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February is Peace and Conflict Resolution Month in Rotary and listening to our speakers at this week’s meeting made me realise that everything we do as a club and as Rotarians has an impact on Peace. Through our service projects including the Art Show, RORP, Christmas care packages the Op Shop and Fit4 Use Store, our many school scholarships, and the Rotary Foundation, our members are taking action to address the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources. We bridge cultures, empower youth, rebuild lives, educate refugees, prevent domestic violence, break myths and promote peace scholars.
Congratulations to Cody, Whitney and Aspen Bettanin on the safe but late arrival of a precious baby girl, Harlow Isabel born today. Whitney, Cody and Aspen are all well. The RORP Facebook page is now live. Please like and share with your networks. https://www.facebook.com/RORPFlemington/
Lesley McCarthy President 2018-2020
The Rotary Club of Flemington Inc. Club Number 24401— Chartered 5 March 1987
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Meeting notes Wednesday February 5th 2020:
It was an amazing meeting this week with several guests: District Governor Grant Hocking, DGE Phillip Archer and Assistant Governor Ian Ada. DGE Ajith Weerasinghe from the Rotary Club of Negombo, Sri Lanka with his 2 daughters Mudara and Amandi and son in law. Consul General Kapila Fonseca from Sri Lanka. Ash Fielding and Enya from the Rotary Cub of Brunswick Tullamarine, Betty Kitchener from the Rotary Club of Carlton, Eleanor and Albert Naidosa from Gregory Lodge and Ella Klassen and Alex Langley from Mount Alexander College. Ella and Alex reported on their time at NYSF. Alex attended Brisbane and had a great experience which refined hs with to study biomedical engineering. Unfortunately Ella’s Canberra experience was cut short due to bushfire smoke but she thoroughly enjoyed her time. Eleanor spoke about Gregory Lodge and the partnerships already in place. The One Good Ride TrioBike is housed there, we have supported residents with Sukin toiletries and books and Eleanor visits Sam regularly. Gregory Lodge also donated equipment to Allan which went to DiK. Eleanor is seeking people to be visitors for residents who do not have family. Children are encouraged to visit too. DGE Ajith spoke about his club in Negombo, the value that RORP has brought into communities and the difficulties faced by his country. He is the first DGE to be selected from Negombo which is the second Rotary Club in Sri Lanka. Coming events: Saturday February 15th—Rotaract Trivia Night tat Flem-Ken Bowls Club o raise funds for Bushfire Relief. Lyn Borghouts has booked a table and we are seeking participants. Contact Lyn to confirm please. Sunday February 16th— Rotary Leadership Institute in South Melbourne. A full day of learning with lunch. Contact District Secretary Jane to book in at [email protected]
Wednesday February 19th—Emma Merritt and Gabriella Griffiths to report on NYSF. Sara Harbidge and Keir Patterson to visit and speak on heritage. Saturday February 22nd—A Day on the Oak with Flemington Traders. Help needed for the Fairy Floss and Popcorn machines from 3pm to 8pm in Pin Oak Crescent. Please RSVP to Allan Bruno. Monday March 2nd at DiK— Transfer of playground equipment from our container to the shipping container. Evening hours 5pm —> Please RSVP to Sam Nicol. Thursday March 19th— Harmony/Cultural Week. Help needed for the Fairy Floss and Popcorn machines from 3pm to 8pm in Pridham Plaza. Please RSVP to Allan Bruno.
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DGE Phillip Archer, DGE District 3220 Ajith Weerasinghe, Lesley McCarthy, Consul General Sri Lanka Mr Kapila Fon-seca , DG Grant Hocking, PP Peter Cribb
Laurie Fisher, Mudara, DGE Ajith and Amandi Weerasinghe at Donations in Kind after the meeting.
DGE Ajith, President Lesley and Kumar from RC Rosanna at the RORP Celebration Day.
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2020 Arts Festival The Team has met several times now and jobs have been allocated. Director Anne Heyes Assistant Directors Anne McMahon, Jon Temby, Lyn Borghouts Secretary Lesley McCarthy Treasurer Edith Chen Grants Writer Anne McMahon Grant writing Ass Rachel Antonik Environmental/Sustainability Anne McMahon Publicity has commenced and volunteers are now needed to take on some roles. Volunteers are needed Tuesday 22nd to Sunday 27th: Sponsors, Silent Auction items, logistics, gala catering, Show administration and stewards, 18 Anthony Street musicians and performers program. Tuesday 22nd 10am to 6pm —Art Boards set up and artworks delivered and hung. Wednesday 23rd 10am to 6pm — Curating of artworks and judging. Thursday 24th 10am to 10pm— Placing awards on artworks, set up for Gala, Opening Gala Night. Friday 25th Grand Final Public Holiday. 9am to 5pm—Art Show Open. Quilting and botanical workshops. Saturday 26th AFL Grand Final. 9am to 4pm—Art Show Open. Drawing and pottery workshops. Sunday 27th 9am to 5pm—Art Show Open. Stitches and embroidery workshops. Art works collected. Art boards packed up.
