Torquay Rotary Bulletin 17th October 2021 (Oct 17, 2021)

Events Updates From Team Leaders & Committees
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Oct 18, 2021 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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Michael Reed

President's Report No 15

What an action packed and informative evening the 30 of us had online on Monday.

It was great to be joined by District Governor John Clue, and four members from the Rotary Club of Rizal West – Joan, Marlon, Cherry (also known as Ino) and ‘our’ Lea.

Ino is the End Polio Chair for The Rotary Club of Rizal West, and very keen to have their club involved in our End Polio activities, and District Meeting later this month.

I put up on our Facebook Page, activities they are doing in Rizal West – you want to have a look.

You need to vote for the one with your President in!!! (Yes, Lea had me as her ‘patient’ in her video) The video with the most votes wins a prize …….. Go Lea!

Joan is the International Director and promoted the concert Rizal West Rotary Club are putting on, on the 23^rdof October – and treated us to one of the songs Joan performed last year with one of her fellow Rotarians.

I sent a detailed email our about this concert last Tuesday – please see that email for details, payment, and bookings ….. you only have until next Tuesday (19^th Oct.) to register via the Trybookings page.

We welcomed Daryl Lee to the club!

Daryl has transferred from the Rotary Club of Essendon North to The Rotary Club of Torquay.

A big Welcome Daryl. When we can meet Face to Face, we will welcome Daryl ‘in person’ to our club.

Daryl has already indicated the areas and committees he wishes to be part of.

Great to have you onboard Daryl.

Jan Emmett has stepped down as our Club Service Director.

Amanda Hough has stepped into this role, for the remainder of this Rotary Year.

Jan will continue to look after Programs and be our club’s Welfare Officer.

Amanda will be the Director or Chair of Club Service.

These two girls will work together…… in perfect harmony!

We have all ‘lifted our lids’ to this very worthwhile cause.

Our donation site is still active, so please consider making a donation to Mental Health research.

Here is the TryBookings donation site for our club.

https://www.trybooking.com/au/donate/crazyhats2021

‘Us members’ who have registered, and are fulfilling our commitments, walking our nominated distances for the End Polio walking month are going well, and hopefully feeling better after all the exercise?

Whether walking or not – you may consider making a donation or sponsoring one of our members – and support them, and this great cause – to end Polio.

We have a big End Polio meeting on Monday 25^th October, involving our whole District …… Stay Tuned!

Here is the site to go to for your donations to End Polio.

https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/join/rotarycluboftorquay

Pass these donation sites around to you family and friends – all funds raised go to the cause!

Rhonda has collected another load of Warm Clothing and delivered some to Food Aid and some to Orange Sky, to help both organisations with the demand for those in need.

I did notice photos of this delivery on our Facebook Page.

Our Member Facebook page is starting to get used by members – this is another way for members to be informed with our club activities, so keep an eye on it!

From my last conversation with Vernon, he is resting at home.

We hope his health continues to improve, and we see him back with us soon.

I know other members are keeping in contact with both Vernon and Charmaine, which they are very appreciative of.

Given further relaxing of Regional Restrictions this Thursday may hopefully allow us to resume Face to Face meetings very soon, maybe as soon as next week. So please watch your email communications.

On Monday we have our Directors, Chairs and coordinators updating us all on the events and programs we have coming up.

Please join us, and see what we have in store …..

See you on our Online Teams meeting then ---

President Michael

Speaker Report - Kester Baines - ESRAG Rotary's 7th Avenue of Focus

For anyone who missed Kester Baines presentation on ESRAG last week you can watch the recording of the meeting by clicking on the pic below.

ESRAG = Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group

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The Blue Dot

Posted by Trevor Pickles

Those who were online for Kester Bains ESRAG presentation last week will remember "The Blue Dot" well Trevor pickles has suggested that we all listen to Carl Sagan's speech in regard to the Blue Dot - Earth photographed from 4 BILLION MILES away.

His speech is just mind-blowing, for me anyway!!..... Trev Pickles

Click on the pic below to hear the speech.

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Lift the Lid Fundraising for Mental Health Research

With your help we are aiming to raise over $1,500 for mental health research with Australian Rotary Health.

View the video below to learn how much your donation means to Mental Health Researchers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-FrfyEomNc&t=4s

It's not too late to donate to this worthy cause so if you would still like to assist please Donate now to Lift the Lid on mental illness

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Looking After the Rotary Family

Our club for many years has had a Welfare Officer.

