Rotary Club of Moe
Monday 16th October
RJCA Presentation Newborough & Elizabeth Street Schools
Moe RSL
6.00 for 6.30pm
Hi Everyone,
On Monday night, our guests were DG Linda Humphries,PDG Mark Humphries, and our own AG Di Harrison.
It was an enjoyable night with DG Linda giving a presentation to the club which focused on the RI Theme ‘Create Hope in the World’ and spoke of President Gordon R McInally’s hope to promote peace, restore hope, empower girls, and eradicate polio. He also is focusing on mental health and that Rotary should be known as an organization that takes care of its members as well as the people it serves.
DG Linda also spoke about Regionalisation and emphasized the benefits of developing smaller regional groupings and having an ‘Australian’ voice at a national level. The overarching aim is to provide better and more direct support to clubs through a less layered, but more effective and contemporary structure. The ideals of Rotary are to be retained with the focus remaining on the Clubs and their engagement with each other and their communities.
A further important message was the Zone 8 Virtual Conference on 28-29 October’Moments That Matter’. Cost $25.00 AUD. DG Linda would like Rotarians to register and listen to outstanding international presenters give updates from across Zone 8, and enjoy fabulous entertainment, all from the comfort of your home. Click here to register
2023 Zone 8 Virtual Conference | Zone 8 (rotaryzone8.org)
PDG Mark Humphries spoke about his ‘Partner Project’ – ‘Safe water for Every Child’. He brought along a model of a water aid and demonstrated how it worked. He also invited Moe Rotarians to sample the filtered water!
PDG Mark with ‘safe water’
Committee Chairs were invited to share details of club activities so DG Linda was aware of projects/activities currently underway. An important discussion was led by Roger Taylor regarding the Golf Day in March and asked if it was worth having the golf day as he was worried about getting sponsors and help for the day. After a detailed discussion with members, it was agreed that the golf day will proceed. Roger thanked members for again supporting an important club activity.
Acting Community Chair, Alan Bishop, noted Moe Rotarians have been approached to assist with car parking for the Earth Market on 12th November. Organisers will pay $500 for our services. Several members indicated they were available and happy to assist.
Last week, the swindle went off and this week, with a kitty of $27, the swindle winner for the night was our DG, Linda Humphries, who donated her winnings back to the club. Thank you!
DG Linda draws ‘Hairy Legs’
On Monday night we have our RJCA presentations at the Moe RSL with students, family members, and teachers from Newborough and Elizabeth Street Primary Schools. So please come along and support the students as they share their achievements and skills gained during the year.
Lastly, please note the Board meeting will be held on Tuesday night. Meeting venue to be confirmed.
That’s all for now.
President Lyn
From the Rotary Club of Warragul:
Hello Rotarians and Friends of Rotary,
We are currently marking the Polio Month leading up to World Polio Day on October 24.This year our movie night will be held on Monday, October 23.
Peninsula Cinemas Warragul is again our venue with the movie commencing at 7.30pm.
“Rachel’s Farm” is a wonderful documentary that fits perfectly with Rotary’s seventh Area of Focus, “Supporting Environment”.
Here’s the publicity blurb:
“Film director and actress Rachel Ward is not the first person you’d expect to join a farming revolution. In this triumphant film, Rachel voyages from willful ignorance about the ecological impacts of conventional agriculture on her own rural property, to embracing a movement to restore the health of Australia’s farmland, food and climate.”
The price is $20 per person and all surplus funds go towards our Club’s contribution to ending polio.
To book please notify Greg King of the number (and names) who will be attending.
Pre-payment is required as no money will be collected on the night.
Please deposit your funds to:
Rotary Warragul General Account
BSB - 033 262
Account - 792 467
We are looking forward to seeing you at the theatre.
Don’t forget to invite family and friends.
GREG KING
Club Director and Foundation Chair
Mobile: 0416 045 157
