The Grapevine 15 November 2021 (Nov 13, 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

Lots of smiles at our face-to-face meeting at KGC, a welcome change from Zoom. A social gathering and successful AGM. Was good to see ol’mate Jim Romanis again. We are hoping that he re-joins the club.

Looking ahead to 2022/23 we have some returning and some new people to help with managing our activities and projects. Congratulations Brian Lacy, our new President Nominee.

Rotary Youth Exchange 1993 - Dr Neil Cable

Dr Neil Cable - Rotary Youth Exchange 1993

Life in SA (South Africa, not your adjoining State) continues to bewilder and surprise. The COVID pandemic has dealt a nasty blow to many sectors of society, but the family and I have been blessed with good health, stable income and good times of togetherness through the various lockdowns and restrictions.

My surgical practice as a dedicated shoulder and elbow surgeon has had three major interruptions where no work was possible for 5-6 weeks at a time due to the hospitals being full of patients with COVID. We’re currently back to about 80% of our pre-COVID work as the numbers have really come down, but we’re all bracing for the probable 4^th wave in December. I thoroughly enjoy my work and had major withdrawal symptoms when I wasn’t allowed to be operating.

Afghan Refugee and Environmental Support

Afghan Refugees

The club is discussing with two organisations possible support for new Afghan arrivals.

Australian Migration Education Service (AMES) say that they have sufficient clothing but would welcome cash or food voucher donations. They can be lodged at <www.ames.net.au/about/make-a-donation>

We also asked if our experienced members could help with mentoring/settling in advice and the indications are that AMES would welcome that. At the club meeting on 11 November quite a few members showed interest in this type of support.

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.

Golf Report - Philip Island

Golf Report - Fellowship Weekend Philip Island

Saturday - Unfortunately we were only able to book for 9 holes and consequently we just had a social hit.

Sunday - Ambrose competition for the Hackers Trophy.

First team : Rowan McClean, Tony Wells and Geoff Steinicke on 68.3

An excellent effort with an average age of 82. It shows they are still young!

Second team : John Magor, Peter Elliott and Greg Ross on 68.7

Third team : Greg Matthews, Rob Hortin and Imre Lele on 71

Less than 3 strokes separated the three teams.

As usual, it was all keenly contested but enjoyed by all given the scenery, the wild life and bird life. The only drawback was that the golf club's lawn mower had broken down, making the going tough pushing the buggy down the un-mown fairways.

Geoff's Health Tip

That Morning Coffee is Good for Your Liver

With coffee assuming the mantle of Australia's most popular beverage, you will be pleased to know that a massive review of the scientific literature has found that drinking three to four cups of coffee a day provides the most health benefits.

The study, published in the British Medical Journal, found benefits such as, reducing the risk for heart disease, multiple sclerosis, type 2 diabetes, liver disease, prostate cancer, Alzheimer's, and all cause mortality. This study was supported by research published in Medscape Medical News 2021.

Rotary International Convention 2023

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

Catering Update

Advice to members re forthcoming BBQ events

1. The Rotary Family Fun Day at Yarra Bank Reserve, Hawthorn, set for Sunday 21st November. Includes RCNB sausage sizzle 12noon to 3pm - Volunteers required (Contact Imre urgently)

2. We have just been offered a Bunnings, Box Hill, BBQ for Saturday 4th December. Two shifts required.

3. We are in the running for the first new Bunnings, Doncaster, BBQ on Saturday18th December. To be advised next week.

Imre

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.

Yarra Bank Playground Opening

It's Here at Last! - All the Fun of the Fair at Yarra Bank Reserve Hawthorn November 21^st.

PLEASE call Imre asap (0438 786976) to volunteer for BBQing on the day.

The playground is finished, the park is open, spring is in the air and everything is in place for an afternoon of unforgettable fun for all the family at Yarra Bank Reserve Hawthorn on Sunday November 21st 2021, 12 noon - 3pm.

This Day is for Everyone, but Most of All for the Kids!

District Conference 2022

SAVE THE DATE - DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2022

30 April / 1 May 2022

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

18 November - Greg Ross

25 November - John Conte

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

Yarra Bank Park Opening

21 November 2021

Working Bee at Camp Getaway
25 - 27 March 2022

F1 Melbourne Grand Prix

8-10 April 2022

Celebrations

Birthdays

Greg Cribbes

Inductions

David Cheney

Weddings

Nil

Grapevine Deadline

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

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