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     Volume 2 
     Issue 16 
    25 October 2021
 
 
 
From President Maurie
 
A week to remember for all sorts of reasons.
 
The fellowship weekend is taking shape now that the barriers are down. The Seahorse Motel, golf and restaurant bookings are secured and the group of 24 are ready to roll.
 
Remember to send your proof of Covid vaccination to John Rennie jre00743@bigpond.net.au
 who is building our club vaccination register. I am hopeful this can be completed by Tuesday October 2. It is especially important for those going to Cowes. Venues have advised they want patrons to scan QR codes at entry.
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Guest Speaker - Koichi Hara

Our Guest Speaker on Thursday 28th October 2021 is our second Youth Exchange Student Koichi Hara who was hosted by the Club in 1983-84.

Koichi was sponsored by Tokyo Rotary Club and spent 12 months with us whilst attending Trinity Grammar in Kew where amongst other activities he introduced Kendo  as a College sport.

Koichi was an outstanding and popular student and made a lasting impact on our Club.
 
He was awarded a Paul Harris Recognition prior to his return to Tokyo where he now lives with his wife  and son and is employed in an Executive capacity by the Mitsubishi Corporation.
Kew Golf Club - Lockdown Meals
Kew Golf Club Meals
 

Good News

ON THURSDAY 11th NOVEMBER WE WILL BE WELCOMED BACK TO KEW GOLF CLUB

Meetings will resume at KGC for all who have been Double Vaccinated in accordance with the Policy adopted by the Golf Club.

Looking forward to resuming our regular meetings with fellowship and socialising 

Remember to advise Hugo of your intention to attend 

Bad News

KGC will no longer be preparing their delicious Takeaway Meals that so many have enjoyed during the Covid Lockdown.

Thanks to Alisha and Adam for making them available to our members. 

 But for now it is back to the kitchen and of course KGC on Thursday Nights.  😊
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VSF Funds
269,720 Dollar Sign Stock Photos, Pictures & Royalty-Free Images - iStockVoluntary Service Fund Reminder
 
The Voluntary Service Fund has been established to encourage all those who wish to do so, to make voluntary contributions to our SERVICE account in lieu of their normal weekly Rotary expenses.
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Camberwell Market - Reopening
  URGENT - Camberwell Sunday Market Shifts!!
 
The Camberwell Sunday Market is reopening on Sunday 31st October and we need shifts filled urgently
 
Please use the link on the right of the Grapevine to record your shifts - or contact Geoff Steinicke via this email link
 
Geoff
Catering Update

Advice to members re forthcoming BBQ events 

1. The Rotary Family Fun Day at Yarra Bank Reserve, Hawthorn, set for Sunday 21st November. Includes RCNB sausage sizzle 12noon to 3pm.

2. We have just been offered a Bunnings, Box Hill, BBQ for Saturday 4th December. Two shifts required.

3. We are in the running for the first new Bunnings, Doncaster, BBQ on 18th December. To be advised next week.

Imre   
Gardening Roster

After another year of lockdown  our Gardening Program has been unable to service our properties in our usual way, much to the disappointment of our owners and members alike.

However we are looking to finish off the year with some gardening jobs with a Rotary Members Team only as the student

participation is unavailable for the rest of 2021.

Please check the roster and offer some help to the small team we have available at the moment .

There are spaces for 5 on our roster, please fill it up.

 
 
 
 
Rotaboars Update
The Rotaboars continue to pound the pavements and clock up the kms and fundraising dollars.
 
We have covered 1,273 kms and raised $4,406, which is totally fantastic.
 
One more week to go - our final day is the last day of October.
 
