For those who were unable to join us at the RAW Garden Dinner, I have to say you missed out on an exceptional evening. The venue and settings were wonderful, the food magnificent, and our hosts went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt welcome and well taken care of. The slow-cooked lamb was a culinary masterpiece; its flavour still lingers in my memory, making my mouth water at the mere thought.
One of the highlights of the evening was hearing Mariam Issa's remarkable story. Her journey, her resilience, and her inspiring philosophy left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of listening. It's moments like these that remind us of the power of human spirit and the importance of community.
While the turnout was appreciable, we would have loved to see a greater response from our members. The camaraderie, the vibrant atmosphere, and the knowledge that Brighton Rotary played a small part in the development of this grassroots; community-based organisation, added an extra layer of significance to the evening.
Very sad to hear of Elaine King passing on Monday 5 February. Our condolences and best wishes go to the King family. Her funeral will be conducted at St Leonards Church, New Street, Brighton at 11:00am
Wednesday 14 February with afters in the Church Hall.
Looking ahead, we have our Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday. If any member has issues they would like to address or ideas they wish to share, please don't hesitate to reach out to either Nicole or myself as your input is always important.
President Arthur Hubbard
Highlights of RAW Garden Dinner 8 Feb.
Mariam Issa's story
“I believe that nurturing, mentoring and believing in the power of all individuals forms the collective strength of a community.”
I am the Co-Founder and President of RAW, an entrepreneur, speaker, life coach, story-sharer and educator specializing in holding space for both group and personal growth. I am committed to offering tools that bring collaborative, empowering outcomes.
Adversity has gifted me a potent understanding and ability to turn my experiences of suffering into compassionate conversations that help others tap into their inner reservoirs of resourcefulness.
My African heritage, and a contemporary exploration of Islam, have helped me hone an expression of inclusive faith that speaks of diversity, resilience, courage, and belonging.
RAW’s acronym ‘Resilient Aspiring Women’ holds an immensely powerful meaning for me. It embodies not only my journey, but a transformational state of being for all. This is clear in the lives of female immigrants when challenged by the upheaval and change of country and culture. I am proud to be a supportive bridge to better worlds for such women and their families.
I desire to serve our garden and global community by such generous planting of seeds of love. To also weed out fear and break down barriers to growth, in order for all to flourish.
My hobbies are gardening (no surprises there) and nature walks. To sustain my sense of wellbeing, I sit in a women’s circle and also treat myself to a massage once a month, then walk with friends twice a week.
A fun fact about me: I speak four languages—try to guess what they are?
I find it fascinating how the rhythm of speech changes body-language & even personality.
Miriam Issa
Victoria Police Neighbourhood Policing Forum Tuesday 27 February 2024
Victoria Police is holding a policing forum for residents of Bayside and
Glen Eira and has asked Neighbourhood Watch Brighton to promote the event.
This a great opportunity to ask the hard questions on crime trends and
prevention. With youth crime and safety paramount in everyone's minds how do
we work with the police to make our streets and homes safe?
You will need to register for this forum by scanning the QR code on the
notice below.
