We appreciated the change of scenery at Pinegrove last meeting. Unless we receive objections, we'll book the room again for our next Club Assembly on Tuesday, February 11. Meals will be streamlined next time!
Behind the Badge: Anna St Claire
Huge thanks to Anna for sharing her inspiring life story, filled with global adventures and fascinating experiences! Your stories captivated us all.
Christmas Party Details
Join us for a joyous afternoon:
Sunday, December 8 Time: 1 pm Ticket Price: $35 per person
Enjoy: - A glass of bubbles upon arrival - delicious buffet spread with all the trimmings - Fully catered; no cooking or cleanup required! Grateful to Roy & Ali for hosting us at their beautiful home.
Please bring: -
A picnic chair
Your preferred beverages
A "Bad Santa" gift (value $20) for a fun exchange
Call to Action
Carols by Candlelight Volunteers A huge thank you to those who have already stepped up to volunteer for Carols by Candlelight at Emerald Lake Park on Friday, December 13!Not signed up yet? No worries! There's still time to join in! Reach out to Sangeeta for more details and to secure your spot.
Kudos to Our Membership & Marketing Team!
Huge thanks to our incredible Membership and Marketing team for their outstanding efforts in promoting our events online!. Let's Keep the Momentum Going! Like and share all social media posts for our events. Comment with enthusiasm! Your support helps spread the word and attracts new attendees. Thank you, team, for your tireless efforts!
Upcoming Events –
No meeting next week - Showbag packing: Thursday 21 November 7 pm, Gembrook Station
In order to confirm numbers for meetings at the pub, please ensure that you communicate the following to PP PHF Lorna:
notify if NOT attending by 12 noon on the MONDAY before the meeting
and notify if bringing guests or visitor
notify at any time about future absences and holidays.
Thank You!
Meeting Minutes Tuesday 12 November 2024
Apologies were read
Pres Kelly
Thank you to PS Speech Comp Committee and all who helped – a great evening.Ran smoothly and the children did a good job.Winner has Dyslexia.Final Nov 20th Vicki and Gloria will be going to the District Competion at the Manningham Hotel.Write up is in the paper – thank you Shalini.
Welcome back DGN Emma – from week training
Toni-Anne went all the way to Frankston to do some role play
Christmas Party – Sunday 8 December@ 1pm to be held at Roy and Ali’s house – cost $35 bubbly and fully catered for
Don Borg – is a lifetime member already had an event and is a shy guy, will come occasionally and will volunteer too
Next week showbag packing on Thursday 21st – no meeting next week on 19th
Went to Emerald Arts Society on behalf of the club.Anna is a member of the Arts Society.
Early-Act0rs went to the Remembrance Service on 11/11 and raised over $200 for UNICEF
Marcus will be attending the Valedictory Dinner at the Emerald Secondary School on Thursday
Gayle and Catherine helping with Breakfast Club on Tuesday
Speech Competition in the paper - Go Shalini!!!!
PP PHF Ian Ash – All American
Amazed how much achieved in short space of time
In touch with dozens of stall holders – well done Rowan and Linda
Kris marketing and PR – Mr Excited engaged 27k followers – rebranded the All American as well
Roy even when sick was working away
Need permission for public parking and and also make sure traffic management plan is signed off – with Council at the moment
Gem Signs are engaged and on board (excuse the pun)
Late start but we are getting there as a team
PP PHF DGN – Emma Clark – Community
Emma said she was thankful to go to Queenstown In NZ for Zone 8 President Training
The cohort of DGN are absolutely feisty change-makers
Whats App Group has been established and they are a passionate group
She provided keyrings from NZ for everyone (thank you Emma)
Melinda Moulday – 3 Capes Walk
Read email from Toni Anne if you have expressed interest
Past Pres Sangeeta Bajaj - Fundraising
13th December – Carols By Candlelight
26th December – Bunnings BBQ
Allen thanked the club for the Wedding card
PP PHF John Shaw
16 March 9815 Bike Ride 6 days 550 kms speak to John if interested in joining the ride
Vote of thanks to Russell - $230 donated and Russell matched that to raise $470 Board will match that again to make up to $1000 for Polio Plus – thank you Russell
PP PHF Shalini Penny (Treasurer)
The club has been paid $1000 for the marshalling of the Puffing Billy Fun Run
Other Stuff
Future Language – avoid ‘senior members of the club’
Emerald Arts lots of thank yous – great branding opportunity for our sponsorship
Thank you Anna
Welcome Paul!!
We are exploring the idea of a Voluntary Registry for the club – volunteers who are not Rotarians who have been vetted – RC of Melbourne in the CBD have it all sussed
Club members attended the Remebrance Ceremony on 11/11
Gayle and Lyn with Pres. Kayla at the RC of Swan Hill Sunrise
Diary Dates:
Tuesday 19th November - no meeting
Thursday 21st November - meeting at Gembrook Railway Station for showbag packing
Tuesday 26th November - Annual General Meeting at the Paradise Valley Hotel.
THANK YOU so much for the enormous donation of art and craft supplies. These materials are generously provided to foster creativity amongst our children. We will be using these supplies across the school as SWPBS rewards, school fundraisers, the upcoming Selby fair and in the classroom and ART room.
Warm regards,
Nadja Wood
Nadja Wood
Acting Principal
Recycling Reminder
Remember that you can recycle your bottles and cans at the Vic Depot Emerald operated by SES Emerald container refund point and donate the funds to our very own Emerald Rotary Club.
All you need to do is select THE ROTARY CLUB OF EMERALD AND DISTRICT INC., Member # C2000010957 as your refund destination. Every little bit helps, both the environment and the community!
President Elect Peter Brock provides Rotary insights on a monthly basis.
Save the date: Rotary Retreat: Saturday 11 January 2025
All-American 16 February 2025, so can members please refrain from booking cruises for that date?!
The Pride of Workmanship Award, for which employers recognise outstanding employees is currently being planned for 18 March 2025.
Other Events of Interest:
Join peacebuilders from around the world for the 2025 Rotary Presidential Peace Conference, 20-22 February, in Istanbul, Türkiye, to explore ways to create environments that foster peace and understanding.
With the theme of Healing in a Divided World, the conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with Rotary members, partners, and thought leaders committed to addressing important peacebuilding issues of our time.
Through dialogue, interactive workshops, and insightful presentations, we’ll cover topics such as:
Peace in a polarized world
Technology, media, and peacebuilding
Environmental issues in peacebuilding
Making peace last
Led by 2024-25 Rotary International President Stephanie A. Urchick and held at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center, the conference will also recognize Rotary’s contributions to advancing peace through our peace and conflict resolution area of focus and our Rotary Peace Centers and mark the launch of our newest peace center in partnership with Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul.
Learn more about the conference and presentations at rotary.org/Istanbul25 and register today!
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)
4 Way Test
Of the things we think say and do
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
CHOCLOTTO JACKPOT $265
Chocolate Winner
Vicki
Duty Roster
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Kerry Champness
November 1
Kristine Ash
November 6
Spouse Birthdays
Kristine Ash
November 6
Dominic Elfick PP, PHF
November 17
Join Date
Kerry Champness
November 1, 1989
35 years
Greg Adams
November 8, 2005
19 years
Roy Bowyer
November 26, 2019
5 years
Dennis Jones
November 30, 2004
20 years
Community Notices
Events
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Emerald Village Community
Emerald Village Community update can be found HERE
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