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President's Message
Jan Emmett
President's Report No 14
Greetings one and all,
I do hope that everyone has had a lovely week and enjoyed the sunshine and warmth… Yay Spring has sprung, for a couple of days at least, but just getting outside in the fresh air just makes you feel better in some ways at least.
We/us/the Board, had a very full meeting last week full of ideas as to how we can look forward to getting back out there again and doing some fundraising and generally getting back together again as a club as well as out in the public arena meeting face to face.
You will by now have received or very soon at least, from Secretary Maggie, the Board update for your perusal. There will be a few questions for you, as members, to consider and I trust you will do so before the next Board meeting to be held on
Monday 26th October with thanks.
This week we will welcome back as our guest speaker, David Goldsmith who will be speaking about the Dental Vans in Samoa, John Oswald will be chairing the meeting. We funded the purchase of a portable X-Ray machine for the new dental department in the National Referral Hospital in Honiara, so it’ll be interesting to hear how that has been going as well as the completion of the program.
Now onto something extremely important…. How Mad can you make your hats…? Yes it’s nearly ‘Lift the Lid’ night and we still have that goal of collecting at least $2,000 (although we donated $4,000 last year) in donations to go to Australian Rotary Health but considering the economic climate being as it is, we can still try..! We have but 1 week to go before the winner is announced on Monday 12th October. But in the meantime, if you can get your photos and donations entered ASAP by clicking on the link: competition details and the entry form or follow the Facebook page or follow the prompts on the Bulletin segment, that would be great. We are hoping we will have everyone’s entries in by the latest, 5pm on Saturday 10th October. The judging will then be done on the Sunday 11th October. Good luck with it all and I look forward to seeing some great hats out there…!
That’s it from me for this week, see you all tomorrow night.
Get creative and enter your crazy hat in the Torquay Rotary Lift the Lid on Mental Illness Crazy Hat competition. We are raising money for mental health research this October and hope you will help us and have some fun along the way.
WE NEED PICS OF YOUR CRAZY HATS BEFORE 10th OCTOBER
Almost one in five Australians will experience a mental illness every year, and nearly half of the population (45%) will experience a mental illness at some stage in their lives.
Lift the Lid on Mental Illness is a National mental health fundraising and awareness initiative of Australian Rotary Health, that aims to raise funds for mental health research and ultimately improve the lives of all Australians.
You will find all the details you need on our Lift the lid on mental illness with crazy hats page including how to enter and donate, the categories for your hats and more. When you enter you will also be invited to our Crazy Hats Night on 12 October.
All Club Members will have yesterday, Sat 3rd October, received from Lesley a Member Survey seeking guidance regarding updating of our Club Constitution and Bylaws.
This Survey will close midnight Friday 9th October so it is essential that you lodge your answers before then.
Please refer to your personal email to participate in the survey.
Our club will be honored to have Rotary International Director Virpi Honkala from the Rotary Club of Raahe, Finland join us during Rotary Foundation month to update us on The Rotary Foundation (TRF) during the current challenging times and into the future.
Virpi Honkala has served Rotary as a Council on Legislation representative, RI president’s representative, RI training leader, regional Rotary Foundation coordinator, and Leadership Development and Training Committee member. She has received The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service and The Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award.
We invite anyone who is interested to learn more about TRF to join us for our Zoom Meeting on Monday 9th November at 6.50pm for a 7.00pm start using the following link
Torquay Rotary Club members have participated in the Parkinson's "WALK IN THE PARK " over many years now to support Peter Bollen and his family
Unfortunately due to COVID we will be unable to join our own Peter Bollen as we have in recent years however we can join forces with Pete who will again be entering the Fundraising Team , "Pete's Pals"
Please help Pete reach the $1,000 fundraising target by sponsoring the team Sponsor Pete's Pals
27 for Parkinsons will replace the traditional A Walk in the Park event, which cannot be held this year due to COVID-19 community restrictions and ongoing uncertainty over when and how people will be able to gather.
The concept of 27forParkinson’s is simple – we want people to get out and move at their own pace and walk 27 times, over 27 days, in October. The time, the location, the distance is up to you – taking into account any COVID-19 restrictions in place.
