Board Information
The Rotary Club is administered by a Board of Directors lead by the elected Club President. The Directors represent the various Avenues of Service within the Club and bring their recommendations to the Board for ratification on a monthly basis.
Shalini Penny
Hi everyone
Bronwyn Koll proved to be a surprisingly interesting Guest Speaker on Tuesday, with her talk about the QLD Fruit fly – a subject that didn’t suggest that we would have been so engrossed, however she was extremely well informed and passionate about her subject. She has presented to several Rotary clubs previously and her grandfather was a Rotarian so felt completely at ease with us and believes once her youngest boy goes onto further education, she would consider joining Emerald Rotary. Sorry about the sound system currently – the old unit has died and needs replacing. We are onto it however it may take a few weeks until we have replacement equipment so, please bear with us.
The Market last Saturday went well, was laid out differently and despite the poor weather attracted a large enough crowd – it is believed that the LED trailer sign in place from Friday helped and there was additional traffic with the Ukulele festival . A big thank you to everyone who worked plus to Gus Rozycki and Rebecca for attending with their refurbished mowers and contribution to the Emerald coffers. Next month we need all hands “on deck” in view of the fact that Day Gowland will be unbale to attend and it is the long weekend and Deb Ball. It is important that there is continuity if we are to retain stall holders, attract new ones and grow. Proof that it was wet - See Lorna’s money laundering photo!
Just a reminder that the Car Rally is this Sunday 22nd May, with the rescheduled starting time of 1.30pm at Gemco Theatre, Kilvington Drive, Emerald. Theme is Cops & Robbers. Looking forward to a fun afternoon. Fingers crossed for good weather.
District Assembly commences on Sunday also. This is recommended for all members and if you haven’t already registered the link is: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-district-9810-district-assembly
Yarra Ranges Council have given Rescue Logs (Storm funds group) a grant to run a thank you BBQ on Sunday June 5th from 12:30pm -2pm at Kalorama Park (lower Carpark) and Julia Hall has invited members of the Club (+ family & friends) to attend. Annette Muir will be taking anyone interested on a walk around the park, to see how the forest is regenerating since the Big Storm. If you would like to attend RSVP by 3rd June to Julia julia@rescuelogs.org with how many people you have coming and any dietary requirements. (Rotary via RAWCS funded the printing of The Big Storm Children’s book).
We have been advised that ROMAC (Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children) are starting to ramp up now that overseas borders are open. However, due to the backlog of Australian children waiting for surgery, it could be some time before hospital beds become available. ROMAC have requested that all Clubs consider ROMAC when setting their budgets as they need funds to pay for treatment, before any case can be accepted. All ROMAC workers are volunteers - no-one gets paid, not even the Chief Medical Officer!
Items to look forward to in the coming weeks:
DG Daryl Moran will be zooming in at 7.10pm on Tuesday to give a 5-minute talk at our Assembly meeting.
7th June we have a Curry Night instead of the regular meeting at the Belgrave Babaji’s Kitchen, South Indian Street Food. Ex member Billi Crombie and her partner own it.
18th June Sausage sizzle at the Butchers
25th June District Changeover – don’t forget to book your ticket https://www.trybooking.com/BZFMM
30th June – Club Changeover – details to come.
Have a great weekend and see you next Tuesday
Yours in Rotary,
Shalini Penny, President
