The Camberwell Rotarian 29th January 2025 (Feb 03, 2025)

We gather together on the lands of the traditional custodians, the Wurundjeri 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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Presidential Press

Jon has been the Chair of Membership / Fellowship – 5 times and Club Service / International / Art Show – 6 times.

He has also served on all committees on a number of occasions and has been the Sergeant at Arms twice and on the DG Committee and Club 60th Anniversary committee. Jon was also the Club President in 1989 – 1990 and is a Paul Harris Fellow – 2 Sapphires.

Anita Bejerano (OAM)

Anita belongs to five organisation and works with each in different ways. They are:

Women’s International Zionist Organisation Victoria
Women’s International Zionist Organisation Australia
Parents and Friends of Betar Victoria
Rotary Club of Camberwell Victoria
Fight Parkinson’s

I thank Jon and Anita for their contribution to the Rotary Club of Camberwell and congratulate them on their significant achievements.

Country Needs People vision is to have a Healthy, biodiverse Country being cared for by vibrant communities strong in culture across Australia and their role is to Support Indigenous communities protecting, maintaining and restoring biodiversity; and sustaining, strengthening and transmitting culture on Country.

There are many aspects of this program for Australia which resonate with Rotary areas of focus such as Protecting our Environment, Improving Health, Boosting Economies, Empowering Women, Strengthening Community, etc.

Should you require more information or wish to make a donation – here is the link to their website - https://www.countryneedspeople.org.au/about

As usual I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday 5^th February at Conochie Hall when one of our newer members Amadini Perera will give a Member Behind the Badge presentation.

Let the Magic of Rotary continue to Create Hope in our Communities and the World!

Put These Dates in Your Diary!!!

Wednesday 5^th February – Speaker Amadini Perera. Topic Member Behind the Badge and Induction of Honorary Member – Mayor Sophie Torney

Wednesday 12^th February – FORaMEAL Packing event at Conochie Hall managed by Canterbury Rotary Club. We would like to get around fifty people participating so would love to see more than our usual members and please bring your friends.

Wednesday 19^th February – Speaker Graham Ross will be discussing the importance of the Gardiners Creek Catchment.

Wednesday 26^th February – Offsite Fellowship Event. Details to be provided

International Committee Update - District Grant: Kampong Thom High School in Cambodia

Rapid Progress At Kampong Thom High School

In the last week, progress has been made on the two blocks of MHM toilets, with roofing and tiling underway. The two blocks of urinals have also progressed significantly.

The School of St Jude - Update

Dear George and everyone at the Rotary club of Camberwell,

I hope you are fine and everyone at the Rotary club of Camberwell. I and my family we are also fine. There are a lot of things I would like to share with you and everyone at the Rotary of Camberwell in this letter.

I started St. Jude in 2009 in Sisia campus and completed by primary level education in 2016, I managed to get the secondary scholarship whereby I started form one in 2017 Up to 2020 where I completed ordinary level secondary education then I managed to continue with advanced level secondary education which I completed in 2023.

In 2023 after completing my A level studies I got a chance to do community service year whereby I was volunteering at one of the schools found near our home of which it is a government school , the school is known as Muriet secondary school I volunteered as a commerce teacher and I was teaching form one there were 180 students who I was teaching them it was very interesting, and I really enjoyed giving back to the community it was an interesting year.

I am currently pursuing my degree of procurement and logistics management at the Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) which is located here in Arusha. The university has a very good environment that is conducive for learning. It is peaceful, and the facilities are well-organized, which makes studying here enjoyable which I find interesting and important for my future career.

My future goals are establishing a business using the knowledge which have got from school and also helping my community and also becoming successful businessman. My hobbies are reading books, watching movies, reading articles.

There are somethings I wish to know about you , like where are you from? Also, your family members and also more about the Rotary club of Camberwell. Lastly, I will like to thank you for sponsoring me. I am truly grateful for you supporting my education thanks a lot.

Happy new year to you and everyone at the Rotary club of Camberwell.

Love from

Denis Martin Mvungi

Camp Getaway Working Bee - 28th Feb 25 – 2 Mar 25

Camp Getaway provides a quality recreational camp experience for people of all abilities. The target groups assisted at Camp Getaway are people with disabilities and special needs.

The Rotary Club of Camberwell has booked the dates above and we will again be assisted by our former member and now retired painter – Andy Spry.

Thousands of voluntary hours have gone into redeveloping the site, which now includes self-contained units with full disabled facilities, modern dormitories and many other improvements.

This working bee at Camp Getaway is a weekend away and provides a great opportunity for club fellowship. As there is always refurbishment and maintenance activities to be done this is a great hands-on Community project for our Club.

Further information to follow.

ClubRunner Corner - CSM Roster

Camberwell Sunday Market - Volunteer Roster

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 our website Home Page - it's in the right-hand column, right under the 3 most recent Bulletins. And it will be published in each Bulletin as well. Just click on the blue "CSM Signup List" link. It's quick, simple and if Alan has to make changes during the month, it's "live" so always up to date. Try it!

Murray Anderson

CAMBERWELL SUNDAY MARKET ROSTER

RC CAMBERWELL

CSM ROSTER ALLOCATIONS

February 2025

Date	0650-1000	0950-1300
2^nd Feb	Alan Lorenzini/ Andrea Lorenzini	Ian McMillan/ Sally Lombard
9^th Feb	Kemi Shobowale/Jessica Wat	Fabienne Nichola/Nadia Hamilton
16^th Feb	Lyndon Joss/ David Troon	Patrick Docherty/ Geoff Heath
23^rd Feb	Gary Goldsmith/ Yvonne Wills	George de Souza/ Pierre Kriegler