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     Volume 2 
     Issue 7 
    23 August 2021
 
 
 
From President Maurie
Christine Ahern delighted us with her presentation at last week’s meeting. Professional and personable with so many stories to share. What Christine didn’t mention…
 
She grew up in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast and attended the University of Queensland in Brisbane, completing a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Journalism.  In her final university year she won the award for the most outstanding journalism student in Queensland for a series of stories she wrote for the university newspaper on the shredding of documents relating to child abuse at a Brisbane youth detention centre. Christine has been awarded two Quill awards for her reporting during the COVID crisis.
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Writing Workshop
heroWriting Workshop with Journalist Jeanette Leigh

Across two hours, Jeanette will cover ideas about interviewing a subject, and how to enrich the great Rotary stories that we want to write.
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Fellowship Weekend at Phillip Island
Have you reserved your room yet for the Fellowship Weekend?
 
The dates are 5 - 7 November and the club has a block booking at the Seahorse Motel.
 
Nearly half the rooms are already taken and so if you would like to be there please contact Jane to reserve your room.
 
The Australia, New Zealand and Oceania Virtual Rotary Conference - 11th and 12th September 2021
ZONE 8 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS.docxThe Australia, New Zealand and Oceania Virtual Rotary Conference is on 11th and 12th September.  There are a wide range of inspirational speakers and multiple interactive breakouts to choose from. 
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Geoff's Health Tip
There are Effective Natural Alternatves to Sleep Medications
 
Sleep is as individualised as it is essential to your health. Whether you generally fall asleep easily or are more of an insomniac, it's good to have a few tried and true sleep aids on hand that are gentle, effective and more importantly, non-habit forming.
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Fostering Global Peace
Rotary encourages conversations to foster understanding within and across cultures.

We train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict and help refugees who have fled dangerous areas.
The attached summary from the Rotary Foundation tells us a little more about Rotary’s work in this area.
 
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RIMERN - What can you donate
Our new Community Service program provides furniture / household goods to help individuals and families in a range of needy circumstances.
 
If you have spare / excess items at home, the attached list shows what RIMERN can and can’t use in providing this service.
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Yarra Bank Reserve Opening
 
Having deferred the above Opening to 12th September, we hope to see you at the above event.

After all, this Project raises the profile of Rotary in our local community and may attract new Members.
 
 
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Relay for Life
The Rotaractors have a Team again in Relay for Life - we are the Rotaboars!!
 
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
 
 
 
     
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
More Information Wanted?
Rotary Club of North Balwyn: www.rotarynorthbalwyn.com.au
Rotary Club of North Balwyn Men's Shed:
Rotary District 9800: www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au
Club Meetings
 
26 August
Mystery Guest Speaker
 
 
Are you attending our next meeting?  If so, click:
Be sure to send this email to our Attendance Officer (Hugo) by Tuesday preceding the meeting.
 
 
Club Meeting Rosters
 
 Meeting rosters are back!!
 
 
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Second Bite
 
 
 
Camberwell Sunday Market
 
Our weekly commitment is to have 2 Volunteers for each of  6.45am to 10.00am and 9.45am to 1.00pm.  Here is the roster.
Geoff Steinicke awaits your email to nominate a day/time.
 
Gardening
 
Gardening activity is in lockdown but planning must go on for the better times ahead.
Please check the roster and check your situation, we need your help in this important service to our needy owners. Spring is on its way.
 
 
Club Diary
 
Yarra Bank Park Opening
12 September 2021
 
Working Bee at Camp Getaway
22 - 24 October 2021
 
Fellowship Weekend
Phillip Island
5 - 8 November 2021
 
 
 
Celebrations
 
 
Birthdays
Nil
 
Inductions
Ian Adams
 
Weddings
Ian & Alison Adams
Geoff & Liz Haddy
John & Elaine Magor
 
 
 
 
 
Grapevine Deadline
Information for Grapevine needs to be with the Editor by midday Saturday.  
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