Another great week. I have already spoken on our 50th Celebration, but cannot help repeating myself. What a wonderful day and again thanks to all who worked to make it happen and also to those who attended. The History Book has sold out, so if you would like to order a copy please let Max Martin know and if we get enough orders we will do a reprint.
Last week we heard from a very interesting speaker in Michael Crewther, the Liberal Member for Mornington who spoke about 'Modern Day Slavery' and the wonderful work he has done in this area.
On Saturday I had the pleasure of attending the official opening of one of the RAW Gardens and met with Mariam Issa and Ina Kons from RAW (Resilient Aspiring Women) Garden in South Road. The Rotary Club of Brighton, under the direction of Jo Kwok, has provided funding and volunteers to assist the garden, and it is home to “our” bees. The garden is one of those under the radar initiatives we can be really proud of. I am working to have Mariam present to the Club – she is an inspiring person. (Note: See article and photos at the bottom of this Bulletin).
I am also looking forward to the next few busy weeks as they are full on – starting with the Paws for Polio Walk on Saturday 14 October organised by Maria Hicks, the Big Bayside Serve at the end of the month and followed closely by the Bayside Art Show in November.
Hope to see all of you at these events, all showcasing Rotary.
President Arthur Hubbard
More Highlights of last week's meeting
Secretaries Announcements
Secretary Nicole Chong introduced her segment.
The apologies were: Wendy Davis, Eric Barr, PP Tom Buxton and Anne Holland.
There were 2 Secretaries Announcements:
1. Anthony Langley:
Anthony spoke about the Bayside Big Serve on Saturday 29 October
which is a fun, community and family orientated event 1pm - 5pm
at the Beaumaris Tennis Centre. Anthony said that we are one of 3 clubs running this event which is supporting Mental Health Services. He said they are looking for volunteers for umpiring and other duties. Please contact Anthony if you can help. You can also participate in the event and to register your team go to
https://www.bigservebayside.org.au/
2. David Finney:
David spoke about the Memorial Service for the late Wayne Sullivan which was held at the St Joan of Arc Church Brighton on Wednesday 4th October and he spoke about Wayne's life and his family.
He said that Wayne was darling to wife Katrina, Dad to his 4 daughters, Pappu to his adored 13 grandchildren, Eddie or Wayne to his sons in law, and Boss, mate, or captain to others. Wayne had a very full life. As is usual with ups and downs. He started with nothing and together with Katrina to whom he was a devoted and loyal husband, he had built a substantial Estate. He and Katrina have had a number of pubs culminating with the Railway Hotel in Chapel St. Windsor. Of course, he's managed to accumulate a few of the surrounding buildings there, as well as other investments. He had a brief sojourn in Somerville raising chickens for eating. He was one of the first to get a 24 hour bottle shop licence. Wayne as a publican didn't drink. He bred horses, ran sheep, had Angus cattle and pigs. On the farm, he was always looking at innovation. He collected chook poo and horse stable sweepings and he mixed them together and spread them around the property. It was very potent. Wayne had the idea to bag and market this for Rotary as a fundraiser. Covid intervened. Wayne was pretty interested in politics. Right wing Politics, by the way. Or should I say Extreme right wing. He was a very keen traveller, internationally thanks mainly to the hotel industry. Wayne, of course, was a very, very keen gardener, both at home and at the farm at Oak Valley. He was always happy smiling and joking and generous to a fault.
David Finney had a small property up the road from Oak Valley. It was very minor in comparison. There was obviously stuff to do and Wayne was always happy to provide equipment and help in relation to what they should be doing because that was the first rural property they had ever owned and they were very, very green. Anyway, it was an amazing time for them, helped along enormously by the assistance they received and the friendship of Wayne and Katrina and their family. Wayne touched their lives.
As we go through life, people come and go, friends come and go but with the Sullivans and in particular Wayne, for the Finneys at least, they came and they never went, and Wayne will never be forgotten.
Last week's Raffle results
The raffle was run by PP Ian Stacy and the winners were Rob Pinchbeck
and PP Julie Avery.
Highlights of Lesley Kearns 80th
Lesley Kearns celebrated her 80th Birthday at the West Brighton Club last Sunday with family and friends. Great food, fellowship and entertainment.
Celebration of RAW Garden
There was a great turnout from the local community for the Celebration of RAW Garden, Saturday 7th October to celebrate the official opening of their Sensory Garden and Urban Farm. Co-founder Mariam Issa was joined by MP Zoe Daniels, Deputy Mayor Jo-Samuel King, Brendon Conson of the Sustainable Landscape company and the Rotary Club of Brighton President Arthur Hubbard were on hand to say a few words for the occasion. The Rotary Club of Brighton has been proudly supporting the Raw Garden with creation of this welcoming space to enhance community connections and sustainability education, through the BeeLIVE project (in conjunction with the Bayside Council and Brighton Men’s Shed), the hands on help of the St Leonard’s College Interact Club for the Sensory Garden and support for the Urban Farm project (front garden). In Arthur’s words, “We are not making a donation, we are actually making an investment.” #sustainability #community #wearerotary #togetherweinspire
2023 RYLA Program
Applications are currently open for the 2023 RYLA Program for the next camp being held December 3-9!
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a Rotary Sponsored leadership program for young people aged 18 to 25, which focuses on personal growth, leadership development and community. This Rotary sponsored week intensive camp is for future change makers, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTIQ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Bookings: www.thebaysideartshow.com.au
Editor's Note: Correction. In the last issue of the Bulletin it mentioned that a cheque for $43,300 had been presented to Swinburne University of Technology. This amount should have been $41,300.
