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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If I have not yet caught up with you, happy new year. May the 2023 year be the best one yet. The Board and I are very keen to continue the momentum of club activities for the balance of the Rotary year. The calendar year has kicked off with an enjoyable social dinner gathering at the Box Hill RSL on 18 January. Last week we reconvened at Conochie hall for a combined meeting with Canterbury Rotary club members. The highlight of the night was presentations from both clubs showcasing their signature projects including Rotarian for Bees, For A Meal and ROMP (The Rotary Outreach Myeloma Program). Importantly the meeting was a great opportunity to renew friendships with our neighbouring Rotary club members as well as keeping up with some of the important work of both clubs.
I hope members enjoyed the Australia Day celebrations and tuned in to the Rotary livestreamed event. If not, there may be a recording to be distributed in the Bulletin at a later date. The club priority as we start 2023 will be on membership. As already advised, we will host a membership night themed ‘Each one Bring one’ on 8 February. David Baker, Chair of membership has distributed a flyer to all members and it is also included in this Bulletin. You are encouraged to direct your efforts to invite a potential member to the club meeting. Committee chairs will showcase current project on the night.
Members of less than 5 years membership (and others who missed out or want a refresher) are invited to participate in learning more about Rotary through the courses offered at the Rotary Leadership Institute It is free of charge. If you would like to take up this opportunity, please advise the Secretary.
Next week’s meeting will be at Conochie Hall and the guest speaker will be Peter Warner on the topic of ‘Camberwell Magpies Cricket Club History and Community Objectives’. Past President Patrick Docherty will be the Chair.
On Australia Day, President Fabienne was invited to the City of Boroondara Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at the Hawthorn Arts Centre, along with Pennie Cornwell (President RC Kew) and David Hobson (President RC Balwyn).
150 new Australians from 31 countries received a small Australian flag, a Citizenship Certificate and a commemorative coin. At the ceremony Mayor Councillor Felicity Sinfield (Cotham Ward) announced the Boroondara Citizens of the Year award winners. Maxine Gross was one of two recipients for the Citizen of the Year Award, acknowledging her charity work as co-founder of ‘You Matter’ supporting survivors of family violence. John Unkles was also recognised as 2023 Citizen of the Year for his tireless work at the Camberwell Hockey Club for over 35 years.
Brothers Mike and Ben Zhou were joint winners of the 2023 Young Citizen of the Year for their ongoing community contribution through Christmas busking across Boroondara for over 13 years, donating all proceeds to charity. Ben’s acceptance speech in his brother’s absence was inspiring calling all his contemporaries to support their local community.
Pictured Left to Right: Pennie Cornwell (President Kew RC), David Hobson (President Balwyn RC), Fabienne Nichola (President Camberwell RC), and Councillors Di Gillies (Junction Ward) and Jane Addis (Maling Ward)
This report I have written based on what I had learn during 2 weeks in Brisbane and it’s not perfect, I note that some of my spelling and grammar are not in a correct ways, but I am very pleased with everything that I learn so far, without the support from Rotary Camberwell I could not able to gain any of those experience from Melbourne and Brisbane in my life.
Welcome assistants at major entrance venues to Melbourne as well as the two Convention venues Rod Laver Arena , Melbourne Convention and Entertainment Centre as well as the various Event venues during the Convention.
Marshalls at the Convention venues.
Assistance for Delegates at the major Melbourne accommodation Hotels and Motels.
VIP transport
Assistants in the House of Friendship
Assistants at the Host Organisation Office - providing general information to delegates
The Rotary Leadership Institute Program presents a wonderful opportunity for experienced Rotarians, new members and indeed people interested in finding out more about Rotary to take some time to experience the history, current and new initiatives related to this great organisation we call Rotary.
Part 1 and 2: Saturday 4 March at 10am for 90 minutes
Part 3: Saturday 18 March at 10am for one hour
Part 4: Saturday 25 March at 10am for one hour
To register email Jane Pennington
Jane.Pennington@rotary9800.org by 28 February.
There is a limit of 20 people for each program.
A wheel has been the symbol of Rotary since our earliest days.
The first design was made by Chicago Rotarian Montague Bear, an engraver who drew a simple wagon wheel, with a few lines to show dust and motion.
The wheel was said to illustrate "Civilization and Movement." .
Most of the early clubs had some form of wagon wheel on their publications and letterheads.
In 1922 - It was decided that all Rotary clubs should adopt a single design as the exclusive emblem of Rotarians.
In 1923- the present gear wheel, with 24 cogs and six spokes was adopted by the "Rotary International Association."
A group of engineers advised that the geared wheel was mechanically unsound and would not work without a "keyway" in the centre of the gear to attach it to a power shaft.
In 1923- the keyway was added and the design which we now know was formally adopted as the official Rotary International emblem.
