Chair today was Margy Lucas. Today's meeting was intended to be an opportunity to brief the members on plans for the second half of the Rotary year.
We heard reports from Youth Chair Julie Reid, with Helen Nodrum and Co Market Chair Grant Perry.
We were joined this morning by Rotarian and Co President, Carole Harris from the Rotary Club of Saint Marylebone. She was accompanied by her friend (and former colleague from Army days of member Margy Lucas), Alan Brimelow. Carole visited our Club a couple of years ago. Carole gave a description of her Club in London and exchanged banners with President Tim.
Two other momentous events this morning....
President Tim had the honour of inducting our newest member Bert d'Unienville. Bert was introduced to the Club by member Neville Kruss and has a mangaement background in the paint manufacturing sector.
Secondly, member Ian Ballantine had the privilege of awarding a second Paul Harris Fellow to Glenda Stahel. Glenda served as "emergency" President during the year 2022-23 and was also recognised for her contribution to the running of the registration desk at the D9810 Conference last year. Glenda is a continuing contributor to the successful operation of our Club and it was a pleasure to make the presentation.
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Community Committee (Kellie Carruthers
A number of remittences being finalised
Salvation Army - Braeside Morning BBQ was attended by some members due to club funding being given for a pilot program regarding women in DV and a place to sleep. we are awaiting the report from the pilot and then there may be further funding requests to ensure program continues.
A number of remittences being finalised
Salvation Army - Braeside Morning BBQ was attended by some members due to club funding being given for a pilot program regarding women in DV and a place to sleep. we are awaiting the report from the pilot and then there may be further funding requests to ensure program continues.
E.Bentleigh PS The school would like support from Rotary BMC for a playground – we are waiting for the school to raise further funds.
Grant round 2025 Grant round 2025 is to start in Feb and completion is expected by May 2025. We have $30K to give in grants of upto $3K to community projects and organisations.
Grant round 2025 Grant round 2025 is to start in Feb and completion is expected by May 2025. We have $30K to give in grants of upto $3K to community projects and organisations.
Youth Committee Julie Reid
Report delivered at the meeting - summary will be included here when received.
Report delivered at the meeting - summary will be included here when received.
