Pres. Sangeeta
- Apologies were read out
- Birthdays – Chris McLeod was serenaded
- Thank you Chris for collecting post from Australia Post
- Guests Neil and Sheeba Umesh
- Paula Jone's Rotary badge was presented!!
Chairperson – Kelly McAllister
- Drummer Day today
- Face your fears day
PP PHF Shalini Penny – toast to the elderly explanation
- Used to have a member PHF Peter Hadwen used to do a toast to the elderly and take a potted plant to them.
- PP PHF John Richie has taken over the role – Mark the coordinator at the Glades sents out a bio to John.
- In the background a letter is given to the person and it lets the resident know that the RC of Emerald likes to be involved in the community and information about our involvement and how we shared their life’s journey with the club members.We tell them we have toasted them and thank them for sharing their lives.
- Shalini has feedback from the residents and some are able to understand and are quite touched about what we do.
Toast to the Elderly PP PHF John Richie – Anne Ferres
It was at a dance in Belgrave that I crossed paths with my future husband. A not-so-secret attraction to his motorcycle sparked our romance, and Bob, my beloved husband, later surprised me with my very own set of leathers and a motorbike. Our family enjoyed countless adventures on two wheels.
Becoming a full-time mother to four children kept me thoroughly occupied, from tending to cloth nappies to participating in school fundraisers, supporting local footy clubs, and engaging with various church groups.
Bob retired at the age of 57, and we both embraced our membership in the Ulysses motorbike club, with Bob serving as its president. Camping trips with our fellow club members became cherished traditions. Unfortunately, at the age of 61, Bob's life was cut short by cancer.
In the wake of his passing, I remained resilient and dedicated to personal growth. I pursued further education, even delving into marriage guidance. My outlook on life remained forward-focused, and I refused to dwell on the past. I am very excited to be at Emerald Glades and think it was the best decision I could of made. I still have my independence, my car and have reconnected with old friends and able to feel plentiful again as I can help others and bring them joy and company.
PP PHF Immediate PDG Ken Miller – Regionalisation Pilot
- Members will have received Email from PP PHF Vicki Van Den Bergen about Regionalisation
- We have to make decisions before 29 Oct on what the club has decided
- Why regionalisation?
- Rotary has been established in Australia for over 100 years – membership is falling away alarmingly
- 38 district clubs, Emerald is growing bugt one of the few
- Poor retention rates 2-4 year window then members leave
- Pilot main aims
- Increase impact
- Grow membership
- Adapt to changing volunteer needs and expectation
- Different types of clubs we need to vote to adopt the pilot
- 86% required to vote yes
- If accepted looking at streamlining structure to a regional council in zone 8
- There will be experts to advise clubs how to be effective
- Looking at adapting to volunteer needs
- Nomination for regional council will be voted on – 17-31 October campaign – Board to discuss nominees
- From July 2024 – Regional model new way of grouping clubs -a Rotary Community Group
- Once ratified voting for community leaders (replacing DGs)
- End 2026 vote to continue or not
- The Board will keep up to date with what is happening so you are well informed
Lynda Culell – Behind the Badge
It was really hard to hear what was said this evening as the mic isn't always good for speakers. Lynda has therefore kindly shared her notes from her talk that can be read
HERE. The bottom line is, Lynda, we are really pleased to have you as a member!!
Community Reports
Market - PP PHF Catherine Elfick
- Market on Saturday – thankyou to everyone who is helping
- 20 stalls
- Star Wars and children’s Halloween costume prizes
Kids Fun Run With Puffing Billy – PHF John Henderson
- Please distribute posters – especially kindergardens
- Menzies Creek this week and will go around the schools
- $6,500 raised so far and with sponsorship $29k
- Let Allan Douglas know if partners are coming to help – they are most welcome and we can do with the assistance!
- Working with Children approval needed
- We need 94 people to run the event – please let Allan know if you are not able to be here on the day so he doesn’t include you in the roster
Marketing and Membership – PP PHF Ian Ash
- Board has approved membership process – will be shared through the Secretary
- Mentor and Mentee check list so nothing gets missed – grateful to Rowan and Linda for their assistance and feedback
- Club Survey – please complete – 30% have done this – it’s your club what are we doing well, what can we improve, what can we drop – last survey was done in 2020
- Will be signing up to 3MDR
- PR – PP PHF Kris Ash and PP PHF Shalini Penny – 1/3 page editorial on the KFRWPB and social feeds on market, Halloween disco etc
PP PHF Russell Marnock – East Timor Project
- International Committee made donation to school in East Timor - $500
- Russ showed slides on the upgrades to the school including classrooms
- The project has built 19 schools in 16 years
- New school cost $80k
- Appreciation from the kids and the community is humbling
Vocational - PP PHF Gayle Barrot
- 31st this month – Chris Sheppard is a medium and will come to our meeting at another quiet venue – will be $30 pp for finger food – if you don’t agree you don’t have to come!
Community – PP PHF Emma Clark
- We are busy working with St Luke's to distribute food vouchers
- Pharmacy – helping hand for those who need it – Suzi is working with us to distribute $1800
- Xmas working with EDRA to put up giant candles as decoration in the town – there will be a roster in the town
- Mums of the Hills – Security system
- Scouts appreciated help
- Thank you to people who brought along clothing for people who are being supported for job interviews – looking for smart casual clothing
- Carol will be helping distribute gifts to Emerald Glades
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion – commitment RI has made – connects to the way Rotary is looking at increasing membership across the board.Maybe this is a way to increase membership and ensure everyone is included.Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee will be formed to take it step by step to allow those in the community to join us.Please contact Emma if you are interested in joining the committee.
Environment – Allan Douglas
- Emerald Lake planting – later in the yar
- Clean up Australia in March
- This weekend last time to get rid of green waste – Allan recommends you consider taking this up!
All American Car Show – Greg Adams
- All American Car Show 28th time this year
- Going back to Gembrook this year
- 18th February 2024 – we will need all hands-on deck!!Keep your diaries free
- 800 cars expected on the day
Fundraising – Kelly McAllister
- Tickets starting to sell for the Halloween Disco
- Please put name on roster for Halloween Disco
- Bunnings sausage sizzle February 3rd 2024
- Christmas raffle will be selling beginning of November 2023
Pres. Sangeeta
- Thank you Kelly for chairing meeting
- Thank you to Ken for enlightening us regarding regionalisation and Vicki for taking notes
- Thank you Linda for telling us about her life
