The Morelander, Edition 27 2020-21

Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Moreland

EDITION 27|13 APRIL2021

THE MORELANDER

SUPPORTING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE

Linda Gidlund tells about the wonderful range of Rotary youth programs

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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: Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN) participants at Lake Nillahcootie Image courtesy of Linda Gidlund THE MORELANDER

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LINDA GIDLUND - CONVERGING ROTARY MEMBERSHIP AND YOUTH PROGRAMMES

Linda Gidlund proved to be an inspired selection as guest speaker at our meeting last week.

From the moment she arrived her positive and enthusiastic personality rubbed off on us all and flowed throughout the entire presentation.

Officially she spoke to us in her capacity as District 9790 Chair Youth Services, however we were delivered much more, “in spades”.

Linda spoke passionately on her experiences as a teacher and an education designer, a hands on youth leader and leader of many Rotary youth programmes.

Working directly and indirectly with young people has been a big part of her life.

We were motivated to have Linda speak to us not just to round out our knowledge of Rotary Youth programmes but also to discuss how we could best introduce Rotary membership and Rotary youth programmes to the many community and Council representatives with whom the club has built up strong goodwill during our recent Youth Mental Health initiatives.

It became quickly apparent from discussion with Linda that Rotary Youth Programmes shouldn’t be treated in isolation, but rather a representation of a Rotary experience through a strong underlying connection.

Linda outlined the way in which young people can gain a Rotary experience, which Moreland could consider : Membership in club options, which are setup with the support of individual or multiple Rotary Clubs: Earlyact – a club concept at primary school age, generally based around a club developed within a nominated primary school, Interact – a club concept at secondary school age, generally based around a club developed within a nominated secondary school of Rotaract – a club based on membership from late teens to twenties, with members encouraged to go onto club Rotary membership.

Rotex – an alumni group of returning Rotary Exchange students.

Specific Youth Programmes, including: RYLA – Rotary Youth leadership awards.

RYPEN – Rotary Youth Program of enrichment NYSF – National Youth Science Forum Rotary Youth Exchange Programme.

TEXT:TREVOR MOYLE | IMAGES: LINDA GIDLUND AND DAVID REDFEARN THE MORELANDER

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LINDA GIDLUND - CONVERGING ROTARY MEMBERSHIP AND YOUTH PROGRAMMES

Linda challenged a club like ours to think about a youth programme as an extension of our club itself, as against an external sponsored programme for chosen young people.

So we finished up by committing to looking at next year's programme under our very youth experienced President Elect Emma, and guided by Linda, on how we could establish an effective two way connection with an expanding network of young people in Moreland.

The important message left with us was to consider a manageable level of objectives which we could be confident in fulfilling – for instance the establishment of an Interact Club and maybe promoting some programme placements based on direct interaction with leaders in various youth organisations and schools i.e. - “its as much about selling Rotary and the Rotary Club of Moreland”

VERY SAD BUT ALSO HAPPY TO SEE TOTO LEAVE US

Toto quietly assumed a position as our honorary canine member (a 13-month old Lab Golden Retriever), tagging along with his minder Emma. Quiet isn’t perfectly accurate as Toto did like to speak up at times although in a gentle manner. There was no official induction or swearing in ceremony but we all still shared a common affection for our fellow member, with greetings exchanged at every meeting.

So when Emma declared that last week was to be Toto’s last a number of sighs of regret were uttered.

So we bid Toto farewell wishing him the best in his future life, which starts this week to a two week health and behavioural assessment and hopefully progresses to formal training and in due course life as a vision dog.

THE MORELANDER

TEXT:TREVOR MOYLE | IMAGES: LINDA GIDLUND , WANGARATTA PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE AND DAVID REDFEARN

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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 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.

click here @RotaryMoreland THE MORELANDER

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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 6. 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.