Last Thursday was great, a night that underscored the unique character our own Matt Nichols, a member who not only delivered an inspiring talk about 'Understanding the Retail Strip' but also extended his warmth by introducing his colleagues and friends to give them a glimpse of the world of Rotary.
As I write this, I find myself nervously anticipating Sunday. While the preparations for the Big Serve are finalised, there is a hint of apprehension for the first time the event has been run. I am wondering how it will all unfold; however, fingers are tightly crossed for what should be an afternoon of fun. Highlights will be in next week's Bulletin.
This Thursday’s meeting focusses on aspects of Rotary in Papua New Guinea, a country that has a place in my heart, even though I am aware of the many challenges it faces. We will learn a bit more about some of the work Rotary is undertaking, and I am certainly looking forward to hearing them. It’s always good to be reminded of the good Rotary achieves when it unites under the Rotary banner - making the world a better place, one act of service at a time.
Hope to see all of you at Rotary this Thursday 2 November.
President Arthur Hubbard
Secretaries Announcements
Secretary Nicole Chong presented her segment.
Anne Holland: Anne spoke about volunteers for the Bayside Art Show and said there was a form on the tables for people to fill in for their availability to help at the Show.
Rob Pinchbeck: Rob spoke about the Brighton Classic Car Show 2024 and asked if anyone would like to donate fillers for the Showbags (Rally Bags) that we give to the car owners on the day. Please contact Rob if you can help.
Pres Arthur: Arthur mentioned the Big Serve which was to be held at the Beaumaris Tennis Club on Sunday 29 October at 1pm and invited anyone to drop in and enjoy the day.
Keiran Cromie: Keiran mentioned the Rotary Central Melbourne Paul Harris Breakfast Tuesday 21 November 7:15 - 9:00am Savoy Hotel.
Jo Kwok:Jo provided an update and quick overview for what we’re doing in the Youth & Vocational Services space.
RCB & TACTYCs project:
Project Objectives: • $350k grant May 2022 – Apr 2024 • Rollout TS4A model from Bayside origins • Establish TS4A in 4 new areas • Ensure long term sustainability • Support 500 Kids playing team sport • Kids to RYPEN & RYLA camps
Achievements to Date: • TS4A setup in 7 new LGAs • Long term sustainability achieved • 350 kids in the program so far • RCB instrumental in the success… and 6 months to go
With RCB’s other Youth Initiatives have included supporting young Bayside people to have a range of opportunities to support them to realise their potential. Initiatives include speaking/debating opportunities (with Bayspeak, & Model United Nations Assembly MUNA), leadership and personal development camps such the Rotary Youth Sailing Challenges (a unique Tall Ship adventure with other students from across Victoria). We have also been able to support the St Leonard’s College Interact Club which provides students with experiential learning opportunities to be on a Board, initiate community projects including hand on volunteering at the RAW Garden and get involved with fundraising opportunities and support international projects such as Yimba Uganda (and support this social enterprise to upskill and provide career pathways to young people in this third world country). Upcoming Interact opportunities will be seeking hands on volunteers to support the Wheelathon to raise money for Wheelchairs for Kids (24th November), and the ForAMeal packing day on the (6th December). Please contact Jo or email youth@brightonrotary.com.au for more info or to volunteer.
Last week's Raffle results
Colleen d'Offay ran the raffle last week with help from Felicity Cullen and the winners were PP Paul Nicholson and Jo Kwok.
RYPEN October 2023
Congratulations and thank you to the RYPEN Committee, all the volunteers and participants for this weekend’s RYPEN camp! This iconic experience for 15-17 year olds brings together students from across Victoria (District 9800) to partake in team building and personal/leadership development activities in a 3 day camp at Camp Getaway Axedale. A massive thank you to Andrew McAleer, General ManagerOperations & our friends at Nuline Bus Charters for donating drivers to get our Bayside student participants to and from camp safely, and to Brighton Secondary College for providing us the use of the bus. The next RYPEN experience will be held in March 2024.
