Welcome Tim! The club welcomed new member Tim Gale with Elaine to the club, September 11th.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2018
As we head towards the AFL Grand Final, it is a time for the winning teams and its club members to reflect on the journey and the hard work it took to get to the finals. Winning is not easy, but the result of hard work, dedication and sacrifice. Rotary is the same, for an organisation to achieve its goals and celebrate its achievements, Rotarians need to put in the hard work as well. Football teams have their players and supporters; Rotary has its members. Rotary is a strong team with 1.2 million members worldwide and we will continue to grow. We need to have the same mind set as any football team aiming for the Premiership. A desire to win and a commitment to do our part. Wishing both teams and their supporters all the best for the big game ahead.
In this issue… President's Report Next meeting to honour three Who is that man? Welcome to Rotary Tim! Coming Soon - A Night at the KIOSC? Cleaning the oceans Rosters and more
Meetings Tuesdays 6:30pm for 7:00pm Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club 489 Glenferrie Road Kooyong Vic 3144 Melways Map 59 Ref C3
A big thank you for embracing the personal special effort and contributing to the Smarties jar campaign. I encourage club members to return their Smarties jar filled with coins. The Foundation committee will be organising a Foundation evening so stay tuned.
Bookings & Apologies
I know many members are keen to assist our farmers and some events have been organised to raise money for this worthy cause. A RAWCS tax-deductible District 9800 entity “Rotary District 9800 Drought Relief Fund” has been
Please be sure to let Bob Carey know by the Monday lunchtime before the meeting if you are unable to attend.
Contact Bob Carey: attendance@glenferrierotary.org.au
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TAKE ACTION: www.glenferrierotary.org.au
Coming Events
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Tuesday September 25th: Club Meeting Kooyong. Honorary Members Night
established to allow Clubs and members who choose to do so to donate via District 9800. A Committee has been established, headed by Grant Hocking, our District Governor Elect. This group will ensure that the money raised goes to where it is needed the most. To donate please follow this link:
Saturday September 29th: Boroondara Farmers Market, Patterson Reserve, Auburn Road , Hawthorn East Tuesday October 2nd: Club Meeting Kooyong. Speaker: Newton Langford Member Behind the Badge Tuesday October 9th: Club Meeting Kooyong. Speaker: Speaker: Dr Mark Ellis AM, Sumba 2018 Tuesday October 9th: Board Meeting
https://donations.rawcs.com.au/28-2018-19
Tuesday October 16th: Vocational Service Visit, KIOSC, Swinburne University Wantirna Campus
The club board has agreed to a proposal that the Boroondara Farmers Market make a contribution to the fund directly in support of Farmers in drought affected areas.
Saturday October 20th: Boroondara Farmers Market, Patterson Reserve, Auburn Road, Hawthorn East Saturday October 27th: Bunnings Sausage Sizzle in support of Australian Rotary Health, Bunnings Warehouse, Hawthorn
Members are invited to attend the Donations in Kind AGM which will be held on Thursday 8 November at DIK, Shed 39, 401 Somerville Road, West Footscray commencing at 7pm.
Next Meeting - September 25th 2018 Induction of Three New Honorary Members
On Tuesday September 25th we will award Honorary Club Membership to three outstanding Rotarians, Norm Fary, Bruce Gough and Trevor Mackey. The awards will recognise the significant contribution Norm, Bruce and Trevor have made to Rotary over many years, both at club and District level. I strongly encourage all current and past members to attend this wonderful night and bring partners along. Later in October our Rotary Youth Exchange student will visiting our club before embarking on her adventure. Do remember to keep these special meetings in your diary.
Norm Fary, Bruce Gough and Trevor Mackey have been outstanding Rotarians and great friends of club members over many years. Their combined contribution to the club and the work of Rotary throughout their Rotary careers has been nothing short of enormous and on their shoulders lies a great deal of club history.
Another busy and exciting week ahead. Have a great week in Rotary! Charles
At the club meeting on September 25th Norm, Bruce and Trevor will be inducted with Honorary Membership. All members, past and present, and partners and friends are invited to come along to share in this very special event, and to hear the absorbing Rotary stories of these three exceptional Rotarians.
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club Tuesday September 25th,, 2018 6:30pm for 7:00pm
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WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A ROTARIAN
1. Fellowship and Networking 2. High Ethical Standards 3. The ideal of service in all aspects of life 4. The advancement of international understanding goodwill and peace
VOCATIONAL SERVICE VISIT TO KIOSC WILL ASTOUND YOU! OCTOBER 16TH 2018
The club visit to KIOSC on October 16th will aim to make members aware of the wonderful place that is the Knox Innovation, Opportunity and Sustainability Centre (KIOSC). Boroondara Cares’ CHANCES Program is paid by Swinburne University to organise visits by Boroondara years 9 and 10 secondary students to KIOSC at its Wantirna Campus and to its Hawthorn Campus. The purpose is to make students aware of the career opportunities available to them through tertiary studies. Around 450 students from Boroondara participate each year and there are large numbers from the Knox Secondary schools as well. Quoting its website, KIOSC, which comprises a technology rich interactive Discovery Centre designed for visits by primary and secondary students: aims to inspire and empower today’s students to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours, which will equip them for their future careers. connects students to their role in a diverse and sustainable future; understanding the world from the perspectives of environmental, economic and socio-cultural sustainability. emphasizes practical learning experiences through a range of programs that provide a window into the world of work, linking a broad range of pathways in science, maths, technology, social sciences and humanities to integrated hands on curriculum. opens students’ eyes to the practical applications of classroom learning and the real world careers they lead to. The club visit to KIOSC has been organised for the club by the Vocational Service Committee with a view to exploring opportunities for the club to engage constructively with this wonderful facility. Wayne Worladge
CLUB MEETING REPORT
SEPTEMBER 11TH 2018 Ludovic Grosjean ": 'Launch of the Ocean CleanX Project" Our guest speaker for the evening, Ludovic Grosjean, Principal Consultant, Chartered Engineer for OCEANX is determined to make a difference to our planet by saving the world’s oceans from plastic pollution.
