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     Volume 2 
     Issue 6  
    16 August 2021
 
 
 
From President Maurie
It was good to see 44 members and friends at our Zoom gathering on Thursday. Great to see Kristine McDonell in the group.

Unfortunately, we cannot be face to face at KGC next week so prepare for a luscious home meal, BYO wine and another Zoom.
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Guest Speaker - Christine Ahern
Our Guest Speaker for this week is Christine Ahern from Channel 9.  Make sure you are there to hear her story.
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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Eva Tilley Aged Care Employee Day
RC North Balwyn has a long association with the Eva Tilley Aged Care facility in North Balwyn and Tony Wells provided a snapshot of our connection at last week’s meeting.
 
Tony is currently on the Board at Eva Tilley and other Club members who have had the privilege of serving in that capacity include the late Max Hunter, David Cheney and Ian Adams.
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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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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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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
 
19 August
Guest Speaker - Christine Ahern
Award Winning Channel 9 Journalist
 
 
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
 
Our Gardening program is up and running so please check the roster here and let Neil know when you can assist.
 
 
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
Jenny Cribbes
 
Inductions
Andrew Sutherland
 
Weddings
Peter & Sally Sutherland
David & Jan Cheney
Imre & Tricia Lele
Gavan & Lyn Schwartz
 
 
 
 
 
Grapevine Deadline
Information for Grapevine needs to be with the Editor by midday Saturday.  
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