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This weeks guest speaker was Dr Paul Brooks - Paediatric & Foetal Cardiologist.

Paul is the son of Past President Russell Brooks.

Paul attended Westborne Grammer where he was dux of the school. He then attended Melbourne University where he completed his medical studies. On completion of his studies, he trained at the Royal Childrens Hospital for 6 years. He then accepted a 12 month placement in Canada, which extended to 3 years. On return from Canada he completed a 2 year volunteer placement in Vanuatu.

In 2014 he established his own business Paediatric & Foetal Cardiology at Western Health. Part of his role is to train paediatricians and obstaricians at Western Health.

Footy Tipping - after 5 Rounds

Some outstanding tipping this week, with Marg Wade, Leapy Lee & Sunliner 55 getting 8 out of 9.

Daidie, Poppie Daddy & Tiger tipped 7.

Leapy Lee got the $10 being closest to the margin.

After 5 rounds the leaderboard is starting to spread out:

31 points - Poppy Daddy & Tiger.

30 points - Ricky James, FloreatPica35, Ross Conley.

29 points - Marg Wade, Tino Ballan, Ann Smith & Daidie.

 

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OTHER BUSINESS

WERN

WERN will be reopening on Tuesday 26th April.

We have a club vocational visit booked for WERN on Tuesday 24th May. Friends & visitors are welcome.s.

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.

 

BREAKFAST CLUB

Breakfast club commences again on Tuesday 26th April.

• Tuesday 26/4 - Jane Larkin & Michael Redding
• Wed 27/4 - Ross Smith & Graham Roper
• Thurs 28/4 - Kim & Glenyce Deneys
• Tues 3/5 - Peter & Liz Ross
• Wed 4/5 Ann Smith & Alison Tavener
• Thurs 5/5 - Trish & Nils Vejby

The next Bunnings BBQ will be on Thursday 21.04.2022.

Chief organiser Andi Barnfield will be calling for volunteers soon.

There are 3 shifts: 9:30-11:30, 11:30-1:30 and 1:30-3:30. 

BINGO

The Bingo Roster is:

Mon 25/4 - Kathryn Williams & Vas Samaltanos

Mon 2/5 - Robyn Ballan & Enzo Maddalon

Mon 9/5 - Jim Randall & Peter Ross

Mon 16/5 - Tony Todaro & Kim Deneys

 

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.