Fitzroy Rotary July Buletin 2019
Bulletin July 2019
New Rotary Year
Welcome to the New Rotary Year. As we come to the end of another Rotary year I would like, on behalf of the Club members to thank Steve Earl in his role as President of Fitzroy Rotary during the 2018-2019 year. We know he has a busy work life and he is also a great supporter of other causes within the community, so we appreciate his leadership of the Fitzroy Rotary Club during this time. We would also like to thank Michelle who has supported Steve and assisted the Club during the year.
Moving into the new Rotary year we welcome Sue Moses-Critchley
as our new President. Sue has been busy preparing for the role and I am sure she will do a great job. As well as preparing for the Changeover Lunch Sue has reviewed our involvements and activities in preparation for the visit by the DG at the meeting on July 15.
3rd June
Social Activity
Thanks to Steve for organizing a fellowship dinner at Zafeera’s Malaysian Indian Restaurant in North Carlton. A most enjoyable night was had by all and it was well worth trying a new restaurant.
22 June Footy Lunch
Fundraiser
Thanks to all those Rotarians who attended the footy lunch and brought along friends. A big thanks also to Peter Hille for his organization of the day and his MC work. Although President Steve could not stay for the lunch he called in and spoke eloquently about the relationship between the FFC and Fitzroy Rotary extending back over 12 years and nurturing the leadership skills of several dozen young men from the local community.
Dobe Newton was our guest speaker. Dobe is President of the Australian Country Music Association, along time member of the Bushwackers Band and locally, he is the President of the Fitzroy Victoria Bowls Club. He spoke of his journey into the world of music and how he has combined it with teaching. From there he spoke of his current role in music education, which focuses on business education for upcoming young musicians.
Meeting 24th June
Collette Brennan, CEO of the Abbotsford Convent was a very engaging and interesting speaker. She spoke about the Convent with its commitment to community and heritage, as well as the range of activities and various functions that are held within the Convent precinct. Collette invited the Rotary Club to hold our proposed Art Show there next year. Denise and Michael will follow this up as we think it will be a great venue. She also invited Rotarians to come and visit and to hold some other functions there. Plus there are volunteering opportunities at the Convent and tax deductibility for donations.
Club Program and Calendar
July 2019
New Rotary Year
1 July Meeting Bowling Club
Board meeting at 5.30 pm
7 July Changeover Lunch to be held at the Bowls Club
12.45 for 1.00pm
8 July No meeting
15 July Visit by new DG Grant Hocking
Board to meet with DG at 5.45pm
Meeting Bowling Club
22 July Social activity tbc
29 July ‘Christmas in July’, joint meeting of Fitzroy and Richmond Rotary Clubs.
Speaker Morris Orchard – Assistant Chief Commissioner, speaking on the scouting movement in Victoria.
Venue: Bowls Club
August 2019
Rotary Membership Month
5 Aug Meeting Bowling Club
Board meeting
9 Aug Jess Hiew has invited Rotarians to help celebrate the 12 months anniversary for her Kieser business
6.30 pm at the Bowls Club
12 Aug Social activity tba
18 Aug Winter Warmers Soup Soiree at Michael & Clive’s
Early dinner 5.30pm
19 Aug No meeting
26 Aug Social activity tba
Reminders:
- · Changeover Lunch to be held at the Bowling Club on 7th July. Cost $55 RSVP to Sue Moses-Critchley
- Mob: 0418 342 482 or alfredcres@bigpond.com
- · Christmas in July to be held at the Bowling ClubRSVP: Contact Beverley 0412 365 404 (SMS)
- 6.00 for 6.30 pm 29th July cost: $45
mcfarlane.us@optusnet.com.au
- · Phil & Claire need assistance with Solar Smiles BBQs on: - Friday 26th July
- - Sunday 24th November
- - Friday 20th December
Board Members
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President |
Sue Moses-Critchley |
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President Elect and Secretary |
Anthea MacTiernan |
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Treasure and Past President |
Steve Earl |
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Humanitarian Services
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Sue Moses-Critchley
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Website & Social Media |
Barrie Morton |
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Foundation & Fundraising |
Jonathan Thick |
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International Services |
Phil Hill |
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Bulletin |
Ann Haynes |