We gather together on the lands of the traditional custodians, the Wurundjeri and Woi Wurrung people. We pay our respects to all of Melbourne’s First Peoples, to their ancestors and Elders, and to our shared future together.
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As a Geelong member of over thirty years dotted with memories of pain and heartache, enjoying a win at the Grand Final was the order of the day last Saturday regardless of its one sidedness. In the post-match formalities, it became evident that the team members had a deep connection with one another. The club seems to have developed a positive culture of inclusion and cohesiveness contributing to the outcome of consistently high results over time. The club culture struck me as having many parallels with Rotary. The centrality of family values, selfless support for each other and the community, strong friendship bonds, the contribution of a broader group supporting the club while working for a common cause are the core attributes of our club and ones that has and will continue to underpin our success. It’s gratifying to see how when an AFL football club adopts these principles, there is such a strong sense of achievement by all.
Last week we met at Green Acres for a cluster meeting organised by the Balwyn Rotary Club. We were privileged to hear Associate Professor Michael Woodward AM, who is currently Director and Clinical Head of Aged Care Research, Austin Health. He outlined the most recent research findings on Alzheimer’s diseases based on his report on the ABC Four Corners program titled ‘Holding on to Hope’ with Dr Norman Swan which aired on 13 June 2022. Some insights of the presentation were:
Current drug testing indicates significant improvements in pathological results in existing Alzheimer patients
With 20 different trials currently in progress, the future looks positive
Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be very isolating, open discussions should be encouraged
The importance of daily exercise, a Mediterranean diet, healthy sleep, keeping the brain active and ongoing social engagement in delaying the onset of the disease
By the time you read this Bulletin, Justine Paragreen and John Walmsley will be in Timor Leste to review the Rotary Timor Consortium Project. We look forward to their report on their return.
Thank you to members who took time off their four-day long weekend to assist at the Camberwell
Sunday Market – Steve Clarke, Kerry-Anne Frost, Andy and Sandy Chappell.
Thank you to all members who voted in the Regionalisation trial. Results to be published shortly.
Next week is a meeting not to be missed. Guest Speaker John Conte is the developer of two very diverse ventures.
Our members who assisted at the Camberwell Sunday Markets in September earned $1,896.62 for our club’s Charity Account. A big thank you to Michael Blood, Peter Pratt, Kieran Healy, Caroline Webb, Jim O’Hara, Trish O’Hara, Michael Mullins, Jo-Anne Tamlyn, Murray Anderson, Joseph Yeh, Nadia Hamilton, Yvonne Wills, Steve Clarke, Kerry-Anne Frost, Andy Chappell, Sandy Chappell for undertaking roster duties in September.
NOTE: DUE TO A VERY HIGH NUMBER OF NON AVAILABILITIES FOR OCTOBER, THERE ARE VACANCIES ON 23 AND 30 OCT. PLEASE EMAIL JIM O’HARA IF YOU CAN ASSIST.
Many thanks to those members rostered in September who have already volunteered for another shift in October to assist filling the shortfall.
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The convention promises to be an inspirational event, with distinguished speakers, energizing breakout sessions, and abundant opportunities to brainstorm ideas for Doing Good in the World with Rotary and Rotaract members from around the globe.
Join us in Melbourne, the cultural capital of Australia, to Imagine What’s Next as we form and strengthen connections and learn from one another.
Register now to get a reduced rate, and encourage your friends to do the same. This offer expires 15 December.
The Bayside Community Concert for Ukraine Displaced Persons is organized by five Rotary Clubs in the city of Bayside. All of the proceeds will be distributed by Rotary either in Australia or internationally.
The concert will be on Sunday October 23rd at 2:30 PM at St Leonard’s College Brighton
This week we heard of the passing of Lawrence Atley OAM. Lawrence was District Governor for Rotary International District 9800 in 1989 – 90 and is survived by his wife Margaret.
Lawrence died on Wednesday night 21/09/22 with his wife Margaret by his side. This year he celebrated 50 years as a Rotarian.
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