Over recent years, Maggie Isom has looked after this role. Maggie has stayed connected with members and their families in times of need, has helped out when needed, and kept the club well informed.

This year, Jan Emmett has stepped into this role.

The position of this role can be very extensive…

The main purpose is to stay connected with any member of the club in times of need, and to be aware of the welfare of that member, so that contact can be maintained, and information reported back to the President and the club members as required.

It is the responsibility of the welfare officer to report information that is public knowledge, or the member wishes to be conveyed, about a members’ well-being to the President.

Situations such as - illness, a death or injury in the family, being re-trenched from work or just need assistance in some way.

Although every effort is made to make sure that we all know if a member is unwell, in hospital or had an accident etc., it helps if it is reported asap so that we can maintain a close-knit bond between the member and the club members.

Please, if you know of, or are yourself in a position where you may need any assistance, please let President Michael or Jan Emmett know so they can connect with you.

Thank You…

Whilst on this subject our thoughts have been with Vernon and Charmain D'Souza who have been having a busy time with firstly with Vernon's recent visit to Epworth for some tests, which we all hope went well, followed up with his and Charmaine’s 50th Wedding Anniversary as well as his Birthday… so here are some wishes to the D'Souza's from all of us!

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Walk with us to End Polio in October

Posted by les

For the month of October, we're walking to End Polio and this is your invitaion to join Team Torquay Rotary

All you have to do is use the link below to go to our team page, sign up, ask your friends and family to support you, and start working. Then record your progress as the month progresses.

We're challenging ourselves to walk, run or roll 10, 20, or 50km throughout the month and raise vital funds that will help eradicate and prepare us for a Polio free world.

Please join me and take part in this challenge for such an important cause!

Join Walk With Us

https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/join/rotarycluboftorquay

Regards

Lesley

Lesley Shedden

District 9780 Secretary 2020 - 2021

Rotary Club of Torquay

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Even during COVID we can still be busy helping others

WHAT WE ARE COLLECTING AND WHERE TO DROP OFF ITEMS

Bottle Top Lids

Cause:- Lids4Kids is a nationwide 100% volunteer project to rescue plastic bottle lids

from landfill to benefit the environment and kids. ... Lids4Kids hopes to rescue
eligible lids from landfill for projects that benefit all Australian kids in need.

So if you could collect milk bottle tops for recycling to reduce the amount of
waste being sent to landfill., you will contribute to Torquay Rotary’s
Environment Project

Just remove the yellow, blue or red plastic top from milk bottles, wash clean &
pop into a container .

Drop Off To:- John McDonald

2/58 Zeally Bay Rd Torquay (Leave in specially marked bin at front gate)

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Bread Tags

Cause :- Aussie Bread Tags for Wheelchairs, who collect them, sell them to recyclers and turn the cash into wheelchairs for people who can’t afford them.

Drop Off To:- Surf Coast Hearing

6 Walker St

Torquay

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Old Spectacles

Cause :- Recycle for Sight Australia a joint effort with Torquay Lions Club to send old prescription glasses to overseas communities where people cannot afford them.

Drop Off To:- Kelly Binyon

Kithbrooke Park Office

350 Grossmans Rd

Torquay

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Children Books & Text Books

Cause :- A Rotary "Donations in Kind" joint exercise with the Rotary Club of Boroko to disperse to needing schools in PNG. They need books that are used in Australian schools from Grades Prep to 8. Plus story books for younger children for grades Prep to 3.

Drop Off To:- Kelly Binyon

Kithbrooke Park Office

350 Grossmans Rd

Torquay

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Secondhand Postage Stamps

Cause :- All Proceeds go to Rotary End Trachoma

Drop Off To:- Michael Reed

143 The Esplanade

Torquay

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Secondhand Hearing Aids

Cause :- All Proceeds go to Rotary End Trachoma

Drop Off To:- Michael Reed

143 The Esplanade

Torquay

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Community Notice Board

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Did you Know that buying from Amazon Smile can contribute to Rotary

Visiting Rotarian Daryl Lee has revealed to us that when you purchase from Amazon Smile your purchases can actually contribute to Rotary

Members maybe unaware that by using Amazon Smile to buy things on line they can contribute to Rotary Foundation. There are other charities that can be nominated but Rotary Foundation would suit Rotarians. To register go to this link Amazon Smile

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Make-Ups......it's Never Been Easier

Here's a challenge for everyone...….in these "different" times in which we are living there are more and more Clubs now holding on-line meetings so now it's easier than it's ever been to do a make-up.

