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President's Note
Posted by Katrina Flinn on Sep 19, 2017

Thank you to those supported the Club leaders by attending our AGM today 
2017 financials and Annual report were accepted by the Club acknowledging the successes of the 2016/17 under the stewardship of last year’s President Meredith Hayes who is now busy making her mark in the Nation’s capital. 
 
I would like to support Rotary International President Ian Riseley in his request for us to plant a tree for each of our members. We will join with other cluster clubs to plant trees in Hays Paddock Kew on 8th October 2017. It is a simple example of using our collective effort to make a difference.
 
On thesubject of tree planting, those that are long time members would know that Fritsch Holzer Park in Hawthorn East was a Rotary Hawthorn initiative. Nextyear, the park turns 21 (or at least it is 21 years since it was formally opened). It is proposed to hold a tree planting day to coincide with National Tree Day next year and use this event to promote the club and its association with the park’s initial creation.
 
I am very much looking forward to our inaugural Thursday evening meeting, which is being held at The Auburn Hotel (The Geebung) this coming Thursday. 
See you next week (or perhaps Thursday night as well!) 
 
Katrina
 
Public Speaking at Swinburne University
Posted by Gordon Cheyne
Charlotte England presented a report on the recent public speaking course at Swinburne University, which had 19 participants, many of whom had English as a second language.  Charlotte acknowledged the enthusiastic input from Ngaire Cannon and David Rush.
 

The course was presented as a series of small exercises building upon each other, and the increasing confidence of students was obvious as the course progressed.
The final challenge to give a talk about Rotary produced some outstanding presentations.
Swinburne University has invited the club to repeat the programme next year.
 
Meanwhile, Ngaire Cannon has started a public speaking course at Auburn High School, which is proving popular among the students. 
A Snippet from Facebook
Posted by Gordon Cheyne on Sep 12, 2017
 
Congratulations to Jim Studebaker from North Balwyn Rotary who was presented with the Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service for outstanding service to the Foundation and Doing Good in the World. A rare honour as only 150 are presented worldwide each year. How fantastic is this!!!  Congratulations Jim!
When Ideas Have Sex
Posted by Gordon Cheyne on Sep 19, 2017
I was so impressed by Peter Fenwick’s talk last week on “Taking responsibility for ourselves and our families” that I checked out his website.
Apart from a video of the book launch of Peter’s book “The Fragility of Freedom: Why Subsidiarity Matters”, I found a most informative “TED Talk”  by Matt Ridley, which I recommend to you: https://www.peterfenwick.com/videos 
 
 
In “The Rational Optimist”, Ridley argues that our prosperity is due to our willingness to trade with strangers. This enables the division of labour and permits us to specialise, to work on the things we are good at. That encourages us to innovate, to make tools and machines and processes that make our production more efficient.
 
We trade ideas too. We learn skills from experts and build on what has gone before, so a communal intelligence develops. Prosperity increases exponentially. 
 
The prologue to The Rational Optimist, “When ideas have sex” became a 16-minute TED conference talk and  has been viewed more than 2 million times.
DIK Update
Posted by Gordon Cheyne on Sep 19, 2017
 
Yes, this lonely-looking container is ALL OURS! It is quietly sitting at DIK, beside Shed 40, 400 Somerville Road, West Footscray. 
Some old friends have come out of the woodwork to help load it and send it on its way.
Ian Macfarlane has a list of over a dozen able-bodied (and some pretty shonky) volunteers who look forward to a fun day.  
Bring a biscuit or two for morning tea, if you suspect your energy levels may fall.
Give Ian  (98130548 or 0418104971) a call to add your name to the list for Saturday 23rd September from 9.00 onwards.
 
Plant a Tree
Posted by Katrina Flinn
Rotary International President, Australian Ian Riseley, has called upon Rotarians the world over to priotise the environment amongst Rotary programs.
 
In answer to the call to plant more than 1.2 million trees worldwide, one for every Rotarian, The Rotary Club of Hawthorn will join with the Rotary Clubs of Glenferrie, Kew and Yarra Bend to plant trees at Hays Paddock, Leason Street Kew East on Sunday October 8th 2017 at 10:00am.
A barbecue lunch will be served from 12 noon.
The City of Boroondara has kindly agreed to provide 200 trees and will prepare the ground and provide some tools (although don't hesitate to bring your favourite implement!).
The morning promises to be very pleasant indeed, enjoying the outdoors, the company of friends old and new, and contributing to making a difference to the Earth.
 
We have 16 volunteers already!
Come along and enjoy the fun. 
Looking forward to seeing you with shovel and gumboots:
Sunday October 8th, 2017
10:00am - Lunchtime
Hays Paddock
Leason Street 
Kew East 
 
Rotary is at a Crossroads
That was the resounding message that General Secretary John Hewko had for Rotarians when he graced the Rotary Hills Zone multi-club meeting hosted by RC Beecroft.
 
