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President's Report No 1
 
Welcome one and all to the start of a new Rotary Year!
 
Congratulations Jan on your year. You should be very proud of the past 12 months leading our club through challenges never experienced before ….. you did an amazing job!
 
What a great start to the year! Our changeover was an ‘action packed’ event and am pleased to say was enjoyed by most, if not all, of the 84 people in attendance.
 
Jan had the pleasure of inducting Claire Slocombe and Martin Duke. Darrel Brewin has sponsored and will mentor Claire, Greg Plumridge sponsored and will mentor Martin. Both Darrel and Greg gave an introductory address, introducing our newest members to the club. Welcome aboard Claire and Martin! We look forward to your involvement in our club activities and enjoying spending time with your fellow Rotarians.
 
After a very successful End Trachoma fund raising effort, Jan presented Bev Close with a certificate of appreciation from the Rotary Club of Torquay for donating her time and material to personally sew 100 toiletry bags to put the toiletry items in, that we were able to purchase and those that were donated.
 
Jan presented 3 Paul Harris Fellow Recognitions. These people are well deserved recipients of this elite recognition. A huge congratulations goes to Kelly Binyon, Maggie Isom. The 3rd recipient was me. I am extremely grateful, and very ‘moved’ by this PHF Recognition. Having my family all there to witness this presentation made it ‘even more special’ … Thank you so much Jan!
 
Whilst enjoying the comfort and surrounds of Kithbrooke Park, we were all treated to another lovely meal prepared by our caterers Rodney and Lorraine. Many Thanks go once again to Sullivan’s Catering, and the management and staff of Kithbrooke Park.
 
I am incredibly honoured to have so many people join our changeover last Sunday afternoon. Having the majority of our club along with their partners. To have Club Presidents, Representatives from Rotary, Lions and Probus Clubs along with distinguished guests, families, and friends …… and to top it all off – something that rarely happens – to have our District Governor John Clue & Heather, Immediate Past District Governor Phil Beasley & Judy and Assistant Governor David Sykes, all join us means so much to me…… words can’t describe how ‘chuffed’ I am.
 
OK ….. onto our next meeting …… Monday 12th July. We are back at the Lions Village. This meeting will be a ‘Club Assembly’ and I will be discussing the committees you all send me responses to.
 
I look forward to seeing you all on the 12th.
 
Thank you for your support, friendship, and trust in me ----
 
Cheers ------ President Michael
 
Photo Albums
2021 Changeover
Stories
Click on the Above Link to See Our 2021 Changeover in Pictures
Please Click on the link above this article to view an album of pics from our Club Changeover function held last Sunday at Kithbrooke Park
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Tune in to District Changeover this Sunday
 
As most Rotarians in District 9780 are not able to attend our District Changover in person next Sunday 11 July in Port Fairy, here is the Teams meeting link to join the formalities from 1:00pm (Vic Time).
 
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
 
Join us as we congratulate PDG Philip Beasley on his term as District Governor and welcome DG John Clue to the role.
 
Regards
Lesley
 
Lesley Shedden
District 9780 Secretary 2020 - 2021
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DIK Needs your Old PC's
The International Committee recently received an email from Lucy Loco, Fundraising Coordinator of Donations in Kind, Geelong, requesting donations of used Desktop Personal Computers (PC's, not laptops or notebooks) for computer labs in secondary schools in the Gulf Province of Papua New Guinea. 
 
If any Rotarians would like to donate old desktop PC's, please contact me by next Thursday 24th June so we can make personal arrangements for pick up and delivery to DIK, Geelong.
 
Another opportunity to declutter and provide for those in need!
 
My phone number is 0472 582 720 or email darrel.brewin@gmail.com
 
Regards, Darrel Brewin
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Travelling Rotarians

Neil & Mary Henderson looking very comfortable at Charlotte Plains in QLD .

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RC Bayside Trivia Night 23rd July
 
If anyone is interested in making up a table of 8 please contact President Michael
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District Assembly 2021 - Now Over But It's Not To Late To View Sessions
 
District Assembly is now over. To view the recordings of the sessions CLICK HERE for District Assembly 2021 
 
Many of the sessions are recorded and will be available to view at your leisure for the next few weeks.
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Other Clubs Bulletins
 
If you'd like to see what other Clubs are up to? Then click below to have a read of some of their Bulletins:-
 
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Australian Rotary Health COVID-19 Update
 

 
 
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Make-Ups......it's Never Been Easier
 
 
Here's a challenge for everyone...….in these "different" times in which we are living there are more and more Clubs now holding on-line meetings so now it's easier than it's ever been to do a make-up.smiley
 
You can do them from the comfort of your own home and you don't even have to get dressed up.laugh
 
Let's have a club challenge to see who can do a make up form the most interesting city. Be sure to grab a screen shot of your meeting and send to me for the bulletin.
 
