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Volume 69 | Issue 17 | 23rd October 2024 (Updated)

We gather together on the lands of the traditional custodians, the Wurundjeri 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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Presidential Press
 
 
Member Behind the Badge – David Chu
 
One of our recently inducted members, David Chu (May 2024) was our speaker for the evening and he gave us his ‘Member Behind the Badge’ presentation. Pictured below is David with his wife, three children, mother and pet dog. David  told us about how life in China started to change around 2012 which prompted a decision to leave in 2014. He wanted to live “Free of Fear”. David and his family finally arrived in Melbourne in 2016.
 
 
On his arrival to Australia, he joined the Victorian Chinese Australian Association advocating Australian values and citizenship in the Chinese community to foster a sense of belonging and support. David has aspirations as a Councillor in the City of Boroondara and is currently standing for council elections in the Gardiner Ward.
 
 
Club Service Recognitions
 
 
Adrian is the current Chair of the Youth & Vocation Committee and is also a champion and ambassador for ROMP, a signature project which continues to evolve and benefit the Myeloma Community. Adrian despite his own health challenges is an outstanding example of “Service Above Self”.
 
Let the Magic of Rotary continue to Create Hope in our Communities and the World!
 
Stories
Rotary Christmas Cakes
This year Rotary Christmas cakes will be available to purchase at the Hawthorn Makers Market
Sunday 3rd November & Sunday 1st December
You can purchase anytime between 10am – 3pm
There will be no available stock @ Conchie Hall this year
 
 
 
 
Paul Harris Breakfast - Tuesday 12th November
 
 
 
Put These Dates in Your Diary!!! 
Wednesday 30th October – “Offsite Fellowship Meeting” – The Harp of Erin Hotel
Members and naturally all partners are welcome to come and enjoy some great food, company and fellowship. Always a very successful and enjoyable event
 
 
Wednesday 6th November – Speaker Angela Magut – The Story of Miriam Bella
Angela is the proud founder of Miriam Bella and will share her story – a tale weaving her personal journey, a passion for vibrant fashion, and a commitment to transforming lives.
 
 
Wednesday 13th November – Speaker Mai McCann & Lien Dong Thi Nhu
Hearing and Beyond is an Australian NGO in Vietnam. In a city of 100,000 plus people they are the only people providing an education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children.
This is a project Camberwell Rotary has previously supported.
 
 
 
 
Volunteers Needed: Hawthorn Makers Market
Your help is needed! Volunteers are required for the following event. Click on HERE to view available slots and book yourself directly online.
 
Event:   Hawthorn Makers Market
Date:    03/11/2024 at 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Chair:    Teresa Molella 0420 286 840
Location:   Hawthorn Arts Centre
360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
 
 
 
 
A Reminder when Tin-Rattling at the Sunday Market
As you all know, volunteering at the Camberwell Sunday Market is an important part of our fundraising, as well as showing support to our Cluster Club the Rotary Club of Balwyn.
 
We have recently received communication from RC Balwyn outlining a 30% reduction in the gate takings over the last two years. Their report acknowledges that many of the reasons are outside their or our control (eg cost of living increases, cultural issues, younger age of patrons), the one thing we can influence is our engagement while greeting the Market patrons. 
 
So in Balwyn Rotary's communication: The Market Committee requests that all volunteers be more engaging in welcoming patrons to the market and seeking a donation. We are not asking for aggression, be more engaging which encourages patrons to contribute. 
 
Please keep this in mind during your next and subsequent Market Roster sessions.
 
Murray Anderson, Treasurer
 
ClubRunner Corner - CSM Roster

Camberwell Sunday Market - Volunteer Roster

 
Have you ever wondered which Sunday you have been allocated to? Can't find the email from Alan?
 
Then look no further! This new widget has been added to both our website Home Page - it's at the bottom of the right-hand column, right under the 3 most recent Bulletins. And it will be in each Bulletin as well. Just click on the blue "CSM Signup List" link. It's that simple - try it!
 
Murray Anderson

CAMBERWELL SUNDAY MARKET ROSTER

RC CAMBERWELL
CSM ROSTER ALLOCATIONS
November 2024
 
Date
0650-1000
0950-1300
3rd November
Victor Wang/ Kemi Shobowale
Naina Pandher/Jessica Wat
   10th November
Murray Anderson/ Lindy Anderson
Patrick Docherty/George deSouza
17th November
Alan Lorenzini/Andrea Lorenzini
Sally Lombard/ Ian McMillan
24th November
Brenda Innes/ Michelle Critchley
Gaya Govender/ Nadia Hamilton
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Book a donation at https://app.donateblood.com.au/QYD5 today.
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Sumba Eye Program Fund Raising Dinner
 
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Myeloma Australia’s Greatest Call Long Lunch 2025
 
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Camp Getaway Working Bee - 28th Feb 25 – 2 Mar 25
 
Camp Getaway provides a quality recreational camp experience for people of all abilities. The target groups assisted at Camp Getaway are people with disabilities and special needs.
 
The Rotary Club of Camberwell has booked the dates above and we will again be assisted by our former member and now retired painter – Andy Spry.
 
Thousands of voluntary hours have gone into redeveloping the site, which now includes self-contained units with full disabled facilities, modern dormitories and many other improvements.
 
This working bee at Camp Getaway is a weekend away and provides a great opportunity for club fellowship. As there is always refurbishment and maintenance activities to be done this is a great hands-on Community project for our Club.
 
Further information to follow.
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2025 Conference Dates
 
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Amadini Perera
October 1
 
Richard Gray
October 6
 
Brenda Innes
October 26
 
Spouse Birthdays
Evelyn Hunter
October 5
 
Margaret Joss
October 8
 
Anniversaries
Geoff Heath
Heather Heath
October 28
 
Join Date
Pierre Kriegler
October 3, 1999
25 years
 
Michael Blood
October 4, 1976
48 years
 
Adrian Campbell
October 7, 2009
15 years
 
George de Souza
October 12, 2016
8 years
 
Daya Govender
October 18, 2023
1 year
 
Andy Chappell
October 21, 2021
3 years
 
Nav Muniratna
October 26, 2022
2 years
 
Phil Young
October 28, 2020
4 years
 
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Please send your contributions or any general feedback to your 2023-202 RCC Bulletin Editor Joe Yeh (joe@prowseqs.com.au)