So we aim to make this a BIG week!
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Melbourne Cup Sweeps
RCNB – MELBOURNE CUP SWEEP(S)
Members and Friends are invited to take part in our 2021 Melbourne Cup Sweep(s). In our on-line world the sweep(s) will work this way:
  • $5 buys you a horse.
  • Multiple entries are welcome.
  • The number of sweeps will depend on number of entries received.
  • Entries may be purchased for any multiple of $5 by deposit to RCNB ADMIN ACCOUNT
    (BSB 633 000, account 146 470 653) being sure to show your NAME and MC     as reference. If you wish your entries to be allocated to different family members please call Geoff Haddy (0418 584 968) after you have paid.
  • Please ensure your bank transfer is received by Friday 29 October.
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Thanks - Rotary Safe Families
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Rotary Youth Exchange - Adri Rossini
Rotary Youth Exchange 1989 - Adri Rossini 
 
Greg Matthews, one of my host-fathers when I was an exchange student in Australia, asked me to give an account of what I have been doing since I returned home (that goes back to 1989!). I’m not sure if he is discreetly trying to help me exercise my memory (since I turned 50 this year) or if he truly needs my testimonial for a kind of “historic file”.
 
Anyway, I was grateful for the invitation. Being a Rotary exchange student was a unique experience in my life so I decided to tell here events that were as important as this one.
 
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Geoff's Health Tip
Horticultural Therapy to Improve Mental Health
 
The press has carried many reports on mental issues arising during the current pandemic. It has been reported that supporting clinics have been overwhelmed, not only in Australia but in most countries where the virus has taken hold.
 
I have no knowledge of the current treatments for mental health issues, but one area that might help the mentally ill, that many of us would not recognise, is the value of horticultural therapy in treating mental health issues.
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Yarra Bank Playground Opening

With the lifting of restrictions coming out of Lockdown, we can confirm the Family Fun Day/Gala Opening of the R100 Yarra Bank Playground will be going ahead on Sunday 21 November, commencing 12 midday. Make sure you mark the date in your diary, there will be a range of entertainment, food and coffee available, so bring your kids and grandkids along.

There will also be volunteers needed, firstly to letterbox a specific area north of Bridge Rd with resident notification flyers on Saturday 13th November at 10.00am, and also from around 10.00am on the day we need volunteers to act as setup, COVID Marshalls and the like. Greg Cribbes (Mob 0413 270403) would be delighted to hear from more of you, please. In addition, Imre Lele and our RCNB BBQ team will be running the Sausage Sizzle – please call Imre to assist as a volunteer (Mob 0438 7869760).

 
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District Conference 2022
 
SAVE THE DATE  -  DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2022
 
30 April / 1 May 2022
 
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
 
 
 
     
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
More Information Wanted?
Rotary Club of North Balwyn: www.rotarynorthbalwyn.com.au
Rotary Club of North Balwyn Men's Shed:
Rotary District 9800: www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au
Club Meetings
 
28 October
Guest Speaker - Koichi Hara - 1983/4 Youth Exchange Student
 
4 November
Guest Speaker  - Rotaractors – 
 
11 November - Annual General Meeting
 
Are you attending our next meeting?  If so, click:
Be sure to send this email to our Attendance Officer (Hugo) by Tuesday preceding the meeting.
 
 
Club Meeting Rosters
 
 Meeting rosters are back!!
 
 
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Second Bite
 
 
 
Camberwell Sunday Market
Market commences 31 October - we need volunteers urgently!
 
Our weekly commitment is to have 2 Volunteers for each of  6.45am to 10.00am and 9.45am to 1.00pm.  Here is the roster.
Geoff Steinicke awaits your email to nominate a day/time.
 
Gardening
 
Gardening activity is in lockdown but planning must go on for the better times ahead.
Please check the roster and check your situation, we need your help in this important service to our needy owners. Spring is on its way.
 
 
Club Diary
 
Fellowship Weekend
Phillip Island
5 - 8 November 2021
 
Yarra Bank Park Opening
21 November 2021
 
Working Bee at Camp Getaway
25 - 27 March 2022
 
F1 Melbourne Grand Prix
8-10 April 2022
 
Celebrations
 
 
Birthdays
Corinne King
 
Inductions
Nil
 
Weddings
Nil
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grapevine Deadline
Information for Grapevine needs to be with the Editor by midday Saturday.  
text here
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