Torquay Rotary Bulletin 7th May 2022 (May 06, 2022)

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Michael Reed

President's Report No 42

Boy, after two consecutive Monday’s ‘off’ due to public holidays – we certainly returned to Rotary with an action-packed evening.

There was 26 for dinner, including partners Paul Binyon and Kathryn McNamara and our guests and speakers Bob Marmion and Janice Prest.

A further 10 people joined us online including Ros Horne and Ross Lamont from The Rotary Club of Highton.

Our new meeting schedule worked well. Thank you for supporting and embracing this new meeting format.

Amanda gave us the invocation and toast to Rotary International as Alan Anderson commenced serving the meals – Thank you both.

As each person completed their meals, they moved into the Theatre Room ready for Rotary Business, Reports, and our Guest Speakers.

Vernon D’Souza has spent some time in hospital and is now home resting. Our thoughts and very best wishes are with Vernon, Charmaine, and the family. We hope to see Vernon back with us soon as he is able.

St Lukes Anglican Church contacted Alan Anderson regarding the use of our BBQ Trailer at their recent Fete. Alan arranged the trailer for the Fete – we were pleased to be able to help them out, as they do us. We received a letter of thank you from the Surfcoast Anglican Parish, thanking us for our support. The funds raised from the Fete will go towards an all-ability access ramp into the Church Hall.

We have received a Thank you certificate from Step up to Clean up – for our participation in Clean up Australia. Thank you again, from me, for all who participated.

Alan Anderson has challenged us to register and participate in the Lifeline Push up Challenge. See details in the article included in this bulletin.

Trevor Hall reported on the BBQ over the Easter Weekend, the success of the BBQ and how good the venue was. The lovely weather certainly helped bring the people out. Thank to Trevor and the team on the success of this event.

Kithbrooke Park have their own ‘internal’ news journal. The latest edition shows Graham Gill receiving a prized Golf Award. Graham has been a good golfer for many years! Congratulations Graham – Well Done.

Then – for me, a great privilege ….. to present Gerard McNamara with a Major Donor Paul Harris Fellow Recognition along with a glass display piece.

In the letter from Rotary Foundation, it says –

In honour of your contribution, we have enclosed recognition pieces for you to proudly wear or display. Thank you for being a Major Donor of the Rotary Foundation. We appreciate your outstanding support and everything you do to make the world a better place through Rotary.

Congratulations Gerard!

It was time for our Guest Speakers and presentation. Kelly took over the meeting as chair.

Speakers Bob and Janice with a couple of cameo appearances from Paul Binyon, told us of their time in the Police Force, and situations they found themselves in. Bob told of how it affected him resulting in his PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and how this effected his life. A very interesting talk, although at times quite confronting.

If you help yourself to a glass of water from the bar at Kithbrooke Park, can you please make sure the tap is properly turned off. Tuesday morning the water had completely emptied out of the water container, all over the floor, as the tap wasn’t turned off correctly.

Over recent weeks Jan Emmett and Greg Plumridge have been contacted regarding members information – namely Birthdays and Anniversaries. Each member is responsible for the information contained in your portfolio on ClubRunner. All the information used comes from your ClubRunner portfolio. I suggest you all take a moment, log onto ClubRunner and check all your information is correct, and if not, you can edit your own profile and correct it. It is your responsibility to ensure the information is correct.

District Assembly 2022 will be a virtual / online event commencing with the launch on Tuesday 10 May 2022 at 7:30pm online via Teams.

The Assembly continues through to 26 May with a range of live and recorded training and information content for all areas of Rotary service, with the online District Learning Centre being the central platform for this training.

Please register now for the District Assembly 2022 launch using this link.

All Rotarians are invited to attend. This training is especially important for the 2022 - 2023 club leadership team.

See you Monday for the Business Excellence Awards hosted by the one, the only, Mr Trevor Hall!

Remember that for anyone unable to join us Face2Face, this meeting will again be broadcast as a Hybrid meeting commencing at 7pm using the Teams Link below.

JOIN TEAMS MEETING

President Michael

Chairmans Report - Bob Marmion - Police Veterans Victoria

Posted by Kelly Binyon

Our guest speakers for the night were Bob Marmion, Speakers Bureau Co-ordinator & Veteran Peer Support Officer and Janice Priest, Peer Support Officer from Police Veterans Victoria.

