Just a busy week all round, no Conundrums this week!
Last Week's Meeting
We welcomed AG Brian Hodgson and Roy to our meeting.
General notices
Don't forget to register for Conference (20-22 March) if you are going and let PP Ian Ash know.
22 Oct is the Primary Speech Competition - please indicate you are coming in roster sheet, what you would like to do and also the plate you are going to bring.
29 Oct we are welcomining DG Shia to our meeting
Melbourne Cup Day - any takers to host Rotary that evening?? We will not be having a formal meeting.
Container - we urgently need to find a spot for the container, can we have a think where this can go - this is important for Tina's fire exit (we also now have a log-book for items taken and returned - please ensure you fill this in.
Community Service Seminar this Friday - thank you to PP PHF Martin Buoncristiani for attending, please liaise with him if you would like to go too
Lectern needs repair - Kerry and Roy to organise
We have the storage cupboard back - please maintain a walk-through
Kids Fun Run With Thomas - flyer distributors needed - liaise with PP PHF Ian Wakefield
Ian Ash announced the evening meal followed by a Ghost Tour on the Friday night - sounds like a great evening out! We need to start working on the Saturday night theme.
All American has made the first post for the 2020 event - please like and share.
linkedin
We have had a site for a number of months now so we are now starting to utilise LinkedIn - with the Kids Fun Run With Thomas and All American looming additional channels of communication will be helpful.
We welcomed guest speaker Sue McIver from Fernlea House to our meeting. She provided insights as follows:
Established 2004/5 have looked after 1000 people since then. Jason Wood helped to ensure initial funding.
2015 funding model changes - only aged care therefore only over 65 yrs of age could be looked after so they have set up 'Fernlea Community Care' to include Fernlea House and Fernlea Shop of Opportunity and Fernlea In-home Care to add a commercial arm to assist funding of those under 65 who need the services of the house
Their approach is holistic and focuses on normality so residents are not defined by their illness
The aim is to improve quality of live for residents
They have 80 volunteers undertaking varying roles depending on their skills and interest
The Chef works hard to provide food that triggers memories
The Future - setting up a carer's support group and a home visiting service for those in the final stages of life.
As you know, PHF Peter Hadwen Volunteers for Disaster Aid - see their latest Newsletter HERE
Community Notices
Event Notices
We are regularly asked to share information on other Rotary Club or community group events. Rather than list all of them in Sparkle, please check out them out HERE
CONFERENCE
IF YOU ARE COMING DON'T FORGET TO BOOK ON LINE
District Conference is looming and will be held in Echuca/Moama 21 - 22 March. Tickets can be purchased NOW at www.9810rotaryconference.org.au Please contact PP Ian Ash if you need details about accommodation and planning in general.
PLEASE LET IAN KNOW IF YOU HAVE TOLD HIM YOU ARE ATTENDING!!
WORLD POLIO DAY - 24 OCTOBER
Bailey's Day TUESDAY 3 DEcember
Some club members will once again be supporting Patrick and his amazing fundraising journey in memory of his son, Bailey.
16 incredible years – over $3 million dollars raised!
With the help of dedicated supporters, including some who’ve been involved since the charity began; the Bailey’s Day team works tirelessly throughout the year to raise funds.
Moving forward, Bailey’s Day will continue to help improve the level of care and resources at the Children’s Cancer Centre at the Monash Medical Centre. Also on the agenda is cancer research, as we continue to strive towards a cure for children’s cancer.
Emerald Village Community
Emerald Village Community update can be found HERE.
For good food, good fellowship and the opportunity for service through Rotary we give thanks
Rotary Toast
To Australia and the people of Australia (toast) To Rotary International (toast)
Advance Australia Fair
Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free;
We've golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare;
In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair.
