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President's Message
Jan Emmett
President's Report No 39
Welcome Fellow Rotarians 😊 and farewell to Summer ☹
I do hope you’re all tucked up in the warm somewhere and keeping out of the cold. I’m such a wimpy sook when it comes to the cold, the heater goes on, the electric blankie goes on too and I start thinking of making winter comfort food, but then I think again on all that I take for granted through the cold, wet and windy days of winter and those who don’t have those everyday luxuries. So, if we do have an extra blanket to spare or an extra serve of that yummy soup, let’s not forget our community and those less fortunate. There are so many outlets out there that we can contribute to, but sometimes just our immediate neighbours or friends might need some extra help and comfort over the winter months…!
We have a great Monday night planned for the club members this week. It’s going to be a busy one with a special visit from DG Phil Beasley and Judy who will be giving us a brief update on what’s been happening these last few months with District 9780 and the upcoming Virtual Victoria Multi District Conference, followed by Q&A’s. Then, together with DG Phil, I will be Inducting into our club, Richard Hawker whom you have already met, who has transferred to us from RC Warrnambool. I will then pass over to Alan Hillgrove who will entertain us all with his ‘Rotarian behind the Badge’ presentation, this too will follow with any Q&A’s.
DG Phil and Judy, myself and Secretary Maggie will be attending a very special presentation tomorrow afternoon at the Star of The Sea Retirement Village. We are visiting our dear friend Chris Sims who, as you are all aware, is now living there and I believe is very happy and comfortable in his new home. His wife, Chrissy, also a dear friend of our club, will also be in attendance as both Chris and Christine are the recipients of ‘Honorary Member’ certificates…
(Honorary Membership is offered to members who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals. Honorary membership is the highest distinction that a club may bestow).
These will be presented by DG Phil and myself and hopefully we’ll have plenty of photos for you for next week’s bulletin.
That’s it for this week, please don’t forget to register for tomorrow night’s meeting if you haven’t done so already, many thanks.
President Jan 😊
Vale His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
The R100 Peace Symposium this year will be in the comfort of your own study! The webinar The future of Peace Leadership is on the afternoon of April 21 and the morning of April 22, and includes speakers from all over the world, including President Holger Knaack, Chair of the Rotary Foundation PRIP Ravi Ravindran, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Dr Jose Ramos-Horta and Prof Tilman Ruff AO etc, etc.
FOR what they have done this we will do — the simple reason all Australians must ensure the legacy of commemoration continues this Anzac Day.
Anzac Day is the most sacred day of commemoration on the Australian calendar and a time for reflection to remember the service and sacrifice of all Australian service personnel who have served the nation for over a century.
Last year, in the face of a global pandemic we found new ways to honour those who serve and have served — driveway vigils at dawn, private floral tributes, and contacting current and former defence personnel to check in and thank them for their service.
Anzac Day is a time for personal reflection, and attending a dawn service or march is just one way we can show our respect, but there are a number of ways Australians can commemorate in the lead-up to, and on, Anzac Day.
No matter which way Australians choose to commemorate the day, it’s important that we all ensure our veterans, current Australian Defence Force members, their families and the thousands of descendants of our veterans know that we value the contribution of those who have served our country.
While the coronavirus pandemic still affects how we do things, there are ways Australians can mark Anzac Day, including:
Tuning in to the ABC to Watch the Dawn Service and National Ceremony live from the Australian War Memorial.
Leaving a poppy and personalised Anzac Day message on the Virtual Poppy Wall at https://lestweforget.gov.au alongside thousands of other Australians.
Taking part in the RSL’s ‘Light up the Dawn’ campaign, which may include standing at the end of your driveway at dawn.
Exploring the Australian War Memorial’s Anzac At Home content online for videos, activities and recipes at www.awm.gov.au/anzacathome
Taking a photo of the local war memorial or honour board and upload it to Places of Pride at www.placesofpride.awm.gov.au to help build the national register of Australian war memorials.
Taking part in their own private commemorations in a respectful, solemn and dignified way.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also released a digital ‘kitbag’, which has a range of practical resources to help people mark Anzac Day — from families, local community groups right through to someone wanting to hold their own private commemoration.
The kitbag includes posters, sample speeches, orders of service, supporting music, crafts cards on how to make Anzac biscuits, poppies or a wreath and a range of supporting social media assets, including social media banner images.
Everything is free, all in one spot and downloadable, making it simple for all Australians to access and use.
With many options available to commemorate this Anzac Day, as a nation we can all proudly carry on the legacy of acknowledging service and sacrifice on Anzac Day in 2021.
Unfortunately, there will not be an ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Torquay again this year due to the late advice provided by RSL Victoria and the State Government.
A small service will be held at 0700 in the Memorial Garden at the rear of the Torquay Bowls Club for Veteran’s only.
We hope that we can commence planning for the 2022 ANZAC Day Dawn Service in September this year.
I have just received this email from Southern Region RAM Secretary about a recent news item on Channel 10 about malaria research being carried out by University of Queensland. The item runs for about two and a half minutes and is well worth viewing. Please Click the Image above to view.
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.
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.
To read the DG Phil's latest District 9780 January eNewsletter CLICK HERE
Rotary Down Under April 2021 Edition 637 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.
