Bulletin 091123 (Nov 09, 2023)

The Rotary Club of

Mount Eliza

Chartered 1971

Service Above Self

Tuesdays at 6:00 PM

Toorak College

Mt Eliza
Mount Eliza, VIC 3930
Australia

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0418 319 101

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Dinner Meeting at Toorak College & Zoom Meeting Conference Number 82650442487

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Rotary Club of Mount Eliza Christmas Party
Toorak College
Dec 12, 2023 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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President Carolyn's Notes

Thank you to George-Anne, Sue, John and Neil who all covered for me over the last three weeks. Chris and I enjoyed the weather in Port Douglas and by all reports we didn’t miss any good weather here. I appreciate the team effort.

George-Anne and I have completed all voting requirements for regionalisation. The results are in but I don’t intend to circulate them. We will find a way for a more regular update on regionalisation project in due course.

George-Anne is getting ready for the Club AGM due on November 28^th. Watch your email for the documentation.
I would like to thank all Directors who have organising some great fund-raising events.
Our program is attracting the attention of Frankston Rotary who have expressed an interest in getting some inspiration from us.

Once again our Cup Day Eve Calcutta Auction was a fabulous night. Jim Young, Suzie and Bernie organised brilliantly and it was capped off by another great performance by auctioneer Phil Key. He is a valuable asset but as he said it was a great team effort.
There is one more Farmers Market before Xmas plus a very big Bunnings BBQ. We did have the extra benefit covering for the Lions at the Farmers Market. Please watch out for the rostering so we can spread the load.
I look forward to seeing as many members and friends as possible at the Afternoon Tea at Linda Morris’s home on Sunday 19^th November. Please book early.
Carolyn Such
President
Mt Eliza Rotary Club

This Week's Speaker

There was no Speaker this week due to our Annual Calcutta at La Huong Vietnamese restaurant.

Jim Young again organised a terrific night of fun food and finding a winner!!

The fabulous Phil dragged every last dollar out of the diners which ended up creating a great winning pool on the day.

Thanks to Mike Weber for the photos, sadly I could only get these few to copy over to the Bulletin

Thank you to everyone who attended the Melbourne Cup Calcutta on Cup Eve at Le Hoang Vietnamese Restaurant.

Due to the great efforts of Phil Key, the auction of 23 horses at our Melbourne Cup Calcutta last evening resulted in a total pool of $4345.

The distribution of the Prize Pool was as follows:

FIRST - 55% of the pool - $2389.75

SECOND - 15% of the pool - $651.75

THIRD - 7.5% of the pool - $325.88

OFFICIAL LAST - 2.5% of the pool - $108.62

RCME - 20% OF THE POOL - $869.00

This year’s Winners are:

First Place - Without A Fight - Rhonda Vincent’s table team

Second - Soulcombe - Jamie Bevan (Son-in-Law of Phil Key)

Third - Sheraz - Celeste Greer

Last - Magical Lagoon - Mike Weber - MIKE HAS KINDLY DONATED HIS PRIZE TO OUR CLUB’S YOUTH COMMITTEE

Other financials for the evening are still being finalised and will be advised shortly.

Congratulations to all winners and thank you again to everybody for a very successful, fun night.

Warm regards

Jim Young

Club Meetings

Club Meetings for November - December

Please note that apart from a brief presentation of the two students on 21st November

Jim Voss will be chairing the meeting for Ian Chen, a retired Property Developer, an Australian Chinese,

who has just returned from China, and has family living there.

Ian will be chatting to us and is more than happy to answer any questions from us.

RCME Meeting Roster -		November - December

Nov-07	No Meeting	Melbourne Cup Day

Nov-14	Program Zoom	Mt Eliza Bowls Club - Bowls & Petanque
	Chairman	Bernie Edwards

Nov-21	Program	Youth Program - NYSF students from Toorak College
	Chairman	Jim Voss
	3 Minute Speaker	Ray Manchester
	Cashiers	Jim Young / Frank Flowers
	Fellowship	Janet Richards
	Furniture	Furniture Group
	Heads & Tails	Trish Stamp

Nov-28	Program	DG Linda Humphries Official Visit & RCME AGM
	Chairman	Carolyn Such
	3 Minute Speaker	No 3 Minute Speaker
	Cashiers	Suzie Adam /John Horscroft
	Fellowship	Caryl Coulthard
	Furniture	Furniture Group
	Heads & Tails	Trish Stamp

Dec-05	Program	New Member Profile
	Chairman	TBC
	3 Minute Speaker	Kay McCauley
	Cashiers	Jenny Baker / Rhonda Vincent
	Fellowship	Carol Wallace
	Furniture	Furniture Group
	Heads & Tails	Trish Stamp

Dec-12	Program	RCME Christmas Party

Mt Eliza Bowls and Petanque Night

Tuesday 14 November is a non-Toorak College meeting night.
Our meeting shall be a casual lawn bowls and petanque night at the Mt Eliza Bowling Club.
No experience necessary. A good night to invite friends and family for a fun time.

6pm for bowls/petanque from 6.30pm, followed by dinner at the new outdoor dining area.
Normal meeting cost: $33.
Bar will be open from 6pm. Drinks at Club prices. No BYO
(If the weather is unfavourable, in-door bowls will be held in the clubhouse along with the meal)

For catering, booking via Humanitix is required – cut-off Sunday 12 November

Garden Party

The Community Committee is holding a pleasant afternoon tea in the garden of Linda & David Morris on Sunday November 19th.

Proceeds are to go towards our Club's contribution to the cost of additional park tables and seating in Mount Eliza Park in Mountain View Road, Mount Eliza.

The park is a very popular meeting place, particularly for young families, but has insufficient park furniture. The proposed furniture includes a disability-friendly table and seating

Support for the project has been agreed by Mt Eliza Community Bendigo Bank and a grant application has been submitted to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. However a contribution is required from our club.

Date Sunday November 19th, 2023.

Time 2pm

Cost $40 per person. Drinks supplied

In the event of inclement weather, the event shall carry on in-doors.2pm

RSCP: Wednesday 15th November

Bookings are via Humanitex. Here is the link

https://events.humanitix.com/garden-party-2023

Many Thanks to Rowan Miller

THANKS TO ROWAN

Thanks to Rowan for facilitating the delivery of 10 mattresses from Ryman to local emergency accommodation this morning.
Ross Kilburn

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