The Morelander, Edition 32 2020-21

Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Moreland

EDITION 32|18MAY 2021

THE MORELANDER

ROTARY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Australia and New Zealand launch of Rotary's new Area of Focus, the Environment

Award of Excellence for Club Bulletin 2018-2019

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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: Cleaning up the Merri Creek (David Redfearn) THE MORELANDER

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ENVIRONMENT AREA OF FOCUS LAUNCH

Register today for this free Zoom forum: https://events.humanitix.com/environment-aof

More information on the program: https://www.esraganzpi.org/environment-aof/

About the Forum Launch of Rotary’s New Area of Focus – The Environment in the Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands region (ANZPI) The ANZPI regional chapter of ESRAG – the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group invite you to be part of the launch of the Environment as Rotary’s new and 7th Area of Focus.

This event will be conducted on Zoom on Friday June 4th (World Environment Day eve) Start time: 6pm AEST, 4pm AWST, 5:30 pm ACST, 8pm NZST, 8am UTC During this 75 minute event we will cross to interviews in:

NSW with renowned Climate Scientists Prof. Lesley Hughes Victoria with RI Past President Ian Riseley and PDG Juliet Riseley New Zealand with Dr. Roger Blakeley There will also be showcased videos of environmental projects from around the region and a Zoom speed networking event to meet like minded people in your district/region.

So come be part of the celebrations !

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TEXT: ESRAGANZPI | IMAGES: ESRAGANZPI

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WHAT'S COMING UP??

Plans for World Mental Health Day event 2021 are coming together We have continued our liaison with Moreland City Council on Youth Mental Health in our community on a regular basis, with our major activity for 2021 being a Lift the Lid Walk for Mental Health during World Mental Health Week in October based on a very successful event in Mooloolaba in Queensland (see photo on the right) Club member and District Community Services Officer and Australian Rotary Health (ARH) Representative Rosemary Freeman will take the lead on what should be a wonderful project.

Preliminary details are coming together rapidly as follows: 1. Date confirmed with Council for Sunday morning of 10th October which is World Mental Health Day. 2. Venue will be the Coburg Lake surrounds.

3. Partners confirmed with Rotary Club of Moreland including Moreland City Council, YMCA (operators of council pools and gymnasiums) and Coburg Harriers.

4. Australian Rotary Health will provide support for the event including: a. Media coverage including Channel 7. b. Provision of detailed planning guidelines c. Promotional material etc 5. Participation in the event is based on raising awareness first and fundraising for the wonderful work of ARH. We all know that Rosemary will do an amazing job in leading this event and will be well supported by a good team, which will provide for a role for all members.

So watch out for regular updates!!!

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER NEXT WEEK – MARTIN ASHDOWN What is “Jack the Dancer” up to these days?

Martin (a Melbourne University researcher) will provide a follow up to his highly informative 2017 presentation to the club entitled “The Death of Jack the Dancer”. This presentation focussed on the latest developments in cancer immunotherapy, high-lighting the long road from the 1890's to that point and the prospects of a comprehensive defeat of this disease together with the social, economic and healthcare implications should this happen soon.

Martin’s presentation to us will give an update on his original talk with latest developments in the progress of cancer treatment and the prospects of the "Death of Jack the Dancer”.

Martin is a great speaker who can break down complex topics with clear language and relevant descriptions.

It will be a good meeting to invite a friend as a guest.

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TEXT: TREVOR MOYLE | IMAGES AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH

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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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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 19 May: Monthly Board meeting Chair: President David Redfearn 26 May: Martin Ashdown, Medical Researcher (see page 4) Chair: John Hoffmann 2 June: Cr Annalivia Carli-Hannan, Mayor of Moreland Chair: Trevor Moyle 9 June: Monthly Board meeting Chair: President David Redfearn

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.