Police Veterans Victoria(PVV) is an not for profit organisation set up to help veterans who had have experienced traumatic situations resulting in PTSD.

Bob and Janice spoke about their experiences as police officers and the PVV’s work. They are keen to let the public know what the challenges are facing police veterans and how the PVV can help.

The presentation covered two things that are intertwined. One is a book that was published late last year about Bob’s time in the Police Force and how he has been dealing with PTSD. This is a summary from Bob:

The Price We Pay is a book about the real life experiences faced by a typical member of the Victoria Police Force. Some are funny, others are scary, all are brutally honest. The accounts give an insight into the daily life of a young constable in uniform and later, a detective in the Criminal Investigation Branch.

I loved my job; it meant everything to me. I was passionate about the job; I just didn’t realise it was also going to kill me if given the chance. If I was a cat, I would have one life left. I should have been killed eight times.

The book goes further than just being a blow by blow account of fighting crime. It traces my journey from a young constable to a physical and mental wreck as a result of the incredible workload of being a detective in Melbourne’s crime riddled northern suburbs. I faced the worst humanity had to offer – brutal, uncaring and vicious behaviour that was repeated over and over. I saw and experienced things that no-one person should have to .

Whilst the book gives a unique insight into real life policing, it also documents the cost – in effect, the price we pay for law and order. Whilst set some decades ago, it still has a great deal of relevance to today. Not much has changed. Police are still ravaged by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of going about their daily duties. As a result, many are left traumatised and unable to work. Too many take their own lives.

An important part of the book is the recovery process. I reached the absolute bottom of the pit, affected by drug and alcohol addiction and contemplating suicide. Slowly but surely, over a thirty year period, I dragged myself out of the pit and rebuilt my life. Though still burdened with PTSD and the nightmares of my service, life is now good.

Bob and Janice spoke very candidly and had us all engaged in the presentation. A robust Q&A session was had by members with input from Paul Binyon on current practices in VicPol to round out the evening.

A very thought provoking evening for those in the room and online.

If you would like to view Bob's presentation CLICK HERE (Unfortunately not all of Bob's presentation was recorded)

Regards,

Kelly Binyon

Chairperson

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Virtual District Assembly 2022 Begins this week - Register NOW

“Would all those embarking on Club Leadership in the 2022 – 23 Rotary year, please book their place at the District Assembly Departure Gate now!”

District Assembly 2022 will be a virtual / online event commencing with the launch on Tuesday 10 May 2022 at 7:30pm (Vic time) online via Teams. The Assembly continues through to 26 May with a range of live and recorded training and information content for all areas of Rotary service, with the online District Learning Centre being the central platform for this training.

Please register now for the District Assembly 2022 launch using this link.

All Rotarians are invited to attend. This training is especially important for your 2022 - 2023 club leadership team. Registering for the launch ensures you have access to the District Learning Centre.

John Clue

DG 2021-22

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Landcare Insect Inquiry Workshop Farm Visit 28th May

We have been invited by Landcare to assist local farmers who have reimagined their farms using regenerative farming practices. This is so fabulous for micro ecosystems and farming in general.

One of our local farmers has adopted regenerative practices to support ecosystems and biodiversity on her farm.
Saturday 28/5 we have been invited to help a planting workshop on this property I attended last week.

I encourage all members to assist in this wonderful project so if you are interested in participation in this Farm Visit please contact Rhonda 0488388115 for enquires or registering your involvement.

Rhonda Anchen

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ESRAG Launch of the Club Carbon Calculator 19th May

JOIN ZOOM MEETING

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World Environment Day 6th June

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Lifeline Push-Up Challenge

REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN

Hi Supporter,

Registrations are now open for The Push-Up Challenge 2022, so jump in! We'd love to have you be a part of it.

Join the amazing online community for The Push-Up Challenge as we stay connected, get fit, learn about mental health and have a bit of fun along the way.

All the while supporting Lifeline Geelong & South West Victoria.

Register Here

In 2017, The Push-Up Challenge was created as a way to make a positive difference to mental health in Australia.

This year, we’re going to push big,

we’re going to push-up, and we’re going to push

for better mental health

We would like to give people across Australian like you, the chance to get fit for tomorrow’s challenges and show your support for mental health in Australia. 💪

If you think you have what it takes, go solo or grab some mates and challenge yourself to 3,139 push-ups over 24 days in June.

