Club Bulletin 31 - 14 March 2023 (Mar 16, 2023)

PRESIDENTS REPORT

During this Rotary year, we’ve been doing some really great things in terms of fund-raising projects and donating to worthy causes. For example, we contributed to the flood appeal in Rochester and we provided shelter equipment for victims of the earthquake disaster in Turkey. These are just a few of many humanitarian projects that we have been involved in. My chest fills with great pride to be part of such a compassionate and active club and I’m sure yours does too.

With Andi Barnfield doing all she can to positively promote our efforts through various media sources, let’s hope that our community, both near and far, takes note of our good work and we can reap some rewards further down the track.
But, while we already have many runs on the board this year, I think that our efforts in the past week have surpassed previous achievements. I refer to our annual golf day and the presentation of the new Smiley Scope device to Werribee Mercy Hospital.

On Friday, we completed another successful golf day which has raised a significant amount of money for the medical research centre at the Werribee Campus of Victoria University. A full field of players were treated to fine weather which resulted in some hot golf. The eventual winners were a group of guys from Werribee Sand & Soil which was their second win in 3 years. Jim Randall says that the Golf Day Cup is taking pride of place on his mantel piece at home.

During lunch, the principal medical researcher, Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos, expressed her gratitude to our club for the magnificent effort in staging the event and for raising such a large amount of money for the research work that she and her team are undertaking. We will present a cheque to Vasso as soon as we know the final figures.

While the golf day is always a winner, it doesn’t just happen on its own. I would like to express my sincere thanks, first and foremost, to the chief organiser Ross Conley who has worked hard over the past 4 months to bring it all together. He has been well supported by his committee consisting of Ross Smith, Ian Hovey, Graham Roper and Rob Fava. And, of course, where would we be without the fantastic efforts of our volunteers who provided much-needed support before, during and after the event. So special thanks to Roland Wade, Peter Sandlant and his grandson, Graham Roper, Brian Ahmed, Kim Deneys, Peter and Elizabeth Ross, Ann Smith, Barb Purdy, Micki Hovey, Christine Conley, Anne Randall and her friend Nancy, Lyn Fava and Geoff Smith. If I’ve left anyone out, my sincere apologies.

The second big thing that happened during the week, was a visit by Graham, Kim and myself to Werribee Mercy Hospital where we were able to see the newly-acquired Smiley Scope virtual reality device for the first time. Staff in the paediatric ward were so grateful for our donation. They say it will be invaluable for children to overcome their fears during procedures which may initiate pain such as an intravenous injection. I even had the chance to try the device on but fortunately I didn’t get an injection. Based on my experience, it will be a winner with the kids and I expect that it won’t be long before the hospital adds another one or two due to the high demand for its use. We were proud to be your representatives at this meeting.

I won’t be at the meeting next week and neither will my normal stand-in, Kim. So I have handed over the reins to President Elect Nominee, Rob Fava. I haven’t really had the chance to congratulate Rob for agreeing to become President in 2024-25. Congratulations Rob. It’s great news and I know he will do a fantastic job with our support. Please turn up next Tuesday for what I am sure will be a meeting full of entertainment and/or surprises.

In two week’s time (Tuesday 28th March), we are planning to have another vocational visit. This time we will be going to Wyndham Tech School in Hoppers Lane. This is a new high-tech facility which hosts secondary school students from about 20 schools in Wyndham who attend classes to learn all sorts of things relating to technology. Peter Sandlant and I visited the school several weeks ago and we were blown away by the variety of different technological activities that kids get involved in. I hope that all members and their partners can attend the evening. The visit will start at 6pm and finish at about 7pm. Then we will head off for a meal at the Tigers Clubhouse.

Ian Hovey

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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY

Charter Member Kevin Thompson

The funeral for charter member Kevin Thompson, will be held on Tuesday 21 March at 11.00am, at Tuckers - 68 Lock Avenue.

Baby Beanies

The team are now knitting small baby blankets. Speak to Micki or Glenyce if you like a bit of knitting.

RYPEN

We have one student from Werribee Central attending the Rypen Camp at Malmsbury, on the weekend of 26 March.

Kim Deneys will transport the student to the camp, but we need someone to pickup the student after lunch on Sunday 26/3, and return her to Werribee. Call Kim Deneys if you can assist. You need a current Working With Childrens Certificate.

District Assembly

The training for upcoming Board members will take place on Sunday May 7th from 9.00am till 2.00pm, at the Jasper Hotel in the city. Cost is free. 2023/24 Board members are encouraged to attend. Let PE Kim know if you are attending.

