Greetings! I blotted my copy book last week when I missed our meeting and Simon Costa’s presentation. I believe he was a terrific speaker, and I am very pleased as I was delighted to meet him at George’s book launch.
There is much planning and plotting as Ian and I hook up to collaborate on his Presidency in a few weeks. I have tried very hard to activate as many of my personal plans as your President in the short time span of just 12 months; but I do question of a year is enough time to expedite a President's ‘wish list’. I am very happy that Ian is taking over and we work well together on the same ‘wave length’ but fortunately for you all, without the Knock Knock jokes!
We have received a request for financial donations from District 9660 for the horrible flooding in NSW. We shall discuss how Rotary Hawthorn can provide some support for the 50,000 residents who have been removed from their homes and businesses and find themselves ricocheted into a very different world.
Please note that Big Mac is looking for some volunteers for the Salvo Hawks Game as noted below in the PROJECTS section.
My quote for the week: “Man who jumps through screen door likely to strain himself.” - Confucius
Mel Key, Programs Manager, Education Chances Foundation
Topic: Inspiring Story of Education Chances Recipient
Mel Key is the General Manager Programs and Operations of the Education Chances Foundation.
'Education CHANCES is passionate about supporting young people in Boroondara in Melbourne’s East, to achieve their ambitions and pursue their goals'. Their Vision is 'to nurture and promote hope, self-belief and future pathways for young people in Boroondara'.
Mel will be joined by colleague Sue Felton and a scholarship recipient.
Photo Credit: Education Chances Foundation
PROJECT UPDATES
Volunteers Wanted For next Salvo Hawks Home Game!
Next Salvo Hawks Home Game Round 6
Date: 25 June 2025
Time: 11.30 am
Venue: Victoria Park, Victoria Road, Hawthorn East
Please contact Big Mac if you can help.T
May/June Camcare 2025
Rotary Hawthorn is once again contributing to Camcare’s Non-perishable Emergency Relief Food Parcel Collection.
Please bring your contributions to leave at the desk when meeting at Kooyong. We are accepting your contributions till Tuesday 17 June which is our last Kooyong meeting for June. Please make sure you read the attached for important information on food and other goods.<READ MORE>
DV Safe Phones – Your old phone could save a life!
For domestic violence (DV) victims, access to a safe phone can mean the difference between life and death.
Perpetrators often use phones to control and monitor their victims, leaving them isolated and without a secure way to keep in contact with friends and family or seek help.
You can play a vital role in ensuring every call for help is heard.
Bring your old phone to a lunch meeting and Jane Bentley and Dorothy Gilmour will ensure it is used to keep a victim ‘safer’.
Our Collection boxes will be placed in Boroondara Council high traffic areas.
10 June: Our Changeover Dinner. Ian is creating a beautiful celebration to mark Ian Bentley as our President 2025-26 – please diarise this date!
24 June: Zoom - Ross Nancarrow: ‘Every Daughter Matters’ - Rotary Action Group Against Slavery
1 July: Ari Talantis, Our Public Image and Website Chair. Topic: ‘Behind the Scenes’
12 August - A visit to the Bionics Institute.
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
Who Am I?Email or message David Pisterman pisterman41@gmail.comwith your answer to this month’s Quiz. A prize is waiting for the winner at our lunch meeting 3 June.
Clue 1: “O” I can tell a good story!
Clue 2: Believe It or Not, I told a “porky pie”!
Clue 3: I could sell ice to the Eskimos!
Clue 4: He simply ‘met a pieman’!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS - ARE YOU AVAILABLE?
Please note: Another care bag packing session is currently scheduled for 24 June 2025.
Also,
The Salvo Hawks are playing again and Big Mac is always on the ‘look out’ for an extra pair of hands.
If you would like some help with a Club project or event, you can post a notice in The Week Ahead and the Bulletin. Simply contact Ari Talantis at aritalantis2003@gmail.com with the details.
OTHER ROTARY CLUB EVENTS
OUR ROTARY DISTRICT 9800 CHANGEOVER
This was a highlight on our Rotary Calendar in the past. Have we lost our connection to our Rotary District 9800? Why is this event largely ignored by our Members in 2025? Your President is attending. It would be so nice to have a couple of our Members join me at our District 9800 Changeover.
DATE: Saturday 5 July
VENUE: Grand Star Receptions, 499 Grieve Parade, Altona North
TIME: 12 noon for a 12.30pm start
BOOK NOW - $85.00 per person 2 course meal, drink on arrival and entertainment. Drinks at bar prices.
The 2025 Camberwell Art Show is on again at the Advanced Technologies Centre at Swinburne University. So come along and experience the largest community Art Show in Australia where you can view and purchase artworks.
Drop in on your way home from work! Your $22.00 Evening Session Ticket also entitles you to cheese & biscuits and a glass of wine.Ticket Prices: Public Entry $20.00 (no Concession available for evening sessions)Tickets: https://camberwellartshow.org.au/visitor-information/Dates: Saturday 28 June 2025 - Sunday 6 July 2025
60TH ANNIVERSARY GALA OPENING AND MAJOR AWARD NIGHT
27th June 2025 – 6:30 pm to 9 pm Gala Opening: Tickets $55
