Ian, our PE, and I have been discussing the hive of activity in our club and in Rotary. From International, Youth and Community Service, to the cluster clubs around us. There is much happening and we thank members involved in these areas.
We also appreciate the time and energy that our Club Service Director and team including Jill Weeks and Mark Eldredge spend each week in creating wonderful meetings at Kooyong.
It has been lovely to have guests each week and to induct Hugh Waltho into Rotary Hawthorn. Andrew Crockett, our Membership Director has whispered that there could be another couple of new members over the next months. So it is a huge thank you to you all from our wonderful 'desk service', to members and our Directors who are all doing their best to ensure we have a healthy, friendly club.
I Hope to see you and guests at our next Kooyong meeting when our Mayor of Boroondara will be introduced, and the Chief Operating Officer of COTA (Council On The Ageing Vic.) Rochna Banerjee will award our nominee for our second Service to Senior’s Award. I must remember to collect the award from the engraver!!!
My Quote for the Week: 'If you want to make God laugh, tell him about what you have planned.' ― Woody Allen
NEXT WEEK'S MEETING
SERVICE TO SENIORS AWARD
April 1 is the special event at Kooyong, when Coralie White will be awarded our second Annual Service to Seniors Award by Rochna Banerjee, Chief
Operating Officer at COTA.
Rochna is an experienced commercially astute executive with over 20 years of experience leading teams in non-profit and for-profit organisations in Australia, India, Pacific and Southeast Asia.
It will be good to hear from our special guest, Sophie Torney, Mayor of Boroondara, who will be joining us too.
Please, let’s make a big effort and not only attend but invite a friend! (Our Guest Speaker was to be Ben Rogers but he is now on Paternity Leave.)
PROJECT UPDATES
Join our International Committee!
Looking to make a difference beyond our borders?
The International Programs Committee needs members like you with unique strengths and ideas.
What's on the Agenda?
Partnering with other Rotary clubs on practical projects and building connections
Supporting Clean Water Initiatives
Sharing updates on our current proposed and ongoing projects
Exploring ways to strengthen and expand our existing projects
Brainstorming new project opportunities
You don't need special expertise - just bring your ideas and enthusiasm.
Last week, Rotary Hawthorn was well represented at the Education CHANCES Bequest Society Launch.
President Dorothy met up with Noel Halford, Denbigh Richards and our Group Leader Michael Stilwell.
In Picture L-R: Edda Williams, DG and David Cooke, Camcare.
All were warmly welcomed by Sue Felton, Bequest Director CHANCES.
It was quite emotional when a young person now studying at Melbourne University Trinity College, spoke of how CHANCES had helped via scholarships so she had the chance to her live her dream of studying at University.
Update from 'Big Mac' – Salvo Hawks
Season to commence -Wednesday 16th April 2025 -12.00PM ( Start ) -Home /Away -TBA
Fixture TBA, following Reclink meeting, Thursday 20 March 2025.
Home Venue -Victoria Road Reserve -Victoria Road, Hawthorn East -Ground Booked.
Hawthorn Rotary Support -Time Keeper, Goal Umpire + Pizza supply (Same Arrangements as 2024 ) - 4 Helpers required for Home Games.
Big Mac to Co-Ordinate Home games for Hawthorn Rotary.
Pizza Supply -Domino’s -Camberwell -Big Mac to contact - Done await confirmation.
THE ALMA DOEPEL RESTORATION PROJECT
A photo of the Alma Doepel from years gone by. READ MORE
AVEO, one of our sponsors, is offering us $500 again this year! All we need to do is for ten of us to enjoy a free morning tea and tour of Lisson Manor, Hawthorn on Tuesday, 8 April.
Maybe you know someone who is wanting to relocate to a retirement village with extra care services?
Special notice: Please reply to our Lunch Invitations and register by Sunday night. I don’t think all members understand that they need to accept or decline every Invitation for our weekly meetings. We need a response either way please. Just open the invitation and push a button: Accept or Decline!
1 April - Awarding our Annual Service to Senior’s Award with COO Rochna Banerjee from COTA as Guest Speaker and Mayor of Boroondara
8 April – Members/friends visit to Lisson Manor Hawthorn – Free Morning tea and tour
15 April -Special guest presenter, Michael Headberry at our ANZAC theme meeting
29 April – A super special lunch meeting – 'Believe it or Not!' Please invite a guest to what will be a meeting with mystery, marvel and mirth!
More Enjoyment
Our Changeover Dinner, a not-to-be-missed event, when we celebrate Ian Bentley as our President for 2025-26.
A visit to the Bionics Institute 12 August.
Our much anticipated adventures at Beechworth/Milawa 18-20 November (20 people already registered).
Get the most from your membership and attend our meetings, special events and invite friends to our wonderful Rotary Hawthorn.
We have much to be proud of and some new projects this year in the International, Community Service and Youth areas of Hawthorn.
We need every one of you to be able to 'Make a Difference'!
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Who Am I?
Your President is not giving up on this monthly Quiz so you might as well join the few who send in their answer!!!
Email or message David Pisterman pisterman41@gmail.com with your answer to this month’s Quiz. A prize is waiting for the winner at our lunch meeting 29 April.
Clue 1: Country Women’s Association is fortunate to have me!
Clue 2: I might have been related to a 'Davie'!
MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
David McNamara needs 4 helpers for the home games of Salvo Hawks!
Meeting photographer/s needed – It's very simple, very easy and fun – all you need to do is use your phone to take some photos before lunch and later of the speaker at the podium or be creative – and line the speaker up with some members. We need photos for our historical reminders.
Photos of travels, funny pics, member stories – Please members. I know you will have pics and stories from your Christmas holidays – share them with us via Member Contributions.
The Multi-District Impact Summit PowerPoint presentation is available to us and is designed to inform, inspire, and encourage participation in this unique event. It provides all the essential details about registering to attend the Multi-District Impact Summit.www.rotaryimpactsummit.org
YOUR GARDEN - OUR FUTURE
A special evening celebrating gardens, bees and our shared environment
The event will feature distinguished speakers including; Costa Georgiadis, Andrew Laidlaw, Fiona Chambers, and Aris Petratis discussing pollinators and creating a more sustainable future.
There will also be auctions, raffles and lots more.
If you are unable to attend, you may wish to make a donation.
