The Grapevine 6 June 2022 (Jun 06, 2022)

From our Vice President

Members, partners and guests were fortunate to be addressed by Dr Bec Sheean who is the Research Director at FightMND.

Bec’s passionate presentation pointed out that MND is a genetic disease not necessarily passed on through the family, ageing is another factor.

Not all people have the same symptoms, upper and lower body differ, the common signs are weight loss, difficulty speaking, tripping over, weakness and dropping things.

Although there is no known cause, researchers have found that professional sports people and Military personnel have a higher risk as well as people who come in contact with Blue-Green algae.

Kew Golf Club Meals

Kew Golf Club Fresh Take-Away Meals

As has happened in past winters, Kew golf club are happy for the members on the North Balwyn Rotary club to take advantage of their take away meals.

See below:

For fresh meals, please email orders to our Functions Manager Alisha Ayres functions@kewgolf.com.au, the cut-off for orders is 12.00pm on Tuesday 7th June, pick-up is on Thursday 9th June between 11.00am to 6.00pm. A confirmation email will be sent once your order has been received.

Last Week's Speaker

Dr Rebecca Sheean

Chairman Geoff Steinicke with Dr Bec Sheean

Fight MND - Beanies

FIGHT MND Beanies

Members raised $775 for the Fight MND program through purchase of Beanies at the conclusion of last week's meeting.

Guest Speaker - Steve Clifford

Steve Clifford - CEO SecondBite

Steve was a corporate lawyer for 30 years at one of Australia’s leading law firms, including time spent in New York and running their South East Asian operations out of Singapore.

A Wonderful Journey

A Wonderful Experience

For nine years I was a member of the RC North Balwyn. Eileen Toohill asked me after a fitness group session , "Would I like to attend a meeting where you have to dress up a bit and you have a meal with other adults once a week?" To me that sounded like it was worth investigating.

And from there my story with RCNB began to unfold. It was such a rich experience in many ways and I learnt so much about Governance, implementing projects and that a Rotary sausage takes eight minutes to be properly cooked (Thanks to Bill Oakley).

Youth Service - Back in Action

Youth Service back in action – post COVID

Where Science meets Fun

The Santos Science Experience is a fun 3-4 days of science activities for year 9 and 10 students. RCNB has sponsored three students (who might otherwise have missed out) to participate in this program.

The program is designed to provide students who have an interest in science an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work.

Afghan Refugees

Afghan Refugees Project

Glenferrie is partnering with our club to make contributions to the project. Some pictures of our depot this weekend show the great support we are getting

Know your onions

How Well do You Know Your Onions ?

In Australia the traditional barbeque, or sausage sizzle, includes fried or caramelised onions as an accompaniment to the grilled sausage. Onions are one of the most ubiquitous ingredients in the culinary arts, they can be roasted, grilled, pickled, caramelized, battered and deep-fried, sliced thinly or chopped and served raw in salads, sandwiches, dips, or as a garnish for tacos.

Most people would not be aware that onions are a good source of health and nutrition, but peer-reviewed research has shown that onions are anti-inflammatory, anticancer and beneficial to heart health.

Ukraine - Rotary Response

See How Rotary is Responding to the Crisis in Ukraine.

At Rotary, we are deeply concerned by the escalating loss of life and humanitarian hardship caused by the war in Ukraine. We’re using our deep networks and decades of experience to take swift action in the region.

Find out more about what Rotary is doing and how you can support relief efforts. YouTube Video Here

Bunnings BBQ 18 June

Camberwell Art Show

Daily Sayings

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

9 June '22 - Steve Clifford

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

attendingrcnb@gmail.com

Be sure to send this email to our Attendance Officer (Jim) 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 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

George Swanson

Sally Sharp

Inductions

Ian Mollison

Jane Pennington

Maurie Walters

Weddings

Diane & Hugo Goetze

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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