I am delighted that a couple of my former Rotary friends are wanting to join Rotary Hawthorn AND they are under 50! It is always terrific to have some new energy, skills and strengths delivered to our doorstep!
There is a sense of excitement in the Rotary air. Have you sensed it too? Some terrific events like Lift the Lid (hope you have booked?), our road trip to Walhalla/Lakes Entrance. I have had contact with Rotary Lakes Entrance and they are very much looking forward to welcoming us to their evening meeting. Maybe we might join one of their international projects? I shall advise after our visit.
Hope that all the “oldies” who have travelled to warmer climates are enjoying themselves as we “youngies” who don’t require warmth to survive keep the home fires burning.
Quote for the week: “You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there’s still going to be somebody who hates peaches.” —Dita Von Teese
NEXT WEEK
No meeting
Next meeting: Tuesday, 17 September
Dr Elaine Saunders – Director, Entrepreneur, Commercialisation, Building sustainable companies BSc MSc, PhD, GAICD, Grad Dip Mgt (Technology) I'm a successful entrepreneur, and now sharing the magic. With my team, I help other entrepreneurs and researchers, I am a Biomedical Engineer, Audiological Scientist, business-woman, disruptor, author, speaker and professional Director, I've co-founded and led two award-winning companies which have changed the hearing industry: Blamey Saunders hears, a hearing aid and telehealth company; and Dynamic Hearing Pty Ltd (which became part of Cirrus Logic), I've led two teams to win the Australian Good Design Award and two companies to sustainability and exit. I've advised many companies through growth, from spin-off or start-up, or before. READ MORE ...
IMPORTANT DATES
10 September: No meeting
17 September: Dr Elaine Saunders
24 September: Zoom (TBA)
1 October: District Governor Michael Lapina
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
SAVE the DATE - LIFT the LID on Mental Illness: Here is the booking link https://www.trybooking.com/CTNLR Simply tap on the link and register yourself and your guests. We are getting closer to the “pointy end” of our special fundraising Lift the Lid on Mental Illness Lunch on Friday 25 October (next month!)
We have 240 seats available and this year it is terrific to note that bookings are happening early. Remember this is our biggest fundraising event and your chance to help raise funds. Let’s show Rotary that Hawthorn makes good things happen with a packed lunch event. Our Guest Speaker Craig Tiley, CEO Tennis Australia will be of interest to many including members of your family and friends. Invite them, showcase Rotary Hawthorn.
Walhalla/Lakes Entrance Trip:
20-22 November. Join in the fun and adventure of a steam train ride to Thompson’s Dam by joining us on the adventure path of our Rotary Hawthorn Gippsland Discovery Tour to Walhalla and Lakes Entrance. READ MORE...
NOTE from BIG MAC:
Hi Hawthorn Rotarians,
Have just been advised in respect of the Football.
Salvo Hawks Finals: Wednesday 11 September 11.00 -1.00PM
Kinetic Stadium, Young St, Frankston. I plan to attend.
Thanks and Best Regards
David McNamara (Big Mac)
WHO AM I?
Email or message David Pisterman (pisterman41@gmail.com )with your answer to this month’s Quiz. A “nice” prize is waiting for the winner at our lunch meeting 17 September. David has received many answers, not all correct though so you have a good chance of being the prize winner!
Clue 2: I have not been a President!
FOOTY SCORES:
1. Simon O'Donoghue - Overall First Place Winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. Purring
3. Richard Logan
4. Terry Kitchen
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
Can you use or be willing to learn the ClubRunner software? Please talk to Ian Bentley, Mark Eldredge or Dorothy
For Lift the Lid Lunch Friday 25 October, Terry needs helpers on the day. (Contact Terry)
Home Hosting Dinner – 15 February 2025. We need one more home please. The Host prepares that Main Course, and delegates the guests to bring the remaining food and wine for the night. Easy peasy and lots of fun!
Noel is seeking “Almoner Ambassadors” to provide a pickup and drop off for Members who are in need of transport to our meetings. Please contact Noel: noelhalford@gmail.com
Photos of travels, funny pics, member stories – Please members. I know you have these pics and stories – share them with us via Member Contributions. Email: Ian Bentley or Dorothy Gilmour
(Please note: If you would like some help with a Club project or event, you can post a notice in The Week Ahead and the Bulletin)
