Volume 52 Number 27                                                        March 18th 2024
 
President's Message
Posted by Mark Howlett

Members had a very enjoyable evening on the Kooyong terrace last week with tasty tucker and great company.
Rotarians should be seeing emails about the progressing community groups and the now open opportunities for community group leaders. If anyone is interested and would like support, you are welcome to touch base with President Mark.

Bendigo district conference is not far away. If attending, make sure you are in the Whats app group by contacting Anita Morkans.
See you at next regular meeting on March 26th.

Cheers,
Mark
Read more...
BBQ On the Kooyong Terrace
It was a beautiful night Tuesday last when we held our annual Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club BBQ on the terrace. We were lucky enough to miss the hot weather which threatened the BBQ a few days beforehand. The fare was again up to it's excellent standard. Tasty meat, various types of BBQed and cooked vegetables, and salads. Desert of cheesecake, berries & cream etc finished off the night.
A great night for fellowship. Thanks to the Kooyong chefs for the meal and to Lynette Spencer for organising the night. 
Caralyn Shekleton, Paul Shekleton, Alex Marshall
& Andrea Kilmer
Read more...
Rotary Overseas Recycle Program (RORP)
Posted by Alex Marshall
A brief note to update Club Members with RORP which is gradually starting again this year. Indeed there are plans to “harvest” playground equipment on Thursday 4th April. There are now several dismantled playgrounds at the storage depot in Kilsyth awaiting transport to overseas destinations. The Glenferrie quartet in the photograph joined several Rotarians from other Clubs on an unseasonally hot March day. A container destined for PNG was loaded and further work was suspended when the temperature reached 30 degrees by 11.00am.
Alex Marshall, David Fallick, Paul Shekleton &
Geoff Widmer
LightWalker Walking Sticks Selling Well
Thanks to the good work of all of our Rotary Glenferrie LightWalker Ambassadors, sales of walking sticks have passed the 50% mark, with more than half of the club's stocks sold since December. We are also getting quite a lot of repeat sales with some customers, having purchased one or two sticks for themselves, returning to buy more as gifts for friends. Many many customers have complimented the club on the quality of their new walking stick (and the fabulous price too). 
 
Funds raised will go entirely to the club's project in Sierra Leone. 
 
 
There was no missing the LightWalker stand at the Boroondara Farmers Market on Saturday. Amelia Anderson and Helen Worladge recorded a steady stream of sales during the morning, with great exposure for the club's work.
Certificate of Thanks from the Salvation Army
Posted by Alex Marshall
During December 2023 the Community Service group assembled 28 Christmas Hampers that were donated to the Salvation Army on behalf of the Club. It was pleasing to receive acknowledgement of our contribution. The contents of each hamper were very similar and we closely adhered to the suggestions made by Norman Gale, Coordinator of community Services, Salvation Army, Camberwell.
Last Chance to Book for the Bendigo Conference
RLI (Rotary Leadership Institute) Starts 6 April
Bookings now open for RLI April  - Saturday 6, Sunday 21, and Saturday 27. Each session starting at 10am and goes for 1.5 hours.
Simply email Jane Pennington to reserve your spot before it books out. 😀 This course is perfect for Presidents-elect and any members who want to learn more about Rotary. We prefer to call this course the 'Rotary Learning Institute'.
March 2024 Edition of Rotary Down Out Now!
LoL
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
Rotary Board Meeting
Auburn Hotel
Mar 21, 2024
6:15 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Boroondara Antique & Collectibles Fair
Hawthorn Arts Centre
Mar 24, 2024
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
 
Club Dinner Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Mar 26, 2024
6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
 
Boroondara Farmers Market
Patterson Reserve
Mar 30, 2024
7:00 AM – 1:15 PM
 
Boroondara Farmers Market
Patterson Reserve
Apr 06, 2024
7:00 AM – 1:15 PM
 
Club Dinner Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
Apr 09, 2024
6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
 
View entire list
 
VOLUNTEER HERE
 
Add your name to one or more of the volunteer lists below by clicking on the name:  
ROTARIANS LIVE BY THE FOUR WAY TEST
 
 
OUR VISION
 
“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
CLUB EXECUTIVE
 
President
 
Vice President
 
President Elect
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
LIGHTWALKER WALKING STICKS ARE SIMPLY FANTASTIC VALUE
Type your content here...
FOR ROTARY APPAREL AND SUPPLIES
 
Order here from RDU Supplies
 
Advertisement for ClubRunner Mobile
 The Rotary Club of Glenferrie acknowledges the traditional owners as the custodians of this land, recognising their connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Australia's First Peoples, and to their elders, past, present and future.
 
  The Rotary Club of Glenferrie  |  PO Box 2134  |  Hawthorn Vic 3122
        TAKE ACTION:  www.rotaryglenferrie.org.au