A publication of the Rotary Club of Croydon ID No 18360

RI District 9810, Tuesday 31st May 2016 Volume 43 Number 47 President Mr Richard Gilham

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

PARTNERS ARE ENCOURAGED AND INVITED TO ATTEND ALL CLUB MEETINGS

DATE Tuesday May 31st 2016, Vocational Visit. Meet at The Dorset at 5:30pm. SUBJECT Vocational Visit to Southern Cross Care, Dandenong. SPEAKER Bev Stehn DATE Tuesday June 7th 2016, Dorset Gardens Hotel, 6:00pm for 6:30pm start.

SUBJECT Buffet style Curry Night – exploring the delicacies of the dishes and the origins and types of spices used in each dish. Meal cost $30 per person. ‘Person Behind the Badge’.

SPEAKER Ross Taylor and Christina Gleeson CHAIR Ross Taylor DATE Tuesday June 14th 2016, Dorset Gardens Hotel, 6:00pm for 6:30pm start. SUBJECT Presentation by Youth Exchange Students. SPEAKER Julia Heringer and Hwan You. CHAIR DATE Tuesday June 21st 2016, Dorset Gardens Hotel, 6:00pm for 6:30pm start. SUBJECT Update on the AKCO Kenya school project. SPEAKER Mark and Sharon Sidandi. CHAIR John Gander DATE Tuesday June 28th 2016, Bram Leigh Reception Ctr, 6:30pm for 7:00pm start. SUBJECT Club Changeover Dinner. CHAIR Chris Lavery

The ChroniCle

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS (Contd.) DATE Tuesday July 5th 2016, Dorset Gardens Hotel, 6:00pm for 6:30pm start. SUBJECT Discussion of plans for new Rotary Year. SPEAKER Joy Varughese. CHAIR Joy Varughese. DATE Tuesday July 12th 2016, Dorset Gardens Hotel, 6:00pm for 6:30pm start. SUBJECT Motivational speaker. SPEAKER Ryan Gomez CHAIR Lindsay Hurford DATE Tuesday July 19th 2016, Dorset Gardens Hotel, 6:00pm for 6:30pm start. SUBJECT Testigo – Foundation assisting development of school in Tanzania. SPEAKER Tracey Sawyer, CEO & Founder, Testigo Africa CHAIR Brian McDaid DATE Tuesday July 26th 2016, Dorset Gardens Hotel, 6:00pm for 6:30pm start. SUBJECT Council on Legislation SPEAKER David Alexander CHAIR Joy Varughese. RAFFLE PRIZES: John Gander, Richard Gilham, Christina Gleeson, Bob Henderson. BIRTHDAYS: John van Holsteyn, 1st May; Jesse Johnson, 12th May; Glenn Lowther, 22nd May. ANNIVERSARIES: Gaye & Brian McDaid, 27th May.

Club Information:

Postal Address: P.O. Box 226 Croydon Victoria 3136

Meeting Venue Dorset Gardens Hotel 335 Dorset Road Croydon 3136

Club President Richard Gilham president@rotarycroydon.org.au. 9725 2666

Vice President Brian McDaid mcdaidbrian@optusnet.com.au 0431 934 279

Immediate Past President John Van Holsteyn retryment@bigpond.com 9758 4699

Secretary Joy Varughese secretary@rotarycroydon.org.au 0451 880 186

Incoming President Elect Joy Varughese kochanattujoy@gmail.com 0451 880 186

Treasurer Eric Thomas royalltreasurer@rotarycroydon.org.au 9723 4162

PR/Communications Jean Stuart prcommunications@rotarycroydon.org.au 0416 036 489

Not Able To Come?... This is so important! Please advise apologies for meetings to John Hexter on 0437 392 932 or email: johnhexter3411@bigpond.com

Note! Mondays before 10.00am.

Greeter and hugger for May :Jean Stuart.

Cashiers for May John Hexter & Peter Scollary

Two course dinner $25.00 at the Dorset Gardens Hotel.

Chronicle contributions and any articles of interest are invited from all members and persons that have an interest in the promotion of Rotary International.

Please email Jean at: prcommunications@rotarycroydon.org.au By close of business Friday.

President’s Report 31-05-2016

Another week has gone by and we are entering the final stage of the year. Looking back it has been a great year with all the projects that have been accomplished by our members.

Next Tuesday should be a good event with a visit to see how Southern Cross Care operates. This is a joint meeting with members from RC Dandenong. We still have not decided the transport required for the trip over to Dandenong. All we ask that the participants meet at the Dorset Gardens car park at 5.30p.m.

