After a weekend of President Elect training in Bendigo, and feeling rather drained by the amount of information provided, it was pleasing to have a relaxed Monday night at Rimern. Karen and Rob provided cheese and biscuits and sparkling wine, as we listened to Susie Cole describe the history of Rimern, and the present difficulties that she is experiencing.
There is always a shortage of something important and usually these items can be bought with donations. At present the shortage is of refrigerators and washing machines and these of course are expensive, and unfortunately some of the costs need to be transferred to the social services that recommend clients. Money is also short and for the first time ever, donors of heavy items are being charged for the pick up. This of course threatens the supply of donations of white goods and it is imperative that the financial situation be addressed. Susie has suggested that the clubs supporting Rimern work together to try to resolve the problem.
After having a tour of Rimern we headed to the Darebin RSL and had a delicious meal, with lots of chatter and laughter!
There was a FORaMEAL at Canterbury Girls Secondary College last night with members from Camberwell Rotary. I will represent the Canterbury Rotary Club at the Citizenship Ceremony in Hawthorn today.
I hope that you're looking forward to the New Members Night on the 25th of May and Changeover on 29th of June. I'll see you next week.
An enthusiastic group of members and partners gathered at RIMERN in Brunswick East on Monday night.
Susie Cole provided, as always, a very upbeat outline of the purposes and achievements of RIMERN as it approaches its fifth birthday.
RIMERN has grown significantly since its inception and, while requests for assistance vary due to the limited availability of properties, there is still plenty to do.
RIMERN through donations from householders and firms like hotels, bedding companies etc has build-up a substantial inventory of all things that a home would need.
Susie outlined ways Clubs could assist through networks, rotary grants and hand-on assistance.
It was terrific to see how one Club’s idea has grown to a very successful and obviously worthwhile project that assists those in need.
After the RIMERN visit we travelled the short distance to the Darebin RSL where we enjoyed some comradery and great food.
Amanda Donohoe leads Servants Community Housing as CEO with a deep commitment to creating safe, welcoming and dignified communities for people at risk of homelessness. Her connection to Servants is longstanding: earlier in her career she worked as a live-in house manager, an experience that continues to shape her grounded, relational approach to leadership. Her understanding of community, resilience and belonging was deepened during 15 years living and working in the Northern Territory, including time in remote East Arnhem Land. These experiences strengthened her commitment to creating communities where people feel safe, respected and supported.
With a background spanning women’s crisis accommodation, adult education and community development, Amanda believes housing is more than shelter — it is the foundation of dignity, hope and opportunity.
The Canterbury Rotary Club lunch group usually meets bi-weekly at 12.30 for a meal and some fun. Above are members enjoying lunch yesterday at Green Acres Golf Club
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.
The District 9800 Governor has provided advice about Rotary's Epic Day of Service.
On Saturday 16 May Rotary world-wide is undertaking the Epic Day of Service to be visible in our local communities by either running an event or supporting a local event. It is a chance to be seen by our local community and show what we do.
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