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Fridays from 6pm – 8pm

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Rod’s Ruminations

Hi to all, Seemed to be a week of stand-

in’s and replacements, thanks to

VP Trevor for running last

week’s meeting (and this weeks

too!) and to Sandi for coming off

the bench at the last minute as

‘guest speaker’, although I’m

disappointed I didn’t get to

learn about ‘’EndTrachoma by

2020 and how we as a Club might

help.

The Club also welcomed visiting

Rotarian Sandra Wilkinson all

the way from Bradford West

Rotary in the UK. Her visit

serves as a timely reminder that

when you’re away for work or

holiday there’s usually a Club

nearby that is worth a visit. The

Club Locater App in your phone

is great for finding clubs on the

move - like the dinner meeting

I’ve found for tomorrow at the

hotel I’m staying in!

I am very pleased to advise that

the District 9800 Governor

Nominee (Designate), to serve

as Governor in 2020-2021, will

be Past President Philip Archer

(Tricia), nominated by the

Rotary Club of Southbank. We

congratulate Philip on his

selection.

A reminder there’s a Board

meeting this week and members

are welcome to sit in and

observe the meeting. We’ll also

follow up with a full report the

following week.

Thanks, Rod

What’s on this week?

Phoebe NYSF Jemma UN Youth Diplomat’s Tour Daniel RYLA Josh RYLA

They will each be sharing with us their experiences thanks to Rotary

And what’s on next

week?

Team Meetings

URGENT CALL FOR

Items for Hampers Can you help - your support in procuring suitable items for the following hampers would be wonderful:

• Easter Eggs

• Gourmet

• Pamper

• BBQ

• Travel

• Baby Girl

• Baby Boy All donations, including cash if easier, will be very gratefully received by Tania A.

URGENT CALL FOR

Items/Services for

Who do you know that you can

approach to request a donation

of goodies or services to help

us raise much needed funds for

our many project: a friend, local

business, or a company that you

regularly visit. Remember it can

also help promote their

business and create business

for them!

Items/services for our Silent

Auction will be most gratefully

welcomed by Judy N & Janet M.

URGENT CALL FOR

Books : Books : Books Books – New or Second-hand are needed for the Book Stall at our Family Fun Day. Please contact Alick Osborne to arrange storage in advance of the day.

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4th March ‘18 CHADDY CHATTER Club Meeting Calendar

Wednesday What’s On? Weds 7 March Youth Evening - Phoebe, Jemma, Daniel and Josh sharing

their experiences that are thanks to Rotary Board Meeting

Weds 14 March Team Meetings

Weds 21 March Family Fun Day Planning

Weds 28 March Social Evening – more details to come

Events Calendar DATE EVENT Details/

Contact

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 7 March Judy & Lin Tania Lyle David K

Weds 14 March Rod & Ros Hein Trevor Frank W

Weds 21 March Sandi & Janet Judy Chris D Bill H

Weds 28 March Frank & Andrew Richard Barb M

Some Foundation Facts:

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.

mailto:lylec@netspace.net.au

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The Chimney project takes a leap forward.

The Chimney the exciting visionary project of Veronica & Hein Otten is moving ahead with a building permit imminent.

The project to date has consumed considerable time and expense & is being supported by a number of interested

parties.

Former Club Rotarian Bruce Adams has assisted with engineering & structural consultancy while Bruce Trethowan one of

Australia’s foremost heritage architects has produced drawings & conceptual imaging. Coincidently Bruce was a

schoolmate of mine at Scotch College.

Last week, along with Veronica & Hein we met on site with State Member of Parliament for Oakleigh, Steve Dimopoulos

to overview progress & to discuss other important issues. Steve was blown away with the project & assured us that he

would endeavor to provide us with whatever support was required to ensure the project was brought from concept to a

reality. Once the building permit has been issued the real work commences. There will be opportunities for all of us to

lend a hand & work together to bring this project to fruition.

Chris Don

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Thank you to the following companies for their ongoing support………….

RC Eaglehawk Great Aussie Camping Swap Meet

The Rotary Club of Eaglehawk are pleased to announce that the Inaugural Camping Swap Meet is to be held

on the 24th and 25th March. Aimed at all things camping – fishing/tents/boats/cooking utensils, you name it,

and you will either be able to sell it or buy it! Is your shed full of unused camping gear? Are you looking to

upgrade and need to make some space? Then this is your answer, book a site or simply come along to browse

what the stall holders have on offer.

For additional information and online site bookings simply go to www.greataussiecampingswap.com.au or

find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/greataussiecampingswap

Reasonable site fees and an easily accessible venue, makes for a great weekend!

WORKING BEE: OSWALD’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

Last week Walter, Chris and Lyle, together with a

member of the church, erected a security fence at

St. Oswald’s Anglican Church, High Street, Glen Iris.

This fence now completes the establishment of a community space (Wominjeka Reconciliation Garden) for quiet reflection built on the disused tennis courts adjacent to the church. Our club also contributed to the cost of the fence, and are investigating other potential involvement with the church. Special thanks to Chris for working under painful conditions after hurting his back on the previous weekend.

BBQ: HENLEY ON THE YARRA

Another sterling effort from the Club’s BBQ brigade in

running a BBQ for the Henley On The Yarra rowing regatta

down by the rowing sheds by the river on Saturday.

Thanks for Chris (for assisting getting the trailer loaded with supplies), Andrew, Lyle, Richard, Rod, Michael Bennet, Lyndon and David K for their hard work. A day of fun, plenty of food, friendly banter and good weather (thankfully) was enjoyed by the team, even a free massage! Over a $1000 raised to add to the Club’s coffers to do good in the world. The highlight for the Bush Bashers (Lyndon, Andrew, Richard) was watching another SUV trying to reverse/turn a huge trailer with 2 rowing boats – nearly ended up in the Yarra!’

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