Volume 52 Number 33                                                        May 13th 2024
 
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President's Message
Posted by Mark Howlett

Welcome to our second Tuesday meeting of this month where we will have an inspiring presentation regarding the national youth science forum.

Members may be aware that Mark Ellis is again in Sumba with the eye program; what an incredibly generous, successful and efficient program, which we can all be proud of. Later in the year, Mark Ellis is putting together a night out to raise much needed funds for the program; more on that to come. Please check the roster opportunities as I know Alex was seeking volunteers for the bread run and also note the soon coming weekend working bee at Camp Getaway on 9-11 August.

See you Tuesday

President Mark
Club Meeting Report - 30th April - Khelina Fedorchuk
We were delighted to be spoken to by Khelina Fedorchuk and her work in Artificial Intelligence. Khelina has impressive credentials, studying mathematics for 5 years at the Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics at Moscow University. The latter she secured an Assistant Teacher and then Senior Lecturer position. In 2017, she moved her work to study for a PHD at our Swinburne university where she was eventually offered a position of Postdoctoral Researcher, to create a suit friendly software based on her work.
 
It was interesting to hear her slant on Australian life as compared to her life in Russia.  Also, that she would have to leave Australia to continue her work, initially in Russia but hopefully in Europe in the future.
PP Mark Ellis & Khelina Fedorchuk
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Beginning the Long Journey to Nganmarriyanga
Posted by Alex Marshall
The EndTrachoma project has been concluded with 60 toiletry kits being dispatched to Nganmarriyanga in the Northern Territory. Two weeks ago, members of the Community Group packed the toiletry kits into cotton bags that were provided by Ian Dobson. The kits were squeezed into postal boxes along with some small toys, and the total consignment weighed a shade under 80kg.
 
The kits will be distributed by the school to 5–10-year-old children with simple instructions about the importance of hygiene and its relevance to the transmission of the infectious eye disease, Trachoma. The generous donation and discounting of goods from a number of large retailers was gratifying.

Toiletries kits ready to be sent to
Nganmarriyanga
Nominate Now for District Awards - Closing 31 May
To view the District Awards Information press
on this link District Awards 2024 and for
Application Forms press on this link
 
Balwyn Centenary Grants 2024
 
 
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rotary in Australia in 2021 the Rotary Club of Balwyn donated a significant portion of its annual income generated from its Camberwell Sunday Market, to assist other Rotary Clubs in Australia in their humanitarian endeavors. The Sunday Market has enabled the RCB to start many major community projects and assist in philanthropic initiatives within Australia and internationally.

By providing Balwyn Centenary Grants to other Rotary Clubs is to give their members the opportunity to fulfill their dreams in making the world a better place. The RCB will commit approximately $1,000,000 over the next 5 years to aid other Rotary Clubs in Australia.

The first round for 2024 closed on March 31st - decision announced in May. The second round for 2024 closes on September 30th. The application form is found on this link CGApplicationForm
The Hogans on their European Trip
Posted by Thelma Hutchison
'We are floating down the Danube at the moment, struggling with our daily intake of French food and wine'. Robert Hogan
We wish the Hogans a safe and fabulous holiday.
LoL
 
 
Speakers
May 14, 2024 6:30 PM
Nadia Mohamed
NYSF (National Youth Science Program)

Nadia Mohamed, a student at St Catherine’s School, attended the NYSF program in Canberra in January 2024, for 12 days. NYSF (National Youth Science Program) is attended by students who are completing Year 11, and considering pursuing a science, engineering or technology (STEM) based career. It involves off campus and on campus projects and the program is residential.
Jun 11, 2024 6:30 PM
Lawrie Mann
Member Behind the Badge
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Upcoming Events
Club Dinner Meeting
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
May 14, 2024
6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
 
Rotary Board Meeting
Auburn Hotel
May 16, 2024
6:15 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Boroondara Farmers Market
Patterson Reserve
May 18, 2024
7:00 AM – 1:15 PM
 
District 9800 Assembly
St Francis Catholic College
May 19, 2024
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Excursion to MCG- Join Us on May 28th
Melbourne Cricket Ground
May 28, 2024
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
 
Boroondara Farmers Market
Patterson Reserve
Jun 01, 2024
7:00 AM – 1:15 PM
 
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