This week’s reflections from President Vijay Susarla
Meeting of 16 July 2025
Two great reasons to celebrate at our club meeting. The first was “Thank God It’s Over (TGIO) after a successful Camberwell Art Show to mark its 60th year. A team of around 20 CAS volunteers were guests of the club and Murray Anderson thanked them, presenting each with a certificate and a gift.
Jon Oppy reinforced the volunteers’ contribution to what he described as the happiest art show he can remember. Importantly art show sales exceeded budget expectations, and its profitability will benefit the club’s charity activities.
The second was to celebrate the club’s Past Presidents. A past president himself, Jon Oppy outlined an honour roll from a long list of past presidents of the club since 1956 together with the highlights of their year.
Community Services Committee will run a Winter Clothing appeal for St Vincent's de Paul in Camberwell. Winter Items will be donated to "in need" members of our community. Don’t forget to bring your donations to next meeting 23rd July at Conochie Hall, Canterbury.
If you can volunteer at RIMERN for few hours in a week, it would be greatly appreciated, and please contact Jo-Anne Tamlyn for more information.
Pam Anderson, wife of Peter Anderson passed away last Saturday the 12th July. Peter was a member of the Rotary Club of Camberwell for many years. Pam had a recent illness, and it seemed to have got the better of her and passed away in her sleep.
Pam and Peter were about to celebrate their 62nd wedding anniversary. Pam was 91.
She will be cremated at a private ceremony. A memorial will be held on Friday 25/7 at Wattle Park.
It’s that time of year again, please put the dates 16 & 18 September in your diary for the Camberwell High School year 9 Mock Job Interviews. You will all be sent a Volunteer Signup Invitation shortly.
This year we have less students to interview: 64 on each day so we need 8 Desks each with 2 Interviewers, and each team will interview 8 Students over the course of the morning.
I will provide by email all the information you need for the process.
This is a call-out to all Members to create a strong presence from the Club. Everyone enjoyed this Rotary activity last year so please volunteer when you receive the Signup List Invitation.
Come and witness the official induction of members, the presentation of charters, and inspiring performances that reflect the unique energy and vision these clubs bring to our global Rotary family.
Together, we’ll set the stage for lasting impact and lifelong connections.
The Victorian Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards- (Vic RESCA) recognises the outstanding community Service of paid and volunteer members of Victorian Emergency Services making a difference in your communities and also supports Emergency Services Mental Health Research through the Emergency Services Foundation.
Patron: The Governor of Victoria- Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC
Join us for a memorable night of recognition and celebration.
Tickets are $100 per person.
"Tickets sales close midnight Thursday 28th August".
Saturday, 6 September, 6:30pm - 10:30pm AEST
Hyatt Place Event Centre - (entry at rear of building off Larkin Blvd)
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