The Grapevine 22 November 2021 (Nov 20, 2021)

From President Maurie

For our meetings at Kew Golf Club we are required to email Hugo attendingrcnb@gmail.com to confirm our attendance and that of any partners or guests. Vaccination status of each person will be checked by staff at the entrance and facemasks are required until you are seated for drink or meal.

Last week

Sincere thanks to Greg Ross for his entertaining and interesting abridged auto biography (definitely want to read the book as soon as its completed) We are fortunate to have him in our club and while Greg acknowledges what Rotary has done for him, Rotary is indebted to Greg for all he has contributed and continues to do.

Foundation Breakfast

Foundation Business Leaders Breakfast

There is to be a Paul Harris & Business Leaders’ breakfast this year. It’s to be held tomorrow, Tuesday 23^rd, sorry about the late communications.

It’s a Zoom event and you can still book today to ‘attend’ this important session with a very interesting guest speaker.

Click here for information

Rob Head

Yarra Bank Reserve Opening

YARRA BANK RESERVE OPENING

😊 a Huge, heartfelt THANKYOU to fellow RCNB Rotarians, partners and friends for making today’s Yarra Bank Reserve Opening so very successful and simply great fun to be out-and-about.

Pictures from Last Meeting

Dinner Meeting 18th November 2021

Past District Governor Greg Ross

gave us a fascinating review of his history and a great musical conclusion (in his inimitable style!).

Greg was introduced by our Foundation Director Rob Head

John Conte - Snowgum and Aerochute

Our Guest speaker this week is John Conte

- developer of two very diverse ventures

Aerochute Industries Pty Ltd was founded in 1989 by Mr. Stephen Conte, who identified a need in Australia for a safe, low-cost mode of air travel. In 1992 in conjunction with brother John he developed the Aerochute Dual Seater which was specifically designed for customer satisfaction and safety.

SnowGum Distillery started as a dream of 3 mates, dispersed across the globe. Their common ground was a love of the outdoors, adventure and mateship – and a small rural block in the magnificent Kiewa Valley. This provided the perfect place for juniper berries to grow and for inspiration to flourish.

Orange Door - Family Violence Service

INNER EAST ORANGE DOOR NOW OPEN

Accessing support to escape family violence will now be easier for local residents with the Inner East Orange Door network now open in Prospect Street, Box Hill.

The Orange Door is available to assist locals experiencing family violence – via phone, email and face-to-face support available for families in crisis.

Boroondara Community Outreach - Christmas Hampers

Supporting people who are socially isolated or living with a mental illness to live with dignity and engage in community

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS

As people come to BCO for basic food provision and toiletries we would love to pack this year's hampers with special items that people cannot afford.

We are wondering in your Rotary club would like to collect some items to assist.

Geoff's Health Tip

Coffee or Tea? Drinking both has a Synergistic effect that Lowers the Risk of Stroke

There are numerous scientific studies showing that coffee drinkers receive many health benefits covering a wide range of illnesses from liver disease, Alzheimers, multiple sclerosis and stroke to Parkinsons disease and type 2 diabetes.

But what about the tea drinkers and those who consume coffee and tea? Many people, including my family have a cup of tea with breakfast followed by coffee mid morning, and then tea later in the afternoon or evening. This has been a family trait for more than 70 years.

Australian Mens Health Forum

International Mens Health Day. Click here to find out more

If you want to know the latest facts about the current state of men and boys’ health in Australia, then take a look at AMHF men’s health fact sheets. Click here

Camberwell Market - Reopening

Camberwell Sunday Market Shifts!!

The market is up and running again........

Please use the link on the right of the Grapevine to record your shifts - or contact Geoff Steinicke via this email link

Geoff

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.

Here is the roster.

Email Neil here.

District Conference 2022

SAVE THE DATE - DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2022

30 April / 1 May 2022

Rotary International Convention 2023

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:

www.northbalwynmensshed.com

Rotary District 9800: www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au

Club Meetings

25 November - John Conte

2 December - Prof Stephen Wheatcroft

Are you attending our next meeting? If so, click:

attendingrcnb@gmail.com

Be sure to send this email to our Attendance Officer (Hugo) by Tuesday preceding the meeting.

Club Meeting Rosters

Meeting rosters are back!!

Weekly meeting duty roster

Volunteer Opportunities

Second Bite

Thursday Second Bite deliveries

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 activity is underway in a limited fashion.

Please check the roster and check your situation, we need your help in this important service to our needy owners. Spring is here!

Club Diary

Return to Meetings

20 January 2022

Working Bee at Camp Getaway
25 - 27 March 2022

F1 Melbourne Grand Prix

8-10 April 2022

Celebrations

Birthdays

Rob Head

Ian Mollison

Tricia Maxfield

Inductions

Tony Hart

Weddings

Beatrice Ko and Christopher Lai

Grapevine Deadline

Information for Grapevine needs to be with the Editor by midday Saturday.

text here

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