The Morelander Edition 6 2021-22

Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Moreland

EDITION 6|7 SEPTEMBER 2021

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ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY

Maggy Cowling and Trevor Moyle speak about the work of the Australian Conservation Foundation

both locally and beyond

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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: Community planting near the Merri Creek in Coburg (David Redfearn)

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Environment and community - Australian Conservation Foundation

The club received an interesting and wide ranging presentation by two local

representatives of the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) in Maggie Cowling and Trevor Moyle.

The presentation traced the background of the ACF and its achievements over 55 years and how the number of organisations and community support has grown for action on protecting our

Wetland biodiverslty in Coburg

environment.

The ACF organisation was founded with the support of number of public figures including Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh who served the ACF as its national president from 1971 to 1976. His passion for environmental issues was revealed in reflections on his life after his passing earlier this year.

ACF was formed in the 1960s, when oil drilling and mining first threatened the Great Barrier Reef, ACF’s big wins include: World heritage listing for the Reef, Kakadu, Fraser Island, Daintree Forest (900,000ha of Wet Tropics now protected) Preventing mining in Antarctica Ending commercial whaling in Australian waters Standing with Traditional Owners to hand back country (eg working with the Mirrar people to halt development of the Jabiluka uranium mine; 3 million ha of Cape York returned to Aboriginal ownership) Partnering with the Farmers Federation of Australia to form Landcare in the 1980s to redress land degradation and the Green Jobs Project in the 90s Hosting Climate Reality Project (2006 - 2012) Australian Business Roundtable on Climate Change (2006) Creation of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (2010)

Forests

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Maggie outlined the current priorities of ACF around the impact of climate change and human caused habitat destruction. The focus of the ACF is very positive by promoting specific areas of activity under the banner of a nationaal campaign theme of RENEW AUSTRALIA. The ACF has historically been a national organisation with community groups established over recent years to – • engage grass roots, and • skill up citizens across Australia to actively and meaningfully participate in the democratic process, beyond elections There are now 37 community Groups across Australia with 12 in Melbourne. The local group is called Melbourne NxNW, which covers the Moreland, Moonee Ponds and Essendon areas. Both Maggie and Trevor are team leaders at Melbourne NxNW. Melbourne NxNW has many partnering arrangements with other local environmental groups such as: Climate Coalition of Moreland Newlands Friends of the Forest Climate for Change Friends of Merri creek and other groups NUCA (Neighbours United for Climate Action) Newlands Parents for Climate Action 350.org Climate Action Moreland.

Renewable energy TEXT:MAGGIE COWLING AND TREVOR MOYLE | IMAGES: ACF, DAVID REDFEARN AND THE ABC

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Environment and community - Australian Conservation Foundation

Maggie gave an outline of current ACF Melbourne NxNW projects which include: Accelerating the transition out of native forest logging in Victoria Advocating for stronger and more effective Federal environment laws and regulation Ending gas expansion in Australia, and focusing on a strategy out of gas rather than using gas a means of transition from the use of fossil fuels.

Participating in current ACF National campaigns Trevor indicated that he has made fellow ACF Melbourne NxNW team leaders aware of the elevated status of environmental action within Rotary around the world. It is therefore hoped that ACF and Rotary Moreland can work together on worthwhile local projects in the future.

Landcare

Maggie and Trevor put forward the following opportunities for discussion: holding climate conversations for Rotary members. making joint representations to our elected representatives on areas of common concern. engaging the local business community in achieving sustainable outcomes (energy, waste, ethics).

Indigenous land management

It was clear from questions from members and discussions that the concern for the environment is very real at grassroots level, and perhaps underestimated by political leaders.

Renewable energy

As a result of the presentation Trevor agreed to take up the evaluation of a specific joint opportunity for the Rotary Club of Moreland and ACF Melbourne NxNW to work together.

Reducing waste

Climate change

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TEXT: MAGGIE COWLING AND TREVOR MOYLE | IMAGES: VICTORIAN LANDCARE NASA AND THE ABC

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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:

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

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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 September: Monthly Board Meeting (Zoom) 22 September: Joint meeting with Ivanhoe on Australian Rotary Health (Zoom) 29 September: District Governor's visit (Zoom)

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.