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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The weather was bleak for Melbourne Cup Day but members celebrated the racing carnival in style at a lovely rooftop location on Wednesday night. It was great to see everyone take part in the spirit of the occasion by dressing up in their race carnival best. The Fellowship Committee delivered a wonderful evening of ‘fashion on the fields’ won by Yvonne Wills and a phantom race call won by the ‘boy from Calcutta’. The race caller sounded very professional and you would have sworn it was an actual race except that all the horses represented a quirky attribute of each club member. This added to the night’s laughter, light heartedness and fun.
Coincidentally we celebrated the 66th anniversary of the club’s Charter on the same night. It is a moment to reflect on our predecessors, their leadership, achievements and foresight. We are grateful that their legacy continues 66 years on. Our hope is that if they were present, they would be satisfied that what they started is still valued, that we continue to support the community and we’re ensuring the club’s existence for generations to come. We shared a celebratory cake to commemorate the occasion.
A very big thank you to the Fellowship Committee for arranging a great night. The combined efforts of the Committee Chair, Patrick Docherty as well as committed members, Brenda Innes, Teresa Molella and Kerry Anne Frost who all contributed to a successful night.
It is with sadness that after three operations following a fall, we announce the passing of Helen Gray, wife of our long-standing member, Richard Gray. Our condolences to Richard and his family. We will advise funeral details once known.
Thank you to Michael Blood, Nadia Hamilton, John Walmsley, and Ian Browne for assisting at the last Camberwell Sunday market.
Thank you to all those who have volunteered to assist at this past weekend's Hawthorn Makers Market, in the beautiful Melbourne sunshine.
The roster is out for another Hawthorn Bunnings sausage sizzle scheduled on Saturday 12 November. Your support is appreciated for what is always a great team activity.
Next week’s speaker will be Jon Oppy and the topic is My Reflections of Camberwell Rotary and Oppy Heat Treatment. Jon has been an active club member since 1980 holding many positions as well as successfully leading his company as CEO. As the consummate story teller, it promises to be an entertaining night.
It is with great sadness that we inform the Club that our lovely Helen Gray has passed away after a fall at home, followed by operations and complications.
We remember Helen’s beautiful smile, her warm personality and enormous contribution to the Club over 43 years. Helen was always the picture of perfection at all our functions. She worked hard behind the scenes.
In her role of Art Show Chairman’s wife, Helen made all the judges delicious sandwiches, cakes and flowers for the table. She added luxury to the bathrooms with beautiful soft towels and accessories from home.
Whenever there is a good man, there will always be a magnificent women and this certainly was the case with Richard and Helen.
We will all miss her and will remember her with fond memories.
Rest in Peace Helen.
Your Help Needed This Weekend
Your help is needed for the next Bunnings BBQ on Nov 12, 2022!
MAKING SURE YOU GET THE BEST DEAL TO REGISTER FOR THE RI MELBOURNE CONVENTION
If you have not yet registered for the RI Convention in Melbourne in May 2023, here's how to get the lowest price possible:
Book as soon as possible and before 15 December, when the cost to register increases by
US $100
Make sure that you select the option when you come to pay with your credit card (preferred option) that you select AUD from the dropdown menu. This will ensure that you do not pay credit card fees, commissions or incur a poor exchange rate. You will be billed at the "Rotary" exchange rate for that month, which will be better than the rate offered by your credit card provider
In the circumstance that you do need to cancel your booking it will also ensure that you get the best exchange rate on your refund and avoid other costs
If you or your partner or other guest are under the age of 30, you can access a really great registration rate of only US $125!
5. Children are welcome too for a very nominal fee
If you are still uncertain about your payment, or if there seems to be no option to pay in AUD choose the payment option of "Pay Later" and then contact the Rotary Office in Sydney at risppo.finance@rotary.org, providing your registration ID so they can assist you to complete the registration.
This year’s Gathering of Kindness event will take place on TODAY and TOMORROW at the RICHMOND POWER STATION Building 3, 658 Church Street, Cremorne VIC 3121, 9am to 5 pm and will also be live streamed.
Rotarians have the opportunity to participate in-person or on-line and I am delighted to advise that Rotary members can participate in-person for 50% of the regular ticket price.
When booking your ticket you just need to add this code in the space provided of the payment screen:
ROTARY50
enabling you to book tickets at the discounted price.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections.
The conference was held at The National Convention Centre, Canberra located within the city centre. 400 Rotarians and spouses attended from across Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands. The conference recently opened to anyone in Rotary in the Oceania region.
There was a distinct level of additional energy and enthusiasm with the representation of a younger cohort. The conference was jointly chaired and both had equal representation on topics covered. A quote that reinforces the importance of this partnership is ‘What we do today will determine if Rotary is here in the future’. The impact Rotaractors in Oceania and globally augurs well for the future of Rotary. A relatively new development I was unaware of is that it is now possible to have dual membership, that is, be a member of both a Rotary club and a Rotaract club - something I will consider pursuing.
Members are reporting receiving dodgy emails, impersonating District office bearers, requesting funds transfers and replies.
Please scrutinise the sender address of any emails you receive, and confirm any requested actions by phone, on the number you already have in your Contacts for that person.
Stay diligent, as flooding relief appeals can seem compelling, and legit-looking office bearers' names and their titles are being used. If in doubt, don't.
