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eBulletin Volume 41 - Issue 8 20 August 2026
 
President Jillian Woinarski 0438394633
 
FUN AND SERVICE ARE THE MOTTO OF THE CANTERBURY ROTARY CLUB
The Canterbury Buzz

 

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Guest and Club Members can
register for a meeting on the following links:
 
 
 


 

Meeting Apologies
 
Notify meeting apologies prior to 10 am Friday to Alan Stevens Mobile 0416120851 or alan.stevens@canterburyrotary.org
 
and at the following link:
 
 
Club Information
Welcome to our Club
Canterbury
Service Above Self
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre
2 Kendall Street
Canterbury, VIC 3126
Australia
Phone:
0401 140 592
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Stories
Message from the President Week Commencing 24 August 2026 
 
  
 
Notes from the President

For those who did not attend the film night on Monday we had a very pleasant, relaxed evening. The film was as I thought it would be a slightly eclectic amusing film with beautiful pictures of New Zealand scenery and a quaint story. We then ambled back to the Glenferrie Hotel for a truly delicious meal. At least 50% of the participants were from Kew Rotary and we have decided that we will make this a combined event on a yearly basis.

Yesterday morning was cooking day in Denham Street, Hawthorn, and then yesterday afternoon was FORaMEAL at Camberwell Grammar. It was a very busy day, but very much a feel good one

I hope you all have a pleasant weekend and I’ll see you on Monday.

Regards,

Jillian

 

 
Next Week's Speaker - David Bastian
Talk title: Mental health: How to care for yourself and others.
 
David Bastian is a passionate advocate for mental health education, with more than 10 years’ experience delivering a variety of wellbeing courses, in particular Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training across workplace, sporting, education and community settings.
 
His approach is practical, engaging and grounded in real-world conversations. David is passionate about helping people build the confidence to recognise when someone may be struggling, start meaningful conversations and provide appropriate support.
 
Through MHFA and broader wellbeing education, David aims to make conversations about mental health feel more accessible, relevant and part of everyday life. He particularly enjoys working with organisations and sporting communities to build environments where people feel confident looking out for themselves and those around them.
 
A Generational Debate for the Ages
Please book tickets via this link:
 
 
 
 
Congratulations Doug!
Rotary Lunch Group Week Commencing 24 August 2026
The Canterbury Rotary Club lunch group usually meets bi-weekly at 12.30 for a meal and some fun.  
 
David Zrna looks after the reservations for the lunch group. Please contact David at david.zrna@canterburyrotary.org  or on 0467033092 to advise that you will be coming to a lunch. 
 
DateVenueAddress
Wed 26 AugGreen Acres GCElm Grv, Kew East
Wed 9 SepBox Hill RSLNelson Rd, Box Hill
Wed 23 SepHarp HotelHigh St, Kew
Wed 7 OctBox Hill GCStation St, Box Hill Sth
Camberwell Sunday Market Week Commencing 23 August 2026
 
CNC Roster Week Commencing 24 August 2026
 
The table below details the roster for setting-up and cleaning up at CNC for our weekly Club Meeting.
 
Details of the actual duties involved with each shift will be outlined on a flier in the storage cupboard in the meeting room at CNC.
 
Meeting Date            
5.30pm SETTING UP
8.00 - 8.30pm CLEANING UP                      
24 AugustJohn Womersley/John McCaskill Rob Simpson / Joe Flynn
31 AugustBill Granger/George DolezalSteve Wylie/Wayne Dong
Rotary Club of Kew Triva Night
 
To book please go to this link:
 
 
 
Rotary Walk With Us 
Rotary Theme August 2026
Sponsors, Partners and Supporters
The following businesses provide essential support in various ways to the Club. Please consider using their services.
 
 
 
Rotarians Live by the 4 Way Test
 
 
OUR VISION
 
“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
Helpful Links
Below are a number of links to websites that may be useful references.
 
Upcoming Events
Club Meeting - Dave Bastian
Aug 31, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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Birthdays & Anniversaries (if your birthday is not recorded it is because the Club does not have it on our system)
Member Birthdays
Alan Stevens
August 12
 
Ken Maher
August 16
 
Join Date
John McCaskill
August 1, 1995
31 years
 
William Granger
August 1, 1992
34 years
 
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