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ROTARY CLUB of OCH Inc.

District 9810 Victoria, Australia

Weekly Bulletin 2020-2021

Meets every Monday from 7:00pm at The Clayton Hotel 319 Clayton Road, Clayton (Melways 79C2) (No meeting on public holidays)

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In This Issue

• Presidents Report - (pg1)

• Upcoming Club Program - (pg2)

• Last Meeting & Notes

– (pg2)

• Foundation Facts –

(pg5)

• Upcoming Dates – (pg5)

• Club Positions for 2020/21 – (pg5)

• District 9810 News –

(pg6)

• 27forParkinson's – (pg6)

• Australian Rotary Health Latest News –

(pg7)

• Don McQueen - The Bush Balladeer in Concert – (pg7)

• Rotaract Club of Monash – (pg8)

• Where other clubs meet – (pg8)

• Reminders – (pg9)

• Joke of the Week –

(pg9)

• Rotary International News – (pg9)

Presidents Report A reminder to everyone that our DG will be visiting on October 12th. We will begin the meeting with toasts to Australia and Rotary International so remember to bring your glass. A reminder also that partners are always welcome particularly at special events. It may be cramped behind the laptop or in the study designed for one: good luck. Our Guest Speakers last week were certainly thought provoking. Things I learnt:

• Scouts Victoria are doing some amazing work.

• Youth are doing great work protecting our environment.

• The litter audit was thought provoking on many levels,

• 54,000 pieces of rubbish.

• Such a high percentage of cigarette butts, 20,190.

• The amount of rubbish washed in to our storm water drains/ the harm to our marine life.

• The high level of rubbish found in grassed and mulched areas/ the resulting damage when mowing.

• We need to reflect on what we can do.

• Scouts attended at least one audit, some attending all audits. We owe Sharyn and her team a huge thank you for the opportunity they have provided these young men: Real life learning and a great opportunity to reflect and influence. We are all glad to see the reduction in the number of COVID-19 restrictions. It has been a long frightening journey. There will be even more opportunities for Rotary to assist on so many levels. I am looking forward to:

• Meeting face to face.

• Social gatherings/new projects.

• Seeing family.

• My work life returning to normal/corridors filled with laughter and classrooms a buzz with excitement.

• Some memorable photos from Term 3. Have a great week

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Rotary Four Way Test

"Of the things we think, say or do: 1. Is it the Truth? 2. Is it Fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?"

Upcoming Club Program Please Note that General Meetings will now be 6:45 pm for a 7:00 pm start on Zoom.

Last Meeting & Notes Last Meeting (28th September): Apologies = Warren Fricke, John Goldspink. Jim Cochrane, Jean Cochrane, Anne Mooney, Greg Telley & Vivienne Blennerhassett. Make Ups = None. Leave of Absence = None. Visitors = Sharyn Gordon, Isaac & Sam (Wirringga Scout Group). This week our guest speakers were Sharyn Gordon (Group Leader) and Isaac & Sam (Scouts) from the Wirringga Scout Group. The Wirringga Scout Group can be found in Talbot Avenue, Oakleigh South. They have been a great supported of the Rotary Club of Clayton in the past.

Date Speaker Chairperson

5th October General Meeting. Speaker: Felicity Smith – REM (Reconciliation Eastern Metro) Forum

Bronwen Lamond

12th October

District Governors Visit – Partners Night Bronwen Lamond

19th October

Board Meeting Bronwen Lamond

26th October

General Meeting. Speaker: Christian de Boer – Owner of the Jaya House Hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Doug Bowden

2nd November

General Meeting. Speaker: Ian Donald - Update on the Centurion Club

John Barnes

9th November

General Meeting. Speaker: Helen Gobbi OAM – The Monash Historical Society

Bronwen Lamond

16th November

Board Meeting Bronwen Lamond

23rd November

Annual General Meeting (AGM) Bronwen Lamond

30th November

5th Monday of the month – “What is your favourite Meal? Ralph Zuccaro

7th December

General Meeting Bronwen Lamond

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The Object of

Rotary 1. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; 2. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society; 3. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; 4. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