Welcome to Rotary Tim! The club was pleased to induct Tim Gale as a member at the club meeting on September 11th. Tim, a surgeon, will have the vocational classification Health Services, and will serve on the Community Service Committee. His Rotary mentor will be fellow surgeon Bob Carey, who will introduce Tim to the cutting edge of Rotary. Welcome Tim and Elaine! We are so pleased to have you with the club and look forward to fulfilling and rewarding Rotary service with you in the years ahead.
Ludovic was inspired to begin his quest by the discovery of plastic debris on beaches and finding sea birds that had died from ingesting plastic. He proposes to use drones to monitor streams, rivers and the ocean for improperly disposed waste and then work in concert with others to identify, collect and dispose of plastic waste. We were led on a voyage of discovery showing the several steps employed to design a suitable drone and the specification adopted to arrive at a usable solution. We learnt how the hardware comprising a micro processor was chosen, (incidentally, it would be similar to that under development for a self driving car), it would draw less that 7.5 watts and be 4 times faster than a raspberry Pi. The next step is to create the AI (artificial intelligence) which requires strong algorithms and is capable of continuous learning by creating neural networks, becoming smarter after many trials, ultimately able to identify objects such as plastic bottles. Next is the design of a suitable vehicle, done by considering payload, flight time (limited by battery capacity) and operational constraints such as humidity, salinity, corrosion, regulations regarding flying over populated areas and maintaining line of sight to the operator. At the end of the design process, a quadcopter would be selected. We were informed that as prices are steadily decreasing and battery performance is improving this make selection less complicated. The clear message is that pollution of the ocean is a problem created by humans and humans must do something to reverse the process. The many questions from the floor further expanded on the topic and members and guests warmly thanked Ludovic for an interesting, educational and thought provoking evening. Ian Willmott Meeting Chairman 4
Wine Raffle Winner Surprised by Prize!
You could have knocked our wine raffle winner over with a feather on September 11th. It was Andrea Kimler's first visit to the club as a prospective new member and, much to her surprise, she won the raffle. Andrea was assured that if she does decide to join Rotary she will have lots of new friends, especially now she has the bottle of wine! Come back again soon Andrea. You can't waste a good start!
Rostered on..... Farmers Market Roster September 29th 2018 Early Shift 6:30am - 10:00am
Newton Langford (Captain), Don Moore, Peter Harries, Bob Scott, Jane Gilchrist, Natalie Opie
Late Shift 10:00am - 1:30pm
Richard Blakeman (Captain), Bob Carey, Michael Hills, Cameron Purnell, Janet Hills, Kathryn Blakeman
Salvation Army Bread Run 20/9/2018
Helena Wimpole
27/9/2018 4/10/2018
If you can't fulfil a duty for any reason, please find a replacement and let the rosterer know.
Lyn Kneale
Not Required Michelle Boden
Teresa Liu
Club Meeting Duty Roster Set up/Down and Welcome 25/9/2018 Richard Blakeman
Cashier
Cashier
Chair
Bob Scott
Mike Berry
President Charles
2/10/2018
Mark Ellis
Peter Harries
Don Heath
Chamil Fernando
9/10/2018
Michael Hills
John Hudson
Thelma Hutchison
Robert Hogan
All rosters for the year are now available in the => Member's Area of the club website.
UPCOMING CLUSTER EVENTS Who is this man?
Who is this man? And why will the Rotary Clubs of Glenferrie, Hawthorn, Kew and Yarra Bend join together this November to honour him? Keep your eye on the Bulletin for more.....
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GLENFERRIE GOSSIP Farewell to Elaine Gough Almoners Report The club has been advised that Elaine Gough, wife of Foundation Member Bruce Gough and mother of Robert and Judyann, passed away peacefully on September 12th, 2018. She was 91. Elaine will be well known to longtime members of the club, and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and love are with Bruce and his family at this time. Farewell Elaine. We will miss you.
City of Boroondara Skilled Volunteering Opportunities
The many and varied local community organisations in Boroondara are always on the look out for skilled volunteers who can serve in leadership and professional roles. If you are interested, or know someone who might be interested in a skilled volunteer role, more information is available on the City Of Boroondara Skilled Volunteer Met webpage: Date: Tuesday 23rd October, 6pm- 8pm Venue: Parkview Room, City of Boroondara offices, 8 Inglesby Rd, Camberwell Register -
Community organisations here.
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Skilled volunteers here.
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