 
Throughout both GETS and Institutes in Darwin and in Auckland, John challenged Rotarians in this region to try new ways of addressing the decline in membership. He urged everyone to see this part of the world as a laboratory, testing different ways to meet, asking the tough questions why Rotary is not attracting more members.
 
Membership is central in Rotary’s strategic plan of strengthening and supporting clubs, focusing on humanitarian service and enhancing Rotary’s public image and awareness. These three are closely interwoven and the focus on humanitarian service particularly ensures member engagement.
 
The Shadow
Posted on Sep 19, 2017
The Shadow is on holiday, but his resident-in-training gnome is happy to publish any gossip: just whisper in the right ear. 
 
Noel Halford has over 30 interested people coming to his Rotary information meeting at the Auburn Hotel on Thursday evening. Charlotte England is preparing a slide-show, and there will be facts galore about Rotary for anyone who wants to listen.  It should be a fun evening, and we keenly await Noel's report on the proceedings.
The Auburn Hotel?  Wasn't that the Geebung Polo Club in Auburn Road? I'm sure participants will work it out.
 
Golf Day - Entry Form
Posted by Noel Halford on Sep 05, 2017
 
 
ENTRY FORM
BOROONDARA CARES
CHANCES GOLF DAY
MONDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2017
BOX HILL GOLF CLUB
Name
GA Number
Handicap
Golf Club
(If applicable)
Rotary Club
(If applicable)
Dietary Requirements?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Payment by bank transfer to Rotary Club of Hawthorn
Account Name: Rotary Club of Hawthorn
National Australia Bank: 083 166 532545861
 
$95.00 per person                          Dining Only $50.00 per person
 
Return form to: Noel Halford   - noelhalford@gmail.com
 
District Conference
Posted on Aug 10, 2017
 Rotary District 9800 Conference to be held at Warrnambool 16-18 March 2018
 
Conference bookings are open (Earlybird closes 30th November) 
 
 
There are special rates for first time attendees (& partners) which includes those that have not attended a District 9800 conference in 10 years and also a special rate for partners to attend the Friday/Saturday evening functions only.
 
Make sure you register your interest with Noel Halford as he is organising the accommodation . There is the option of extending to Thursday and/or Sunday night at special rates. 
 
 
Make-ups and Apologies
Posted on Jul 06, 2017

Lawrence Reddaway always seeks to finalize numbers by Sunday 10pm by collating  responses to attendance at the next meeting.   So please try the electronic response (or phone) or even carrier pidgeon!    Forewarn of any guests at the same time.   This minimizes catering costs. 

Geoff Wright collates the attendance information.  He needs to know of  "make up " events.
Club Roster 
Posted on Sep 19, 2017

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

 

26 Sept 

      3 Ostober

 10 October

     

   17 October

 

Greeting & Badges

   

   Earliest arrival

 

    Earliest arrival

    Earliest arrival

   Earliest arrival

Front Desk

  Walshe

    M.Christoffelsz

   Drury

   Hamilton

Credit Cards

   Gillies

   Logan

      Owen

 Pisterman

Set & Clear Up    

    Stewart

     Stewart

      Stewart  

    Stewart

MC        

   Hanson

   Flinn

     TBA

   TBA

 
ClubRunner
Lunch Speakers
Sep 19, 2017
Club Forum
Swinburne Public Speaking, AGM, Updates,
Swinburne Public Speaking, AGM, Updates,

This is an update meeting, with a (short) AGM and a summary (with photos) of the  recent successful Swinburne Public Speaking Course that Rotary Hawthorn conducted.

Chair: Katrina Flinn
Sep 26, 2017
Brian Morley
Reflections of a Footy Broadcaster
Oct 03, 2017
District Governor 9800, 2017-2018, Peter Frueh
TBA
Oct 10, 2017
Neil Cole
Rotary Hat Day: 'Stability In Mind'
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Club Events
Special Evening meeting of Rotary Hawthorn
Auburn Hotel
Sep 21, 2017
6:15 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Plant a Tree & BBQ: Riverside Cluster
Hays Paddock
Oct 08, 2017
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Chances Golf Day: You're Invited
Box Hill Golf Club
Oct 23, 2017
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
 
Filipino Food night-fundraiser
Auburn Bowls Club
Nov 16, 2017
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Rotary District 9800 annual conference
Mar 16, 2018 – Mar 18, 2018
 
Birthdays
Member Birthdays
David Owen
September 9
 
Spouse Birthdays
Amanda
September 11
 
Club Directors
President
Katrina Flinn
 
Vice President
Dennis Shore
 
Secretary
Gordon Cheyne
 
Treasurer
Ian Gillies
 
President Elect
Ian Bentley
 
Club Services Director
Noel Halford
 
Community Service Director
Charlotte England
 
Youth & Vocational Director
Kevin Rose
 
International Service Director
Ian Macfarlane
 
Hawthorn Rotary P.O. Box 33, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia.
Web:  www.hawthornrotary.org.au