Sparkle 44 #8 - 22 August 2023 (Aug 22, 2023)

Last Week's Meeting

Apologies - Kerrith Cummin, Chris McLeod and Sid Umesh

President Sangeeta’s Opening Remarks:

Welcome Everyone
Please welcome our Guests:
Paula Jones - for the 3^rd time !
Belinda M (thinking of joining)
Guest Speaker, Bec (Rebecca) Rosel

Happy Birthday

Sangeeta Bajaj August 13
Andrew McAllister August 16
Russell Marnock August 18
And with a practice we sang ‘happy Birthday’ in tune and provided a cake to Pres. Sangeeta

Guest Speaker - Bec Rosel

Bec and her husband Steve Rosel are both passionate runners and proud owners of The Running Company in Lilydale. They have been married for 17 years and Steve is an ideas Man

Bec was named ‘Citizen of the Year’, in recognition of her work establishing the first Lilydale Street Fair on during the Yarra Ranges Australia Day Awards Presentations on January 26th 2023

Bec first approached Lilydale Township Action Group (LTAG) in early 2021 with the idea of a ‘Street Fair’ however with COVID 19 restrictions in place the idea was shelved. For information abut what was involved Bec contacted the Rotary Club of Lilydale and they their advice was invaluable.

Not deterred, Bec made it happen! The Street Fair became a reality and on 3rd of December 2022 the Fair brought together over 60 market stalls, local schools, scouts, together with roaming entertainment and thousands of people to the Main Street of Lilydale. Bec stated that she learnt a lot from putting the Fair together and this year’s event she has the help of a Committee behind her.

Bec stated she was humbled to be awarded the Citizen of the Year as she was amongst so many aspiring people.

On behalf of the club PP PHF Shalini Response:

Shalini thanked Bec for coming and hosted questions from the floor. The main question was “What are you doing on a Tuesday Night!”

Committee Reports:

Community - PP PHF Emma Clark

Emma reminded us the BBQ Saturday at Emerald Village Meats is THIS Saturday

Environment - Allan Douglas

Allan reminded us about climate disasters; particularly the Fires in Hawaii.

Vocational - PP PHF Gayle Barrot

Gayle gave further details about the visit to the DIK warehouse on the 29^th August $25 per person for a ‘Rotary meal’ if you haven’t already done so, please advise her if you are coming. Also let her know if you can drive there as we are car pooling

Saturday Market - PP PHF Catherine Elfick

Next Market is on Saturday 9^th September 2023. (Kris Ash reminded everyone to share the social media post about the market).

Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy (KFRWPB) - PP PHF John Shaw

The event is to be held on the 26^th November 2023 and there will be a Committee meeting Monday 21^st August here at the Pub. ( All welcome to attend! )

On to Conference IPP PHF Marcus Adams

Marcus reported that Accommodation and the Friday night Club restaurant has been booked.

Our Resident Chemist:

Susi Wilson reported that she donated $100 to a person to help pay for medications. The person was very grateful.

Food Handling Certificates - PP PHF Vicki Van Den Bergen

Please obtain your Food Handling Certificate. (the club record to complete the course is 1 ½ hours). Vicki also advised that Peter Hadwen is doing well.

New Member Seminar

This will provide a broader view for new members so please do think about registering LINK HERE

Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy - SAVE THE DATE - 26 NOVEMBER 2023

Please let Allan know if you are NOT attending

Toast to PP PHF Chris Adams

This was proposed by PP PHF Don Borg as a remembrance of a well loved and long-standing club member (who also held the horses ass record)!

Closing Remarks:

Pres. Sangeeta thanked all for attending and closed the meeting at 8.30

Meeting Zoom Link

President Sangeeta’s Opening Remarks:

Committee Reports:

New Member Seminar

Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy - SAVE THE DATE - 26 NOVEMBER 2023

Toast to PP PHF Chris Adams

Closing Remarks:

Remember - if you are not coming to the Tuesday night meeting,

please let Lorna know by noon on Monday.

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