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19th February ‘18 CHADDY CHATTER

Rod’s Ruminations

Hi to all,

Firstly, thanks to all the Team

Leaders (or their reps) for the

presentations last week on what

we have achieved thus far in

service activities and where we

are headed for the next 6 months.

I’ve been sent this afternoon

some figures showing our Club’s

giving to Foundation for the year.

As you know I’m a fan of

Foundation – it is our charity and

has one of the lowest

administrative overheads of any

foundation in the world. Whilst

per capita our Club is higher than

the District per capita average,

we are still down from last year,

so now is the time to make a

donation to Foundation. The

paperwork to make a donation is

elsewhere in the Chatter. A

reminder that the Club has

pledged $7500 from the Service

account – up $500 from our

traditional figure of $6000 and

an additional $1000 in lieu of

giving our speakers gifts.

A date for diaries is the upcoming

Club Forum on 11 April, a little

later than planned but the

earliest chance to get Warwick

Cavell, a member of the District

Team and a great facilitator who

has helped many clubs explore

where they, where they want to

get to and how to make it happen.

And remember Cluster Meeting

this week – bring partners,

guests, significant Rotary-others,

etc and make a real occasion of

the night!

Cheers, Rod

What’s on this week?

Cluster Meeting

Dr Jody Evans - from

the Melbourne Business

School speaking on:

“The power of nudges: how marketers

influence us every day”

And what’s on next

week?

David Sia - A personal

journey from refugee to success in Australia

David came to Australia as a refugee. He will share his journey of escaping a country, being at a refugee camp, on a boat, eventually sponsored to Australia.

This is a story about building a better life and how it has shaped his business.

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Club Meeting CalendarWednesday What’s On?

Weds 21 February Cluster Mtg Hosted by Toorak at Matthew Flinders Dr Jody Evans: The Power of Nudge……..

Weds 28 February Guest Speaker: David Sia – “Being a Refugee”

Weds 7 March Youth Evening Phoebe, Jemma, Daniel and Josh sharing with us their experiences thanks to Rotary

Weds 14 March Team Meetings

Events Calendar DATE EVENT Details/

Contact

Saturday 24 February Henley Rowing Regatta Chris D

Saturday 24 February DIK Visit 10am – 3pm Alick O

Sunday 25 February Morning Tea at Vanilla, Oakleigh Tania A

Weds 7th March International Women’s Day Breakfast Judy N

Sunday 11 March Bunnings BBQ Chris D

Weds 14 March RI Pres Ian Riseley at Rotary Melbourne Sandi

16-18 March ‘18 District Conference in Warrnambool Janet M

Saturday 24 March Set up Family Fun Day 12pm – 5pm Chris D

Sunday 25 March Family Fun Day 7am – 6pm Chris D

Saturday 12 May Our Chadstone Craft Market Chris D

Roster for the Coming WeeksWednesday Welcome

& Regalia Sergeant Chairman Front

Desk

Weds 21 February Andrew H – Regalia Dawn - Welcome

N/A Toorak Bernard

Weds 28 February Alick & Dee Caroline Frank Dawn

Weds 7 March Judy & Lin Tania Lyle David K

Weds 14 March Rod & Ros Hein Trevor Frank W

If you can, hop on the EndTrachoma by 2020 Facebook site at 5pm every night from now till Sunday 25th February to hear from the experts about ridding Australia on the world’s leading cause of blindness – Trachoma. RI President will feature on Sunday 25th February 2018.

Unable to attend a meeting?

Please contact Lyle to avoid being charged for dinner:

Phone/text: 0408 585 266 Email: lylec@netspace.net.au

The cut off time for advising of absence is:

2pm on the day of the meeting - via email

6pm by phone/text

If going to arrive late, and you do want a meal, call Lyle by 6.15pm.

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Opportunity to attend a

live recording of

Who would be interested in being an audience member at a live recording of Channel Nine's Millionaire Hot Seat with Eddie McGuire?

It's a great day out for friends and family, full of laughs and entertainment. You get to see Eddie live in action as he changes the lives of ordinary people and experience the thrill of watching Australia's favourite game show. Audience members enter a draw to win $1000 as well as other prizes and food, drinks and free parking are provided. We ensure that we as a team make the day enjoyable for all those who attend. Our upcoming recording dates are below: • Wednesday 21st February

• Thursday 22nd February

• Monday 26th March

• Tuesday 27th March

Feel free to call Olivia 9420 3190 for more information or to lock in dates. Email: ohains@nine.com.au

We hope to see you there.

Kind Regards,

Olivia, Channel Nine

BUNNINGS BBQ Sunday 11th March at

the Warrigal Rd store.

AM Shift from 9am:

Chris D, Caroline A & Lyle C. PM Shift from 12.30pm:

David & Jules J & Trevor Simpson B.

We intend to have discussions with the centre management regarding strategically positioned signage promoting the Bunnings BBQ location. The obvious place is in the car park at the foot of the escalators as you enter.

Chris Don

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HENLEY

ROWING REGATTA BBQ Saturday

10th Feb ‘18 Our annual BBQ by the Yarra alongside Melbourne University Boat Club opposite Federation square, will be conducted this coming Saturday with Lyle assuming the role of Event Manager. An early morning set up once again will test the resolve of our members. This is a busy, full on fun day with a handsome financial return guaranteed. AM Shift from 7.15am: Michael Bennett, Lyle C, Andrew H, Rod K, Dawn P, Mark P. & Richard D. Joining the AM crew for the afternoon shift from midday will be Lyndon J & David K.

Chris Don

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CHADSTONE CRAFT MARKET held Saturday 10th February ‘18

Our first market for the year saw over half of our Clubs members roll up and assist in the day’s activities. There were seven new stallholders all who agreed that the friendly welcome & enthusiastic support from our members was greatly appreciated. A number confirmed that they would be returning. At the end of the day our efforts were vindicated with an above average financial result and a fun day for all of us.

Stallholders were asked to contact our new manager Chris D with any comments or ideas on how best to improve our market. There was a unanimous call for a greater effort in generating foot traffic as well as more effective location signage. These issues as well as other, will be addressed by the Executive Craft Market Committee.

Chris Don

FAMILY FUN DAY (FFD18) Sunday 25th March ‘18

Planning has been underway since September last year. Support from our Club members, spouses, partners & friends has been outstanding.

URGENT CALL FOR BOOKS & SILENT AUCTION ITEMS/SERVICES for our FFD18

Two of our most profitable stalls are Books & Silent Auction. Both require active support from our Club members in the procurement of second hand books & suitable items/services for our silent auction.

Books should be directed to Chris D and Silent Auction items to Janet M or Tracey F.

FAMILY FUN DAY (FFD18) AFTER PARTY - Sunday 25th March ‘18

Hein and Veronica have once again invited us all to their home for the traditional "after Carnival Party”. The Club is most appreciative of their ongoing generosity and financial support of our fundraising activities.

Chris Don