The Morelander Edition 26 2020-21

Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Moreland

EDITION 26|6 APRIL2021

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DISTRICT CONFERENCE REFLECTIONS

The District 9790 Conference was held at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre in March

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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.

Cover photo: former Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove. Image courtesy of Bruce Anderson THE MORELANDER

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DISTRICT 9790 CONFERENCE - MARCH 19-21 -WANGARATTA Rotary and its Community connection

The almost synonymous representation of Rotary and Community was clearly evident throughout the conference, from presentations of Rotarians, representatives of Rotary supported organisations and keynote guest speakers. It was a timely reminder of the importance of strong and connected communities in the Australian Landscape. Here are examples from various categories that support this: Australian Rotary Health funded PhD Scholar Katrina Streatfelld

Katrina spoke on the work she is undertaking with the families of over 100 ADF Vets on the impact of Moral Injury on family members arising from the experiences of family members subjected to PTSD from war and combat experiences.

Jenny Jackson and Cristy Jacks from Albury Rotary supported the CBag and CPlan project.

Both spoke of their personal experiences of a family member suffering from cancer and having to deal with many issues during treatment. The CBag and CPlan designs help make the life of a sufferers and their carers more bearable with a collection of much valued personal items in a CBag and the array of paperwork in a CPlan folder.

Interplast representative, Janette Etherington

Janette provided an update of the work of Interplast surgeons undertaking life changing and life saving work in many third world and developing nations.

Keynote Speaker - The Hon Helen Haines MP for Indi

Ms Haines, the local Federal MP, expressed great pleasure in being able to address Rotarians, as a group of likeminded community focussed individuals. She spoke passionately about with her work such as the community energy network concept. ·Rotary Student Exchange Students.

A wonderful introduction to eight former participants who uniformly expressed their gratitude to the Rotary community for the opportunity, which reminded just how important the programme is for clubs to support .

Keynote Speaker Barrie Cassidy (Wangaratta born former ABC broadcaster and commentator)

Keynote Speaker The Hon Michael McCormack Deputy PM and leader of NP.

Mr McCormack delighted the audience by moving away from current political issues and recounting his enjoyable stint as a Rotary Group Study Exchange Student. Michael was very glowing on his many encounters with Rotary groups, especially in the NSW country where he recounted some very amusing experiences around the separate Abba and Elvis Festivals ARH funded Scholar, Tara Lai

Tara presented via a video recording on how in many cases the impact of suicide is suppressed causing many traumatic experiences. Her insights were enhanced from the delayed dealings with the suicide of a sibling.

Keynote Speaker, General The Hon Sir Peter Cosgrove

Peter gave an outline of the countless highlights in his life in the ADF and public service including many disaster relief operations and Govenor General. Sir Peter spoke as someone of humility and very connected to community which he feels makes hin very connected to Rotary.

Rotary Peace Fellow, Patricia Garcia

Patricia spoke extensively of her work as a Rotary Peace Fellow and a lifetime of conflict resolution around the globe, which included some incisive commentary on the impact of the Covid pandemic.

District Bushfire Recovery Report – Chair PDG Bernie Bott

For many participants like me I hadn’t fully appreciated the breadth and depth of work undertaken by Bernie and his team. It is a community effort that was openly acknowledged by all present.

Barry spoke highly of his Rotary community connection and provided a wonderful collection of anecdotes from his life. He reflected sadly on the loss of focus on policy in recent Federal governments on both sides.

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TEXT:TREVOR MOYLE | IMAGES: DAVID REDFEARN AND WANGARATTA PERFROMING ARTS CENTRE

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DISTRICT CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS(CONTINUED) Asst Governor Melissa Hubbard – Project leader on Aboriginal Health – Trachoma Project.

Melissa does Impressive work with the Aboriginal Community and especially the project aimed at eliminating Trachoma in Indigenous peoples.

Rotary Club of Diamond Creek Tram Project, PE David Palermo

An excellent presentation on a how a Rotary Club can plan a large project with deep engagement of wide segments of the community.

Peter Toomey Police Awards, Project leader David Redfearn.

This final presentation epitomised the Rotary and Community connection with both of the joint award recipients acknowledging the common interest of Rotary and Police with the community.

Well done District Governor Bruce and the very able and dedicated Strathmore Rotary team on organising such an excellent conference in these difficult times and we look forward to all gathering again in 2022 in Marysville!

CLUB POLICE AWARD

It was our very great pleasure to welcome Inspector Brian Matthews of Moreland Local Area (Police) Command to receive our club’s annual Community Police Officer of the Year on Behalf of Sergeant Wayne Bowd who is currently on long service leave. We will organise an award ceremony at the Fawkner Police Station later this year when Sergeant Bowd returns.

We were both delighted and also saddened to hear that Inspector Mathews is transferring to the Prosecutions Division and will be replaced by Inspector Lorna McCarthy as Local Area Commander. We have valued our relationship with Brian and are sad to see him leave but also delighted for him for this new challenge. We look forward to getting to know and welcoming Inspector McCarthy and Brian knows that he is always a welcome guest of our club.

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TEXT:TREVOR MOYLE AND DAVID REDFEARN | IMAGES: DAVID REDFEARN AND WANGARATTA PERFROMING ARTS CENTRE

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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 President Elect 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 Emma Davis 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 7 April: Linda Gidlund, District 9790 Youth Chair Chair: Russell Stuckey 14 April: Monthly Board meeting Chair: President David Redfearn 21 April: TBA Chair: Silvana De Pretto 28 April: TBA Chair: Rosemary Freeman 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/3068589175 just before the meeting to join in.