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Volume 1  Issue 36    26 April 2021
 
 
President Greg
Our meeting this week focussed on ANZAC Day and we welcomed David Grierson as Guest Speaker and his wife, Pam – David challenged us on “Why Anzac Day is so important”.  
 
 
Being Anzac week, let us remember all who have gone before us and appreciate life as it is today. As always, continue to enjoy all of the Opportunities that RCNB has Open to you.
 
See you in a couple of weeks.
President Greg 😊
 
 
Sergeant's Snippets
 
We wish President Greg and Jenny a relaxing break at their island home.
 
If you enjoy playing around on Excel spreadsheets and organising people for duties let Maurie or Estelle know.
 
 
 
Our meeting on 22 April
David Grierson gave a fascinating presentation about why ANZAC Day is important.
 
Here he is showing and explaining about medals.
 
 
 
 
Our next meeting 29 April - Paul Rizzo
Paul has a 55 year corporate career as an executive and CEO in banking, telecommunication , and higher management education; and as a director and chair in media, legal services, Defence and support industry; and as a director and chair in the not for profit sector. He is married to Fran, and is blessed with two children and five grandchildren.
 
The title of Paul’s address is:  ‘Banking: The Uncomfortable Straddle of the Royal Commission.’
 
 
 
Bunnings Sausage Sizzle on ANZAC Day
Our sausage sizzle was very successful - plenty of customers wanting to shop at Bunnings and stop for a sausage.
 
 
 
 
 
The District Conference
The District Conference is happening on 1 and 2 May.  Some of it will be virtual and there is a physical get together on 1 May at the Hyatt Convention Centre.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our Birthday - Masks, Masks and More Masks
Josh Piterman is an established musical theatre performer and classical crossover artist who has been working consistently on Australian and UK stages over the past 15 years. His past credits include being a part of international pop opera group The Ten TenorsTony in the 2010 Australian production of Westside StoryBustopher Jones/Gus/Growltiger in the 2015/16 Australian season of Cats (a role that won him the Green Room Award for best supporting actor in a Musical)Corny Collins in the UK tour of Hairspray and Gerry Goffin in the 2017/18 Australian tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. His impressive West End debut came as he took on the most coveted role as The Phantom in the Phantom of the Opera in 2019 a role he will reprise at The Sydney Opera House later this year.
 
The title of his presentation is Masks, Masks and More Masks.
 
So our theme for the night is just that and come wearing a masquerade mask.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sausage Sizzle on 1 May
We are volunteering on 1 May at the Balwyn Community Centre.
 
More helpers are needed.
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Entertainment Book
The Entertainment Guide is here with a 20% return to our Club.
 
 
 
 

Geoff's Health Tips

Flaxseed is the Quiet Achiever. 

Read all about Flaxseed here.

 

 

 

 

 

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
 
29 April
Guest Speaker Paul Rizzo
Former non Executive Director of NAB - Banking Royal Commission
 
6 May
Our Birthday Celebration!!
A very special meeting
 
13 May
Guest Speaker Ted Baillieu
Former Premier of Victoria and current Rotarian
 
 
 
Return to Kew Golf Club
We are back at Kew Golf Club for face-to-face meetings.
 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our Gardening program is up and running so please check the roster here and let Neil know when you can assist.
 
 
Club Diary
 
District Conference
1-2 May 2021 (virtual)
 
District Assembly
22 May 2021 (virtual)
 
North Balwyn Changeover
24 June 2021 (in person)
 
District Changeover
27 June 2021 (in person)
 
Working Bee at Camp Getaway
22 - 24 October 2021
 
 
 
Celebrations
 
 
Birthdays
Joan Lacy
 
Inductions
Adam Hillary
Sue McDonald
Jim Studebaker
Bronwen Dimond
 
Weddings
Geoff and Judy Steinicke
 
 
 
 
Grapevine Deadline
Information for Grapevine needs to be with the Editor by midday Saturday.  
 
 
 
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