Members Update 2024

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5th September 2024

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Hi members and friends of the Rotary Club of Maroondah.

It has been a tough time for some members with some illnesses and family issues that has them having a small break from Rotary. We wish all a speedy recovery. It was nice to see a new face at our last meeting and possible new Rotarian. As all members we should all be on the lookout for likeminded people like us to become part of a sensational group. We had a great guest speaker who explained the benefits of a Vegan eating diet. My advice would be to seek medical advice to make sure it suits you and the benefits gained. Remember there isn't a silver bullet for how we live but balanced is always the common avenue.

  • The Golf fund raiser is well on its way - Well done committee.
  • The trailer raffle is also a long way down the planning cycle - great work
  • Time for committees to get together and work their plans and report back to the club.

Well done to the new board and President for getting off to a great start.

Early bird tickets for our District 9815 Inaugural Conference close on 30th September, so you only have 26 days to get your conference tickets at a discounted price.

Your discounted ticket allows you full admission to the Inaugural District Conference, which will be held from 28th to 30th March 2025 at the Red Energy Arena, Bendigo. It includes the Saturday evening Gala Ball but excludes all other external activities, such as Friday activities, breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday, and the charity walk on Sunday.
This conference is all about discovering our hidden talents, sharing our skills, and using our collective imagination to achieve even greater things in our communities. Together, we'll unlock new possibilities, grow our numbers, and make a bigger impact than ever before.
Join us for an unforgettable experience where we connect, collaborate, and create a brighter future together!
WE BELONG – BECAUSE WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!
Book now to ensure your place at this exciting event.

Golf Day Planning Back - Roger Smith - Chair Recent Minutes

Golf Committee is on the way. We need all Rotarians to look for volunteers and have them register on the website.

Attendance – Roger Smith (RS), Andrew Brownlie (AB), Mark Dalton (MD), Merlin Sykes (MS). John Harding-Smith (JHS), Peter Daniels (PD), Richard Royle (RR), Donna Harding-Smith (DHS) 

Apologies - Tim Treeby (TT), Darrin Scott (DS) 

  1. More fun activities in 2024. Artisan Irish Whisky have agreed to provide tastings of whisky and wines on the day. RS has sent them a proposal but yet to hear back. 
  1. About 88 players registered so far. 
  1. Need more dongle/broadband. Approved to purchase – AB/DHS to buy by end October 
  1. Registrations about 80 at this stage. Teams to be contacted include. 

Heritage – TT, Marlin Signs – AB , Mr. Plumber – TT ,Noel Jones, Focus Financial – TT 

  1. Minor Sponsors to be contacted include. 

Treeby – TT ,Focus Financial – RS ,Miglas, Section Technologies – JHS ,Dry Eye Clinic - Joan 

  1. Lilly to be contacted for a second helper for Kevin Lemm – MS. 
  1. Letter to Asian Inspirations for ingredients has been sent. 
  1. Begin approaching volunteers – Trish and DS please coordinate. 
  1. Responsible Serving of Alcohol. Those with certificates expired to do refresher course. 
  1. Pack up, must have volunteers to assist - TT. 
  1. Investigate BBQ trailer – AB. 
  1. Mens shed have been approached for BBQ – AB 
  1. Liquor License and hole in one insurance to be applied for – AB/RS 

Next meeting 30th September via zoom - AB to please arrange. 

Annual Charity Golf Day pm - The Rotary Club of Maroondah (maroondahrotary.org.au)

    We welcome Senior Sargent Glenn Owens.

2024-2025 Stream 2 / Victoria Police - Rotary Leaders Mentoring Program (LMP) – Police Mentees/Rotary Mentor Cohort FINAL.

The rotary Club of Maroondah has been nominated to mentor their future leaders and Glenn has been matched to our Club. Glenn is already a talented Senior Sargent with Victoria Police. Our job will be to assist with:

  • Leadership in community service
  • Building partnerships and networks across communities
  • Managing external stakeholder relationships
  • Understanding community organisations
  • Applying best business practice to community service planning and delivery

This is a continuing program with further meetings in coming weeks. We will keep you posted

President Elect

Hi fellow Maroondah Rotary Club members

I am delighted to share with you all a nomination for president elect for the 2025/26 year from Catherine Eagleson

Catherine has been with the Club now for many months and has been involved with Rotary for many years, including Clubs in eastern Melbourne and the Geelong area

During Catherines involvement with other Clubs, she has held a number of Board positions, including that of President.

If you have any comments or objections to Catherine undertaking the role of President of our Club in the 2025/26 year, please respond by return e-mail on or before 5pm on Wednesday 11th September

In appreciation of your responses

Committees - Congratulations on the new appointment of Committee Chairs and Executives

Community - Merlin Sykes

International - Andrew Brownlie

Youth - Carol Lawton

Marketing and Membership - Wendy Scott

Executives:

President - Trish Mcgee

Secretary - Peter Daniels

Treasurer - Donna Harding Smith

We need some video testimonies of the projects we are working on 30 - 60 Seconds is big enough.

Some Board Meeting Minutes

Met with Jenny Newman - Maroondah Business Group (MGB) and Daniel Dakic -Bendigo Bank Ringwood East/ Croydon to speak about possible collaborations.  Trish, John and Viv attended.   

  • MGB have 40 members and meet monthly. 60% of businesses in Maroondah are run by women and may be small 1-2 people. Events  have four speakers a year or special events. Invited us to the Mike Brady, Sept 10 event Looking to bring in Zoom.  

Maroondah Festival booked in, website calendar and volunteer events updated.  

Submitting grants - Bendigo Bank – wifi/laptop, District – 4tk, CSR grant info session – partnership with businesses. Sent info to Kevin from EPC. MCC Australia day award for GALA 

Community Policing Vehicle renewing lease agreement 

Comments – on postcards and brochureware – To be distributed at events as a take-away. – Ask at next meeting for volunteers to progress.  

Love-Your Sister funding update – DH-S to update Merlin. The funding for this was paid this year (24/25) from last years budget. 

Dungeons and Dragons – Funds paid to Ringwood Secondary College, on receipt of an invoice each term Two terms have been paid so far. 

Members on leave & Resigning members fees – President has been provided with a listing of members still to pay annual fees 

Possible New Members