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We packed a lot in on Tuesday and although we ended up having to curtail his time a bit, it is clear that Peter Hadwen has been doing a phenomenal job in the background working on and achieving global grants for the deployment of SkyHydrants in impoverished places around the world that really need them.  It was also good that Peter brought one of the units along for us to see for ourselves.  Keep up the great work Pete!
 
Russ Nielsen did an admirable job on behalf of Peter Brock in outlining the plans for this weekend’s All American which looks like it will be a quite different (and hopefully bigger) event to what has happened in the past.  Please ensure that you check out the Volunteer Roster that Peter has sent around so that you are clear on what you need to do and when if participating.
 
Finally, at Tuesday night’s Board Meeting it was unanimously decided that Don Borg should be made an Honorary Member of the Club.  With over 28 years of service and a consistently high contribution to the Club over that period, he is thoroughly deserving of this recognition and I hope that we continue to see him at the Club from time to time.  Although I have asked on a couple of occasions, Don has respectfully declined the opportunity to come to say a formal farewell to us but does of course wish the Club all the best going forward
 
Yours in Rotary,
President Ian Ash
Last Week's Meeting

General Business

PP PHF Russ Nielsen provided insight into organisation of the All American this coming Sunday.  Please reach out to him or Peter Brock if you are unsure of any arrangements.  The weather is going to be hot so wear a hat and sunscreen!!
 
Volunteer parking is near the toilet block by the pavilion so please go down Orchard Road on arrival. 
 
Here's to a great event after the mamoth effort by the All American and Man Cave Alley committee to overcome so very high administrative hurdles this year.   A job well executed!!
 

guest speaker - PeTER HADWEN

 
Our very own Peter Hadwen provided first hand insight into applying for a Rotary  Global Grant and the work of  Disaster Aid.  It is clear he is really passionate about the impact the organisation can provide and the great work it is doing.  He was successful in securing a $50k grant - well done Peter for the 25 page report you presented to the Grant committee!!
 
Water quality causes many deaths when pathogens are present and this prompted the formation of Disaster Aid in 2010 as part of the Shelter Box project.  It was a project of the RC of Endeavour Hills and is now it's own entity with DGR status.  The organisation has a small administrative staff and fly 10 disaster response professionals to areas in crisis.
 
Clean water is provided by the Sky Juice hydrant developed at a Sydney universtiy - the system has a 20 year life and can provide safe water at a cost of $1 per person per year and can provide water for 500 - 1000 people generating 1000 litres per hours.
 
There are 61 units in the Philippines and Peter is working on a grant for 13 schools in Bhutan.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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!!
Upcoming Events
2019 Multi District Conference
Melbourne Convention Centre
Feb 15, 2019 – Feb 17, 2019
 
2018-19 Multi District Conference Golf Day
Albert Park Golf Course
Feb 15, 2019
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
 
Preparation for All American
Gembrook Oval
Feb 16, 2019 8:00 AM –
Mar 16, 2019 11:00 AM
 
All American and Man Cave Alley
Gembrook Recreation Reserve
Feb 17, 2019
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
 
Club Meeting - Guest Speaker Monica Linnes
Paradise Hotel
Feb 19, 2019
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
District President's Meeting
Feb 22, 2019
 
Club Meeting - Club Assembly
Paradise Hotel
Feb 26, 2019
 
Club Meeting - Guest Speaker Robyn Kamer
Paradise Hotel
Mar 05, 2019
 
Club Meeting - Club Assembly
Paradise Hotel
Mar 12, 2019
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Pride of Workmanship
Paradise Hotel
Mar 19, 2019
 
Duty Roster
Duty Roster 19 February 2019
 
Fellowship
Gaunt, Richard
 
Chairperson
Marnock, Russell
 
Response
Hadwen, Peter
 
Furnishings
Hargreaves, Gloria
 
Duty Roster 26 February 2019
 
Fellowship
Hadwen, Peter
 
Chairperson
Elfick, Catherine
 
Response
Hargreaves, Gloria
 
Furnishings
McAllister, Andrew
 
Duty Roster 5 March 2019
 
Fellowship
Marnock, Russell
 
Chairperson
Hargreaves, Gloria
 
Response
McAllister, Andrew
 
Furnishings
McAllister, Kelly
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Emma Clark
February 10
 
Aneesh Bajaj
February 11
 
Vicki Van Den Bergen
March 16
 
John Ritchie
March 19
 
Spouse Birthdays
Aneesh Bajaj
February 11
 
Join Date
John Ritchie
February 1, 1986
33 years
 
Susi Wilson
March 6, 2018
1 year
 
Saleshni Bajaj
March 14, 2017
2 years
 
Choclotto Jackpot 
$ 118.56- no winner
 
Chocolate Winner
Shalini Penny
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