The Morelander, Edition 20 2020-21

Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Moreland

EDITION 20|9 FEBRUARY2021

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IT TAKES MORE THAN A LITTLE RAIN TO DAMPEN OUR ENTHUSIASM!

A highly successful combined club community brunch and Merri Creek walk on Australia Day despite the weather

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Award of Excellence for Club Bulletin 2018-2019

Moreland Rotary acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands we conduct our business. Moreland Rotary respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past, present and emerging. Moreland Rotary also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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Community Brunch and Merri Creek Walk Australia Day dawned cool and wet. Not the normal summer weather we expect especially at the end of the holiday season however it did not deter Rotarians and many local community members braved the elements to enjoy an egg and bacon roll from the Pascoe Vale Rotary barbecue or a muffin and fresh fruit courtesy of Ivanhoe Rotary all washed down by a cup of coffee supplied by the Livin' Lovin' Made Food and Coffee cart. The was all made possible by the Coburg, Ivanhoe, Moreland and Pascoe Vale Rotary Clubs and funded by the Australia Day Council as part of the 100 Years of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand celebrations during 2021.

All those attending also received a bag with information about Rotary initiatives, a keep cup for coffee and a water bottle.

The weather cleared sufficiently later on for Rotarian David Redfearn to lead a group on a walk around the section of the Merri Creek to hear the story about the Indigenous heritage of the area, the degradation following European settlement and the subsequent environmental restoration by community and government. We also saw landmarks in the area such as the new Beavers Road Bridge, the Northcote Golf Course where there is a debate about community access and conservation and the Brunswick Velodrome where generations of local cyclists earned their stripes some even climbing to the dizzy heights of the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.

The attendees were strongly encouraged to watch a live stream later that day of a ceremony to Mark Australia Day and the centenary of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand.

We all sheltered in Jones Park, East Brunswick opposite the splendid Russian Church and enjoyed a good breakfast and each others’ company. Local musicians Anna and Cam Struth and Peny Bohan were present to entertain us and brighten up the occasion while the good people of the Russian Church opposite made their facilities available and also gave us a guided tour of the opulent interior telling us the story of this now well known landmark with its golden onion domes came to be in Albion Street which was the result of a huge community effort. We also promoted Rotary’s new Area of Focus, the environment.

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Text: David Redfearn | Images: George Kapouleas and David Redfearn

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Community Brunch and Merri Creek Walk

The organising committee are particularly proud to have sourced all products and services from local suppliers;

BannerLady, Boomerang Bags Leopold and Queenscliff Community groups, Bread Wise Ivanhoe, Brunswick IGA, Cammaroto Poultry Coburg, Coburg Printworks, Derby's Bakehouse Pascoe Vale, Food Works

East Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe Cakes Ivanhoe, Johnson and Reilly, Mitre 10 Niddrie, Melbourne Sound Systems, Mounts Pharmacy Ivanhoe, Peppertree Place native plants, Ritchies IGA Pentridge, Russian Orthodox

Cathedral and The Fruit Shop Ivanhoe Plaza.

A special thank you to Assistant Governor Emma Davis who lead the project with support from representatives from each of the

participating clubs.

Those who attended had an enjoyable morning and all came away knowing a little more

about the history of the Merri Creek. and its environs.

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Text: Ivon Lofts | Images: David Redfearn and George Kapouleas

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About Rotary District Governor's Newsletter "Bruce's Bulletin" is the monthly newsletter of District Governor Bruce Anderson. There is a lot of information about the many Rotary projects and events across our District.

Simply click here to read the latest edition Members of Rotary are part of a diverse group of community and professional leaders working to address community and international service needs and to promote peace and understanding throughout the world.

Rotary districts are a way of grouping a number of clubs in a particular geographic area. The area covered quite often crosses state and even international boundaries.

Rotary District 9790 encompasses the northern Rotary clubs receive a charter suburbs of Melbourne and from the worldwide organisation - stretches north and north east of Rotary International.

Victoria to the Murray River and up into parts of NSW. A Rotarian belongs to a particular Rotary Club often near his/her For more information about home or work or sometimes Rotary District 9790, click here because of the club meeting time.

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Rotary Leadership 2020-21

Rotary International: President: Holger Knaack (Susanne) , Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenberg-Mölln (Germany) District Governor: Bruce Anderson (Marilyn), Rotary Club of Strathmore Assistant Governor Group 2: Emma Davis, Rotary Club of Moreland Rotary Club of Moreland President: David Redfearn (Deanna)

Club Service Roles 2020-21

President Secretary Treasurer Club Service Community Service Vocational Services International Service and Assistant Bulletin Editor Membership and Rotary Foundation Local Environment Youth and Assistant Secretary Club Administration Bulletin Editor Australian Rotary Health Public Relations Club History Valued members Honorary Members

David Redfearn OAM Rosemary Freeman John Hoffmann Brian Bennett David Redfearn OAM Brian Bennett Trevor Moyle Trevor Moyle Jo Connellan Silvana De Pretto Nino Galgano David Redfearn OAM Rosemary Freeman Russell Stuckey Nino Galgano Richard McCarthy, Elly Gardner, Lee Garwood. Emma Davis The Hon. Kelvin Thomson, Helen Bailey, John Awler

District 9790 /Multi District Roles 2020-21

Assistant Governor, Group 2 District Community Service Chair and Australian Rotary Health District Legal Officer District Bulletin Editor and Peter Toomey Community Police Award Shine On Awards

Emma Davis Rosemary Freeman Nino Galgano David Redfearn OAM Brian Bennett

WHEN AND WHERE WE MEET: Moreland Rotary Club meets most Wednesdays at 7.30 for a 7.40 am start.

We meet at the Sorrento Bar, 801 Sydney Road, Brunswick, 3056 HOW TO GET A COPY OF THE MORELANDER: If you would like to receive our bulletin via email each week, email our editor at: dredfearn@vtown.com.au WHERE TO SEND FORMAL CORRESPONDENCE: Attention: The Secretary, Moreland Rotary Club, PO Box 219, Coburg, Victoria, 3058

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Upcoming events and meetings A standing invitation exists for all readers of The Morelander to attend Moreland Rotary Club meetings and some of our other events. Please let us know if you intend to join us by ringing David Redfearn on 0448 852 747 or emailing on dredfearn@vtown.com.au (click on email address).

Upcoming speakers/events 9 February: Monthly Board meeting Chair: President David Redfearn 16 February: Moreland Rotary Community Police Award presentation 23 February: TBA Chair: Brian Bennett 2 March: TBA Chair: Emma Davis

Our Guest Speakers Moreland Rotary Club invites speakers to our club both from our local community and further afield. They come from a wide range of backgrounds and are invited because they hopefully inform and stimulate our members and guests. We feel that this is of value in fostering a deeper understanding of our diverse community and even providing guidance as to the types of activites and projects our club may engage in.

However the opinions expressed by our speakers do not necessarily reflect any official viewpoint of Moreland Rotary nor those of individual club members. Irrespective of this we always offer a warm Rotary welcome to all of our speakers.

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During the pandemic we have been meeting via Zoom on Wednesday mornings from 7.30-8.30 am and we have had some great guest speakers.

You now may be able to join us in person at our usual venue which is listed on page 8. Numbers are presently restricted so an RSVP is essential. You can still join us on Zoom though and the link is below.

Why not join us one morning? Simply ring David on 0448 852 747 the day before to RSVP and then go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87077765173 just before the meeting to join in.