the toppings path, planting the garden, installing irrigation and spreading mulch. Many hands, shovels and wheelbarrows will make light work of the day's tasks. Volunteers and members of the public interested in Rotary are welcome to join us. Please contact Gus by email if you want to find out more. secretary@rotaryberwick.org
“Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.” –Forrest Gump. This classic movie has captured all our hearts, and it is likely that we can all relate to this movie in some way or another. Well, yes we can! Every Rotary Club of Berwick meeting is like a box of chocolates and you never know what you are going to get!
This week saw some great table discussions about our topic of the week....worst medical experiences we have ever endured. I don't know who thinks these topics up but I guess our own Gary Castricum may have had something to do with it for this week. We all hope you are recovering well Gary .
Each week, our team of photographers take a few happy snaps of our club meeting just to capture "the moment". Last week, the photos didn't make the deadline, but I would really like to share them with you all just the same.
President Dave has brought us ‘home” to Holm Park to celebrate the festive season and party away our final club meeting for this 2023 year on Wednesday, 13th December.
T’is the Season……..
So let’s get jolly!
Wednesday 13th December will see the Rotary Club of Berwick celebrate the festive season, with fun and frivolity, over a two-course meal at the Beaconsfield Club, Holm Park Reserve, 100 Emerald -Beaconsfield Road, Beaconsfield. Our last meeting for the 2023 calendar year.
There will be a visit from the man in red, prizes for the best Christmas outfit, perhaps a quiz or game, and, of course, a couple of rounds of heads and tales! Pocket some coins to bring along to chance a win.
The cost is $55 per person inclusive, of two course Christmas fare, and a drink on arrival. For children or grandchildren, there will be a meal available. Please contact Jane: jane@cinet.com.au for details so we can book your young one’s in, as our registration portal doesn’t stretch to multiple pricing!
Please invite your family and friends! This is a purely social night of festivity, and time to spend in each other’s company.
To register and pay, please follow the link below:
I want to start this note with a vote of appreciation for David Button. The behind the scenes work done with our comms, public image and the encapsulation in video of the volunteer work completed on Saturday at the Langmore Community Garden was enjoyed by everyone on Wednesday night at our meeting. No-one asked David to do that, he just did it.
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So let’s get jolly! 
