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Volume 1  Issue 45   28 June 2021
 
 
President Greg
Wow – what a great Changeover we had this week – thank you to all who attended and to those amazing people involved with the detailed arrangements. Just perfect.
 
 
For Maurie and his team, you have my continued support and best wishes for another successful year at Rotary North Balwyn.
Thank you everybody.
Cheers
GregC    
 
 
 
President Elect Maurie
 
 
Thank you everyone for your good wishes and an enjoyable Changeover night. It was a great opportunity to appreciate all that Greg and the board achieved over the past year.
 
 
Looking ahead to the first meeting of the new Rotary Year:
  • Arrive 5:45 - 6:00 for 6:30 dinner (we will move to the dining room 6:15pm)
  • Roster lists for gardening, catering and Camcare/2ndBite will be on a table in the reception area.
  • The Pewter mug for donations will be there also. Please bring any coins or notes you would like to donate.
 
Congratulations
To our members who were presented with Awards at our Changeover:
 
PHF Sapphires
Tak Yukawa
Estelle Kelly
Gavan Schwartz
Imre Lele
Geoff Haddy
 
The Royce Abbey Award
Janie Pirret
 
The Ron Carnell Award
Jane Pennington
 
 
Our Annual Report
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our New Board
 
From left:
Greg Ross, Geoff Haddy, Estelle Kelly, Peter Elliott, Greg Cribbes, Sue McDonald, Jim Studebaker, Maurie Walters, Gavan Schwartz, Peter Downton, John Burley, Rob Head, Peter Cleary
Absent:  Philip Wade
 
 
 
Our Changeover
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Meal Charges
From next Thursday (1 July) please note that the meal charge at our meetings will be $32.00 (in lieu of $31.50).
 
 
 
 
 
BBQ on 10 July
We have a bbq on 10 July at Bunnings. 
 
 
and let Jane know when you can assist.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Camberwell Market Roster
There are a number of opportunities on the Camberwell Market Roster.
 
 
And specifically - 4 July from 9.45am to 1pm, 11 and 18 July from 6.45am to 10am.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Next Week's Meeting
Professor Sunil Bhar, is a clinical psychologist and Director of the Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults – Swinburne University’s mental health counselling clinic for older people living in residential aged care homes. He leads an active research lab focusing on the emotional wellbeing of older adults. Professor Bhar’s research focusses on the application of reminiscence and cognitive-behavioural therapies for older people living with depression, anxiety or dementia. 
 
 
 
 
 
Rotary 100 Years in Australia and Island neighbours

At our Changeover Dinner, DG Philip Archer generously gave our Club the book on Rotary 100 Years in Australia and Island neighbours.

 

This is a wonderful collection of stories and photos and Members are encouraged to borrow it by contacting Greg Cribbes, the feather duster 😊

 
 
 
 
 
Change of Date for the District Changeover
The District Changeover date has been changed to Saturday 10 July.  Same details, same venue, same time.  So if you would like to attend please book here:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our Fellowship Weekend
 
 
 
Geoff's Health Tips
 
 
Post Covid Patients Are Experiencing Neurological Problems
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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
 
1 July
Guest Speaker Sunil Bhar
Counselling and Support Services for residential aged care communities
 
8 July
Guest Speaker Hassa Mann
Premiership Football
 
 
 
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 Changeover
10 July 2021 
 
Yarra Bank Park Opening
8 August 2021
 
Working Bee at Camp Getaway
22 - 24 October 2021
 
Fellowship Weekend
Phillip Island
5 - 8 November 2021
 
 
 
Celebrations
 
 
Birthdays
Ailsa Head
 
 
Inductions
 
 
 
Weddings
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grapevine Deadline
Information for Grapevine needs to be with the Editor by midday Saturday.  
 
 
 
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