No meeting next Monday, 31st August, Social Event at Moe Thai
Club News and Updates
President's Report
On Monday night our guest speaker was Vicki Hamilton from GARDS (Gippsland Asbestos
Related Disease Support). Vicki delivered an informative presentation on asbestos exposure
and its long-term effects on people in the Latrobe Valley.
Workers in the power stations and other industrial sites were routinely exposed, and over
the years an estimated 140,000 Australians have been affected.
Asbestos remains present in many everyday materials including building products, car parts,
walls, floors, insulation, and exterior cladding.
Vicki also spoke about silicosis disease, a dust related lung condition caused by activities
such as cutting or breaking concrete, mining, tunnelling, and sandblasting.
Vicki provides vital support to individuals and families across the Gippsland region who are
living with asbestos related and silica related diseases, offering guidance and compassionate
assistance.
Next Week’s Program
Just a reminder that next Monday, 31st August, we will be enjoying a social gathering at the
Thai Restaurant in George Street, Moe, commencing at 6.00 pm. Members and partners
from the Inner Wheel Club of Moe will also be joining us for a relaxed evening of fellowship.
Please confirm your attendance with Roger if you haven’t already done so.
President Lyn
Pictured above: Vicki Hamilton and President Lyn Cassar
Girls in Blue and Blue Light Disco – Moe Town Hall
Volunteer Roster
As discussed, our Club will be joining with the Rotary Club of Morwell in supporting the Morwell Proactive Policing Unit, who will be conducting the following community projects.
Girls in Blue – Tuesday 1st September
As only one Rotarian from each club is required for this event, President Lyn Cassar has volunteered to attend on behalf of our Club.
Blue Light Disco – Friday 11th September
Session 1 — 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Volunteers:
Alan Bishop
Helen Morrison
Maureen Bishop
Diane Wilkinson
Session 2 — 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Volunteers:
Alan Bishop
Maureen Bishop
Roger Taylor
Lyn Cassar
Should you find yourself unavailable for your scheduled time, please contact the Secretary as soon as possible so adjustments can be made.
Maureen Bishop
Secretary
Botanic Garden Playground – Cleanup Roster
Thanks to the following members who have volunteered to help maintain the
Botanic Garden Playground and surrounding area
September - Roger
October - Lyn
November - Robin
A Trip Down Memory Lane
From the archives .............the early 2000's
2000-01
With the new Millennium was the induction of women into Rotary, with two women inducted into the Rotary Club of Moe.
A cairn and plaque was placed in the Moe Botanic Gardens in memory of Claude Staff as a memorial to a great life of service.
The Moe-Yallourn Rail Trail was lowered to access the Botanic Gardens from Albert Street Moe.
The inaugural Gippsland Golf Classic was held raising $4,000.
2001-02
Update of the Club Constitution and Bylaws to comply with new criteria set by the Rotary International Council on Legislation of 2001 and inclusion of new Club Committees.
Further development of the Gatehouse Gardens and the Botanic Gardens at a cost of $2,000.
Baringa Special School was a major project with the construction of a Gazebo, 3-metre-high brick rebound wall for ball games with extensive concrete apron.
2002-03
The newly instituted New Generations Committee focused on youth affairs in its first year.
A school garden program was initiated for 10 Primary Schools. Shrubs, ground cover and small native trees with stakes and guards were supplied, with school children undertaking the planting.
Work on the path to connect the Botanic Gardens to the Rail Trail bridge was started with many truckloads of soil were used to form a ramp.
(If you have any comments or questions, please contact the editor)
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Moe & Morwell
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