Marcus receives his Nominee Certificate for the Cardinia Citizen of the Year 2022
- Happy Birthday Kris & Kerry!
- Welcome Back Greg Adams 8th Nov 17 years ago became a Rotarian following in parents’ footsteps
- 1 Nov 33 years ago Kerry Champness joined Rotary - well done Kerry!
President’s Report
- Thank you - a couple of Wednesdays ago Emma and Shalini attended EVA Awards on behalf of the RC – Paul Yandle was honored as Cardinia Shire Citizen of the Year
- Emerald Art Show too place last weekend – fabulous Friday night reasonably attended – Rotary presented a couple of awards
- EDRA Association Committee – Kris and I presented about all things Rotary – had a lot of traction and interest from the group – partnership, sponsorship and x-referencing.
- Pres Elect. Sangeeta Bajaj, PP PHF Shalini Penny and PP PHF Emma Clarke presented the wreath for the club on 11 November. Thank you to all who attended.
- Saturday Emerald Rotary Market – a lot of the club supported – thank you
- Not meeting Tuesday 15 November as we are going to Ginfinity on Weds 16th November for an enjoyable Cluster Meeting
- 20th Dec (Tuesday) Christmas celebration will be at Marcus’ place – wet weather plans too
Toast to the Elderly PP PHF John Ritchie – Helen Bye
Prior to Emerald Glades, I lived in Selby with my husband. He is still there. I have two daughters and a son. My family are very important to me. My favourite times are when my whole family and pets are all together.
My first job was working in the TAB in Belgrave. I went to Deakin teachers college and upgraded my qualifications to a Bachelor of Education. I worked as a primary school teacher in a few different schools in Bayswater and Cockatoo. I preferred teaching grade 5s and 6s. Towards the end of my teaching career I did relief teaching.
I am a lot younger than everyone else at Emerald Glades but I’m here for the extra care as I have Multiple Sclerosis. I do not let this keep me down. My biggest yearn is to continue moving. I want to keep up my walking and love walking up to Woolworths and Sticks and Stones for a coffee. It’s very satisfying to be able to do this.
Elevator Pitch – PP PHF Kris Ash
See link to details on how to create your own Elevator Pitch for Rotary - we were technically challenged in the meeting but it is hoped the slide deck and links to Rotary suggestions assists members in being able to tell someone about Rotary in about 45 seconds, remember what you say needs to be interesting and encourage more questions. In the case of Rotary it is suggested it includes what Rotary is and why you joined and are still here!!
Committee Reports
Market Committee – PP PHF Catherine Elfick
- Thank you to everyone who signed up
- Cake stall baking was organised Thursday or Friday evening at the school
- Please put signs out if you have them
(Post meeting note - the market was active on Saturday with more stall holders - see some of our pictures in the
Market Album)
Many thanks to our local police force for once again supporting the market.
Fundraising - PP PHF Catherine Elfick
Brushstrokes and Bubbles next Friday – thank you Kelly McAllister for organising this new initiative
Kids Fun Run with Puffing Billy – PHF John Henderson
- Staffing – assuming everyone is available unless they let John know – enrolling family members as well - draft to be sent out after Committee meeting Wednesday 9 November
- Registrations are going well
- Fewer 3-4-5 year-old children than in the past, please make contact with kindergartens etc to spread the word
- Raffle $5 per ticket great sponsors and thank you to Minuteman Press for printing at no cost – Bike Bicycle Superstores, Mitre 10 and Toot Toot Toys.Sundays 11-1 and 1-3 shifts – please put your name down on the roster.
- Kids are fundraising – we will give this a boost
- John is going around to the schools
Environment and Sustainability – PP PHF Vicki Van Den Bergen
- Future Vehicles Expo – there are a shortage of electric vehicles at the moment and they are the future
- RACV mobility App – shows you where cheapest petrol is
- Carbon calculator – congratulated for trying to do this C02 emissions $113.9 kgs per meeting – 4.5k kgs of C02
- 26th February – hoping to have an Australia Day activity
Tenderfoot School – PHF Greg Adams
$10,000 has been transferred to Tenderfoot School from Donations – thank you for making my passion work :)
Winners OnyaWallably - Sunday 6 November at Emerald Community House!! Well done team, even it you came away still uncertain about the rules :)
