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A publication of the Rotary Club of Croydon ID No 18360 RI District 9810, Tuesday 9th May 2017 Volume 44 Number 44
President Dr Joy Varughese
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
PARTNERS ARE ENCOURAGED AND INVITED TO ATTEND
ALL CLUB MEETINGS
DATE Tuesday May 9th 2017, Dorset Gardens Hotel, 6:00pm for 6:30pm start. SUBJECT RC Croydon Vocational Awards Night. SPEAKER Christine Hayes – Head, Dept. of Health, Science, Education & Social Services,
Swinburne University (Croydon Campus). CHAIR Kevin Francis DATE Tuesday May 16th 2017, Dorset Gardens Hotel, 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm start SUBJECT Real Estate SPEAKER Richard Nicholas of LJ Hooker. CHAIR Tony Wright DATE Saturday May 20th 2017, George Woods Performing Arts Centre 7 30 pm for
8:00 pm start. SUBJECT Melinda Schneider does “Doris” Concert DATE Sunday May 21st 2017, Deakin University, Burwood Campus,
8:45 am for 9:00 am start. SUBJECT District 9810 Training Assembly DATE Tuesday May 23rd 2017, Dorset Gardens Hotel, 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm start SUBJECT Conquering the World’s Highest Free Standing Mountain, among other things.
Followed by Joint Board Meeting. SPEAKER Warwick Duncan, recipient of a liver transplant. CHAIR Marlene Sinclair
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS (Contd.)
DATE Tuesday May 30th 2017, Dorset Gardens Hotel, 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm start SUBJECT A recent awardee of a PHF, speaks to us about Elishacare and it’s role in our
community. SPEAKER Geoff Marsh CHAIR DATE Tuesday June 6th 2017, Dorset Gardens Hotel, 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm start SUBJECT Jill Fletcher will speak about some of the highlights of her recent trip to
Vietnam and Cambodia. SPEAKER Jill Fletcher CHAIR DATE Tuesday June 13th 2017, Dorset Gardens Hotel, 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm start SUBJECT Club outing to the Shrine of Remembrance – TBA DATE Tuesday June 20th 2017, Dorset Gardens Hotel, 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm start SUBJECT President Elect Stephen Bode to speak about his plans for our Club in the
Rotary Year 2017-2018.
Followed by Joint Board Meeting. SPEAKER Stephen Bode CHAIR DATE Saturday June 24th 2017 SUBJECT District Changeover (Details TBA) DATE Tuesday 27th June 2017, Dorset Gardens Hotel, 6:00pm for 6:30pm start. SUBJECT RC Croydon Changeover (Details TBA)
MEMBERS CORNER
BIRTHDAYS: None.
ANNIVERSARIES: Gaye & Brian McDaid, 27th May.
RAFFLE PRIZES: John Hexter, Lindsay Hurford, Michael Jackomos, Brian McDaid.
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Last week Viv and I had the opportunity of visiting Jim Tinney at home. Jim is very happy to be home and
Heather to have him home. He is quite bright and can move around using his 2 crutches although he is still a
little unsteady. He has been confined to the house and I know would really appreciate any visits from friends.
However, it's a good idea to ring first as he is still having some physio.
Jean Stuart is coping extremely well with her damaged finger and also her dog recovering from surgery. Jean,
the six weeks remaining for the repair of your finger will fly by.
Clive Baum
Almoner
Club Information
Postal Address: P.O. Box 226 Croydon Victoria 3136
Meeting Venue Dorset Gardens
Hotel 335 Dorset Road Croydon 3136
Club President Joy Varughese [email protected]. 0451 880 186
Vice President Brian McDaid [email protected] 0431 934 279
Immediate Past President Richard Gilham [email protected] 02 6515 7711
Secretary Greg O’Neil [email protected] 9870-4422
President Elect Stephen Bode [email protected] 0468 565 250
Treasurer Eric Thomas [email protected] 9723 4162
PR/Communications Jean Stuart [email protected] 0416 036 489
Not Able To Come?... This is so important!
Please advise apologies for meetings to John Hexter on
0437 392 932 or email: [email protected]
Note! Mondays before 10.00am.
Greeter for May: Ian Cumming.
Cashier for May: John Hexter
Two course dinner $25.00 at the Dorset Gardens Hotel.
Chronicle contributions and any articles of interest are invited from all members and
persons that have an interest in the promotion of Rotary International.
Please email Jean at: [email protected]
By close of business Friday.
