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NORMAL MORNING MEETING THIS WEEK
Meeting This Week - we are at Cilantro 7am for 7.10am start
The meeting will also be available on Zoom - details here
Edition 88
Monday, 8th Auigust 2022
Message from our President
From the Desk of President Margaret
“The Family of Rotary”
To be a Rotarian is to belong to an International organisation of more than 36,000 clubs in 220 countries/geographic areas.
One of the benefits of being a Rotarian is the fellowship that is shared with Rotarians in the District, the Country and the World.
Enjoying fellowship with other Rotarians should not be confined to just the club one belongs to. Attending Rotary conferences is a stimulating and fun way to experience fellowship with Rotarians from other clubs. The District 9810 conference is one such avenue of sharing fellowship and experiences with others in the family of Rotary. This year, the District conference will be held in March 2023 in Canberra, and will be the last conference to be held interstate.
It would be fantastic if as many members as possible can attend. This conference is also of special significance to our club as our very own Ian Ballantine will be the next (and last) District Governor for District 9810. I am sure that all of you would like to show our support for Ian. We are very proud that in the history of RCBMC, Ian is the only member who will be a District Governor. Another important reason to attend the conference in Canberra will be that the last District conference for District 9810 will be launched. We will want to make this a memorable event in March 2023 as we are going to organise a ‘never to be forgotten’ conference in 2024. Refer here
We are indeed fortunate that the Rotary International conference will be held in Melbourne in May 2023. This gives us the opportunity to participate in the wider family of Rotary without the added expense and time to organise travel overseas. I hope that many of you are seriously considering participating in this International Conference which is to be held at our own doorstep. In attending the conference, we will be enjoying the fellowship and learning from fellow Rotarians worldwide. Let us consider expanding our horizon and learn from Rotarians in other parts of the world. We may also be able to share and teach them at the same time. Refer here
On the issue of fellowship, we are exploring the possibility of hosting a group of Overseas Rotarians for a dinner where we can showcase Australia to our International visitors. Watch this space for more formation as it becomes avaiilable.
Thanks everyone
With every best wishes
President Margaret Mason
Speaker info this Week: Peter Hendrix
Peter Hendrix is a local man, very involved with our local life saving clubs in Bayside and Kingston.
Peter will talk about the development of his company, Swimwell.
Swimwell is a unique, locally based business, supporting people of all ages to learn about water safety and to enjoy swimming in the open water. Peter is very involved in our local Life Saving Clubs and regularly volunteers his time to support the swimming community. Refer here
At Cilantro (details) and Zoom: Meeting ID 3532621046 Pwd 3191 or click here.
Coming Speakers
Speaker August 17, 2022
Past District Governor David Tolstrup, who is the District Zone representative, will be attending our meeting on Wednesday August 17th to explain in more detail about regionalisation. All members are encouraged to attend so that we will have a better understanding of this important issue prior to casting our vote. Members who would like more information before David’s presentation can log in to http://creatingtomorrowrotary.org Please take a little time to read this material before David's visit.
Social dinner at Arcobar
Monday 19th September at 6.30
Let's make a night of it! It's time to get out, relax and have some fun.
All details, including RSVP (registration) here.
Share Me a Dream Charity Ball 2022
October 1, 2022
details here
District 9810 Conference March 2023
Details and link to registration here.
International Convention May 2023 Melbourne
Info and registration here
Latest edition of District Newsletter can be found here
In the festive atmosphere of a gala dinner, Rotary members raised glasses in toasts and kindled friendships in Lviv as they welcomed a group of Ukrainians to the International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians. The next day, the Ukrainian members showed visitors former Eastern Bloc aircraft at a military base that had become a general aviation field.
Grant was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Geoff conducted invocation and Jo conducted the loyal toast. Julie, Glenda, Charles and Karin joined the meeting via Zoom.
Roy Kaplan, our own club member, was our guest speaker for today’s meeting, and was joined by his wife, Hilary, and Michelle.
Linda was our chairperson for this evening’s club meeting at Cilantro. Larry conducted invocation and Ron conducted the loyal toast. Glenda joined the meeting via Zoom.
Club members enjoyed a lovely 3 course meal served by first timer apprentices – an enjoyable night for all who attended.
Larry was our Chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Neville conducted invocation and Linda conducted the loyal toast. Tony, Peter N, Charles and Karin joined the meeting via Zoom. Announcements – President Margaret District 9815 - President Margaret advises the Rotary year 2024-2025 will be the first year for the amalgamation of Districts 9810 and 9820, and will become 9815. The districts are calling for nominations for DG Nominee and DG Designate. Further information – contact our District D.G. Ken Miller.
Alan Kempton was our chairperson for today’s club meeting at Cilantro. Tim L performed the invocation, and Larry performed the loyal toast. Glenda, Julie and Jo joined the meeting via Zoom and Debbie Taylor was a visiting guest returning for a second time.
After discovering new perspectives and being inspired by new ideas at the 2022 Rotary International Convention, attendees and virtual participants are looking ahead to next year's gathering in Melbourne, the sparkling second city of Australia.
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Julie, Neville and Tim were supported by Ron who updated contact details of stallholders. Moorabbin were represented by Andrew and Viv. Despite a poor weather forecast it was a great day for the market, A few stallholders may have been scared off by the forecast, however the day was sunny with reasonable temperature. 2 cars parked in stalls. No cars in queue. A few enquirers for bookings and people gearing up for the spring weather and increased demand from garden supplies and the increased foot traffic
Pedestrians 829.
Leader Tim Moran
Roster for the next 2 weeks
Meeting Chairman refer here for help
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Ian Ballantine
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you would like to show our support for Ian. We are very proud that in the history of RCBMC, Ian is the only member who will be a District Governor. Another important reason to attend the conference in Canberra will be that the last District conference for District 9810 will be launched. We will want to make this a memorable event in March 2023 as we are going to organise a ‘never to be forgotten’ conference in 2024. Refer 
Speaker info this Week: Peter Hendrix
Speaker August 17, 2022
Social dinner at Arcobar
Market Report August 7, 2022
stallholders may have been scared off by the forecast, however the day was sunny with reasonable temperature. 2 cars parked in stalls. No cars in queue. A few enquirers for bookings and people gearing up for the spring weather and increased demand from garden supplies and the increased foot traffic
