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President Carolyn's Notes

Monthly Rotary Theme for

March

Water Sanitation and Hygiene

Last weeks meeting was busy and very productive.  We had two young girls from ODA Siem Reap.  They spoke about all the work that they do in their school.  They have both gone through the school and on to the University.  They have trained as an accountant and a teacher.  They have both returned to ODA school to assist the organisation.  Sirley Hawe introduced them and is a friend of our Club.  We have been involved for many years and presented Shirley with $1000 from the International budget to assist in purchase of school uniforms for current students.
It was also lovely to have Sophie Morell with us.   I  remember her very well when I taught her at Toorak College.  She mentioned that she has only been back to the school twice since leaving.  She is a very courageous and has managed to overcome her Leukemia and competed in the transplant games in swimming and rowing winning several gold medals.
Most survey responses have been received.  We will compile the results and report back at the next Club Assembly.
I will see everyone at the McCleland Gallery this week.

March 5 Speaker Sophia Morrell

Cluster Community Leaders

Planning for the next Rotary year

Peter Rawlings has kindly provided me with this important information about new Community Leaders

Last Saturday at the Zoom Cluster meeting, with our new community group which includes all the clubs on the Peninsula plus Cranbourne.

They talked about how important the role of Rotary Community Leaders would be and agreed our present cluster has been working well under the leadership of District Assistant Governor Peter Rawlings.

Each Regional Community Group will create it’s own plan and look at how clubs want and need to develop.

There will be much more to consider with this topic as we look at what we want to work on together and what sort of support is needed

The election of the new Rotary Community Leader will be in March/April. Do you know someone who would suit this role?

You can find out more on the website Creating Tomorrow Rotary. https://creatingtomorrowrotary.org/

We have some wonderful champions in our club and ask is there something that you are passionate about? How can the club assist you?

Club Meetings

Club Meetings for March

March Rotary Theme of the month: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

Tuesday 12 March….McClelland Gallery (Not TOORAK COLLEGE)
An evening hosted by the CEO of McCelland sculpture park
5.15 for wander around the outdoor sculpture park or inside the art gallery, with finger food and a short film being shown in the beautiful performance area.Drinks available from the bar especially to be open for us. The Gallery is normally open Wednesdays- Sundays, so this was a special invitation given to us as a Rotary Club.
Buggies for 6 or so people can be arranged for members with walking limitations.
COST..$25 via Humanitex. NUMBERS MUST BE FINALISED BY TUESDAY 5 March,as McCelland need to arrange staff and food.
This event will be on regardless of the Weather.

Tuesday 19 March
Kim Wheeler, Principal of Mt Eliza Primary School
Chair..Jim Voss or a member of his Youth Committee

Tuesday 26 March
Club Assembly, chaired by Carolyn Such

RCME Meeting Roster		February

March

TBA

March 5	Program	Sophie Morell
	Chairman	David Rew
	3 Minute Speaker	2 Cambodian Girls from ODA Siam Reap
	Cashiers	Ray Manchester / Chris Angerer
	Fellowship	Cathryn Leonard
	Furniture	Jamie Hunt / John Welsh
	Heads & Tails	Trish Stamp

Mar-12	Program	McCelland Gallery Visit
	Hosts	Director McCelland Gallery

Mar-19	Program	Kim Wheeler - Principal Mt Eliza Primary School
	Chairman	Jim Voss
	3 Minute Speaker	Kay McCauley
	Cashiers	John Horscroft / Suzie Adam
	Fellowship	Clare Pearce
	Furniture	Keith Den Hartog / Jim Young
	Heads & Tails	Trish Stamp

Mar-26	Program	Club Night
	Chairman	Carolyn Such
	3 Minute Speaker	No 3 minute speaker
	Cashiers	Jenny Baker / Frank Flowers
	Fellowship	Nina de Silva
	Furniture	Rowan Miller
	Sergeant & H/T	Trish Stamp