Last Monday, members attended a private pre-screening of the movie The Lost King. It was an End Polio fundraiser coordinated by Justine Paragreen. Members enjoyed a most intriguing movie based on a true story, followed by dinner at a local Chinese restaurant. A great night had by all. Thanks for organising Justine.
Congratulations to Ohanes Nanahj from the Box Hill Institute, who was awarded the club’s Bert Steven Award. Ohanes’ received the award for his admirable personal qualities and outstanding competencies in motor mechanic. It was great to meet Ohanes as he thanked the club for award last week. Thank you to the Youth and Vocation Committee, in particular Michael Blood, for continuing with what has become an annual tradition in honour of our much-loved past member Bert Steven.
Captain Sam Davies was our guest speaker on the topic Fear of Flying and Aviation last week. It was a thorough, detailed and insightful presentation on the intensive commercial training undertaken by pilots as well an outline of the aircraft navigation instruments at pilots’ disposal to maximise the safety and comfort of passengers. Although the actual training material takes over 4 hours to deliver, members were given a great condensed overview.
If you intend to attend the May 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, time is running out to take advantage of the early registration fees. The deadline is 15 December when the fees will increase by around $US100. Please book asap.
Thank you to Alan Lorenzini, Justine Paragreen, Brett Campbell and Tim Landsberg for assisting at the last Camberwell Sunday market.
Thank you also for all those who attended the Hawthorn Makers Market on 4 December 2022: Teresa Molella, Michelle Critchley, Annie Murphy, Lyndon Joss, John Sanders, Graeme Hope, David Baker, Steve Clarke, Rob Davies, and Nave Muniratna.
The Community Service Committee was overwhelmed with members’ generosity following a request to bring a child’s Christmas gift to be distributed in the Camberwell area by St Vincent de Paul. Many thanks to those who contributed.
Next week is the club’s Christmas celebration as one of the much-anticipated events, it promises to be as enjoyable as other years. Look forward to seeing everyone there.
We will return for a fellowship dinner at the Box Hill RSL on 18 January 2023. Normal meetings resume on 25 January 2023 at Conochie Hall.
If you are not attending Christmas function, may I wish you and your family a merry Christmas and all the very best for 2023.