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     Volume 2 
     Issue 24
    20 December 2021
 
 
 

From President Maurie
 
 
Last week
 

A good night was enjoyed by all at our final meeting for 2021. Our gratitude to Bronwen, Jane, Hugo, Peter C and anyone else involved in preparations. Our choir ensemble deserve special mention.

Their willingness to lead the carol singing and Jane’s rewrite of the 12 Days added to what was already a really good vibe in the room. So good to see 10 tables of happy members partners and friends.

 

 

 
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Camberwell market URGENT
   Camberwell Sunday Market  
 
One person urgently needed for Sunday 26th December 9.45 a.m - 1.00 p.m. shift
 
Please contact Geoff Steinicke to make arrangements thanks!

Images from Last meeting
Last Week's Meeting Images
 
PDG Greg Ross leading the choir
 
 
 
 
 
 
              The choir!
 
 
Jan (and I think Santa is spiking her drink), Areta, Margaret and Helen           
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Australian Rotary Health Foundation 
ARHF Life Membership - PDG Greg Ross
 
Retiring Chairman (PDG Greg Ross) served on the Board for seven years, the last three as Chairman. Greg introduced 'Lift the Lid on Mental Illness' which was adopted by the Board and is now widely used in ARH promotion. A gifted speaker and entertainer, Greg used his talents to publicise ARH at every opportunity. The Board unanimously supported Greg for Life membership. It has been a pleasure working with you Greg - Congratulations!
 
....and Congratulations from the members of RCNB for the Life Membership
 
Indigenous health Scholarship
Rotary Indigenous Health Scholarship    
 
Here is an update on our Indigenous Scholarship recipient
 
Year 3, Semester One Reflection - Isobella Kruger
 
In the last six months I have begun my clinical years of medicine and it has been one of the most enjoyable experiences of my time at university so far.
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Christmas Party Announcements
Christmas Party 2021 - Announcements
 
Club’s Homelessness Project
 
A donation of $4,000 was made to Servants Community Housing (CEO Amana Donohoe - pictured receiving the cheque) .
 
Hopefully the funds can be used to facilitate purchase of a new Stove and air conditioner which both are urgent upgrades required
 
Boroondara Community Outreach
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At the initiative of Hugo Goetze, a payment of $820 has been made by the Club for the purchase of Rotary puddings for hampers being prepared by the Uniting Church in Highbury Grove Kew for the needy in our area
 
Afghan Refugee Project
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·        The Board has approved payment up to $1,500 to assist delivery costs for the transport of donated goods (furniture etc) to assist Afghan refugees. Rowan McClean and Cris Yudi are active in this project. 
 
·        The children’s gifts donated by members (at the meeting) will also be made available as part of this project.
Bunnings Doncaster - Barbecue Service

Bunnings BBQ!!

It’s quite exciting that our Club is the first off the rank with the BBQ at the opening of the new Bunnings store at Doncaster.

Unusually the BBQ with be in the underground carpark but we are assured that, with special ventilation, that won’t be a problem! On the contrary we will be well-positioned as all customers using the carpark will pass by the BBQ – and who can resist a Bunnings sausage!
Camcare Deliveries

Camcare – Home deliveries              

Our Club answered the call from Camcare a while back to assist each week with contactless food home deliveries for certain of their clients.

With the relaxation of pandemic rules that process has concluded and all clients will be required to call personally for their food support. Last Thursday was our final run – by Greg C, Sue and Geoff H.

Our involvement with Camcare continues with weekly food collection from 2nd Bite, as well as occasional help with their kitchen garden producing home-grown vegetables. That garden is being expanded early next year and our Club has committed $1,000 to that project.  

 
Interact News
Giving back through Interact
– the student-led initiative championing social justice in our local area    
– Callum McNaught
 
As the festive season takes hold, Christmas trees are put up and lights decorate our lawns, this year we paused to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and found an example in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs where a unique partnership is making a significant difference in the community.

From the time Isabelle Oh and Meththa Sumanasekara started year seven at Balwyn High School in 2017, Interact Club has been an integral part of Balwyn High School’s club system, committed to engaging with the local community through local Rotary Club activities. Interact Club predominantly works with the Rotary Club of Balwyn North in a unique and fruitful relationship where student-driven social justice ideas take centre stage. “We communicate through email a lot about what activities we want to run, then they reach out to the higher leadership teachers to see if that can be possible”, says Meththa.
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Walk Fundraiser
N.B  Our NB Rotaboars came in 3rd Place on the fundraising!!     Top effort to all concerned
International Womens Day

Geoff's Health Tip
Cherries are Not Only a Treat, they are Healthy
 
I look at the boxes of cherries prominently displayed in the fruit and vegetable shop and think I would like to buy some of them, but the price seems expensive at $20 a kilo and think I will wait a bit longer for the local cherries to arrive. I have always been fond of cherries, remembering as a 12 year old I picked cherries on a property in Blackburn, not far from here, and they were 'free'. 
Are cherries good for you?  My answer is that richly coloured fruits and vegetables are definitely good for you. This has always been the case and is especially true for cherries.
 
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Daily Sayings
December - Disease Prevention Month
District Conference 2022
 
SAVE THE DATE  -  DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2022
 
22 - 24 April 2022
 
Check here for further information from the District website
 
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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:
Rotary District 9800: www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au

Club Meetings

 
20 January '22 - Barbecue
 
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
 
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
 
Jazz at Carrical (Servants)
27 January 2022 6PM
 
Charity Golf Day @ KGC
18 February 2022
 
Working Bee at Camp Getaway
25 - 27 March 2022
 
F1 Melbourne Grand Prix
8-10 April 2022
 
D9800 Convention - Albury
22-24 April 2022
 
Celebrations
 
 
Birthdays
Phil Francis
John Rennie
Phil Wade
Findley Cornell
Peter Sutherland
Rob Hortin
Tricia Maxwell
Jan Cheney
 
Inductions
Nil
 
Weddings
Marcel & Maree Muntwyler
Jack Liao & Joanne Huang
Tony & Jo Wells
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grapevine Deadline
Information for Grapevine needs to be with the Editor by midday Saturday.  

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