We were at the conference in Warragul a couple of months back. One of the speakers said 'I have specs., grey hair and now hearing aids. Also a young man stood up for me on a tram and said .... you must be a Rotarian'. Nervous laughter.
The first time I met my uncle Lou in Boston, he was in his 60s and I was 27; the age he was when serving on a U.S. destroyer in the North Atlantic, hunting U Boats to protect convoys. I remember thinking that Uncle Lou was old at 62; yet he was in charge of a department at Raytheon, manufactures and suppliers of electronic warfare 'devices' to our armed forces. Lou lived for a long, long time.
The median age of RCME is beyond 72 Years. Many among us likewise saw interesting times in our 20s too. You mean you were a soldier!? But you're a Rotarian and all you do is have sausage sizzles and sell Legacy Badges. Interesting thought 'sell Legacy Badges' ; I wonder if they realize the irony of that uninformed statement?
Just one of the uses we put proceeds from the ' harmless fun' of Heads and Tails to is Trish's Hampers. [Our guest speakers although often bemused by our antics, never - the - less participate with gusto]. One of these special hampers wound up with a house - bound war widow, whose children and grandchildren had 'moved on .... I don't see them much now', she wrote; in the crabbed handwriting of her arthritic hand. I by sheer happenstance subsequently spoke to her. Upon, taking my leave, she said 'tell Rotary thank you, Young Man'.
Charity does not exist on its own; it is created in the eye of the beholder.
Ross
District Governor Elect Mark Humphries
What a privilege it was to have dinner with Past President Ian Riseley and Juliette during the week. Both gave an interesting insight to highs and lows of being International President. It was also a good chance for all those present to network with each other, there were 5 clubs represented. It would be great to see all clubs in our cluster working together on such events. To many clubs operate in isolation, lets break the chains and work together on projects, working together means reaching a bigger audience and making a bigger difference. President Mark Maloney wants us to Make Connections, working together helps us achieve this goal.
Linda & I are off this weekend to Lara, we are involved with District 9780 Membership Development and Public Image seminar. This will be an opportunity for us to learn how other Districts approach some of the same issues that we are facing.
August is Membership Month,
August is Membership Month, which means it’s time to celebrate your Rotary club, your members, and the good you do in your community and around the world.
There are many ways to join in the celebration, but here are a few activities to get you started:
Say it loud, say it proud! Let everyone in your social network know that you are a proud member by changing your Twitter and Facebook profile to the I’m a Proud Member, I’m a Proud Rotaractor, or I’m a Proud Interactor graphic. Copy and save the graphic as your profile picture for August.
Watch and share. Download RI President Gary C.K. Huang’s video on membership from Rotary’s Vimeo page. Watch it at your next meeting or club event to highlight the vital role membership plays in maintaining a strong and active club.
We Are Rotary. Using the hashtag #WeAreRotary, post photos to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Vine of your club members at work in your community or abroad to show how Rotary makes a positive impact in the world.
It’s Now or Never. Join us on August 13 at 10:00 Chicago time (UTC-5) for our Membership: It’s Now or Neverwebinar. It will feature international membership expert Nikki Walker discussing innovative ways of thinking about membership.
Making a difference. Rotary clubs are known for the high-impact service projects they undertake locally and globally. Share stories about your service projects and how they improve lives on Rotary Showcase. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to see what Rotary members around the world are doing to celebrate Membership Month.
What does Rotary mean to you? Rotary members have pushed polio to the brink of eradication, delivered clean water to those in need, improved their local communities, provided scholarships to the next generation of peacemakers, and continued to do good in the world.
July 2019 Polio News is available online for all the latest news, polio in numbers and the funding updates.
Summary of new viruses this week: Afghanistan — one wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case; Pakistan— two WPV1-positive cases and eight WPV1-positive environmental samples; Nigeria —one circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) case and one cVDPV2-positive environmental sample; Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) — one cVDPV2 sample isolated from a contact case and one cVDPV2 community isolate; Central African Republic — one cVDPV2-positive environmental sample and 13 cVDPV2 samples isolated from community; Myanmar — one cVDPV type 1 case and five cVDPV1 samples isolated from a contact case. See country sections below for more details.
Wild poliovirus type 1 and Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus cases
RCME has success with the selection of three NYSF Candidate Students, with the fourth wait - listed in second place.
I was informed by Stephen Daly that of our 4 candidates; Lachlan - Balcombe Grammar, Eilidh - Mornington Secondary College , Sophie - Toorak College and Louis - Mornington Secondary College, all passed their interviews. Because of the extremely high standard set in the Peninsula Group, Louis is wait - listed [2nd position] pending the returns from another area. We are very confident that Louis will gain a place.
The timing and further details regarding Course dates will be released in a short time. We will attend the Orientation Day on Sunday 25 August at Federation University, Churchill, Gippsland.
Latest Paul Harris Fellows announced. With the approval of our PHF ‘Panel’, along with AG Steve Daly, two Rotary Club of Mt Eliza Members were bestowed with well - deserved recognition.
On Tuesday July 23 at our Club night, Sue Voss, our former 2 - term Treasurer and the current President - elect, was the recipient of a Paul Harris Fellowship medal. Sue received this honour because of her continual Service through Impact attention to our Club’s key portfolio; especially during this period of ever - tightening fiscal regulations. In addition, Sue’s community activities, both within Rotary and elsewhere were appreciated. As the incoming Club Service Director, Sue is creating a procedural process (including a key rôle in ClubRunner integration) among other ‘break the chains’ initiatives. Sue will see the benefits of this in her Presidential Year. Her presentation was made by DG E Mark Humphries.
In addition to Sue’s recognition, the Selection Panel were delighted to recognise Alex Anderson OAM JP witha sapphire pin.Alex has instigated a number of activities within our Club and on the Peninsula. He is often the first one to put his 'head above the parapet' when volunteers are needed, and Alex always delivers in full measure. The ANZAC Day Ceremony in Mount Eliza would not exist without him.
Alex was awarded an OAM in the Queen's Birthday Honors list for what could be simply described as continuous service above self. He is again a Club Director, serving as Head of the International Committee, a key position. His dedication has not gone unnoticed by District. Alex's recognition by means of the sapphire pin received absolute endorsement by our selection panel, among other stakeholders.
