As a member of Rotary Glenferrie, I am continually amazed at the activities undertaken by our one little Club. We are building toilets in Sierra Leone and giving people back their vision. On the home front our programs like the Cookery Class for the Homeless are imparting skills both to the clients and indeed to some of the members.
In a world where the terms “making a difference “and “raising awareness” are used so often that their meaning has been debased. It does indeed make a difference and raise awareness in numerous areas, as well as providing a fantastic forum for fellowship. As was seen by the amazing address from our member Lindy Joubert, the activities of the members are not just confined to Rotary activities. There are many members making their mark in the community in other areas. Long may it continue.
On Tuesday evening we were treated to a wonderful “Member behind the Badge” speech by Lindy Joubert. Lindy is an Honorary Senior Fellow in Architecture at the University of Melbourne and has been associated with Melbourne University for many years. Lindy has a very impressive resume - her roles include:
Consulting at UNESCO Paris headquarters for three years - 2000-2003
In 2006 she was the Founding Director of the inaugural UNESCO Observatory at the University of Melbourne
Vice President World Craft Council Asia Pacific region from 2012 (more roles on the next page)
Lindy Joubert, President Peter Moore & Amelia Anderson
The Rotary Club of Glenferrie warmly welcomed to Rotary new member Christine McCann, who was inducted by President Peter Moore at the club meeting on July 23rd. Christine, who has spent many years in the tourist industry, was admitted to the vocational classification "Formerly Tourism and Hospitality". Among her many interesting assignments, Christine managed a tourist resort in Fiji for twenty years. Christine's Rotary mentor is Club Secretary Geoffrey Widmer.
Welcome to Rotary, Christine. We look forward to working alongside you for many years to come to deliver the Magic of Rotary.
Christine McCann was inducted as a member of the Rotary Club of Glenferrie July 23rd, pictured here with President Peter Moore and her Rotary mentor Geoffrey Widmer
Congratulations to Helena Wimpole, the lucky winner of the “Bring Along a Guest” promotion over 2023 / 2024, as drawn by President Peter at the last Club Dinner. With delightful surprise, Helena received a lovely bottle of Chandon bubbles, along with some exquisite chocolates. Overall, much appreciation to the handful of Members who participated in this promotion last year; it added to the flavour of the night. This promotion is back again in 2024 / 2025! We look forward to many more Members getting excited and bringing along a guest this year.
It was a wet and windy old Farmers Market on July 20th, but that didn't stop these three Glenferrie Rotarians from getting into the spirit of things! Crowds and stallholder numbers were below average for the day, but those who did come received the usual warm and friendly greeting, hail, rain or shine. The next Farmers Market on August 3rd will be something really special, with lots of fun and activities for kids and kids at heart (as well as the usual fresh produce, savoury lunches, hot coffee and friendship.
Glenferrie Rotarians Simon Messenger, PP Cheryl Pisterman and Paul Shekleton weren't about to let a little wind and rain spoil the Market July 20th. No sirrreee!
Rotary Hawthorn and the Balwyn Group are holding a Tour of the Australian Jazz Museum, on Tuesday 13th August 2024, between 10:30am and 2:00pm. Rotarians and friends can enjoy a comprehensive tour of the Australian Jazz Museum for $25 per person.The tour covers what goes on behind the scenes; light refreshments; and a live jazz performance by a professional Band. Tickets can be purchased online via this link: https://www.trybooking.com/CPLJY for $25. There are 12 places available for Glenferrie Rotarians.
The Australian Rotary Health District 9800 Committee is hosting an online Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course, led by MHFA Co-founder and Rotarian, Betty Kitchener AM. This comprehensive course will equip you with practical skills to assist someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
We are excited to announce that we have new polo shirts available for order. Yan can now purchase a Long Sleeve Rugby Top or a Short Sleeve Polo Shirt in a stylish navy colour, each featuring our club logo.
If you are interested in placing an order, please contact Garfield Lee by gle11797@bigpond.net.au or 0411225191.
Details and prices can be viewed on the next page.
Doc, I can’t stop singing the ‘Green Green Grass of Home’. He said: “That sounds like Tom Jones syndrome.” “Is it common?” I asked. “It’s not unusual” he replied.
I’m on a whiskey diet. I’ve lost three days already.
I was having dinner with Garry Kasporov (world chess champion) and there was a check tablecloth. It took him two hours to pass me the salt.
Marks coffee journey began back in 2000 when he and his wife Samantha embarked on a business venture to roast and supply coffee grown on Sams coffee plantation in the lush Byron Bay Hinterland, The Venture go off to a positive start by securing a stall at The Queen Victoria Market in 2001 which helped promote and introduce thousands of visitors to Australian grown coffee,
This was soon followed by the establishment of their Roastery and Cafe Growers Expresso in North Fitzroy in 2004, At the same time the small family business also flourished through its involvement in the emerging Farmers Market scene including one of the inaugural stall holders at The Boroondara Farmers Market.
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
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