The event will officially start on 1 October, but you can register and start fundraising now just like Event Ambassador, the State Member for Lara and former Minister for Tourism and Major Events, John Eren (click on the image to play the video)
“COVID-19 has changed the way we live in 2020,” said Parkinson’s Victoria CEO Emma Collin.
“A Parkinson’s diagnosis is life changing, but being resilient, adapting and arming yourself with knowledge is key to living life to the fullest. As is not facing the journey alone.”
27forParkinson’s aims to create a sense of togetherness within a community who understand and support each other. The event will also be an important fundraiser.
“Virtual fundraising events such as 27forParkinson’s are more important than ever, to raise funds for us to continue to provide the enhanced level of support required for those living with Parkinson’s during these challenging times,” she said.
To register or support a friend or family member taking part, visit the event website.
Everyone who joined in on Monday 10th August heard Catherine Eagleson speak about joining the Clue Detective puzzle Agency and then joined in for some fun solving a puzzle together !!
For those who missed out you can relive the experience VIEW MEETING HERE
As Catherine explained solving puzzles is great activity and a real health benefit during COVID lockdown at the same time contributing to Lift the Lid , Mental health research and raising funds for the Torquay Rotary Club.
For only $59.95 annual subscription / just $5 a month, you can have fun with puzzles at the same time contributing to the Club's 2020 fundraising efforts . This is just one good idea for fund raising when we are are limited in our normal fundraising efforts such as BBQs , Bunnings etc
I would sincerely encourage you to join the puzzles and ask friends and family to join as well -
If we could as a Club sell a number of memberships , we could make a big difference our fundraising
Torquay Rotary are now meeting online every Monday (excluding public holidays and the last Monday of every month when a Board Meeting will be held instead ) at 7:00pm. All Members are invited to participate and we have resumed a program including Guest speakers and some fun activities.
Visitors and Guests are very welcome. If you would like to join us please
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.
You can do them from the comfort of your own home and you don't even have to get dressed up.
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.
Whilst we all are dealing with the COVID 19 Virus and the restrictions this has placed on our Club Meetings and all of us personally, our meetings will be held on ZOOM for the time being.
All details for how to log into the Zoom Meetings can be found in the article elsewhere in the Bulletin, on the Club Website & Facebook pages. remember that Guests are also available.
Club Members and friends also come together over the airwaves to meet and chat socially at the Friday night Happy Hour so I hope you can join in & enjoy the connection
Date
Chair
Meeting
Details
details
Mon 5th Oct
John Oswald
David Goldsmith - Dental Health in Samoa
ZOOM 7pm meeting
Mon 12th Oct
Maggie Isom
Catherine Eagleson - Australian Rotary Health
Lift the Lid for Mental Health
ZOOM 7pm meeting
Mon 19th Oct
Jan Emmett
Paul Moran - how to get away from the Madding Crowd Travel & Tourist opportunities in Victoria
ZOOM 7pm meeting
Mon 26th Oct
TBN
Mon 2nd Nov
TBN
Mon 9th Nov
Jan Emmett
RI Director - Virpi Honkala - The Rotary Foundation
Rotary International President for 2018-19 is Holger Knaack
Holger Knaack, a member of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany, has been selected to serve as president of Rotary International in 2020-21.
A Rotary member since 1992, Knaack has served Rotary as treasurer, director, moderator, member and chair of several committees, representative for the Council on Legislation, zone coordinator, training leader, and district governor. He is an endowment/major gifts adviser and co-chair of the Host Organization Committee for the 2019 Rotary International Convention in Hamburg. Knaack is the CEO of Knaack KG, a real estate company. He was previously a partner and general manager of Knaack Enterprises, a 125-year-old family business. He is a founding member of the Civic Foundation of the City of Ratzeburg and served as president of the Golf-Club Gut Grambek. Knaack is also the founder and chair of the Karl Adam Foundation. Knaack and his wife, Susanne, are Major Donors to The Rotary Foundation and members of the Bequest Society.
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.
