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President's Ponderings
Posted by Lawrence Reddaway on May 19, 2016
What a fascinating talk we had about how Victoria Scouts have re-invented themselves, and how they’ve put young scouts into very responsible positions.  At age 9 would you have been comfortable hosting the King of Sweden around a tour of the Melbourne Zoo?  Were there any lessons for how Rotary might re-invent itself?
 
After lunch on Tuesday, I went with Jill Weeks to the studios of 96.5 Inner FM radio studios, where she hosted a one hour Rotary in Action segment.  We had a nice chat about my time in Rotary, and Ginia’s and my ‘Kombi Kid & Khyber Pass‘ journey in 1972.  She’s very skilled in handling all the equipment, and the interviewee. This was edition 1087 of Rotary in Action.
 
Now I’m preparing to go to Warsaw to present a paper at a Fire Safety Engineeringconference, and then to UK.  Back 2 June.
 
 
 
 Lawrence                                                                                                                                             
 
 
 
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Posted by Jill Weeks on Mar 24, 2016
 
BBQ and Barefoot Bowls
The weather was kind and an enthusiastic group of Hawthorn Rotarians, partners and friends arrived at the Auburn Bowls Club to 'show their sporting prowess'.  
 
'Winner' of the 'Spider' game around the rink was Noel Halford. (Noel was also a stand out for his ability to cross other lanes).  Notable mentions in other games were Dennis Shore, Phil Stewart and Geoff Hayes.  (The Stewarts received an Easter prize for their efforts 'off the field').  

Several people commented how good it was to have a 'casual, relaxed event'
 
Thanks to David Pisterman for organising a great evening of barefoot bowls, bbq, drinks, fun
The Relay for Life Event
Posted by Noel Halford on Mar 24, 2016
The weather could have been better for the Relay for Life but nevertheless, those who attended  enjoyed the fellowship. I would like to thank Sheridan Brown for arranging our BBQ and for helping me to set up our marquee and also David Pisterman who helped us pack up on Sunday morning.
 
There were fourteen of us in attendance and I am most grateful for their participation and also to those who were unable to attend but have given donations to this most worthy cause.
 
The event raised $70,000 for cancer research which was down about $20,000 on last year however donations associated with this event can be taken over the next four weeks.
 
Thanks once again.
 
The Shadow Noted
Posted on May 19, 2016
 
Which speaker at District Assembly dared to include a couple of jokes?  The Shadow has heard that our very own Henry Drury did that, and thereby received a popular vote award!  Congratulations to Henry; and to our Dennis Shore who organised the whole show – described by a critic (rather than a sycophant) as “the best, shortest and sharpest for years”.
 
Apparently all was good except for the lunch. The Shadow understands that some Rotary Hawthorn members skipped the lunch provided (by Tabcorp Stadium Management) and settled for a couple of TimTams at that well known eatery “Chez Cheyne”.
 
Pure pride.  President Lawrence showed off his new badge earned by having now given blood (or plasma) 250 times.  The Shadow reckons that may well have saved hundreds of lives.  Good for him.  Good for us all.
 
 
 
Our Next BBQ fund Raiser April 24
Posted by Ian Macfarlane on Mar 17, 2016
 The clubs next BBQ fund raising opportunity comes on Sunday 24 April at Bunnings in Hawthorn.   Long weekends bring out all those handymen getting last minutes hardware items and so we expect a bumper day to raise funds for our Charity Account.
 
As usual its a 9 to 5 presence and so we will need lots of volunteers to fill the various 2 hour slots.   Friends and family are very welcome to take a stint and ease the load of our regular BBQers.
 
Sheridan Brown and Ian Macfarlane are keen to fill that roster sheet as early as possible and avoid that often present  last minute stress which we seem to give our rostermen, please let them know soon if you can help. 

Injured List
Posted by John Carre-Riddell on May 19, 2016
No news.
Make ups and Apologies
Posted on Sep 03, 2015

Remember Geoff Wright collates attendance information and he needs to be told of  "make up " events which we attend.

Tell Noel Halford days before of an inability to attend Tuesday.  Late or non apologies raise catering costs. 

Also please alert him to attending guests.   Unforeseen higher numbers make problems for a surprised chef in supplying all meals simultaneously.
Club Rosters
Posted on Apr 21, 2016

CLUB MEETING DUTIES      
If you cannot perform your duty, please find a replacement or contact Charles Morrison

 

  Apr 26

      May 3

    May 10

     May 17

Greeting & Badges

  Devereux

 Jones

 O'Beirne

 tba

Front Desk

   Rosback

 Rush

 Shore

 tba

Credit Cards

  Gillies

 Logan

 Owen
  tba

Set & Clear Up    

 Corrigan

 Devereux

 Devereux

  Devereux

Chairman       

 Cheyne

 Hayes

 Dissanayake

  tba

Sergeant

 Hayes

 Corrigan

  Warren

  O'Donoghue


SECOND BITE ROSTER (Check with Ian Macfarlane if no Salvation Army  personnel present)                  

 

  23 Apr

   30 Apr

    7 May

    14 May  Bradshaw

Member

 Brown

   Rose
  Hanson
Lunch Speakers
May 24, 2016
Jamin Heppel
Game Changers
 
May 31, 2016
Tom Burns
Young Achiever, Neuro-Scientist, Bio-ethics Fellow...and Grandson of Vic Burns!
 
Jun 07, 2016
Tim Lane
'A View From The Commentary Box'
 
Jun 14, 2016
TBC
TBA
 
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Club Events
Box Hill Hospital and D.I.K.
Box Hill Hospital
May 28, 2016
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 
30th Birthday Party For Servants Housing
Hawthorn West Baptist Church
May 28, 2016
5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Timor-Leste Celebration of Culture
Hawthorn Town Hall
May 29, 2016
2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
 
RI President Nominee Ian Riseley Lunch 19 June
Whitehorse Club
Jun 19, 2016 12:30 PM
 
Changeover 2016
Greenacres Golf Club
Jun 23, 2016
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
 
District 9800 Governor's Changeover Lunch
R.A.C.V. Club
Jun 26, 2016
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
 
Birthdays
Member Birthdays
John Carre-Riddell
May 1
 
Peter Lugg
May 27
 
Spouse Birthdays
Judi Rosback
May 26
 
Cheryl Pisterman
May 30
 
Joy Gillies
May 30
 
Club Directors
President
Lawrence Reddaway
 
Vice President
Henry Drury
 
Secretary
Gordon Cheyne
 
Treasurer
Katrina Flinn
 
President Elect
Meredith Hayes
 
Director - Club Services
Noel Halford
 
Director - Community Services
Sheridan Brown
 
Director - International Services & Foundation
Henry Drury
 
Director - Vocational Services
Ken McNamara
 
Director - Youth Services
Kevin Rose
 
Director - Membership & Alumni
Ian Warren
 
Past President
Chris Hanson
 
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
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Hawthorn Rotary P.O. Box 33, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia.
Web:  www.hawthornrotary.org.au