Sharyn started the talk and presentation by informing the members in attendance a quick rundown about the Wirringga Scout Group and the different groups they have. Then Sharyn, along with the two scouts in attendance, Isaac & Sam, spoke about the Litter Audit (Street2Bay) project the Wirringga Scout Group has been involved in. We were informed that Approximately 80% of plastic pollution in Port Phillip Bay comes from suburban streets and enters Port Phillip Bay via stormwater drains, rivers and creeks. Microplastic (plastic pieces of 5 mm or less) can easily be swallowed by wildlife, including 1,300 native species living in and around Port Phillip Bay. This creates a significant problem when it enters the food chain. For example - anchovies are eating tiny pieces of ocean plastic, and because they are eaten by larger fish, the toxins in those microplastics could be transferred to fish consumed by humans. This applies to our fresh seafood, our canned fish, even packages of sea salt. Our society has these microplastic particles settling into their meal every day. The Street2Bay project was pioneered by 1st/14th Brighton Sea Scouts who have been addressing this since 2016. The Bayside venturers found microplastics while they were doing beach audits every month and were intrigued to investigate where it came from. They’ve worked with the Port Phillip Baykeeper, Neil Blake, doing regular microplastic beach audits at Holloway Bend, in Brighton to scientifically document smaller litter items. In May 2018, Scouts Victoria (led by Brighton Sea Scouts), in collaboration with the Port Phillip EcoCentre, launched a 2-year Victorian government funded project called Street2Bay (Litter Survey of The Port Phillip Bay Catchment) to investigate the source of microplastic pollution and types of litter entering the Bay. Scouts aged between 11-26 years old have been undertaking street audits every three months at 128 different street locations, covering six different street uses: Retail, Industrial, Residential, Parks, Sportsfields, and Public Buildings; focusing on three main zones: Footpaths, Grass and Mulch areas, and Gutters. 25 participating scout groups located across the region from Geelong to Mornington Peninsula, trained in a systematic audit method to record litter and microplastics. Street2Bay has collected data on litter distribution and types of litter in the Catchment and has developed a litter database to provide information for improving litter management strategies. What has been achieved so far?

➢ 25 Scout Groups participated across the Port Phillip Bay Catchment with more than 500 Scout members and leaders involved, accumulating more than 3,300 hours of work in the audits.

➢ 127 street audit sites and 546 litter audits have been completed. ➢ Scouts have collected close to 54,000 pieces of litter which have been categorised and

entered into the Street2Bay database. ➢ 74% of all the litter collected was plastics, including microplastics. ➢ 37% of that litter was cigarette butts, with a total number of 20,190.

The Wirringga Scouts audits have:

➢ Completed 20 street litter audits within 12 months. We have 3 sites in Oakleigh South and one in Clarinda. Our Public Building is Clarinda Primary School, our Retail site is Sidetracked on Huntingdale Rd, our Industrial site is a scrap metal recycling business also on Huntingdale Road, and our Park is Talbot Park on Centre Road.

➢ In their audits 3,455 items of litter were collected and categorised and entered into the Street2Bay database.

Attached are some graphs presented on the night.

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Club Vision OCH Rotary is an energetic, fun-loving, forward-thinking Rotary Club that wishes to continue to grow strategically and provide all its members with opportunities to serve while undertaking worthwhile and sustainable projects locally, nationally and globally.

Copy of the full PowerPoint presentation can be found here. To hear and see the full presentation made by Sharyn, Isaac & Sam on the night and other general business refer to the video of the meeting which has been sent to all members dated 28th September.

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Quick Links

Foundation Facts

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION WEEKLY MESSAGES (By Rotarians for Rotarians) WHAT IS THE ROTARY FOUNDATION’S ENDOWMENT FUND? If you will remember, The Rotary Foundation is funded in two different ways: the Annual Fund and the Endowment Fund (formerly the Permanent fund). The Permanent Fund enables individuals to combine their gifts into a significant force to address the world’s greatest needs for generations to come. Donations to the Endowment Fund are made with outright gifts (cash, securities, real estate, tangible personal property or an Endowed Fund), life income agreements, or bequests by a will or trust. Contributions to this fund are invested for the future. Only earnings from their investments are used to support Foundation programs.

Upcoming Dates Saturday 10th October 2020 – Australian Rotary Health “HAT Day” – Click to see details Monday 12th October 2020 – District Governors Visit via Zoom. Partners Night Thursday 15th October 2020 – Foodbank pickup/delivery for Dixon House Saturday 24th October 2020 – World Polio Day Thursday 19th November 2020 – Foodbank pickup/delivery for Dixon House Monday 23rd November 2020 – Club AGM Thursday 3rd December 2020 – Foodbank pickup/delivery for Dixon House Monday 24th May 2021 – Charity Golf Day at Huntingdale Golf Club – Click to see details

