On Monday 3 March, while 17 of us sipped bubbly and ate delicious egg sandwiches, we listened to a most inspiring talk about and tour of RIMERN by the indefatigable Suzie Cole.
There was amazement at the size of the facility (two stories) and the extent of the household items that are collected, sorted, cleaned and then distributed to welfare agency clients who have experienced homelessness, domestic violence, incarceration, refugee displacement and other crises.
Those of us who volunteer there knew some of the story, but were still impressed by the sheer amount of goods that are collected and distributed to people in need. This is such a worthy project and still in need of people to help, and some can be done at home.
RIMERN is an example of a rotary activity that provides significant assistance to a large number of citizens. In the the short time that RIMERN has been in operation it has assisted over 600 individuals/families.
Congratulations to all those who voluntarily assist the RIMERN operation to make it such a success.
Besides the regular members at the meeting we had visitors Justine Paragreen and Ben an interested contact of Doug's, (who’d be great help on the truck if he wanted!) as well as soon to be member, Craig Smith (having survived touring Vietnam with Rob on the same tour).
We moved on to the Darebin RSL for a fabulous meal ($16.50 for two courses for seniors!) where we were joined by Alan and Neil, who’d obviously heard about the great meals. It was good to see JB and Steve both fighting fit and Jill and Cathie back from Canada.
We are back on 17 March and I’m certainly looking forward to listening to Prof Hoy about the latest medical advances.
Our aim of having a Peace Poles and Pollinator Garden is inching closer, with a plot chosen and a plan and planting plan drawn up and submitted to the Manager of Sustainability and Community at the City of Boroondara. Hopefully there’ll be more news of this combined RC Canterbury and RC Kew collaboration soon.
Elizabeth
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