Bulletin of Moreland Rotary
EDITION 22|14 JUNE 2022
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OUR NEW PRESIDENT!
Trevor Moyle takes over the leadership of our team
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: President Trevor Moyle (image: Robert Jordan)
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Sussex Neighbourhood House
Joe Cassar addressing our meeting watched on by Russell Stuckey
Recently we had the pleasure of a presentation by Joe Cassar and Campbell Rider of Sussex Neighbourhood House (SNH). Joe is the General Manager of SNH which is based in a magnificent modern, highly accessible and spacious new building at the Pascoe Vale Community Centre. Campbell is the Youth Programs Coordinator. Joe said that neighbourhood houses aim to connect local people through provision of learning and community programs such as English language, jobseeker pathways and digital literacy. SNH also has an artist in residence and runs community art programs. The neighbourhood house is funded by the Moreland City Council for training in First Aid, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Basic Food Handling, and various other volunteer specific training and Joe said that they would be very interested in also adding Mental Health First Aid training to those with the support of Moreland Rotary. SNH also runs youth programs under the direction of Campbell and is interested in further discussion with us regarding Rotary Youth Leadership initiatives as well as connecting with the 2nd Glenroy Disabled Scout group which Moreland Rotary has supported for several years. Joe is currently developing a strategic plan for SNH and is exploring partnerships with other community organisations including Rotary hence the visit to our club. This aligns well with our focus on our local community and we look forward to further discussions and tangible outcomes over the next Rotary year.
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For more information, go to: https://sussexnh.org.au
TEXT: DAVID REDFEARN | IMAGES: DAVID REDFEARN AND HTTPS://SUSSEXNH.ORG.AU
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Changeover Lunch at CERES Environmental Park
Current secretary Rosemary Freeman made a presentation to and thanked Emma on behalf of club members for her excellent work as outgoing President. Trevor thanked everyone for their support and spoke of how his inspiration to make a decision to take on a second term as President was drawn from a combination of: 1. A transforming leadership at Rotary International level, with special reference to the incoming President Jennifer Jones, who will be the first ever female to undertake the role. Jennifer has a passion for inclusion and appealing to every single Rotarian to take a challenge of action, 2. The opportunity to take on a continuing role for Emma and knowing that we have a terrific Presidential nominee in Jo Connellan. Trevor indicated that he will be working very closely with both Emma and Jo so as to provide maximum continuity, and 3. The quality team of members at Moreland who provide individual leadership that makes for a strong and high achieving club.
We gathered with fellow Rotarians, community guests, family and friends on Sunday 29 May for our annual changeover ceremony where we welcome in the new club president for the incoming year.
Trevor indicated that he wanted to focus on our strong community partnerships with adoption of valuable project initiatives. He also expressed a desire to increase public awareness of what the club does and in doing so, build its membership base.
The venue was the Merri Table at the CERES Environmental Park in East Brunswick, with an informal format and the lovely late autumn weather conditions all contributing to an enjoyable day.
Out annual report will be coming out in the next couple of weeks where both Emma and Trevor expound on these in some depth.
The changeover was earlier than usual as current President Emma Davis was heading off to the USA for the Rotary International Convention a few days later, followed by a well deserved holiday around the Central Americas. It was a great opportunity for all of us to get together socially in a delightful setting as well as review another very successful year and to welcome Trevor Moyle as our incoming club president. Our Moreland Mayor Mark Riley attended the ceremony and gave his very apt acknowledgement to country and a much appreciated welcome on behalf of Council We enjoyed lunch and then gathered in a courtyard to hold a simple but dignified outdoor changeover ceremony with Emma briefly reflecting on our year and using her Assistant Governorship to induct Trevor as incoming President for 202223. THE MORELANDER
TEXT: TREVOR MOYLE AND DAVID REDFEARN IMAGES: ROBERT JORDAN
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About Rotary
District Governor's Newsletter
"Our District, Our Voice" is the monthly newsletter of District Governor Anne Reid in 2021-22. 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. THE MORELANDER
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Rotary Leadership 2021-22 Rotary International: President: Shekha Mehta(Susanne) , Rotary Club of District Governor: Anne Reid , Rotary Club of Alexandra Assistant Governor Group 2: Emma Davis, Rotary Club of Moreland Rotary Club of Moreland President: Emma Davis Club Service Roles 2021-22
President President Elect Secretary Treasurer Community Service Vocational Services Membership, International Service and Assistant Bulletin Editor Rotary Foundation Youth and Assistant Secretary Club Administration and Governance Environment and Bulletin Editor Australian Rotary Health Public Relations Club History Valued members Honorary Members
Emma Davis TBA Rosemary Freeman John Hoffmann Rosemary Freeman Brian Bennett Trevor Moyle Rosemary Freeman Silvana De Pretto Nino Galgano and Lee Garwood David Redfearn OAM Rosemary Freeman Russell Stuckey and Brian Bennett Nino Galgano Elly Gardner, Jo Connellan The Hon. Kelvin Thomson, Helen Bailey, John Awler, Richard McCarthy
District 9790 /Multi District Roles 2021-22
Assistant Governor, Group 2 and Director, 2023 Convention Host Organising Committee 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:
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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
15 June: Oznur Demirhan, Moreland City Council on COVID support and free flu vaccinations Chair: David Redfearn 22 June: TBA 29 June: TBA
Our Guest Speakers
Moreland Rotary 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 met via Zoom on Wednesday mornings from 7.30-8.30 am but we NOW MEET in person at our usual venue (listed on page 7). You should contact us beforehand in case restrictions are in force but you can still join us on Zoom at any time and the link is below.
We always aim to have great guest speakers whether meeting in person or virtually! Why not join us one morning? Simply ring David on 0448 852 747 the day before to RSVP or go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3068589175 just before the meeting to join in.