WHAT'S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR?

• This year your target is 3,139 push-ups. To represent the number of lives lost in Australia to suicide in 2020.

• Our event app has a few new, funky features up its sleeve

• A whole lot of new, surprising and insightful mental health facts to get you thinking

• We have some sweet, new merch for you to push-up in style

• You will be able to support Lifeline Geelong & South West Victoria and our local community.

You will be able to aim for 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of each day's target. As always, alternatives to push-ups are welcomed and encouraged.

Register Here

We can’t wait to have you involved. You’ll be making a difference to your own life and the lives of Aussies everywhere.

Supporter, LET’S DO THIS! 💪

Kind Regards

Robert Sams

CEO Lifeline Geelong & South West Victoria

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Support the Ukranian Citizens Through Rotary

Please click on the above image to read the article from the latest edition of Rotary Down Under for details of how you can assist the citizens of Ukraine through the Rotary network.

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The latest news from Australian Rotary Health

Click the Image below to read all of the latest April news from Australian Rotary Health

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Member Birthdays and Anniversaries

Posted on May 07, 2022

Birthdays -

Amanda Hough - 8^th May

Allan Hillgrove - 11^th May

Howard Randall - 12^th May

Years of Service to the Rotary Club of Torquay - Membership Anniversaries.

Due to the Easter break there’s been a number of April anniversaries not yet listed….

Geoff Dawson - 19^th April 1988 - 34 years

Chris Sims - 19^th April 1988 - 34 years

Gail Chrisfield - 20^th April 2010 - 12 years

Carla Egan - 20^th April 2010 - 2 years April was a busy month…!!

Simon Egan - 20^th April 2010 - 2 years

Ben Featherston - 23^rd April 2018 - 4 years

Alan Anderson - 1^st May 1999 - 23 years

Robyn O’Loughlin - 1^st May 2017 - 5 years

John Oswald - 1^st May 1987 - 35 years So was May…!!!

Pres Mike Reed - 4^th May 1992 - 30 years

Bruce Smith - 7^th May 1977 - 45 years

Happy Wedding Anniversary -

Peter & Cynthia Bollen - 13^th May 1989 - 33 yrs

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Casterton Rotary Art Competition - Entries close 31st May

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Australian Rotary Health March Newsletter

Click the banner below for the latest AHR Newsletter.

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Project to Redevelop Classrooms at Lese Oalai village school PNG

Posted by John Oswald

The Rotary Australia World Community Service website at https://directory.rawcs.com.au/41-2021-22 is our donor page, still being worked on, but with the completion of the business case, we will start our fundraising from March 1.

DONATE HERE

As an aside, Lucy received the following message re our project from the Governor of the Gulf Province Chris Haiveta

Thank you, Sis, for your tireless efforts to Assist our village over the years through the foundation.

I am committed to supporting you and the foundation as you prepare to widen your coverage on critical issues.

We are working with a couple NGOs in the Province already and can provide you the letter of support.

I suggest that we formalize the support and collaboration through an MOU.

In the meantime it would be much better to send a profile and EOI from the foundation to me aa head of the Provincial Government so that we can commence to formalize the relationship.

God bless and thank you Sis.

John Oswald

International Committee

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Peace Scholarship Applications Close 15th May

The 2023 Rotary Peace Fellowship application is now available, and we need your help finding the next cohort of global peace and development leaders.

As a club president, you play a critical role in keeping members informed about the Rotary Peace Centers programs. Encourage club members to use their professional and social contacts to find potential candidates. They can also support the program by coaching candidates through the application process and connecting them to districts that can endorse their applications, a required step in the application process.

These resources can help you and your members recruit candidates for 2023 Rotary Peace Fellowships:

Take the All About the Rotary Peace Fellowships course to learn about qualification requirements, eligibility restrictions, the application process, and more.
Send emails to your contacts with the fellowship announcement attached.
Use our referral form to tell us about potential candidates, and we’ll follow up with them.
As we grow our certificate program, we are particularly seeking qualified candidates for our peace centers at Chulalongkorn University (Thailand) and Makerere University (Uganda). The one-year program is intended for working professionals and requires 11 weeks of on-site participation. We are looking for candidates with a minimum of five years of relevant work experience (the average age for this program is 42). Graduates receive a post-graduate diploma in peace studies upon completion of the program.

