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     Volume 2 
     Issue 46
    20 June 2022
 
 
 
President Maurie
Last week
 
Vale Jo Wells
 
We mourn the loss of Jo Wells. Our brave, fun-loving, compassionate friend, admired by all who had the good fortune to know her. A great lady who with Tony, has contributed generously to NBRC activities for almost two decades.
 
Guest Speaker
 
Gabe Hau - Past AG for the Riverside Cluster and the current District 9800 Peacebuilding Committee Chair spoke to us about the proposed regional governance pilot to address membership, public image, communication, and fundraising challenges to ensure our organisation thrives long into the future.
 
Many questions remain as the information is digested.
 
Read more...
Last Week's speaker
  Gabe Hau presented on the new Regionalisation Project
Refugee Assistance
The Noble Park equipment storage for our Afghan and Ukrainian refugees
 
Read more...
Directory Details
LAST CHANCE...........
 
Our Annual Report will soon be available on our website. If you also require a hardcopy please advise Gavan NOW
Are your details correct in our Club Directory? Please advise corrections/ changes to Gavan NOW.
 
 
Dem Bones.....
Dem Bones       
 
Recently my doctor suggested I have a scan of my hip replacements as it is more than 15 years since my right hip was replaced with a 'total hip athroplasty' (the official description).  The scan revealed that the hip joints were good, but there was evidence of osteoporosis and a further scan was necessary.
 
The scan, called a dual energy x-ray absorpitiometry (DEXA) system, revealed that my bone density was low and 'dem bones' were at a high level risk of fracturing.     
 
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Rotary Down Under Subscription
Rotary Down Under
 
As part of your annual subscription all members subscribe to Rotary Down Under magazine which is provided in digital form unless you nominate to receive it as hardcopy for an additional cost of $9.50. Those currently recorded as preferring a hardcopy version are P Cleary, K Maxfield, G Matthews, J Pennington, G Steinicke, and J Studebaker.
 
If any other member(s) require hardcopy please advise Gavan or Geoff H so that the RDU database can be amended prior to 30 June, and $9.50 added to your next subscription notice. 
Camberwell Art Show
Daily quote
Thank You to Our Sponsors
 
 
 
     
  
 
 
 
   Colsmith
 
 
 
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

 
23 June '22 - Sue McDonald
 
Are you attending our next meeting?  If so, click this button:
 
Be sure to send this email to our Attendance Officer (Jim) by Tuesday preceding the meeting.
 
 
Club Meeting Rosters
 
 Meeting rosters are back!!
 
 
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Second Bite
 
 
 
Camberwell Sunday Market
 
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 program is now in full swing all schools back and keen to assist in our joint community program.

CAN YOU HELP.

Please check the roster and check your situation, we need your help in this important service to our needy owners. 
 
 
Club Diary
 
Changeover Lunch (Sunday)
3 July 2022
 
Fellowship Weekend Echuca
4-7 November 2022
 
Celebrations
 
 
Birthdays
Andrew Sutherland
Ted Wilkins
 
Inductions
Neil Dalrymple
Dean Wells
Gulser Wells
Joseph Yap
John Magor
John Koa
Brian Lacy
 
Weddings
Nil
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grapevine Deadline
Information for Grapevine needs to be with the Editor by midday Saturday.  
 

A Rotary Safe Families Ambassador Club
 

- The 3 R's on your club Rotary Safe Families card are:

Recognise the signs

Raise your concerns

Refer for help.

Go to rotarysafefamilies.org.au 

 
If you are placed in a position of aiding an older person:
  • Talk and listen to the older person
  • Respect, believe and do not judge
  • Remind them they are not to blame
  • Provide choices not interventions
  • Empower them to make their own decisions
  • Let them know there is help available
  • Offer to make a call on their behalf
  • Continue to offer support and encouragement even if the person is not ready to accept help at the time

Click on the Resources tab for videos and further information.

 
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