President's Comments
Greetings to my fellow Lefties!!
This week, I am sure there is slight relief at seeing some faint light at the end of the tunnel with the lockdown in place to fight the Virus – fingers crossed, but please stay home/safe/well regardless.
Thanks again for the positive feedback on our Meetings – keeping connected, informed, and entertained are the primary aims.
Cheers, President Greg
Sergeant's Snippets
If you wish to share a photo, graphics, text on our Zoom meetings Jane is happy to load it but she needs a minimum of three hours before the Zoom meeting to prepare your material.
We all have moments in our life we are proud of. This week participants will share ONE of their proudest moments.
Lotus Educational Fund in Laos
North Balwyn has been contributing to this very worthwhile project - here is an update from Laos:
Here is the Graduating Class of 2020.
And in their own words:
Just two weeks ago those girls graduated from secondary school and are now exploring different study options.It is an exciting time as we look forward to supporting them following their dreams.
Two of the students, Baisy and Vanvisa are currently participating in a three week pre-med exam tutoring program in Vientiane.
We will be continuing the workshops for the next year but just in a different format. Hopefully we can secure funding support so that our local team can deliver the workshops over three weeks during the school term.
The support from North Balwyn Rotary club has been greatly appreciated as it has allowed us to work in extended ways that have brought tears, happiness and knowledge to the lives of the girls and the teachers. This year's teacher workshop ended in close connections being formed and requests for more support (for the teachers this was their only PD). So thank you for supporting Lotus. We wish we could return in the next year but not sure that may happen.
Food for Sale
Nino has some surplus stock of food and drinks for sale.
Assistance to Lebanon
We were all saddened by the disaster in Beirut. Samir, from The Village Cafe, who has given fantastic support to our Club, has Lebanese heritage and is seeking donations if anyone would like to give to his appeal.
Our Club
Our Club was featured in the Networker this week and is now on the front of the District Website.
To Hear, Not to Hear, That is the Question
Here are Cris's cartoons which were mentioned at the last meeting - apologies that they were not shown at the meeting itself.
Zone 8 Virtual Conference
Want to go to Alice Springs??? Here is your opportunity to go there virtually for an exciting Conference.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
More Information Wanted?
Rotary Club of North Balwyn Men's Shed:
