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eBulletin Volume 37 - Issue 3 - 21 July 2022
President - Edda Williams 0408206909
president@canterburyrotary.org
FUN AND SERVICE ARE THE MOTTO OF THE CANTERBURY ROTARY CLUB
Club Information
Welcome to our Club
Service Above Self
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Canterbury Centre
2 Rochester Road
Canterbury, VIC 3126
Australia
Phone:
0402 925 924
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Meeting Apologies
 
Notify meeting apologies prior to 10 am Friday to Rob Simpson on
Mobile 0425746991 or at rob.simpson@canterburyrotary.org 
 
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Stories
Last Weeks meeting
Thought for the week
 
" Your biggest achievement is winning those silent battles which no-one knows about"
Motivational Life
 
Presidential issues
 
  • President Edda advised that she will be away for a couple of meetings at the end of July while she enjoys a holiday
  • The Rotary Regionalisation Pilot project is happening in the background.  Further details from the project team below 
Matters in the interest of Rotary
 
  • Gilly advised that RIMERN is looking for some back of house assistance that may possibly be undertaken from your home. Please contact Gilly if you can assist.
  • Doug proudly advised that the new second-hand truck was put to good use again on Sunday with a FORaMEAL delivery to the Afghanistan Immigration Association
  • Doug also mentioned an upcoming FORaMEAL packing event on Sunday 7 August from 5.30 to 9.30 in Box Hill where some member assistance will be required. Full details will be provided soon.
  • Steve as footy manager at Kew Bears boasted that the women’s team had another resounding win at the weekend.
  • Bob Lambert mentioned his meeting with Norm Gale from the Salvation Army and that they still would gratefully appreciate our assistance with their programs. He also mentioned that the Salvos are providing assistance to farmers who are having difficulties.
  • Bob also confirmed that Ant Balocca will be acting as his deputy in Community Services and that Joe Flinn will be assisting with Treasurer and meeting desk activities.
 
Finally Cathie assured members that there was no truth in the social media story that she and Joe Flinn were both washed away in the thunderstorm that fell on the Sunday Market but that they were like drowned rats was correct.
Last Weeks Speaker - Helen Canny
 
 
HOME EVER AFTER AND THE RSPCA
 
Helen Canny is a Coordinator for " Home Ever After" from the RSPCA. She gave an entertaining and thought-provoking presentation about the pets in our life and how we can deal with life's major problems.
She reminded us that the "p" in RSPCA is prevention. The organization is 150 years old and was established in Victoria in 1871, It was established by a group of concerned citizens at the time. The main areas which the RSPCA cover includes : protection, shelter, care and rehoming, prevention and social enterprise.
 
There is no shame in surrendering a pet to the RSPCA. In many cases, a pet owner has passed away or may be in a state of ill health. For whatever the reason, there are many options. Foster caring of pets can be used , until adoption becomes possible. The RSPCA is always on the look out for more foster carers. Stray dogs or other pets are, in many cases, reclaimed by the original owner.
 
OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE RSPCA
 
One of the many services which the RSPCA offers is the barn, on the site at Burwood, where people can learn about farm animals and the way they need to be cared for. Furthermore, in the role of advocacy, the RSPCA deals with the different types of legislation.
 
At the height of the bushfires, $3.3 million  was generously donated to the RSPCA. These funds were quarantined and have been used to evacuate and shelter the animals affected. Individuals who lost all their possessions were given a package, so that they could take care of their pets. In partnership with Zoos Australia, the RSPCA has a dedicated Koala Hospital in the Werribee Zoo
 
HOME EVER AFTER
 
This is a pet legacy service. There is a diverse range of species of animals within this program. An executor needs to be aware of a pet's needs after the death of a person. If some action is required, your pet should be registered.
 
QUESTION TIME
 
There was a spirited session on the night, with many questions about pet behaviour and treatment. Without the consistency of the pet owner, the life of the animal would be much worse.
 
Here is some further information and some more statistics
 

The RSPCA has 4 key pillars :

> Protection

> Shelter Care and rehoming

> Prevention (including encouraging people who can’t cope to surrender their pet)

> Social Enterprise - i.e. veterinary care, op shops, grooming services

  • For those who do not act appropriately, RSPCA has a team of 30 inspectors, who hold authority invested by the Department of Justice.
  • They investigated nearly 11000 incidences of cruelty in 2021.
  • 15000 animals were cared for over that year, by 500 staff and 2300 volunteers who largely operate at their 25acre property in Burwood, built in the 1930’s.
  • Whilst the government chips  in 10% operating costs for the inspectorate, 30% is delivered by bequests and the balance from donations
  • About 3500 animals go into foster care each year
  • 600 receive longer term care, often subject to court cases, but 7000 moved through the process in 2021
  • 75000 children and adults undertook RSPCA preventative educational programs on how to care for animal- from chickens to horses
 
Home Ever After is free, but a donation /bequest is requested to fund the work. All animals are treated with the dignity and respect their carers would have wished for them.
 
Thank you Helen for illuminating how we can help with such warmth

 

Next Weeks Speaker - Mike Zervos "Courage to Care"
 
Courage to Care’s CEO Mike Zervos  
 
B’nai B’rith Courage to Care Victoria appointed Mike Zervos a long-time bayside resident their first CEO in August 2018.
 
Mike said he was particularly drawn to Courage to Care’s Vision of “creating a generation of Upstanders” and Mission of educating  on the dangers of prejudice, racism and bullying.  Mike reflected on how well the organisation has reached into schools and the broader community with nearly 150,000 students experiencing the programs as well as the expansion into “fee for service” educating adults with sessions run for Victoria Police Academy, Rotary, Local Councils and over 200 teachers.
Courage to Care received recognition at the 2020 Multicultural Awards for Excellence in Education being Highly Commended for inspiring students.
 
Mike has had extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector having spent 20 years in leadership roles at Make a Wish Foundation, Alannah and Madeline Foundation and Guide Dogs Victoria. He was pivotal in the creation of Alannah and Madeline Foundation’s eSmart programs in schools. He is a qualified CPA with a corporate career both in Australia and internationally.
 
Mike is a marathon runner and has recently completed the “Marathon Mike”  marathon fundraiser for Courage to Care with over $11,000 raised. He has the determination to drive things forward. “I am confident that by communicating the importance of our work, we will bounce back from the Covid challenges and continue to gain support. This will be a real team effort.”
Hands on Volunteering Workshop
Regionalisation Project
On Monday August 29th Tony will run a short presentation on the Regionalisation Pilot Project - there are other sessions which those who cannot attend the Monday meeting are able to join in order to get more information on this important initiative
 
 
Dear Rotary Member,

You’re invited to attend an information session about the future of Rotary in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Six identical webinars are being held in July and August to brief Rotary members in Zone 8 who:

• are not able to attend a club briefing on Regionalisation
• are not able to attend District organised briefings on Regionalisation
• have additional questions or clarifications they are seeking

The host for the webinars will be Rotary International Director Jessie Harman. Presenters will be Co-Chairs PDG Ingrid Waugh and PDG Peter Frueh. Questions will be asked through the Q&A function and will be moderated by Rotary International South Pacific and Philippines Office staff. Duration will be one hour with approximately twenty minutes of introduction and presentation, with the remainder answering questions.

These webinars will be recorded and made available afterwards. Questions asked will be incorporated into the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and answers section of the website: creatingtomorrowrotary.org 

PLEASE CLICK 'REGISTER NOW' BELOW TO CHOOSE A SESSION THAT SUITS YOU.

Sincerely,

Regionalisation Pilot Project Team
Co-chairs Ingrid Waugh (NZ/Oceania) and Peter Frueh (Australia)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rotary Leadership Institute
DACA event
July Theme
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Canterbury Rotary Lunch Group
Book in for the Lunch group...  The venues are below till the end of the year.  Any changes to the venue will be advised.
 
 
Nov 16
Box Hill RSL
26-28 Nelson Road, Box Hill
Nov 30
Box Hill Golf Club
202 Station St, Box Hill South
Dec 14
Harp Hotel
636 High Street, Kew East
 
As always David 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.
Camberwell Market Roster
Subject to any changes here is the roster for the next 4 weeks. 

Nov/20                         
Tony    LAYCOCK   7:00  - 10:00        
John    POCOCK  10:00 - 13:00  
John    McCASKILL         7:00  - 10:00        
Edda    WILLIAMS        10:00 - 13:00  
Bob     LAMBERT   7:00  - 13:00        
                               
Nov/27                         
Alan    STEVENS   7:00  - 13:00        
Gillian SWINNERTON        7:00  - 13:00        
Roger   TAYLOR    7:00  - 13:00        
                               
Dec/04                         
Rosemary        WAGHORNE          7:00  - 10:00        
Natasha FACCI   10:00 - 13:00  
Ted     WAGHORNE          7:00  - 10:00        
David   SHAVE   10:00 - 13:00  
Hans    CARLBORG          7:00  - 10:00        
Kyle    WIGHTMAN        10:00 - 13:00  
                               
Dec/11                         
Joe     FLINN     7:00  - 13:00        
Cathie  MacMILLAN         7:00  - 13:00        
David   CHIVERS   7:00  - 13:00        

 
Rotarians Live by the 4 Way Test
Is it the Truth?
 
Is it Fair to all concerned?
 
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
 
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
 
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 - Doug Hawley
Canterbury Centre
Nov 28, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Club meeting - Paul Hardy Smith
Canterbury Centre
Dec 05, 2022
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
Bob Lambert
November 5
 
Edda Williams
November 5
 
Joe Flinn
November 23
 
Pat Poynton
November 30
 
Join Date
David Shave
November 1, 1998
24 years
 
John Pocock
November 1, 1997
25 years
 
Kyle Wightman
November 1, 1993
29 years
 
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