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President's Report No 47
 
How good was Monday night?
It was great catching up with members from the other Rotary Clubs in Groups 9 &10.
 
There was over 100 (I heard 105) attending the Environment Evening at the North Geelong Bowls Club.
I counted 14 members from our club. Well done to those who attended, and hope you enjoyed the evening too – as I did.
It was an ideal venue for a function like this.
 
There is something about going to functions like this, where multiple clubs meet. The opportunity it creates catching up with people, meeting members from other clubs, or simply catching up with friends.
I even caught up with one of my schoolteachers from form 1 and form 2 – Dr John Nelson. It was terrific to catch up and have a chat with him. You never know who you may run into ….
Our District Governor, John Clue, drove from Port Fairy for the evening …. then drove home after the event! Assistant Governor David Sykes was there supporting both his club and clubs under his Assistant Governor watch this year.
 
Jennifer Gerard spoke to us, telling us about the Lids4kids program and the massive amount of lids ‘saved’ from landfill.
Also, the plastic Bread ties and the recycling of these.
Jennifer had some samples of products made from the lids and ties after they have been crushed. Some amazing items from clocks to bowls, placemats, and coasters …. To name a few. Pretty impressive.
 
Vicki Perret discussed the emissions, climate change and sustainability …. and the need to look after our planet.
 
I have received an email from The Management at Kithbrooke Park advising us that we are to use their kitchen caterer, who has taken out a lease on the kitchen and the facilities.
Following a meeting with Management, we can continue to have Rod and Lorraine cater for us for our next two face 2 face meetings, on the 27th of June and the 4th of July – our Changeover.
After July 4, we will be using the caterer at Kithbrooke Park.
 
Hope you managed to register for the International Convention next year, if you were looking for the best value tickets.
I know a few members (like me!) have already both registered and their booked accommodation.
 
Well folks, you can all relax and put your feet up on Monday, as we all enjoy the long weekend.
 
President Michael
 
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World Environment Day Combined Clubs Dinner
                   Barb Sheehan & Maggie Isom
                        Linda Carr , Dr Sophie Pryor  – OZ FISH
 
                     The Enthusiastic Crowd                                                                      Rotarians for Bees Display
 

                 Rhonda Anchen, Barb Sheehan, DG John Clue, Maggie Isom,  Vicki Perrett, Dr Sophie,  Aileen Brown
 
                             Torquay President Michael Reed & DG John Clue
 
 
 
 
Report on the World Environment Day Dinner
Monday 6th June 2022
City of  Geelong Bowls Club
 
“Small seeds, that are fertilised, watered and have rays of sunshine showering them with warmth and hope result in productive, supportive forests. “
This analogy can articulate the wonderful Environment gathering on Monday 6th June for the clubs from Groups 9 and 10 to celebrate World Environment Day.
 
The evening was hosted by a small group of committed environment Rotarians Maggie Isom, Torquay , Barb Sheehan, Highton,  Linda Carr, Geelong Central , Aileen Brown, Bayside  , Stephen Yewdall, Geelong West  , Beryl McMillan, Geelong  and Rhonda Anchen, Torquay
102 people attended the event, including   9780 DG John Clue from Port Fairy RC , Assistant Governor Group 10 David Sykes ,    Chair of the District 9780 Environment Committee  David Sanders from Wendouree breakfast Rotary Club ,  Jed Castle from Interact  & Barwon Rotaractors   
Displays from OZ FISH, Rotarians for Bees , Bee Hotels , Lids for Kids , posters  to give away – e waste bags  were just some of the things that Rotarians could take away from the event
Fun was had with social bingo as an icebreaker – asking attendees to find answers to a suite of environment actions, which encouraged great mingling and chats.
 
Guest Speakers –
  • Jennifer Jarrard – the Western Victoria Regional Coordinator for Lids4Kids
  • Vicki Perrett - President Geelong Sustainability
 
Both speakers challenged all of us to think about how we as individuals could make a difference to saving this precious planet
 
Assistant Governor Group 10 PP David Sykes has asked the working group if we could run this celebration of World Environment Day as an Annual Event, which will fit in so well with Rotary's seventh area of focus, Supporting the environment !
 
Call to Action
which are categories of service activities supported by global grants .
ESRAG – Environment, Sustainability Rotary Action Group is interested in building a network of People of Action i.e interested and involved Rotarians to work with Rotary Districts and Clubs to spread the word about saving this planet
 
We would like to invite Club Environment team leaders to be involved in informative seminars, collaborative projects, networking opportunities and planning workshops.
Individually our Clubs provide good support for the environment; collectively we can be a greater movement for Climate Change.
To join our working group email Rhonda Anchen rhoanch@gmail.com or Maggie Isom maggie.isom@rotary9780.org
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No Meeting Monday 13th June

PLEASE NOTE There will be no regular Rotary Meeting held on Monday 13th June  Due to the Queens Birthday Holiday.
 
We will be back with an on-line Teams Meeting the following week on Monday 2oth June
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Barwon Health Asking for BBQ Volunteers
 
I was just wondering if you or any of your members would be interested in supporting us by donating an hour or 2 of your time on either Saturday 25 or Sunday 26 June between 8am and 4pm at the Torquay Bunnings for a fundraising BBQ? Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated in assisting us to raised much needed funds for our health service.
 
Kind regards
Danni Flowers
 
If you or/and your partner is interested in volunteering on either of these dates mentioned - please contact Danni directly.