Candidates have until 15 May to submit applications to The Rotary Foundation. Trained Rotary endorsers have until 1 July to submit endorsed applications to The Rotary Foundation.

Send any questions about the fellowship program to rotarypeacecenters@rotary.org. Thank you for your dedication to the Rotary Peace Centers and your help educating Rotary members and your community about the fellowships.

Sincerely,
Rotary Peace Centers

Rotary Peace Centers are made possible by the generosity of donors.

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Future Meetings

Posted by Jan Emmett

Date	Chair	Meeting Details	Meeting Venue
Mon 9th May	Trevor Hall	Business Excellence Awards	Kithbrooke Park
Mon 16th May	Michael Reed	Online Meeting - Followed by Board Meeting
Mon 23rd May	Trevor Hall	5.30pm Vocational Visit to Ocean Grind Coffee 6.30pm - Dinner at Jan Juc Hotel	10B Sawmills Way Torquay
Mon 30th May		Social Night - Mt Moriac Wine Tasting
Mon 6th June		World Environment Day	Geelong Bowls Club

Lids for Kids Collection Update

A BIG THANK YOU ROTARIANS

Thank you all for saving and sorting your plastic lids as Torquay's contribution to the Environment.

We have taken a massive 53Kg to the Collection point, but as we continue to save we were waiting on a new collection point in Torquay

You will be pleased to know that Coles in Bristol Road now has a yellow plastic bin for collection of your lids :)

So please drop them off there - preferably sorted and washed - I have attached a few photos of what lids can be collected

Many Thanks again to you contributing to saving plastic from Landfill

Maggie Isom

Environment Committee

Recycling and Collection to help fund projects

WHAT WE ARE COLLECTING AND WHERE TO DROP OFF ITEMS

Bottle Top Lids

Cause:- Lids4Kids is a nationwide 100% volunteer project to rescue plastic bottle lids

from landfill to benefit the environment and kids. Lids4Kids hopes to rescue
eligible lids from landfill for projects that benefit all Australian kids in need.

So if you could collect milk bottle tops for recycling to reduce the amount of
waste being sent to landfill., you will contribute to Torquay Rotary’s
Environment Project

Just remove the yellow, blue or red plastic top from milk bottles, wash clean &
pop into a container .

Maggie Isom will let us know when we can drop off to a bin at Coles Supermarket 41 Bristol Rd Torquay

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Bread Tags

Cause :- Aussie Bread Tags for Wheelchairs, who collect them, sell them to recyclers and turn the cash into wheelchairs for people who can’t afford them.

Drop Off To:- Surf Coast Hearing

6 Walker St

Torquay

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Old Spectacles

Cause :- Recycle for Sight Australia a joint effort with Torquay Lions Club to send old prescription glasses to overseas communities where people cannot afford them.

Drop Off To:- Kelly Binyon

Kithbrooke Park Office

350 Grossmans Rd

Torquay

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Children Books & Text Books

Cause :- A Rotary "Donations in Kind" joint exercise with the Rotary Club of Boroko to disperse to needing schools in PNG. They need books that are used in Australian schools from Grades Prep to 8. Plus story books for younger children for grades Prep to 3.

Drop Off To:- Kelly Binyon

Kithbrooke Park Office

350 Grossmans Rd

Torquay

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Secondhand Postage Stamps

Cause :- All Proceeds go to Rotary End Trachoma

Drop Off To:- Michael Reed

143 The Esplanade

Torquay

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Secondhand Hearing Aids

Cause :- All Proceeds go to Rotary End Trachoma

Drop Off To:- Michael Reed

143 The Esplanade

Torquay

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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 Johns latest District 9780 April 22 eNewsletter CLICK HERE

Rotary Down Under 2022 May Edition 649 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

Rotary International Website

District 9780 Website

District 9780 Directory 2018-19 (D9780 Rotarians Only)

District 9780 Club & Meeting Directory

District 9780 Organisation Structure & Contacts

District 9780 Facebook page

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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:

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.
Post a "Rewards" link to www.rotary.org/globalrewards on your club and district websites. This gives members easier access to Rotary Global Rewards.
Encourage club members to post offers on Rotary Global Rewards.
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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