Club Positions for 2020/21 President Bronwen Lamond (Board) Vice President John Barnes (Board) President Elect Marcus Robertson (Board) Secretary David Whiting (Board) Treasurer Warren Fricke (Board) Community Lesley Zuccaro (Board) International Doug Bowden (Board) New Generations John Bethune (Board) Vocational Peter Webb Foundation John Barnes Club Protection Officer John Jarvis Membership / Club Service Steven Hill (Board) PR / Marketing Marcus Robertson Fundraising / Market Manager Felicity Smith (Board) Programme Ralph Zuccaro On to Conference Peter Child Sergeant at Arms Sam Oddo Also, other members on the Board are David Park & Michael Ellinger

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Special Announcements

5th October – Gaye Barnes Birthday.

8th October – Sam Oddo Birthday.

24th October –

Bronwen Lamond Birthday

27th October – Michael & Monica Ellinger Wedding

Anniversary.

30th October –

Steve & Josie Hill Wedding Anniversary.

District 9810 News “Growing Great Girls” - (Sunday 11th October 2020)

Time: 7:00 pm Cost $15

Women in Rotary and the Whitehorse Cluster Rotary Clubs are proud to present GROWING GREAT GIRLS: an online fundraising event to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child.

Join us on Sunday 11th October at 7pm as we hear from two inspirational and very accomplished young women.

Jessica Watson OAM made history in 2010 when she became the youngest person to sail the world solo and non-stop at age 16. She is also the co-founder of a marine start-up and a Youth Ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme.

Yasmin Poole is an award-winning speaker, writer and youth advocate. She is currently Plan International's Youth Ambassador.

Our event will be once again hosted by the lovely Danielle Storey, who is CEO of Eastern Innovation Business Centre and a professional speaker, emcee and mentor.

Proceeds will be donated to Days For Girls; a global movement that prepares and distributes sustainable menstrual health solutions to girls who would otherwise miss school during their monthly periods.

Follow us on Facebook for more details!

Register Here

27forParkinson's 1st to 27th October 2020 “27forParkinson's” is a new virtual event you can do at your own pace throughout October to raise vital funds for Parkinson's Victoria. It is free to join and accessible to everyone, no matter where you live. Make a personal commitment to walk 27 times across 27 days in October. There's no pressure on distance or time, you simply walk when you can, 27 times from 1- 27 October, raising money along the way.

Register Here

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Australian Rotary Health Latest News

Less Than 1 Week Until Hat Day! – 10th October 2020

Hat Day, Australian Rotary Health's annual national mental health research fundraising event is now less than 4 weeks away. Even though COVID-19 may have disrupted many events this year, there are still some ways you can get involved in Hat Day this October to help #Liftthelidonmentalillness If you would like to get involved, visit the Hat Day website for some COVID-safe ideas and promotional material. Make sure you register too! If you have any enquiries, email: news@arh.org.au

Don McQueen - The Bush Balladeer in Concert

Don McQueen, multi award winning Bush Balladeer delivers Australian poetry with exceptional passion and flair. You'll feel as though you're sitting around the campfire with Don as he recites some of the most classic Australian Bush Poetry, and some hilarious modern poems too. Don performs regularly at a variety of events and now he's lending his talents to help raise some money to assist the Rotary Nomads in supporting excellent community projects.

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He is a fabulous, charismatic entertainer and brings these amazing poems to life - without reading a word - it's all from memory! This event will be a Facebook Live show, you can watch it on the "Don McQueen The Bush Balladeer" Facebook Page, on October 14 at 8pm (Sydney/Melb time). This is a free show, but we have set up a ticket link where you can choose from a range of ticket prices, depending on what you feel you can afford or reward. Here's the link: eventbrite.com.au/e/121891858831

Rotaract Club of Monash

Club Meeting Details: The Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month at 7:30pm for a 7:45pm start (Optional social dinner at 6:30, please order your meal by 7pm to ensure you can be there for the start of the meeting) at Waverley RSL (Upstairs in the Sunset Room) 161 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley.

Upcoming Rotaract Events: Until further notice all Rotaract Meetings will be online only. Send them a message on info@monashrotaract.org.au if you'd like to join!

Rotaract Roster:

Date Rotarian to Visit

5th October Anyone

19th October Anyone

If you cannot attend on the night you are rostered, please organise a replacement to take your place.