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Rotary International Convention - Melbourne 27-31st May 2023 Tickets on Sale Now!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Delegate registration cost for RICON23 in Melbourne changes depending on when you register.  The earlier you register the more economical the price.
 
During Houston Convention timing (June 4th -8th ) if you register and pay for attending RICON23 you shall receive the maximum discount. From June 9th , the cost increases by $50. There is also a further increase after December 15th and then greater increases after March and April 2023.
 
Rotarians, Rotaractors and friends can obtain the maximum discount to attend RICON23. From 4 June 2022 registration and Accommodation Bookings will be available through the RI website on this link
 
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Courage to Care event - Tuesday 21 June
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ESRAG May News Update
Welcome to the very late May edition of our monthly newsletter. 
This month we share the report from last month's Chapter Meeting where our Zone Director Jessie Harman helped launch the Club Carbon Calculator.   We also include links and resources for you to use.
Have you discussed this in your club yet?
Imagine the impact if every Rotary Club worldwide adopted the Club Carbon Calculator and hen offset their carbon emissions?

And as always, we are also keen to hear from Rotarians and clubs about their environmental projects.  Please send words{400-600} and images or a website/Facebook link and I would be delighted to share and celebrate your work.

What is your club doing for World Environment Day?  

                                    

Please join us for our next chapter meeting to be held on Tuesday 21st June.  This meeting will reflect on the past 12 months and ask for feedback and suggestions from all members on our speakers and focus for the coming year.
 
CLICK HERE for the latest ESRAG May Newsletter (Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group)
 
2022 Rotary International Convention - ESRAG Update Here
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Operation Cleft - Give a Smile For Life
 
 
 
 
Dear Rotarian ,
 
With thanks to you and your fellow Rotarians, Operation Cleft Australia, together with our Bangladesh partner have brought a smile to the face of more than 1,500 life threatening, Cleft suffering Children over this last challenging 12 month.
 
Rotary continues to prove that ‘When the going gets tough the tough get going’.  Our surgeons and hospital support staff have not stopped, despite all the tough times they have continuing to operate – to change faces and change lives!
 
This attached Newsletter includes some amazing stories of children and families impacted by life changing surgeries; you have made possible.  It also highlights the exciting and unique way in which Rotary Clubs and Rotarians support Operation Cleft Australia.
 
Thanks for your help in transforming the lives of so many desperately needy children. Through your gift and your Club’s support, these children can participate in school, benefit so much from the life-long value of education, enjoy good health, make, and sustain friendships, play normal sport and …. Smile!  
 
Thank you,
 
PP Bruce McEwen  
Chair, Operation Cleft Australia Inc.
&
Moinul Islam
OCA Inc. Good Will Ambassador.
Rotarian, Rotary Club of Box Hill Central
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contact details:
 
Street Address:
16 Apollo Court, Blackburn VIC 3130
Postal Address:
PO Box 631, Box Hill VIC 3128
Telephone: +613 9877 9717
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Lifeline Push-Up Challenge.....it's not too late to register
 
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.
 
 
 
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.
 
 
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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Changeover Dinner 4th July - Register Now!
 
                   
 
President Michael Reed along with President Elect Ben Featherston would like to invite you and your partner to attend the changeover of The Rotary Club of Torquay, where Michael will hand over the Presidency of the club to Ben and welcome the new leadership team for 2022/23.
This event will be held on: - Monday 4th July 2022.
 
To be held at: - Kithbrooke Park, in the Community Hall, 350 Grossmans Rd, Torquay, 3228.
Time: - 6.00PM Arrival for 6.30PM.
Cost: - $40 per Head for Two Course meal.
 
Drinks at Bar Prices.
 
Please use this TryBooking link for all Registrations and Payment
And …. don’t forget to Include any dietary requirements.
 
RSVP required by Wednesday 29th June.
 
For further details, please email –
President Michael Reed    mreed@arphotos.com.au
President Elect Ben Featherston ben@surfcoasthearing.com.au
Secretary Allan Hillgrove  allanhillgrove@gmail.com
 
 
Thank you,
                  Michael & Ben
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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
 
Birthdays -
 
 
Greg Plumridge   -      12th June
Bruce Turner    -       13th June
 
Spouse’s Birthdays:
Julie Smith      -      10th June
Maureen Lee    -      18th June

 
Bruce & Julie Smith     -      10th June 1969   (53yrs)
 
 
Years of Service to the Rotary Club of Torquay - Membership Anniversaries.
 
 
Howard Randall   – joined Rotary on 1st June 1989    -      33yrs
 
Karan Dawson - We all wish you a speedy recovery from major surgery and back home soon to recoup. 
Best Wishes from everyone from the Rotary Club of Torquay.
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Australian Rotary Health May Newsletter
Click the banner below for the latest AHR Newsletter.
 
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Project to Redevelop Classrooms at Lese Oalai village school PNG
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.
 
 
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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Future Meetings 
 
 

 
 
Date
 
Chair
 
Meeting Details 
 
Meeting Venue
Mon 13th June No Meeting - Queens Birthday Holiday 
Mon 20th June On-Line Meeting followed by Board MeetingMS Teams
Mon 27th June President Michaels Last HoorahKithbrooke
Mon 4th July Torquay Rotary Annual Changeover DinnerKithbrooke

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

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Lids for Kids Collection Update
 
 
 
                A BIG THANK YOU ROTARIANSsmiley
 
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
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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