You can do them from the comfort of your own home and you don't even have to get dressed up.

Let's have a club challenge to see who can do a make up form the most interesting city. Be sure to grab a screen shot of your meeting and send to me for the bulletin.

What a great way to meet other Rotarians from around the world and to find out how they are living through the COVID-19 lockdowns.

To make it easy the Rotary Club of Mount Lawley in WA have begun compiling a list of Clubs who are now holding On-Line Meetings to view the list click the link below.

List of Online Rotary Club Meetings Around the World

Good Luck with the Challenge and I

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Future Meetings

Posted by Jan Emmett

Date	Chair	Meeting Details	Meeting Venue
Mon 11th Oct	Robyn O'Loughlin	KESTER BAINES - on ESRAG & Rotary's 7 areas of focus	Online on Teams
Mon 18th Oct	Michael Reed	Events Updates from Team Leaders & Committees	Online on Teams
Mon 25th Oct		World Polio Day Event - Details TBN

Shekhar and Rashi Mehta at their home in Kolkata. Rashi painted the picture Mother and Child, behind her.

When I met Shekhar almost 20 years ago, he was busily manning a booth at the Rotary International Convention. His enthusiasm and energy in showcasing his club’s projects were infectious. A project man myself, I was inspired by the work exhibited at the booth. That casual encounter developed into a strong friendship.

Shekhar is a visionary leader. He always sees things others can’t. He envisaged a way to eradicate illiteracy in India by 2025 and designed the TEACH program (which stands for Teacher support, E-learning, Adult literacy, Child development, Happy school). He started the Shelter Kit project that now is in the vanguard of disaster relief in India. His Saving Little Hearts project, which provides heart surgeries to thousands of children, along with the more than 15 eye hospitals he helped establish, which have served hundreds of thousands, speaks to the scope of his dreams.

Ravi Vadlamani

Rotary Club of Guntur, India
2001-02 governor of District 3150

He has an exceptional talent for building teams and driving them to achieve their goals. Shekhar’s programs and ideas may seem larger than life, but he always walks the extra mile to make Rotarians feel at home.

His power of dreaming big is backed up by planning, perseverance, and patience. He’s an excellent communicator who connects with his audience instantly and can motivate people to move mountains. He is also a family man, ably supported by his spouse, Rashi.

Shekhar’s X factor as a leader? Nobody is able to say no to him when he asks for something.

District 9780 Governor for 2021-22 is John Clue from Rotary Club of Port Fairy

CLICK HERE to learn more about DG John Clue

LATEST PUBLICATIONS

To read the DG Johns latest District 9780 September eNewsletter CLICK HERE

Rotary Down Under October 2021 Edition 643 CLICK HERE

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2023

Melbourne has been announced as the host city for the 2023 Rotary International Convention, the largest conference secured this century for Victoria.

Melbourne is a Big Events City! Set to deliver over $88 million to the Victorian economy, the Convention is the most valuable conference ever won for the state, with the four-day event anticipated to attract more than 20,000 Rotarians from around the world. The global spotlight will be on Melbourne and how we present ourselves to the world.

The Convention will take place 27-31 May 2023 using Rod Laver Arena and the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre for functions.

Watch this Space for further news as it comes to hand.

ROTARY REFERENCE LINKS

Rotary International Website

District 9780 Website

District 9780 Directory 2018-19 (D9780 Rotarians Only)

District 9780 Club & Meeting Directory

District 9780 Organisation Structure & Contacts

District 9780 Facebook page

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Rotary Global Rewards Program

Rotary Global Rewards, our member benefits program, offers discounts on products and services from local and global

merchants, along with opportunities to give back to Rotary.

Over 33,000 members have signed in to use Rotary Global Rewards. To raise awareness of this program, you can:

Recommend Rotary Global Rewards to all club members. They can visit www.rotary.org/globalrewards from a computer or download the Rotary Club Locator App to use the program on mobile devices.
Post a "Rewards" link to www.rotary.org/globalrewards on your club and district websites. This gives members easier access to Rotary Global Rewards.
Encourage club members to post offers on Rotary Global Rewards.
Suggest that club members help the program grow in their communities by asking local merchants to post offers.

You can find instructional videos, how-to-guides, and promotional materials on the Rotary Global Rewards page of My Rotary. If you have any questions about the program, write to rotaryglobalrewards@rotary.org.

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