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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
                   
 
 
Presidents Message:
We have been advised by Lisa Arrigo from the ISCW that Bingo can resume from Monday 1st November. The room will be capped at 90 pax playing. Everyone entering the ISCW will need to be double vaccinated to gain entry to the venue. Green tick entry, no proof, no entry. The same rules will apply on Rotary Meeting nights.
 
Christmas Function
Our Christmas function will be held on Tuesday the 14th December at a venue and cost to be advised. 
 
Guest Speaker
Our guest speaker this week was: Mr. Peter Ross OAM who gave a This Is Your Life presentation.
 
Exciting times ahead for District 9800 Interact Clubs
District 9800 will continue its commitment to consolidate and grow Interact in both the Metropolitan and regional centres during 2021-22 with some exciting initiatives which will support existing sponsor clubs, encourage the introduction of new clubs and provide training and development for our Interact club members.
District 9800 is very proud of the achievements of its eight Interact clubs.  Like Rotary, they are experiencing difficult times during the current lockdown and many of their projects have stalled.
Whilst it is acknowledged that we are going through rather bleak times, we must remain positive and look forward to our Interact future as there will be a return to normalcy at some time in the future.
In the Rotary 2021-22 year, District 9800 has decided to increase its focus on Interact, and the other Youth arms of Rotary, such as Early Act and Rotaract. Therefore, a new “Acts” committee has been formed headed by Past District Governor Julie Mason under our Pathways to Rotary program. This committee is tasked with consolidating our current clubs and to encourage clubs throughout District 9800 to consider sponsoring new Early Act, Interact and Rotaract clubs, particularly in regional areas where we currently have nil or very few clubs.
In relation to Interact, our District has decided on a fresh approach and Des O’Shanassy from Hoppers Crossing and Jane Watters from Woodend will be the Interact coordinators for the District this year, with many new initiatives to be introduced to support existing clubs and to encourage new Interact clubs in Metropolitan Melbourne and in Regional areas.
Some of the planning includes encouraging all Interact members to participate in the third Multi District Interact Conference scheduled for early 2022, and participation in the District 9810 Interact District Assembly Attendance in December as our District clubs have now been invited by District 9810 to attend. 
The third initiative will be the introduction of a new Interact District Council where leaders from each Interact club will meet key Rotarians on a semi regular basis to discuss issues, planning and special events. 
A brief description of the proposed Council:
  1. To support all Interact Clubs of D9800 in their community service activities.
  1. To provide a means of communication and collaboration between all Interact clubs.
  1. To facilitate regular leadership training for Interact office bearers.
  1. To publicise Interact in the District and beyond its boundaries.
  1. To work in collaboration with the District’s Rotaractors in matters of mutual co-operation and to help to provide easy pathways from Interact to Rotaract.
  1. To foster the development of new Interact clubs in D9800.
  1. To encourage all Interact clubs to meaningfully connect with the wider world of Interact and Rotary International, especially on projects of mutual benefit.
  1. To facilitate co-operation and communication between other Victorian Interact clubs in the context of Multi-District conferences and allied activities.
  1. To maintain an accurate record of all Interact clubs in D9800 and to ensure that all contact information is updated with R.I. and D9800’s database.
Finally, in August commenced regular Zoom meetings with our eight sponsor club Interact liaison officers and their deputies, and reports on the activities of all Interact clubs will be reported to the District Leadership teams via the District Youth Committee. Easy to read templates on establishing an Interact club are being developed and will be added to the Youth Services section of our District 9800 website as soon as possible.
So, we now invite District 9800 Rotary clubs to seriously discuss the option of sponsoring your own Interact club during this Rotary year. For further information please contact the following:
Des O’Shanassy (Rotary Hoppers Crossing) mob 0401 287050
District 9800 is very proud of the achievements of its eight Interact clubs.  Like Rotary, they are experiencing difficult times during the current lockdown and many of their projects have stalled.
Whilst it is acknowledged that we are going through rather bleak times, we must remain positive and look forward to our Interact future as there will be a return to normalcy at some time in the future.
In the Rotary 2021-22 year, District 9800 has decided to increase its focus on Interact, and the other Youth arms of Rotary, such as Early Act and Rotaract. Therefore, a new “Acts” committee has been formed headed by Past District Governor Julie Mason under our Pathways to Rotary program. This committee is tasked with consolidating our current clubs and to encourage clubs throughout District 9800 to consider sponsoring new Early Act, Interact and Rotaract clubs, particularly in regional areas where we currently have nil or very few clubs.
In relation to Interact, our District has decided on a fresh approach and Des O’Shanassy from Hoppers Crossing and Jane Watters from Woodend will be the Interact coordinators for the District this year, with many new initiatives to be introduced to support existing clubs and to encourage new Interact clubs in Metropolitan Melbourne and in Regional areas.
 
