The Week Ahead

26 November 2024
 
What a wonderful couple of days which felt like being away for a week. Sixteen of us took one of Noel’s adventure trips to Walhalla/Lakes Entrance. You can read my report which is added below for the truth!
A very positive outcome from meeting with our new friends from Rotary Lakes Entrance, is the possibility of joining with them in funding more SkyHydrants in Timor Leste.  I will update you as we go forward in 2025.
The booking link closes 3 December for our Christmas Dinner at Studley Park Boathouse on 10 December. I know we tend to put off bookings as we make plans with family and friends at this time of the year. But this Dinner, I promise, is a not to be missed event!  It is the best of everything, all rolled into one night!
I will share some amazing news with you. I have been invited by Rotary International Mega Meetings to present Global Change of Story for Violence to Women & Girls. It appears I am the only lowly Rotary Club President to be invited to present as the past meetings have had International Presidents, Directors etc. taking the “mike”.  Also, I think the first from Australia. I shall provide the registration link when I receive it. The presentation happens to be on the same day as our Christmas Dinner at 1.00 pm AEST.
My quote for the week from Rose (Betty White), The Golden Girls: “My mother always used to say: The older you get, the better you get, unless you’re a
 
                                                        

NEXT WEEK's SPEAKER

  
Robert Klupacs, CEO of the Bionic Institute is returning to complete his outstanding presentation. He will be accompanied by Sam McLarty and together they will provide the 2 or 3 areas of focus which they could not complete in our 20 minute timeslot.
Look forward to Vincent Chen organising for us to make a visit to the Bionic Institute in 2025.
The Bionics Institute is an internationally recognised, independent medical research institute that solves medical challenges with technology. They lead the world in the research and development of innovative medical devices and therapies to improve human health, including Alzheimer’s disease, hearing impairment, Crohn’s disease, chronic pain, Parkinson’s disease and arthritis. 

IMPORTANT DATES

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!
  • 3 December: Robert Klupacs & Sam McLarty – Bionics Institute – To complete his fantastic presentation earlier this year.
  • 10 December: Our Christmas Dinner with many “sur”prizes!
  • 17 December: David Rush “Standish”
Summer Break with first meeting for 2025:
  • Tuesday, 4 February: Meeting at Kooyong with Speaker to be advised
 

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS

Who Am I?  Email or message David Pisterman (pisterman41@gmail.com with your answer to this month’s Quiz. A “fruity” prize is waiting for the winner at our lunch meeting 17 December.
Clue 1: I was nabbed by the bank!
Clue 2:  I am always packing!
Clue 3:  I am excellent at “surveying”!
 
Christmas Hams & Produce:
 
It’s on again! This is our annual fundraiser by ordering hams and other produce via the attached Order Form. Get your Order in now please. Invite your friends and family to place their Order. Note the last date for ordering! Don’t dilly dally till it is too late.
                                   READ MORE     (See attached Order Form)
 
 
OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER with “SUR”PRIZES
Bookings close in 7 days so book now please!
Link available in flyer!
There will be fun, prizes and something very special!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Studley Park Boathouse was lovely last year and it will be wonderful to be together to celebrate the end of the year.
Ian please attach flyer.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANNUAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE to SENIOR’S AWARD 2025
Do you know someone who lives/volunteers in the Boroondara area and provides selfless volunteer care to our older people? Does he/she fit the requirement for our Award? Let’s promote Rotary Hawthorn’s appreciation of a volunteer’s service to seniors as we did in awarding Margot Boyle early this year.
Margot is a consistent supporter now of Rotary Hawthorn and was so delighted to be noticed and appreciated as a volunteer by our Club.  Download the Information and Nomination Form here:  Ian please add the Info sheet and nomination form here
 

FOOTY SCORES

 
The current rankings for the footy tipping.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS

  • Home Hosting Dinner – 15 February 2025 or a date to be decided.  We need one more home please. The Host prepares  Main Course, and delegates the guests to bring the remaining food and wine for the night. Easy peasy and lots of fun!
  • 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.  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)
 
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