Fitzroy Rotary September Bulletin 2018
Bulletin September 2018
Basic Education and Literacy Month
August 8th Rotary Club of Fitzroy Birthday Dinner
Fiftieth Birthday celebrations were held at the Alphington Golf Club. A great night was had by all. Thanks to incoming President Steve for his organization of the night. Having made a great recovery from a double knee reconstruction Steve made an impassioned speech on his vision for his coming year as President. He emphasized the fact that the Club is moving into the next fifty 50 years and that it is time to reassess our direction and priorities for the coming year. Above is a picture of Claire, Denise and Phil receiving their well-deserved Paul Harris Fellow awards.
August 20th meeting
Atticus Corr - Experience at Lord Somers Camp
Atticus spoke of his experience when he attended the Lord Somers Camp earlier this year. He said he was initially apprehensive and a little nervous. The camp had 110 young men in attendance. Ages ranged mainly between 18 and 19. The aim of the camp is to promote leadership, teamwork and mate ship. The Camp is run by volunteers, who have attended the camp in the past. Volunteers have to pay to go. Participants come from various cultural backgrounds, which is a focus of the camp. Young men work in groups of 20, which instill in them the development of strong bonds; teamwork and they grow together over the week, through the various experiences. As well as many activities the boys listen to many inspirational speakers during the week. Atticus found the experience life changing. He thanked the Rotary Club for their assistance in enabling him to attend the camp and he said he intends to volunteer at the camp next January.
August 27th meeting
President Steve related to the meeting details of the last Board meeting, which included successful motions as per the minutes. The Club has also committed to do catering for the Fitzroy Victoria Bowling Club on 28/9/18 for a bowls event, which will raise $1000.
Sue and Anthea spoke of their attendance at the ‘Strengthening Your Club’ forum on Sunday 26th August. General discussion ensued re how this impact on our Club.
Club Program and Calendar
September 2018
3 Sept Fellowship night venue tbc
10 Sept Guest Speaker
Bowling Club
17 Sept Fellowship Night venue tbc
24 Sept Joan Robison Assistant District Governor visit
Bowling Club
28 Sept Fundraising BBQ Bowling Club
1 Oct Visit by District Governor Bronwyn Stephens
Bowling Club
Reminders:
- · Phil and Claire need assistance with cake making and selling at Bunnings Port Melbourne. Dates are as follows:2. Saturday 1st December4. Saturday 15th December
- 5. Saturday 22nd December
- 3. Saturday 8th December Phil will be away so Claire needs extra help on this day.
- 1. Saturday 20th October
Board Members
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President |
Steve Earl |
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Secretary |
Ross Bootes |
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Treasurer |
Pat Morton |
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Past President |
Joy Millen |
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Humanitarian Services/ President Elect |
Sue Moses-Critchley
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Website & Social Media |
Barrie Morton |
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Foundation & Fundraising |
Jonathan Thick |
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Bulletin |
Ann Haynes |