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workshop 2 – Disability
 
Help is needed on the District Public Image team. A great opportunity to help, learn, share and make a difference across the District.
  • Help is needed on the production of the District Networker. It could be planning the layout, content, stories etc. Come find out more about this fun opportunity. :)
  • And we are looking for an Online Event Coordinator such as creating fun 'Morning Tea with DG'. Is that you? :)
If you would like to know more about the above opportunities, please contact Sandi Fulcher, District Club Service Chair to find out more detail about these great opportunities.
And if you have a volunteering opportunity that you would like to share, please contact Sandi at sandi.fulcher@rotary9800.org
 
Please continue to keep in touch with members who do not attend our zoom meetings to make sure they are alright. It is also very important to check in on family members as well.
Next week’s guest speaker will be: No Meeting due to Melbourne Cup Day. Our speaker on the 9th November will be Martin Murley, Managing Director, OZ Child, Fostering Children
 
I will close with a thought for the week: Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the changes that we seek.
 
Graham
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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY - 26.10.2021
 
This weeks guest speakers on Zoom was our own Past President Peter Ross, who gave members a run down on his life.
 
Peter was born in Sydney.
He qualified as a Pharmacist in 1962. He needed a job, and was told to contact Hinton Lowe in Werribee, who might be able to help him. Hinton offered him a job, but Peter had to get directions from his home on Corryong to Werribee, as he had never heard of Werribee.
 
Werribee only had a population of a few thousand, and Peters was surprised about the religious divide between the Catholics and Protestants.
 
He married Elizabeth, who is also a Pharmacist, and has been in Werribee ever since. Peter received an AO for services to the community in 2019, which include
  • Werribee Rotary President 1986/1987
  • Has been a member of Werribee Rotary for 44 years on 1st November
  • Became Wyndham Councilor in 1993.
  • Mayor of City of Werribee 2004/2005
  • Board member at Manor Court Aged Care from 1982 to 2000
  • Been in Werribee Theatre Company for many years
  • Went to PNG on a Rotary FAIM Trip
  • Passion for Werribee River
  • One of the instigators in the Werribee Cultural Centre.
 
 
 
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NEXT WEEK -
 
Tuesday 2nd November
 
No meeting due to Melbourne Cup Day
 
Unless there is a 'hickup' and President Dan puts us back into lockdown, we will be back at the ISCW on Tuesday 9th November.
Don't forget you must comply with the DHS Public Health directions, which require all visitors to ISCW to be double vaxed.
 
 
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District 9800 - Weekly Networker Newsletter
 
Version six has arrived.
 
 
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ALPHABET RACING - up to Sat 23.10.2021
 

As they round the turn into the back straight with 18 furlongs to go, Mr Sandlant has come from the clouds to join The Egg Man in the lead. He earned a mammoth 20 points for the two days of racing at the weekend including 13 points at The Valley to win the $15 weekly prize. But as he charges into the U to Z oblivion, has he hit the wall? Time will tell.

Some of the mares are really taking it up to the male horses. Running into some fine form is Lady Wade who gained a creditable 8 points in Race Meeting 7. She might be one to watch in the future. She's on the rails and travelling neck and neck with Rockin' Robyn who is just rolling along. Not far behind is another promising stayer in Anne of Green Grasses. After a slow start, she is slowly cutting her way through the field like a noisy ride-on mower in 3rd gear.

But the best of the female contingent is Demon Ann who is racing strongly in fourth spot just four lengths behind the leaders. Can Ann be the punters fan?

The points were much more evenly spread for Race Meeting 8 at Randwick where Vas O'Leen slipped forward and took the $15 honours with a measly 6 points. Nevertheless he is now looking in fine form with more to come.

Wendy Winx had a genuine chance of equine glory with 20 horses in her stable but she could only muster 5 points which leaves her well off the pace and with a lot of ground to make up.

At the rear of the field, the stragglers are dragging their hooves along. Yellow and Black can't take a trick and all he can see in front of him are the rear ends of the other 25 horses. Handy Andi is also struggling in her first attempt at the race. But she may surprise as the race unfolds.

And Rudolph Ballantino has finally decided to leave the safety of his barrier gate and has joined in the fun of the run. He's a long way behind but he's ready to put the foot to the floor and start cruising like a comfortable Commodore.

 
 
 
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OTHER BUSINESS
 
WERN Story to Date
To view the history of Western Emergency Relief Network Inc, click the link below.
 
