President s Message. Vol 42 Issue 4 August 2, 2017

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1 Vol 42 Issue 4 August 2, 2017 President s Message Hello Everyone, At last week s meeting, a select group heard from Brian Tyedin and Felix Wong about Membership initiatives in our District. They shared a lot of thoughts and ideas for us to consider, one of which was to take a club selfie. I took the selfie and it is clear that I need more practice as I missed half the room (sorry about that) however it was good fun! Those present then had a short presentation from yours truly and found out a bit more about my background. Our exchange student, Neele Huebner, arrived in Melbourne from Germany on Saturday night with a group of ten students. She stayed with the McFarlands on her first night and will now spend a couple of weeks with the Monleys. Please extend Neele (pronounced neeler) a warm Templestowe welcome when she visits our club this week. In order to comply with recently updated Australian regulations, it is more important than ever for all members of our club to have a Working With Children Check, particularly as we are once again involved in Youth Exchange. It is now easier than ever and can be done online. If you already have one you are halfway there and just need to check the expiry date and ensure it doesn t expire. Members of our club are beyond reproach, however as well as doing the right thing we must ensure we are seen to be doing the right thing. I know all members will agree. Please see Diane Fisher, Club Protection Officer, if you need more information. Finally, please keep a record of the hours that you work either doing or meeting on community, fundraising, international, ABCD and youth work for a service hours records, and PLEASE remember, if you are rostered for meeting duty and are unable for any reason to carry out that duty, you will need to find a replacement who will be present on the night. Thanks very much. Yours in Rotary Making a Difference. Janis Page 1 of 6

2 Upcoming Events 2 nd August Club Meeting Vietnam then and now video presentation Ian Ryan Club Meeting Pavilion Room, Manningham Club 1 Thompsons Road, Bulleen Ian mentioned his video when he spoke to us in May, and this meeting has been arranged in response to the members who were keen to see the result of Ian s story of his time in Vietnam. An evening of understanding is promised. Guest Speaker Ian Ryan Registration James Cunningham Clim Pacheco Vote of Thanks Michael Mimmo Set up and Meet & Greet Dan Hession Chair Robert Mackenzie Emergency Marilyn Fraser Ryan If you are unable to attend, it is your responsibility to arrange a substitute Saturday 5 th August One for the social calendar two events in one night! Club social night 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. pre dinner drinks 7:30 p.m.???? dinner at Base Camp Templestowe Village Predinner drinks at the home of Janis & Andrew McFarland, then to Base Camp restaurant at Templestowe Village for a wonderful Indian repast. RSVP: Graham Kane mob: graham.kane@tpg.com.au This invitation is for everyone who is receives this newsletter 9 th August Club Meeting Primary School Speech Contest Prize winners Club Meeting Pavilion Room, Manningham Club 1 Thompsons Road, Bulleen In June, our Primary School speech content produced 14 amazing presentations just 3 will be presented for all of us. The evening promises to be a masterclass for speechmakers of any age! Guest Speaker Our Winners! Registration David Chua, David Shrimpton Vote of Thanks Trevor Dawson Set up and Meet & Greet Erik Rubens Chair Brian Tyedin Emergency Bruce Evans If you are unable to attend, it is your responsibility to arrange a substitute. Page 2 of 6

3 16 th August Club Meeting International Convention Atlanta 2017 Club Meeting Pavilion Room, Manningham Club 1 Thompsons Road, Bulleen International convention is an experience that should be on your bucket list! Kathy and Tony will tell us why! With Toronto planned for mid June 2018, this will be an opportunity to decide if you and your partner will plan to be in Toronto in Guest Speaker Kathy & Tony Registration Bruce Evans Rod Simkiss Monley Vote of Thanks John Henderson Set up and Meet & Greet Peter Gurry Chair Janis McFarland Emergency Keith Anderson 23 rd August Club Meeting Taking us in new directions Dinner and Meeting at Malaysian Kitchen Upstairs at 910 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East park at Jackson Court PARTNERS NIGHT our future is all of us Finish at 8:30 p.m. Blending two features of membership of our club food and decision making. Following a dinner at this local restaurant, Brian Tyedin will lead our discussion on our future direction. Discussion Lead Brian Tyedin Registration Before the evening Graham Kane will co ordinate No payment on the night. 30 th August, 2017 Club Meeting Service to the Force DSS Jeff Maher Club Meeting Pavilion Room, Manningham Club 1 Thompsons Road, Bulleen DSS that s Detective Senior Sergeant (retired)! s He has many stories, good memories and some that are not so good. His experience at Victorian Police includes countless homicide investigations, including several publicly known ones, the investigations around Black Saturday and how he became a pit lane marshal at the Formula One Grand Prix s in Melbourne This is not an ordinary policeman s story this will be an extra ordinary experience. Please confirm your attendance on Guest Speaker Jeff Maher Registration Vote of Thanks Set up and Meet & Greet Chair Erik Rubens Emergency If you are unable to attend, it is your responsibility to arrange a substitute. Page 3 of 6

