The Morelander Edition 4 2021-22

Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Moreland

EDITION 4|14 AUGUST 2021

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NEW ZEALAND RECONNECTED

Trevor Moyle reconnects with the land of his birth

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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: Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown, New Zealand (Trevor Moyle)

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New Zealand Reconnected Kia Ora everyone (Hi in Maori)

At last week's meeting club member Trevor Moyle gave us an insight into his recent trip back to New Zealand where he lived for 32 years, until his arrival in Melbourne in 1981 on a job transfer with his wife Jan and three children, Craig 9 years old, Melissa 7 and Angela 4. The adjacent family photo was taken two years before the migration from NZ.

Trevor’s trip was primarily motivated by a desire to visit and reconnect with as many of his relatives as possible as well as those of his late wife. Trevor provided some background by telling us that he is the youngest of seven, with four surviving siblings and all but one based in Dunedin NZ. His wife Jan died in 2014 and has two siblings in NZ. Trevor’s commitment over the past six years to frequent visits to Nepal, and more recently the limitations imposed by the Covid pandemic, has limited the number of visits that he could make.

The announcement of the Trans Tasman bubble a few months ago opened an opportunity which Trevor thought might be limited so he decided to plan itinerary to visit as many relatives and old friends as he could. The above map sets out the journey starting at Queenstown and finishing in Auckland, staying at seven locations over seventeen days.

Some visual highlights of the trip follow below and on the next page.

Trevor summed up the most rewarding aspect of his trip as being the number of relatives and friends that he was able to meet up with, many not seen for a very long time. He enjoyed and became absorbed in conversation; chatting and probing events and people in his past. This included extended sessions with a handful of closer relatives which helped him join some dots and fill out gaps in his history, with stories of all sorts.

On reflection the trip provided many interesting dimensions which are as follows: ·That the patience required for travelling during the pandemic can be rewarded with much pleasure. ·Quiet conversation is a wonderful thing especially when conducted with important people in your life, both past and present. ·Learning about your past and the people in it provides some wonderful insights to your own makeup. ·New Zealand has so much natural beauty. ·More people said hello on my walks in New Zealand than back here in Melbourne. Why is this so? ·The NZ prime minister, who many Australians covet, is not so widely held in similar regard by large sections of the NZ population. ·Despite calls for me to keep Covid at home there is an increasing sense of connection with Australia. ·Australian retail brands are making a good fist of dominating NZ shopping options.

Haera ra (Goodbye) New Zealand

The magnificent scenery of lakes and mountains around Queenstown and Arrowtown

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TEXT AND IMAGES:TREVOR MOYLE

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New Zealand Reconnected

Trevor caught up in snowfall in his hometown of Dunedin.

A rugby match in Wellington at the club where Trevor played, captained and coached. He noted that the team in the photo were somewhat more in a super heavy weight division than in his playing days.

A rugged coastline and the hills of Wellington where Trevor and his family lived for eight years before coming to Melbourne The final night was a celebration dinner with two couples who were very close friends of Trevor and Jan during their time in Wellington.

An improvised birthday cake is on display as it was also Trevor's birthday.

Beef farming in the raw at Waverley with surrounding pasture so very typical of what Trevor saw on his trip.

TEXT AND IMAGES:TREVOR MOYLE

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PROJECT MANAGER WANTED FOR THE BACKYARD FARMERS PROJECT

Moreland Rotary Club has been supporting the local community organisation Growing Farmers over the past year to establish their Backyard Farmers Project.

We have a shared vision for stronger communities and healthier environments.

We're pleased to say that they are now recruiting for a Project Manager to run the Backyard Farmers Project. Local Moreland and Fawkner residents are encouraged to apply.

Find out more at the Growing Farmers website. CLICK HERE or type in: https://www.growingfarmers.org. au/work-with-us IMAGES AND TEXT: GROWING FARMERS THE MORELANDER

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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.

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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

18 August: Ginetta Mammarella, Youth Projects 25 August: Maggie Cowing, Australian Conservation Foundation 1 September: Nada Stojovski, Voclunteer Coordiantor, Royal Botanical Gardens 8 September: Monthly Board Meeting

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

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During the pandemic we sometimes only meet via Zoom on Wednesday mornings from 7.30-8.30 am but, when we can, we meet in person at our usual venue (listed on page 6). You should contact us beforehand in case restrictions are in force but you can always 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.