 
 
BUNNINGS HC SAUSAGE SIZZLE - SUNDAY 7TH NOVEMBER
Thanks to everyone who volunteered.
Further details will be sent out next week.
  • 9.30 - 11.30 - Colin Muir, Jess Saher, Tony Todaro & Roland Wade
  • 11.20 - 1.30 - Graham Roper, Andi Barnfield, Brian Ahmed, Michael Redding
  • 1.30 to 4.00 - Ross Smith, Ann Smith, Ian Hovey & Vas Samaltanos
 
Guest Speakers
Everyone knows someone with an interesting story to tell. Please pass their details on to Brian Ahmed so we can follow them up to speak to us in person or on Zoom at a later date.
 
Golf Day
Planning has commenced for next years Gold Day.
  • To be held on Friday 11th March
  • Morning event again.
  • Proceeds will go to Very Special Kids.
  • Brochure will be disrtibuted in a few weeks.
 
Bingo
We are back next Monday 1st November
 
Roster for bingo (be there by 6.30):
  • 01.11.2021 - Enzo Maddalon & Graham Roper
  • 08.11.2021 - Brian Ahmed & Wendy Roper
  • 15.11.2021 - Jess Saher & Peter Sandlant
  • 22.11.2021 - Michael Redding & Lorry Rowe
 
Breakfast Club
The school has advised, that Breakfast Club will not commence until most classes have returned to the school.
 
 
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.
 
 
District 9800 Environmental Newsletter
 
 
Tip of the Week
Do you want to impress your visitors? Fill a small pan with water and put it on the stove. Add some vanilla extract & cinnamon and simmer on low heat. Your home will smell like a bakery. Don't forget to get a fresh loaf from Bakers Delight, for the visitors to eat.
 
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          ANNIVERSARIES           
Member Birthdays
Enzo Maddalon
October 9
 
Philip Purdy
October 9
 
Ian Knight OAM
October 15
 
Lyn Fava
November 14
 
Wendy Roper
November 25
 
Spouse Birthdays
Genny Knight
October 11
 
Lexie Smith
October 13
 
Lyn Fava
November 14
 
Wendy Roper
November 25
 
Glenyce Deneys
November 26
 
Anniversaries
Lou Dowling
Lynne Dowling
October 11
 
Geoff Smith
Lexie Smith
November 10
 
James Randall
Anne Randall
November 26
 
Join Date
Graham Roper
October 1, 2007
14 years
 
Rob Fava
October 18, 2011
10 years
 
Peter Ross OAM
November 1, 1977
44 years
 
Anthony Pante
November 25, 2014
7 years
 
          CLUB DIRECTORS          
President
Graham Roper
 
President Elect
Colin Muir
 
Vice President
Kim Deneys
 
Secretary
Ross Smith
 
Treasurer
Wendy Roper
 
Club Service
James Randall
 
Community Service
Kathryn Williams
 
International Service
Michael Redding
 
Vocational Services
Vas Samaltanos
 
Youth Service
Kim Deneys
 
Rotary Foundation
Colin Muir
 
Bulletin
Ross Smith
 
Membership
Peter Ross OAM
 
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     UPCOMING MEETINGS
Nov 09, 2021
Martin Murley
Fostering Children
Fostering Children

Martin speaks about the work of OzChild, a child welfare agency that supports children and young people in out-of-home care (kinship and foster care), and those children at risk of entering out-of-home care in the first place. What are the factors that place children at risk, how do we best support them, support families on the brink of fracturing, and what should be doing differently than was done in the past. Martin will speak about how we provide brighter tomorrows for children who have experienced vulnerabilities, and how can best support the volunteer carers who can make all the difference. Word of mouth about OzChild’s work is the greatest gift of all.

An educator at heart, with over 30 years experience in the education and not-for-profit sectors, Martin is committed to building productive partnerships that have kindness and generosity at their core, by pairing philanthropic intent with social purpose that tackles disadvantage.

Father of three and husband of one, Martin has worked in the NFP sector since 2012 in youth homelessness prevention and most recently supporting vulnerable children and young people in out-of-home situations with child welfare agency OzChild.


Prior to his jump into the NFP space, Martin spent 25 years working in the education sector, teaching, marketing, career counselling, project managing, tendering, business developing and managing high-performing teams. He spent four years broadcasting in community radio in Ballarat and volunteers regularly as an MC/stage manager at the Caloundra Music Festival. He’s even had fruit thrown at him while performing at the Myer Music Bowl! Living overseas in the 80’s, Martin delivered mail in the Australian High Commission, wrapped garden tools for the famous at Harrods, provided relaxation massage in Rhode Island and taught outdoor education in the forests of upstate New York.
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