President’s Report 09-05-2017
Last Tuesday Wendy Harrison of Australian War Animals Memorials gave us a
very informative talk on the history and services of war dogs that served and
continue to serve the Australian Armed Forces.
Our Family Fun Day at Lou & Lyn Davies’ Winchelsea farm on Saturday was
everything it was meant to be. Lou and Lyn were fabulous hosts. The lunch
fare was sumptuous. Lyn also taught us about sheep rearing and the ways including devices used to ensure the
health and success of the project. Our gracious hosts made us forget the inclement weather that we
experienced in Winchelsea. Thank you, Lou and Lyn for a great time. Thanks to the following members,
partners and friends who made the trip with me: Ross and Pat Taylor, John and Dawn Anderson and their
friends Raffie and family, Marlene Sinclair, Stephen and Ruth Bode, Kevin and Margot Francis, John and Pat
Gander, Michael and Anne Jackomos, Greg and Cheryl O’Neill, Lorraine Brody and John Hexter. A special
thanks to John Hexter for driving the bus.
This Tuesday 9th May we will be recognizing 4 members of the community with Pride of Workmanship
Awards and a student with the Student Citizenship Award. It is going to be an exciting evening for the
awardees as well as us as a club. I look forward to a great evening.
Ticket sales for the concert has been rather slow to date. We have yet to reach the break-even number. An ‘all
out’ drive is required in the remaining weeks. So, friends, do what we can for your club. A big thank you
to all those who manned the counters at Chirnside Park and Croydon Central.
The final meeting for current Presidents and Assistant Governors with the District Governor and District
Leaders was on Friday 5th May 2017. Stephen Bode and I attended the meeting.
On Sunday 21st May 2017, the incoming Club Leaders will have their District Training Assembly at Deakin
University, Burwood Campus. There are sessions for all Directors and also for the newer members. All Board
Members should make it a point to attend. Please confirm with Stephen to register your names. quickly.
Please keep all our friends who are recovering well from various illnesses or mishaps in your thoughts.
Cheers
Joy Varughese
Wendy Harrison with
Jill Fletcher
Fun Day at Winchelsea Farm
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“HOW DOES CLUB ATTRACT YOUTHFUL MEMBERS?”
Beyond Borders/the Newsletter of Zones 24 & 32/March 2017/page 6
Wenatchee North Rotary in District 5060 is being transformed by a wave of talented young leaders who are
bringing fresh ideas and energy into the club.
The secret of the club’s success? Club members have intentionally sought out young professionals, invited
them to visit, and then found ways to let them give back to the community. As a result, the club is on a growth
curve to double its membership by the end of the year from the 30-some member size of just a few years ago.
Although the idea sounds sophisticated, it’s really quite simple. It all started a few years ago. Wenatchee’s
local business journal publishes a list of up-and-comer young business professionals. The club’s membership
chair, Rob Tidd, took that list and wrote personalized letters to each of the people named, inviting them to visit
and have lunch “on the club.” It didn’t take changes in meeting time, dues, approach, location, or anything
else: Just a personal invitation to come to a meeting.
Those who came and liked the vibe were asked to join. And in some cases, the new members have brought
their own friends to the club. As a result, Wenatchee North now has about 14 members under 35 years of age.
And it’s contagious: The energy of the younger members has rubbed off on the rest of the members, giving
them new inspiration.
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Fun, fellowship and friendship combined
into one giving spirit.
Are you interested in helping in your Local and Worldwide Community, including issues with:- Health, Youth,
Community Development and much, much more?…..
Would you like to meet some great Local People?
Would you like to help organize and hold events to raise funds for a range of charities?
Would you like to be involved in regular gatherings where you can enjoy interesting Guest Speakers, Great
Company and Brilliant Field Trips?
The Rotary Club of Croydon has been involved in the local and worldwide community for over
43 years and is involved in projects including:
✓ In co-operation with the State Government and Maroondah City Council developed
the Croydon Y Space playground.
✓ Ran a Trivia Night Fundraising Event for a local school.
✓ Secondary School Youth Exchange.
✓ Many, many more projects in the local community and overseas.
✓ Involved in Ray White’s Little Ray of Giving for Rotary.
If you are interested in becoming involved in your Rotary Club, contact:-
President: Joy Varughese: 0451 880 186
Secretary: Greg O’Neil: 9870-4422
Email: Joy @ [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/CroydonRotary
http://rotarycroydon.org.au/
Come and visit us at the Rotary Club of Croydon and
find out what you can personally achieve as a Rotarian!