The Morerlander Edition 31 2020-21

Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Moreland

EDITION 31|11MAY 2021

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BACK TO BUNNINGS!

We run our first sausuage sizzle for the year in North Coburg

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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: Rotarian Lee Garwood showing off of his culinary skills at Bunnings (Image: David Redfearn) THE MORELANDER

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BACK TO BUNNINGS FOR OUR FIRST 2021 BBQ

We had our first Bunnings BBQ of the year last Sunday. Being Mothers Day we weren’t too sure on how it would go, from the perspective of both club members availability and customer demand.

So there were many challenges for our BBQ General John; diligently working out of his engine room, creating many spreadsheet iterations on how we might deal with Mothers Day member availability issues and the new Covid rules. But like the true BBQ trouper that he is, John brought it altogether in time for the big day supported by a quality list that would be the envy of even his beloved Pies coach Nathan Buckley.

Ever since my first BBQ with the club I have marvelled at the way in which our team gels together in almost symphonic style like the best MSO line-up. Key players supporting John such as Russ, Nino, Silvana, Rosemary and previously Helen, all candidates for All Australian status – if they had one.

It is means that I can rock up and just say “what do you want me to do” As an astute observer I would ask you’se all to mark this name in your black book as an rising star. Make no bones about it, our President Elect Emma is the one to watch within the Rotary organisation. Get on her now while the odds are good.

So enough on the team commentary for now. Lets get to the day, which for me started at 11.30am when I was greeted with sighs of disappointment with a very quiet morning. Was it going to keep going? Theories abounded but in the end we could only wait and see.

As it transpired the pace picked up in the afternoon – not a sprint but a good gallop producing a half reasonable result for the day, all things considered.

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In reflecting on the day I think of the two features that have come to attract me to our Bunnings BBQ experiences and the famous sanga sandwiches: • the camaraderie and satisfaction from being part of a well oiled machine, and • having the opportunity of interacting with so many customers – both devoted and first timers.

I think about individual experiences and share the following sample for your interest and amusement: • our venue proving to be a chosen option for a mothers day lunch, or at least the first course, • the number of canines being treated with a snag sanga minus the bread., generally consumed in one bite!!

• the reaction of customers to Helen's extraordinary artistic skills in the application of a chosen range of sauces.

• the number of customers timidly returning after 10-15 mins requesting “another one please” • receiving lovely comments like we missed you so much.

• the generosity of comments, and often with tips, for us as Rotarians respecting our work in the community.

So in conclusion not only is it a lot of fun but we can take satisfaction that we provide a much sought after product and receive a clear recognition of ourselves as Rotarians, providing a much appreciated community contribution.

TEXT: TREVOR MOYLE | IMAGES 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.

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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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Images by David Redfearn and logos from rotary.org unless otherwise specified.

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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 12 May: Planning session Chair: President Elect Emma Davis 19 May: Monthly Board meeting Chair: President David Redfearn 26 May: TBA Chair: John Hoffmann 2 June: TBA Chair: Trevor Moyle

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.