In the coming year we need to strengthen our membership. There are quite a number of tools coming through from the District to assist you in helping to develop new members. Please check out the web site. It is not that hard when you have the ammunition to seek out potential members.

http://www.membershipmadeeasy.org.au/

If you need assistance all you have to do is ask.

I am repeating information from last week for your information.

You are cordially invited to attend the District Changeover on the 25th of June 2016.

This year your Club, RC Croydon has through your efforts performed extremely well in regards to the expectations of Rotary International. You, through your club, will be honoured for your efforts for the year on the night. Why not be there representing your club. It is going to be a great evening. We would like to share it with you. Contact me and confirm your attendance. There is further information attached in the Chronicle.

On the 28th of June we will be holding our Annual Changeover Dinner. We have been able to organise the dinner to be held at Bram Leigh Reception Centre. This is an exciting venue and the evening should be memorable for all concerned. Further information is inside the Chronicle. We could fill up the venue. Please contact John Hexter on: johnhexter3411@bigpond.com or Jean Stuart on prcommunications@rotarycroydon.org.au as soon as possible and book your seat or even a table.

Cheers, Richard

Photos from the 2016 Rotary District 9810 Training Assembly held at the Deakin University Burwood.

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Carol Lawton (DGE) David Tolstrup (DG)

Wheelchairs for Kids in Need

Last evening May 24, Lateline on the ABC ran a story about Wheelchairs for Kids. Wheelchairs for Kids is a volunteer organisation based in Perth that provides a free wheelchair to children in need of mobility in developing countries.

Several years ago the Partners of our Club raised $10,000 for this program over a 12 month period. Whilst the money raised helped pay for a wheelchair for many kids the social interaction and team spirit generated by this event was the major benefit to our Partners and our Club.

I urge you to click on the links below and have a look at the Wheelchairs for Kids program and the benefits it brings to the Kids in need but also to the volunteers who manufacture the wheelchairs.

Ross Taylor

Following is the link to the Lateline Program http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/lateline/NC1625H082S00 Following is the link to the Wheelchairs for Kids site http://wheelchairsforkids.org/wheelchairs-for-kids/ Following is the link to a print version of the Lateline story http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-24/the-retirees-building-wheelchairs-for-kids-in-myanmar/7441538

Student Departures

For those wishing to farewell our Exchange Students:

Hwan is due to leave on Sunday, June 26th at 3:40pm Flight No: SQ228. Julia is due to leave on Wednesday, June 29th at 6:50pm Flight No: QF481.

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Learn the Rotary Jargon! RI Rotary International RIP Rotary International President RIPE Rotary International President Elect RIPN Rotary International President Nominee DG District Governor AG Assistant Governor DGN District Governor Nominee DGE District Governor Elect

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Fun, fellowship and friendship combined into one giving spirit.

Are you interested in helping in your Local and Worldwide Community, including issues with:- Health,

Youth, Community Development and much, much more?…..

Would you like to meet some great Local People?

Would you like to help organize and hold events to raise funds for a range of charities?

Would you like to be involved in regular gatherings where you can enjoy interesting Guest Speakers, Great Company and Brilliant Field Trips?

The Rotary Club of Croydon has been involved in the local and worldwide community for over 42 years and is involved in projects including:

In co-operation with the State Government and Maroondah City Council developed the Croydon Y Space playground.

Ran a Trivia Night Fundraising Event for a local school. Secondary School Youth Exchange. Many, many more projects in the local community and overseas. Involved in Ray White’s Little Ray of Giving for Rotary.

If you are interested in becoming involved in your Rotary Club contact:-

President: Richard Gilham BH 9725 2666

Secretary: Joy Varughese 0451 880 186

Email:Richard: president@rotarycroydon.org.au

https://www.facebook.com/CroydonRotary

http://rotarycroydon.org.au/

Come and visit us at the Rotary Club of Croydon and find out what you can personally achieve as a Rotarian!

Cherish your family and friends as if the quality of your life depends on them

IT DOES!!!

? Have you invited some-one to our Rotary Meeting this week? It is not that hard. Time to continue your journey with Rotary and be proud of the Badge you wear. Look at what we did last year and it is going to get even bigger and better this year

Are you interested in becoming a member of the Rotary Club of Croydon? Membership will expand

new horizons for you. Give Richard a call on BH 9725 2666 Email president@rotarycroydon.org.au

“hUGs All roUnD”