What a great way to meet other Rotarians from around the world and to find out how they are living through the COVID-19 lockdowns.
 
To make it easy the Rotary Club of Mount Lawley in WA have begun compiling a list of Clubs who are now holding On-Line Meetings to view the list click the link below.
 
 
Good Luck with the Challenge and I
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Future Meetings 
Posted by Jan Emmett
 
 

 
 
Date
 
Chair
 
Meeting Details 
 
Meeting Venue
Mon 12th JulPresident MichaelClub Assembly - President Michaels 1st MeetingLions Village
Mon 19th July  Social Meeting on Zoom - Board Meeting to FollowOn-Line Zoom
Mon 26th July Christmas in July Social Dinner Torquay Hotel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
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Rotary International & District 9780 Info

 
Shekhar and Rashi Mehta at their home in Kolkata. Rashi painted the picture Mother and Child, behind her.
 

When I met Shekhar almost 20 years ago, he was busily manning a booth at the Rotary International Convention. His enthusiasm and energy in showcasing his club’s projects were infectious. A project man myself, I was inspired by the work exhibited at the booth. That casual encounter developed into a strong friendship.

Shekhar is a visionary leader. He always sees things others can’t. He envisaged a way to eradicate illiteracy in India by 2025 and designed the TEACH program (which stands for Teacher support, E-learning, Adult literacy, Child development, Happy school). He started the Shelter Kit project that now is in the vanguard of disaster relief in India. His Saving Little Hearts project, which provides heart surgeries to thousands of children, along with the more than 15 eye hospitals he helped establish, which have served hundreds of thousands, speaks to the scope of his dreams.

Ravi Vadlamani

Rotary Club of Guntur, India
2001-02 governor of District 3150

He has an exceptional talent for building teams and driving them to achieve their goals. Shekhar’s programs and ideas may seem larger than life, but he always walks the extra mile to make Rotarians feel at home.

His power of dreaming big is backed up by planning, perseverance, and patience. He’s an excellent communicator who connects with his audience instantly and can motivate people to move mountains. He is also a family man, ably supported by his spouse, Rashi.

Shekhar’s X factor as a leader? Nobody is able to say no to him when he asks for something.


 
District 9780 Governor for 2021-22 is John Clue from Rotary Club of Port Fairy
 
CLICK HERE to learn more about DG John Clue
 
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
To read the DG Phil's latest District 9780 May eNewsletter CLICK HERE
Rotary Down Under May 2021 Edition 638 CLICK HERE
 
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2023
Melbourne has been announced as the host city for the 2023 Rotary International Convention, the largest conference secured this century for Victoria.
 
Melbourne is a Big Events City! Set to deliver over $88 million to the Victorian economy, the Convention is the most valuable conference ever won for the state, with the four-day event anticipated to attract more than 20,000 Rotarians from around the world. The global spotlight will be on Melbourne and how we present ourselves to the world.
 
The Convention will take place 27-31 May 2023 using Rod Laver Arena and the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre for functions.
Watch this Space for further news as it comes to hand.
 
ROTARY REFERENCE LINKS
District 9780 Directory 2018-19 (D9780 Rotarians Only)
 
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Rotary Global Rewards Program
 
Rotary Global Rewards, our member benefits program, offers discounts on products and services from local and global
merchants, along with opportunities to give back to Rotary. 

Over 33,000 members have signed in to use Rotary Global Rewards. To raise awareness of this program, you can:
  1. Recommend Rotary Global Rewards to all club members. They can visit www.rotary.org/globalrewards from a computer or download the Rotary Club Locator App to use the program on mobile devices.
  2. Post a "Rewards" link to www.rotary.org/globalrewards on your club and district websites. This gives members easier access to Rotary Global Rewards.
  3. Encourage club members to post offers on Rotary Global Rewards. 
  4. Suggest that club members help the program grow in their communities by asking local merchants to post offers. 
You can find instructional videos, how-to-guides, and promotional materials on the Rotary Global Rewards page of My Rotary.  If you have any questions about the program, write to rotaryglobalrewards@rotary.org. 
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