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Volume 1  Issue 32    22 March 2021
 
 
President Greg
We welcomed our guest speaker, her husband and many of our members back this week.
 
 
As always, grateful for constructive feedback any time. Have a happy, safe, and healthy time Opening Opportunities.
President Greg 😊
 
 
 
Sergeant's Snippets
The duty roster is updated until the end of May. Check it for your own interest and planning ahead.
 
Thank you to Geoff Haddy for his suggestion of including 'roasts'
into the Happy Fines session.

 

 

 

Thank You Rotarians

Greythorn Traders have very generously donated our Club 50 vouchers to say thank you to our members for their support over many years.

It's win-win for their businesses and RCNB so come along to our next meeting to receive one.

Greg was happy to promote this on Thursday!!

 

Our Meeting on 18 March

We were privileged to hear from Carolyn Ingvarson, a fascinating guest speaker.

Read more about her speech here.

Jennifer ably hosted the meeting.

 

 

 

 

FORaMEAL Packing Event

Here are further details.

You need to register here:  https://www.trybooking.com/BPSDA

 

 

ANZAC Day

A message from Greg M:
 
Please note due to Covid 19 restrictions the Doncaster RSL has decided to cancel the ANZAC Day Service .
 
As they usually get 500 to 600 people there, no way can they guarantee social distancing .
 
                We await next year !!!

 

 

Sunday Market

The Sunday Market needs volunteers for next weekend and the one after.  So please volunteer now!!

Check out the roster here.

Let Geoff S know how you can help.

 

 

Hot Cross Buns

Fellow Member John Koa is again offering packs of 6 Bakers Delight Hot X Buns to us for Easter.
 

 

 

The Future of Peace Leadership

 

In celebration of its  centenary in Australia, Rotary has invited leaders in peace and conflict resolution to provide perspectives on challenging global and domestic issues and how we can all contribute towards building a more peaceful world over the next 100 years.

World renowned speakers will present along with break out sessions to give all participants the chance to interact together.  

More information is here.

 

 

 

Geoff's Health Tips

Read about the benefits of Vitamin C.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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
 
25 March
Hear from our own Imre Lele on his personal and Rotary journey
 
1 April
No meeting due to Easter
 
8 April
Guest Speaker David Mann
On 3AW plus
 
 
Return to Kew Golf Club
We are back at Kew Golf Club for face-to-face meetings.
 
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
 
ForAMeal Packing Event
31 March
 
District Conference
1-2 May 2021 (virtual)
 
District Assembly
22 May 2021 (virtual)
 
District Changeover
27 June 2021 (in person)
 
Working Bee at Camp Getaway
22 - 24 October 2021
 
 
 
Celebrations
 
 
Birthdays
 
Inductions
Terry Keyhoe
 
Weddings
 
 
Commemorations
The funeral arrangements for Ron Roy -
 
Federation Chapel,
Lilydale Memorial Park,
126-128 Victoria Road, Lilydale.
 
1.45pm, Friday March 26th.
 
 
 
Grapevine Deadline
Information for Grapevine needs to be with the Editor by midday Saturday.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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