4 Some busy days. 26 th July Club Meeting Know Our President Did you know that Janis. Is the daughter of a British officer and her mother worked for MI6 Has lived and worked in UK, Thailand, and Australia Married to a Rock Star Mother of 3, one son and twin girls Has studied at Swinburne, RMIT, Monash and Victoria Universities. Career in Human Resource Management with a special interest in organisational psychology Andrew, family and Lucy the dog are the top likes, then the list includes: Travel, Wine & Food, Reading, being a member of the Rotary Club of Templestowe. Last week we learned about the 2017/18 President of our Club. 27 th July Citizenship Ceremony City of Manningham Representing our Club, Gysbert Diepeveen attended the City of Manningham Citizenship ceremony. Gysbert, captured here with a number of the newest Australians in our community. 29 th July New team member we welcomed Neele Huebner our Exchange Student Significant day for our Club is the arrival of Neele Huebner who is on exchange from Germany. Neele will attend Templestowe Secondary College and we look forward to her participation in our activities in our community. Keep an eye (and an ear) out for Neele. Hosting Neele is a joint project with Rotary Club of Warrandyte/Donvale and we look forward to building our relationship with the club, through this international initiative. Neele, looking very refreshed as she arrived at Melbourne airport. Captured here with Andrew McFarland and President Janis McFarland. Page 4 of 7

5 What s next?... Pull out your calendar (and a writing implement if it is that sort of calendar) and please add these two dates. Both functions are designed to broaden your knowledge and give you the opportunity to Make A Difference: Booking Deadline August 4, 2017 Fancy coming to Toronto with Team Riseley? Canadian trip information evening: August 8, :00 p.m. Melbourne Baseball Club at Surrey Park Off Canterbury Road, Box Hill. Starting in Vancouver and arriving in Toronto on June 22, this tour is designed to land you in Toronto in time for the Convention. RSVP to: Helen Wragg Global Wise Travel (and a member of Rotary Club of Hampton) hwragg@globalwisetravel.com Coffee and tea and nibbles provided drinks at bar prices. Friday August 11, 2017 One for the education and planning calendar. District Foundation Seminar Matsudo Room Box Hill Town Hall 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill 7:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Our focus as a District this year is to build membership our target is to increase our membership by 100 new members by the end of this calendar year. Please let David Shrimpton know that you are coming to this event. The Rotary Foundation is our charity and as a club and as individuals we donate. As a club we also draw benefit from The Rotary Foundation in the form of grant funding for projects. This is a must on every calendar so that we can get the maximum benefit from The Rotary Foundation. Page 5 of 7

6 Save the Date: Sunday 8 th October Our first major event for the year High Tea with a high purpose! Together we can do more. 2:30 p.m. for a 3:00p.m start Heimat Centre 125 George Street DONCASTER EAST Fancy guilt free indulgence? This is the event for you. Our purpose is the Ann Henderson PhD Scholarship for which we are funders. This is an opportunity to meet the inaugural PhD Scholar Tom Ware whose research is showing very promising results into potential treatment for brain cancer a disease that today, has no treatment. Tables of 8 book a table and bring your friends online booking will be opened shortly A cure for brain cancer even effective treatment has eluded medicine to date Tom s research indicates that this might be a statement that is about to become history. Save the Date: Friday 13 th October Supporting Adolescent Mental Health Manningham Mayoral Ball :00 p.m. til late Dress: After Five/ Lounge Suit Tickets: $100 pp Manningham Function Centre 699 Doncaster Road Doncaster This year, the theme of the ball is disco fever with all proceeds going to supporting a new youth outreach program in Manningham, delivered in partnership with Headspace. Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to year olds. The service is designed to make it as easy as possible for a young person and their family to get the help they need for problems affecting their wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support, and alcohol and other drug services Page 6 of 7

7 Member News A very happy birthday to the following members and friends of our club: Julie-Anne Cobb August 2 Stephen Fisher August 5 Trevor Dawson August 9 From the Editor s Desk. Welcome to our 41 st year, performing service in our community, City of Manningham. Our circulation of over 200 homes is one of the ways that we share the impact we have in our community. Thank you to the members who have prepared and submitted the information in this edition. Your contributions make the role of Editor, easier and simpler and ensures that we all have access to accurate and informing content. Diane Fisher dianefisher@thebalanceapproach.com.au or contact by phone How would you find out more about how we put back into our community? Janis McFarland Mobile: Brian Tyedin Mobile: Together we can do more Rotary: Making a Difference What is happening here? Bill Gates shared some exciting news with RI President John Germ: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has extended its two to one match for contributions to the polio campaign, tripling our combined commitment to $450 million over the next three years Join us on August 16, for this and other highlights from the International Convention. Rotary Club of Templestowe PO Box 823 Templestowe Vic 3106 Tel: Inc: VIC A S Fundraiser Registration: Chartered March 23, 1977 RI Club No.: Rotary District 9810 Victoria, Australia Page 7 of 7