- President Kelly welcomed guest speaker Carly Burt from “Keepsake” , returning visitor Shelley Chilton and Anna St Clair back from her holidays.
- Testing out new sound system and speakers
- Reminder re coming events: Cake Decorating & Bubbles and Puffing Billy Great Train Race postponed from Sunday 8th to 27th October
Chairperson – PP Kris Ash introduced Carly Burt, founder and Head Sentimentalist.
Guest Speaker - Carly Burt “For Keepsake”
After losing her grandfather in 2014, she realised the importance of preserving family stories, so no one has to wonder about their ancestors' pasts.
Spoke of everyone having a story to tell and how it is important to retain and capture life stories to share with loved ones whilst able, so that loved ones have this available in the years to come.
They work with you to craft a personalised filming day that reflects your unique story. From cherished memories to significant milestones, they ensure your life story is captured authentically and comprehensively, providing a timeless keepsake for generations to come.
They delve into the highlights for your “For Keepsake” with a Timeline and Questionnaire, laying the groundwork for your narrative. Together with the client they carefully select featured photos from their collection to complement their life story. The filming of a life story is scheduled to align with clients availability, ensuring a seamless, convenient and enjoyable experience.
In the comfortable setting of your home, they set the stage for the client to recount their life’s journey. They, authentically record cherished memories. Reflect on the life lived while safeguarding the aspirations and dreams for their future and loved ones. Your life story, recounted in your own words.
The process consists of a Personalised Timeline and Questionnaire - Documents your significant moments, an Initial Consultation, a face-to-face session to discuss key moments. Life Story Questions - Customised to capture your story in your own words. Photo Collection - Assistance in selecting photos from your personal collection. Interview Preparation - Summary notes to guide your discussion at home interview - with high-tech equipment. Life Story is Filmed,edited, stored and delivered to you based on your selected package. Packages available * link * USB stick * hard drive. Base cost $1799
Committee Reports
Membership & Marketing – PP PHF Kris Ash
- Emerald Rotary has been accepted to take part in a 2 year process to create clubs of Excellence and concentrate on Membership. Kris is to represent the Club attending a training course in Sydney on 10th October.
- Peter Brock is to provide regular information on Rotary International via a link in Sparkle – view via “Rotary Matters”
- Amber is working hard on raising the Club profile via regular social feed updates
- Shalini has commenced KFR marketing via emails to all Primary Schools and emails to all Clubs in D9815 and Kris has sent out a Mailchimp invitation to all registrants 2022 and 2023.
Kids Fun Run – PP PHF Tina McInerney
Tina is working on obtaining items to go into the Show Bags. Has obtained 400 bottles from Commonwealth Bank. Bas from Monash Hospital is providing bags of goodies. If anyone has a “Contact” who can provide items please let Tina know. Will take any quantity.