Smiley Scope Presentation Tues 14 March

Guest Speaker Jackson Brown

Jackson Brown is an outstanding young man, who became involved with Rotary in 2017, when he entered the Hoppers Crossing Rotary public speaking competition, called Wynspeak.

He went on to win the 2017 competition, and has maintained an association with Wynspeak.

He is currently in his final year at Bacchus Marsh Grammar, and is the 2023 School Captain. He is planning on studying law at university in 2024.

In 2021, Hoppers Crossing set up a program called Rotary Group Alumni, which comprises young people between 18 & 25 who have been involved in Rotary programs. The group meets monthly, and undertakes one humanitarian project each year.

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Golf Day 2023

The golf day on Friday 10th March was an outstanding success, thanks to the efforts of chief organiser Ross Conley and his team.

Click to view You tube video

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Next week at Rotary - Tuesday 21st March

TBA

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OTHER BUSINESS

FOOTBALL TIPPING

The Werribee Rotary football tipping is about to start for 2023. $50 for the season.

Only seven people have joined so far, so speak to family & friends and get them to sign up via ESPN Footy tipping.

Speak to Ross Conley if you need help to get started.

DONATIONS IN KIND OPEN DAY

Donations in Kind are holding an open day on Sat Mar 18th from 10.00 till 3.00. This is a good chance to see how DIK works, and to roll up your sleeves and do a bit of work.

ROTARY DISTRICT 9800 GALA DINNER

District 9800 is holding a Gala Dinner on Thursday 1st June from 6.30pm.

Guest speakers at the dinner will be Rotary World President Jennifer Jones, and Lord Mayor Sally Capp.

Details are available at www.rotarygala.com.au

A NIGHT AT THE MCG

One of the delegate functions during the World Conference, is "A Night at the MCG"

Click link for details

BREAKFAST CLUB

Breakfast club is back up and running for term 1.

Tues 21/3 - Norm & Margaret Johnson

Wed 22/3 - Alison Taverner & AnnSmith

Thur 23/3 - Kim & Glenyce Deneys

Tues 28/3 - Jane Larkin & Alison Tevener

Wed 29/3 - Graham Roper & Ross Smith

Thurs 30/3 - Peter & Liz Ross

BINGO

The Bingo Roster is:

Mar 20th - Roland Wade & Jim Randall

Mar 27th - Kim Deneys & Rob Fava

BUNNINGS BBQ

The next Bunnings BBQ at Hoppers Crossing is Thursday 23/3. Andi desperately needs some volunteers, as a number of 'regulars' are unavailable.

International Convention

The Rotary International World Convention, will be held in Melbourne in May 2023. It is being organised by a committee formed from the Aust Rotary Districts.

Click this link to view the flyer.

The committee is also asking for interested Rotarians to register for the opportunity to home host several overseas guests for dinner during the convention. There is also an option for Rotary clubs to host a larger group of guests.

Click here to view the home hosting flyer.

District 9800 Networker Newsletter - Issue 8

Clink the link below to view.

Newsletter - Issue 8

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Member Birthdays

Graham Roper

March 7

Rob Fava

March 15

Peter Sandlant

March 21

Kathryn Williams

March 22

Tino Ballan

March 25

Ross Smith

March 28

Lou Dowling

March 30

Steve Evans

April 18

Vas Samaltanos

April 18

Spouse Birthdays

Graham Roper

March 7

Rob Fava

March 15

Nuge Ahmed

March 28

Pam Garfield

April 20

Karen Sandlant

April 26

Anniversaries

Philip Purdy

Barbara Purdy

March 2

Ross Conley

Christine Conley

March 7

Enzo Maddalon

Adelina Maddalon

March 10

Ian Knight OAM

Genny Knight

March 14

Jeff Garfield

Pam Garfield

March 21

Ian Hovey

Micki Hovey

March 23

Peter Sandlant

Karen Sandlant

March 26

Graham Roper

Wendy Roper

March 30

Peter Ross OAM

Elizabeth Ross

March 30

Wendy Roper

Graham Roper

March 30

Kathryn Williams

Nathan Williams

April 7

Steve Evans

Christine Evans

April 22

Join Date

Ross Smith

March 19, 1996

27 years

Mary Macaulay

March 24, 1997

26 years

Colin Muir

April 1, 1993

30 years

Peter Sandlant

April 1, 1993

30 years

Tom Lentini

April 1, 1976

47 years

Philip Purdy

April 12, 2000

23 years

Kathryn Williams

April 19, 2016

7 years

President

Ian Hovey

President Elect

Kim Deneys

Immediate Past President

Graham Roper

Secretary

Ross Smith

Club Service

Ian Hovey

Treasurer

Kim Deneys

Youth Service

Ross Smith

Bulletin

Ross Smith

Other

Peter Sandlant