Sparkle Vol 40 #30 - 18 February 2020 (Feb 18, 2020)

We’re looking forward to a super Sunday as I write this...shiny cars and smiling faces! Let’s just hope the rain stays away - we’ve certainly had enough today (Friday) to keep us going for quite awhile!!!

The All American Car Show is on this Sunday so hopefully you’ve told all your family and friends, shared it on Facebook, sent it in smoke signals or any other way to get the word out. In our different location this year, we’ll be able to accommodate more cars, so here’s hoping for a great day!!

A little snippet for us all from the rotary.org website

“WORLD UNDERSTANDING MONTH
The month of February is very special in the Rotary calendar since it is designated World Understanding Month. The month also includes the anniversary of the first meeting of Rotary held on February 23, 1905, now designated World Understanding and Peace Day.

World Understanding Month is a chance for every club to pause, plan and promote the Fourth Avenue of Service-Rotary's continued quest for goodwill, peace and understanding among people of the world.”

As Russell Marnock reported on Tuesday night, on behalf of the International Committee, we have a global grant in motion for an international project for a 4-Cubicle Toilet Block & Rain Water Tank in Balibo, Timor Leste. Perfect timing to celebrate World Understanding Month.

Thank you to Peter Hadwen & Russell Marnock for their inspiration and perseverance in making this a reality. Now onto the next project!! 😃

Ken Miller is working hard to organise the 40th Anniversary Celebrations for our Club. The date and venue 3rd May, Yarra Ranges Estate Wintery) are locked in, now it’s the nitty gritty to make it happen. If anyone would like to help, please let Ken know. It’s shaping up to be a fab celebration of everything that makes our Club great!

This week’s conundrum involves Romeo & Juliet. They were found dead, in a puddle of water, surrounded by broken glass. How did they die?

And on that one, I bid you all adieu. See you Sunday in your Rotary Finery!!

See you round like a Rotary Wheel!!

C xxx

Last Week's Meeting

A Committee Night - a short meeting due to Board Meeting this evening!

All American - maps and roles list distributed to members. Ian discussed the details of the event and will email member. Cost pp over 12 $10 on foot and in cars
Certificate of Appreciations received from The Glades for our Christmas activities and from Monash Medical Centre for our support via the Kids Fun Run With Thomas.
PP PHF Russ Marnock provided information on progress on East Timor project.
PP PHF Ken Miller fed back information on PI and Communications Zone 8 Seminar. Brand alignment will be important moving forward.
40th Anniversary Event - Lunchtime May 3rd details tbc.

Wine Auction raised $67 this evening.

REMINDER CONTACT PP IAN ASH REF DISTRICT CONFERENCE

All AMERICAN INFORMATION

Just a reminder about the information PP PHF IanWakefield circulated during the week.

You will note that I recommend that you are parked by 7.00am to avoid traffic problems.

Early in the day you may be required to help Russ and Andrew with set up. Following that please attend your starting positions.

You will also note that some people have a dual or backup role.. IE when a car park is full or your start up job is complete you move to another position.

* I have entrusted the traffic direction ( with helpers ) to our 2 resident ex copers. Artie and Alan. With backup from Ian Ash and Norm Mauger.

* Cash and Eftpos will be supervised by Lorna with backup from myself.

* On Oval Direction and Management Russ and Andrew.

* Manager and General - Richard

* Display Entry - Supervisor Marcus

A big, big thank you to Terry Thiele for offering to help us on the day with Toilets and Bins. Terry will arrive about 9.30am.

We may need a Female to check that the toilets are clear before be checks the Female Loo. This will be as and when required.

If none of this makes sense or you have questions…. Please don't call me … Pray.

I will be on hand on Sunday to direct you to you position and explain how we think each area will operate.

Community Notices

Events

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

CONFERENCE

IF YOU ARE COMING DON'T FORGET TO BOOK ON LINE

District Conference is looming and will be held in Echuca/Moama 21 - 22 March. Tickets can be purchased NOW at www.9810rotaryconference.org.au Please contact PP Ian Ash if you need details about accommodation and planning in general.

PLEASE LET IAN KNOW IF YOU HAVE TOLD HIM YOU ARE ATTENDING!!

Emerald Village Community

Emerald Village Community update can be found HERE.

Rotaract Yarra Ranges Event

$50,000 Raised for Childhood Cancer Research

Great job Team Emerald!!! Thank you to all those who volunteered and helped on the day of the Kids Fun Run With Thomas and contributed so much in the lead up to the event.

Onwards to 2020 and raising more to help children!

Feb 18, 2020

Jodie Doble and Pupils Emerald Secondary College

ESC initatives to reduce plastic waste

Mar 03, 2020

Sue Gregory

Himalayan Foundation

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Duty Roster 18 February 2020

Fellowship

Gaunt, Richard

Chairperson

Marnock, Russell

Response

Hadwen, Peter

Furnishings

Hargreaves, Gloria

Duty Roster 25 February 2020

Fellowship

Hadwen, Peter

Chairperson

Elfick, Catherine

Response

Hargreaves, Gloria

Furnishings

McAllister, Andrew

Duty Roster 3 March 2020

Fellowship

McInerney, Tina

Chairperson

Miller, Ken

Response

Nielsen, Russ

Furnishings

Marnock, Russell

Member Birthdays

Emma Clark

February 10

Aneesh Bajaj

February 11

Vicki Van Den Bergen

March 16

John Ritchie

March 19

Spouse Birthdays

James Clark

February 7

Aneesh Bajaj

February 11

Dave Penny

February 22

Anniversaries

Peter Hadwen

Diane Hadwen

March 21

Join Date

John Ritchie

February 1, 1986

34 years

Susi Wilson

March 6, 2018

2 years

Sangeeta Bajaj

March 14, 2017

3 years

Jackpot $56.40

Rotary Invocation

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.

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