Where other Clubs Meet A Rotarian can attend the weekly meeting of any Rotary club around the world. This is a “make-up” and counts as attendance credit when you are not able to attend a meeting of your own club. Details for all District 9810 clubs can be obtained in the district directory or website www.9810rotary.org.au Details for clubs around the world are available in the RI Directory (held by the club secretary) and on the RI website (www.rotary.org)

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Reminders Please ensure that the club is aware if you will be missing a meeting. Contact Barry Cronan at Cron20@bigpond.com or mob: 0421 417 428 the day before the meeting, if you are not going to be present. Contributions for inclusion into the Bulletin should be passed to editor@rotaryoch.org.au by Friday evening of each week. Please remember if you cannot perform your rostered job, it is your duty to find a replacement to take your place.

Visit our new Facebook page at @Rotaryoch9810 or click

Joke of the Week A New York attorney representing a wealthy art collector called and asked to speak to his client. “Jim, I have some good news and I have some bad news." The art collector replied, "You know, I've had an awful day, Jack, so let's hear the good news first." The lawyer said, "Well, I met with your wife today, and she informed me that she has invested only $5,000 in two very nice pictures that she thinks will bring somewhere between $15 and $20 million ... and I think she could be right." Jim replied enthusiastically, "Holy cow! Well done! My wife's a brilliant business woman, isn't she? You've just made my day. Now, I know I can handle the bad news. What is it?" The lawyer replied, "The pictures are of you and your secretary."

Rotary International News

Rotarian Tunji Funsho named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the world by Ryan Hyland

Dr. Tunji Funsho, chair of Rotary’s Nigeria National PolioPlus Committee, joins 100 pioneers, artists, leaders, icons, and titans as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People. TIME announced its 2020 honorees during a 22 September television broadcast on ABC, recognizing Funsho for his instrumental leadership and work with Rotary members and partners to achieve the eradication of wild polio in the African region. He is the first Rotary member to receive this honor for work toward eradicating polio. A Rotarian for 35 years, Funsho is a member of the Rotary Club of Lekki, Nigeria, past governor of District 9110, and serves on Rotary’s International PolioPlus Committee. Funsho is a cardiologist and a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London. He lives in Lagos, Nigeria with his wife Aisha. They have four children; Habeeb, Kike, Abdullahi and Fatima; and five grandchildren.

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TIME 100 comprises individuals whose leadership, talent, discoveries, and philanthropy have made a difference in the world. Past honorees include Bono, the Dalai Lama, Bill Gates, Nelson Mandela, Angela Merkel, Oprah Winfrey, and Malala Yousafzai. “I’m honored to be recognized by TIME for my part in ensuring that no child in Africa will ever again be paralyzed by wild polio, a disease that once disabled 75,000 African children every single year,” said Funsho. “Eradicating the wild poliovirus in Africa was a team effort that required cooperation and dedication of governments, partners, Rotary members, hundreds of thousands of health workers, and countless parents who chose to have their children vaccinated against polio.” As the chair of Rotary’s Nigeria National PolioPlus Committee, since 2013 Funsho has led PolioPlus efforts in the country, building upon the work of his predecessors. He has worked alongside Rotarians in Nigeria to raise awareness about the importance of polio immunization, encouraged governments and public figures to support polio eradication, and served as a vocal leader and advocate for Rotary and its fight to end polio. He works closely with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative partner organizations: the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. As a member of Nigeria’s Presidential Task Force on Polio, he has coordinated immunizations and advocacy campaigns with the Minister of State for Health and the Inter-Agency Coordination Committee for Polio Eradication. He has also worked closely with the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation, the Dangote Foundation, the Traditional Leaders Council and the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association of Nigeria. In August 2019, Nigeria reached three years without a case of wild poliovirus. Nigeria’s progress, led by Rotary, its partners and local and national governments, was the result of decades of sustained efforts, including domestic and international financing, the commitment of hundreds of thousands of health workers, and innovative strategies to immunize children who previously couldn’t be reached due to insecurity in the country’s northern states. On 25 August, the African region was certified wild polio-free. This historic announcement means that five of the WHO’s six regions, representing more than 90 percent of the world’s population, are now free of the wild poliovirus. The virus is still endemic in Afghanistan and Pakistan. With Africa’s milestone, Rotary and its partners took a major step forward toward their goal of global eradication. Funsho told TIME magazine of the achievement: “The polio eradication program in Nigeria has gone through some difficult times, but I never once doubted that this day would come. Any time that we’ve experienced a setback, Rotary and our partners have been able to find solutions and develop strategies for reaching vulnerable children.” He added: “One thing I know for certain, is if Nigeria could eliminate the wild poliovirus, any country can eliminate it.”

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