We gather together on the lands of the traditional custodians, the Wurundjeri and Woi Wurrung people. We pay our respects to all of Melbourne’s First Peoples, to their ancestors and Elders, and to our shared future together.
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Fellowship Meeting – Conochie Hall 24th January 24
Our first formal meeting was held at Conochie Hall and was attended by twenty eight members and six guests. Our guest speaker for the evening was Scott Dawes a former Olympic athlete who represented Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics in the sport of baseball as a pitcher. Scott gave us an insight as to what it was like to participate at the very highest level. Scott also was involved in the 2000 Olympics (not as a participant) and we all got to hold the Olympic torch that runners used.
Vale Margery Jago
On the night Peter Allen presented some very sad news that Margery was gravely ill and would be moving to palliative care. Unfortunately, since that date Don conveyed to me that Margery passed away very peacefully late evening on Thursday 25th January 24.
Don has now advised the funeral details for Margery which are:
Date: Wednesday 7th February, 24
Location: Immaculate Conception Church – 345 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. (Corner of Glenferrie Road and Burwood Road)
Time: 10.00 am
All donations at the service should go to the Rotary Foundation.
I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday 31st January 24. Our Guest Speaker will be Andy Chappell and his topic will be “The Member behind the Badge”.
Let’s work together, to take action to create hope in the world and in our local communities.
The Rotary Club of Camberwell will again support Rotary Canterbury’s FORaMeal project to not only to assist to Canterbury to raise funds but to also pack emergency food packs. It is a great bonding event so bring all partners and friends.
Please click on the blue link below to attend or decline (please do so promptly as we need to manage the numbers well in advance of the night)
There is no charge to attend this "hands-on" fun project where we are aiming to pack 14,000 emergency relief meals for families experiencing flood, war, famine and other natural disasters
We need as many willing volunteers as possible so members, please invite your partner, children, grandchildren, friends, neighbours, acquaintances, prospective members. That is to say, invite everyone you know! The more people we have. the more meals we can pack
Can you also bring a plate to share: sandwiches, pizza, finger food etc, savoury and sweet
Event:
FORaMEAL Packing Event
Date:
Feb. 14, 2024 6:15 p.m. - Feb. 14, 2024 8:00 p.m.
Fee:
Location:
Conochie Hall, Canterbury Centre 2 Rochester Road Canterbury, VIC Australia 3126
Details:
ForaMeal - packing and boxing emergency food pouches, everything managed and supplied by the Canterbury Rotary Club. And invite partners, friends, guests, children, grandchildren and prospective members to this event.
There is no charge to attend, can everyone bring plates to share: sandwiches, pizza,sandwiches, savoury, sweet etc.
The club will run its next sausage sizzle at the Bunnings Hawthorn location. This activity raises over $2,000 for our charity activity so it would be great if we can get volunteers to man the event.
The Volunteer Roster and subsequent emails will come out shortly.
3rd March 2024 – Myeloma Australia
Myeloma Australia will be conducting its annual fundraiser on Sunday 3rd March 2024. This is the same date as the first Hawthorn Makers Market for 2024 and the club is proposing to combine this activity around the Hawthorn Makers Market as it will provide a significant opportunity to promote this cause.
The club is requesting that all members participate in this event if possible and come together to raise further funds and awareness to support the 22,000 Australians living with myeloma.
More details will be provided in due course.
Tuesday 16th April 24 – Cluster Club Meeting
There is a discussion among the cluster club presidents of a proposed Cluster Club Meeting to be held on Tuesday 16th April, 2024. Therefore, this will take the place of our meeting on Wednesday 17th April. The details for now are:
Were you aware that you don't have to wait for an Invitation email from Alan Lorenzini to Register for a Club Meeting, or indeed any Club Event? You can do it at any time (within the Registration period).
How? You Register by accessing the Calendar on our Home Page: click on "Calendar" in the blue Menu line and select "Events Calendar" - you will see the current month's Events listed in calendar format (Image 1).
Then click on the Event you wish to Register for: you will see the Online Registration screen (Image 2); click on "Members" and follow the usual procedure (Register yourself first; if you have a Guest, Register them next; then Pay for both Registrations together).
As the meerkat says - Simples!
And if you haven't yet Registered for our Christmas Party, do so now following this guide and you'll see how easy it is.
Have you ever wondered which Sunday you have been allocated to? Can't find the email from Alan?
Then look no further! This new widget has been added to both our website Home Page - it's at the bottom of the right-hand column, right under the 3 most recent Bulletins. And it will be in each Bulletin as well. Just click on the blue "CSM Signup List" link. It's that simple - try it!
Deb and I invite you to join us at the District Conference in Bendigo.
This is a wonderful opportunity for Rotarians to get together in-person, and enjoy all things Rotary. What a brilliant way for Rotarians to network while hearing from guest speakers and experiencing all that Bendigo and the surrounding area has to offer.
Venue
Ulumbarra Theatre, 10 Gaol Rd, Bendigo
The Ulumbarra Theatre is a 953-seat theater in Bendigo, Victoria. It opened in 2015 and is located on the site of the Sandhurst Goal which closed in 2004.
Accommodation
A variety of accommodation options are available for all budgets.
A Showcase area will be available for the display of Rotary projects for the benefit of the conference attendees to enjoy.
Further information will be available shortly.
About Bendigo
From its grand historic buildings that sprouted up during the gold boom to its famous potteries and growing food scene, there is a lot to love about this regional city.
Experience the contrasts of Bendigo, a city with a vibrant arts hub and world-class food and wine scene, rich gold-rush history, grand architecture and magnificent gardens. Sample stunning contemporary cuisine in historic buildings. Admire modern art in venues new and old, and explore the city's fascinating history at museums, gardens and galleries. When exploring Bendigo, you're visiting the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung People.
Deb and I invite you to join us at the District Conference in Bendigo. 
