Last week, we enjoyed a visit to the Disaster Aid Australia (DAA) Offices in Eumemmerring. Brian, Cherie and Peter told us about this amazing program providing aid such as shelters, building materials, food and safe drinking water after a natural disaster.
Their presentation focused mostly on the 'Safe Water For Every Child' program helping communities affected by the ongoing disaster of unsafe drinking water. They work in many countries throughout the Asia Pacific region. Brian showed us the Skyhydrant and how it works. Demonstrating how the water is filtered, how to clean the filter and of course the all important taste test of the filtered water!
After a lovely dinner and dessert, I was delighted to accept on behalf of our members a certificate from DAA recognising the Rotary Club of Berwick for the donation to DAA. The work the DAA volunteers do is truly remarkable.
Unfortunately again, this week we had to cancel the meeting due to low registration numbers. The club is its members, so I ask if you can attend meetings please attend as we can't continue to cancel meetings.
Next Week's Meeting
Next week we will be off to the seaside! Eric and Wendy have organised a fantastic visit to the Fisherman’s Cottage Museum Tooradin. We will be meeting earlier, with a 6pm arrival time.
Come along and hear how the small village of Tooradin had an important role in the fishing industry in it’s heyday. The Museum also houses a large collection of the original Shire of Cranbourne. You may never know what you may find. Our tour guide for the evening is well known to the club, being past principal of Berwick Secondary College, Barry Freeman.
Dinner will be at your own cost after the tour at the Tooradin Sport Club at 7pm.
Coming Up
RORP Playground havests coming up, please reach out to Russell or myself if you can assist with marking up the playground the day before or if you can attend on the day of the harvest.
- 30 October 2025 - Barry Simon Reserve, Endeavour Hills
- 13 November 2025 - Green Valley Crescent, Hampton Park
- 27 November 2025 - Irene Parade Reserve, Cannons Creek
Christmas donation cages are needing to go out in the next few weeks - Andrew is confirming with the schools and shopping centres this week. Then we will need helpers to deliver the cages to the shopping centres and schools. Shout out if you can help out.
Below is an invite to our club members for the thank you event from Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. It will be held on 20 November from 2-4pm. If anyone from the club can attend to represent our club, please register via the link on the invitation.
Don't forget there is no meeting on the 5 November, instead we will be supporting our friends in Inner Wheel at their Oaks Day event on Thursday 6 November. The event invite is below.
The Rotary Club of Greater Dandenong- Endeavour Hills has invited all the members of our club to a free vegetarian meal and a tour of the Gurdwara Siri Guru Nanak Darbar in Officer.
- Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: 33 Officer Road, Officer
The evening will begin at 6:00 PM with an interactive session, followed by a complimentary vegetarian meal.
This is a unique opportunity to:
- Enjoy a vegetarian meal in the Gurdwara
- Take a guided tour of the Gurdwara Siri Guru Nanak Darbar
- Learn about the Gurdwara’s innovative sustainability projects
- Gain insights into the important community work being carried out
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this enriching experience.
