How good it was to see Norm back again and for us to be able to thank him for his 16 year contribution to Rotary. I hope and believe he appreciated it.
Tuesday’s meeting was one of surprises: we launched the new “Rotary Anniversary” segment and advised the Club that Kerry had been a Rotarian since 1/1189 and Don Borg since 1/11/90; Ian W unveiled a brand new, slick-looking Rotary A-Frame and I discovered that it is Kris’ birthday next Tuesday. In honour of Kris’ birthday (or is it the Melbourne Cup?), there will be no meeting next Tuesday (6/11) but normal service will resume on 13/11 when Dr Paul Wood from Monash Children’s Hospital will come to talk to us about the value of the KFRWT cash. There will also be a Board Meeting that evening, so Board members: please ensure that you have your reports ready.
Yours in Rotary, Ian
President Ian Ash
Last Week's Meeting
Farewell to Norm Mauger who had been a member of the club for 16 years or so. Norm had been a staunch member of the club in that time taking part in many of our activities and heading up the Kids Fun Run With Thomas Committee on one occasion. We wish Norm well as he heads into full retirement on 8th November to spend time with the family. Of course, we look forward to seeing him at the All American next year and to having him come to the odd meeting when time allows.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOM FOR THE 7TH NOVEMBER.
Please note, if your birthday in Club Runner doesn't have the year then the birthday (or anniversary) will not show in Sparkle. Can you either go into your profile and update this or email Aneesh and he will add it for you. Sorry Tom, as you are not online, this was omitted but we hope you had a wonderful day.
Kids Fun Run With Thomas
John Henderson reported the following:
26 Sleeps to go!!
260 registered to date
$3,500 donated by the kids so far
13th November Dr Paul Wood speaking to the club
20th November bag packing at the Independant - Gembrook
24th in the morning set up - please keep the date free
The event was in the news via Barry Plant's article in The Mail - see below - hard to read the text in the image but it was great local publicity by one of our sponsors!
Primary school speech night
PP PHF Gloria Hargreaves thanked everyone for their support on the night and mentioned letters had been recieved from Brendan at Gembrook Primary and Tanya Cook. Little Ashton was a worthy winner but all the contestants were terrific and it was a close competition.
Emerald Village Committee
PP PHF Tina McInerney Reported on the Citizen of the Year awards last week. PP PHF Russ Nielsen the recipient last year spoke about Rotary at the event. David Greenaway and John Dudley were awarded Citizen of the Year Awards posthumously.
Items of Interest
Remembrance Service
A reminder that on Sunday 11 November club members are invited to attend the Remembrance Service at Anzac Place, 3 Memorial Avenue, Emerald at 10pm. The club will be laying a wreath.
RAWCS NEW
We received information about the impact Rotary Australia World Community Service has had on the Drought Relief Effort. The document is a little long so please click HERE to read the details.
RI Blog
Has anyone visited the RI Blog recently? There are some good articles to fossick through - to find out more, click HERE
SHELTERBOX VOLUNTEERS
The work of ShelterBox and what it takes to be a volunteer is featured on the Rotary International Website. For new members that may not have heard about this project that was the idea of a Rotary Club in Cornwall, UK, click HERE to find out more.
“The concept that everybody has dignity is important to me, as is helping them retain their dignity on the worst day of their life."
Katelyn Winkworth, Rotaractor and ShelterBox volunteer
The Rotary Club of Emerald and District Inc will present a cheque to the Young Artist Of The Year at the Emerald Arts Society Show on Saturday 3rd November 2018.
Community Notices
Event Notices
We are regularly asked to share information on other Rotary Club or community group events. Rather than list all of them in Sparkle, please check out them out HERE
The Website has a section on Community Notices so please also check this out at any time!!
The Kids Fun Run WIth Thomas is raising funds for this very worthwhile cause in 2018. Dr Wood will provide further insight into the amazing work the team is undertaking to make a difference to childhood cancer outcomes.
Dr Wood is a paediatric oncologist at Monash Children’s Cancer Centre. Dr Wood has worked for Monash Health for over 8 years. Dr Wood is also a research fellow and conducts important research into childhood cancers.
For good food, good fellowship and the opportunity for service through Rotary we give thanks
Rotary Toast
To Australia and the people of Australia (toast) To Rotary International (toast)
Advance Australia Fair
Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free;
We've golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare;
In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair.
