15 April 2024
Our Farmers’ Market on Saturday raised $1,100 (including Tim’s hot selling jigsaws) and there was a “buzz” this time with people commenting “good to see you back.” We are hoping with increased advertising under Raj Subramanian’s supervision the market will grow quickly. Thanks to the volunteers who were rostered on.
Last week we celebrated four Community Service Leaders by naming them Paul Harris Fellows:
- Councillor Laurie Evans, a long-time friend of RCOB, who has served as Mayor of Bayside three times and Mayor of Sandringham once
- Geoff Bransbury and Phil Lovel were also recognised and spoke about resurrecting Neighbourhood Watch 3193, which is expanding now to include Sandringham and becoming Neighbourhood Watch BBRS (Beaumaris, Black Rock & Sandringham).
- Finally, we celebrated the community contribution of Trevor Allwright, whose business “I Found It” has been at the Concourse now for 15 years. He is also known for the organisation of the Classic Car Show at the Concourse.
Last Thursday night we welcomed our newest member, Paul de Bruin, who was seen on Saturday in full Rotary gear at the market conversing with the stall holders. Welcome Paul.
Next weekend we are covering three very important events:
- A group of 18 will travel to RC Warracknabeal to honour their 90th celebrations. David Greenall and Clem Quick have a long history with the area and we are pleased to be present for this milestone event. We will also donate $500 toward their sheep project, which involves selling the wool to raise funds for worthy projects.
- An International Bunch online with RC Banglore. Raj will represent the club at the event on Saturday and the Sabu team will show their film.
- A Packing Day for The Highland Foundation. Four members will help out, but we need more donations of clothing Please bring to Thursday’s meeting. The contact is Robyn Vincin.
We also give forward notice of the dates of the Changeovers:
- Our club Changeover is Thursday 27 June 6:30pm for 7pm at VGC.
- The District Changeover is at the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham on Saturday 29 June. David Hone is forming a table for this – please let him know if you wish to attend.
Finally, Chris D’Arcy keeps tabs on our Club Goals and points out that our total volunteer hours to date for this Rotary year sit at 1,246 hours, and donations at $40,528. Let’s keep up the good work.
This coming Thursday we look forward to hearing from the students at Beaumaris Secondary School about their experience of the trip to the Kokoda Trail back in November 2023. Please come to support them.
Denise Grocke
President
