Rotary friends and friends of Rotary
Thank you to the 38 members who attended our zoom meeting, it’s a great effort to get so many online, it was a terrific presentation from David Dippie from Donations in Kind
The membership committee led by David Baker is doing a terrific job with a few new member prospects in the pipeline, it was great to have Michelle Critchley Join our zoom meeting
The Camberwell Rotary Art show sales as @ Wednesday 28th have been strong with over 100 paintings sold to the value of over $100,000, very strong viewing numbers continue on the website, as a club let’s hope the momentum continues for the final week of the show
The PP night has been rescheduled to the 18th August @ Conchie Hall with Spitting Image catering, it’s planned to be a partners night so be quick to register, same great price of $30
Looking for a volunteer opportunity??
A couple of dates where you can participate
Bunnings Hawthorn BBQ’s – we have been lucky to get 3 dates in August
Saturday – 7th August BBQ Captain – Kerry Anne - afternoon shift vacancies available
Saturday – 14th August BBQ Captain – Kerry Anne
Sunday 22nd August BBQ captain – TBA – shifts available
Save the Date :. The opening of the R100 play ground has been rescheduled to 12th September, hopefully we will be in a more covid safe environment, so stay tuned for more details
Our thoughts go out to Ian Mc Millan who is having a few medical challenges, with a sudden debilitation of shingles causing the bell palsy (Ramsey Hunt Syndrome) has left him quite fragile for now with partial facial paralysis, wishing you a speedy recovery Ian
On a brighter note Kemi is in the final stages of completing her Thesis for her PHD, after all those years of study and hard work we wish you well in the final chapter of your studies
A big Camberwell Rotary congratulations to John & Audrey Steven celebrating 70 years of marriage, a truly remarkable achievement
Next week we will be meeting back @ Conchie Hall for our official DG Dale Hoy visit, also AG Casey Tan will attend…. a night not to be missed
That’s it from me for this week, have a good week in Rotary and Stay safe
Patrick Docherty
Member since 2010
Visitors to the park on September 12th for the Opening Ceremony and Family Fun day will be able to view the scar tree, and reflect on and pay respect to the families who lived, worked and played along these banks in a distant past.
WORDING FOR PLAQUE EXPRESSES THE STRENGTH IN UNITY.
Due to the strict post-Lockdown rules governing outdoor gatherings, the Gala Opening cannot be held on the 8th August as originally planned.