What can you do? What will you do?
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*Intergenerational Multicultural Choir
Experience the joy of singing songs from a variety of cultures with people of all ages including children and seniors. No experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome. Where: Kensington Neighbourhood Centre, 18 Anthony Street, Kensington When: Thursdays, 6 February to 26 March Performance 2 April at 10am Time: 9:30 to 11am Cost: Free BYO: Water bottle Contact: Ruth Kennedy Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0413 288 066
Sponsored by Flemington-Kensington Rotary through the Arts on Anthony program
*Basic Home Maintenance Course 101
This program is designed to help you gain a sense of confidence to complete basic home maintenance tasks independently. It consists of eight, two-hour sessions delivered weekly by 'I'm Still Learning'. Ses-sions are facilitated by an experienced handy person. All sessions are hands-on and no experience necessary. Participants should attend all 8 workshops. Cost: Free When: Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm over eight weeks beginning Thursday 20 February Where: Kensington Neighbourhood Centre,18 Anthony Street Eligibility: Open to older people 55 + who live in the City of Melbourne Bookings: Essential – 10 places available to City of Melbourne residents Contact: Healthy Ageing 9658 9190 Email: [email protected]
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Are you looking for a role? Do you have 2 hours per week to give? President Elect 2019-2020 International Service Chair BBQ Coordinator
CLUB CALENDAR
DATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT
Saturday 15th February Rotaract Trivia Night Flem-Ken Bowls Club https://events.humanitix.com.au/rotaract-bushfire-appeal-trivia
Sunday 16th February Kensington Market 10—3pm
Kensington Town Hall Bellair ave, Kensington
See Lyn Borghouts there and give her a hand.
Sunday 16th February RLI 9am to 5pm One day all 4 parts
Montague School South Melbourne
Secretary @rotarydistrict9800.org.au
Wednesday 19th February Fortnightly Meeting Guest Speakers: NYSF Emma Merrett & Gabriella Griffiths Lowther Hall
Crown Street Stables 40 Crown Street Flemington 7.30am
Anne Heyes [email protected] 0407 444 729
Saturday 22nd February Flemington Traders A Day on the Oak Popcorn & Fairy Floss
Pin Oak Crescent, Flemington 3pm to 8pm
Allan Bruno 0438 557 720
Saturday 29th February Celebration of the 600th Container 10am-3pm
Donations in Kind Somerville Road West Footscray
Monday 2nd March RORP Container loading 5pm —>
Donations in Kind Somerville Road West Footscray
Sam Nicol 0487 334 068
Wednesday 4th March Fortnightly Meeting Guest Speakers:
Crown Street Stables 40 Crown Street Flemington 7.30am
Anne Heyes [email protected] 0407 444 729
Thursday 5th March Women in Rotary International Womens Day Breakfast 7am to 9am
Palladium at Crown Melbourne
www.rotaryiwdbreakfast.org.au/
Tuesday 10th March International Womens Day Breakfast 7am to 9am
Moonee Valley Council The Clocktower Moonee Ponds
Please let Lesley know if you would like to attend a very different event. We have boked 2 tables.
Saturday 14th March Vocational Service Seminar The Montague School, South Melbourne
vocational @rotarydistrict9800.org.au
Wednesday 18th March Fortnightly Meeting Guest Speakers:
Crown Street Stables 40 Crown Street Flemington 7.30am
Anne Heyes [email protected] 0407 444 729
Thursday 19th March Flemington Traders Harmony Day/Cultural Day Popcorn & Fairy Floss
Pridham Plaza Racecourse Road 4pm to 8pm
Allan Bruno 0438 557 720
Friday 27th to Sunday 29th March
District Conference Ulumbarra Theatre 10 Gaol Road, Bendigo, Victoria 3550
www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=520299&
Wednesday 1st April Fortnightly Meeting Guest Speakers:
Crown Street Stables 40 Crown Street Flemington 7.30am
Anne Heyes [email protected] 0407 444 729
Friday 10th to Sunday 12th April
Easter celebrations
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The Rotary Club of Flemington meets for breakfast on a Wednesday morning, 7.15am for a 7.30 start. Meetings conclude by 8.45am. Link to Google Map We meet at the Crown Street Stables, 40 Crown Street, just off Racecourse Road near the roundabout at Epsom and Ascot Vale Roads.
Rotary International President Mark Daniel Maloney, Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA Rotary International Zone 8 Director, Rafael Garcia, Rotary Club of Pasig, Philippines
Rotary District 9800 Governor Grant Hocking, OAM Rotary Club of Woodend
Assistant Governor Ian Ada, Rotary Club of Carlton
Contact us at:
rotaryflemington.org.au/ Flemington Opportunity Shop —444 Racecourse Road, Flemington. Manager: Sam Nicol 0475 866 086 Werribee Fit4 Use Store —2/135 Railway Ave, Werribee. Manager—Lorry Rowe 0403 323 512 [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rotaryflemington
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