Welcome to the 30^th edition of Spoke ‘n’ Words.

 

 “Be the Inspiration” was unveiled to the world last week as the Rotary International Presidential Theme for 2018-19. In unveiling the new theme Rotary International President-elect Barry Rassin challenged incoming district governors to inspire club presidents and Rotarians in their districts, “to want to change, to want to do more and to want to reach their own potential.” I look forward to working with President-elect Lea Paton and her Board and members of the Rotary Club of Berwick to “Be the Inspiration”.

 

At our meeting on Wednesday the 21^st of February members, visitors and guests were on hand to hear renowned physiotherapist John Wilson’s talk on migraine headaches. John told us about the different types of headaches and how they can be identified. A migraine headache is the effect of other ailments in the body which if left untreated that can be fatal. John’s extensive experience in the field made for a very interesting and engaging presentation.

 

 

John Wilson is an Australian Physiotherapy

•        Track and Field, Swim Squads

•        Hospital Orthopaedics

•        Pilates, Strength and Conditioning

•        Sporting Children and Adolescents

•        Dry Needling

•        Watson Headache Certified Practitioner

 

John has access to a range of diagnostic services and orthopaedic and medical consultants. He is able to help find your important diagnosis and plan a treatment pathway based on your diagnosis.

 

John Wilson is one of the few fully certified Watson Headache practitioners in Victoria. He has a clinic in Balwyn and has seen many patients who travel from all parts of Victoria. If you or a friend have migraine troubles, feel free to call his clinic on 98176600.

 

 

Rotary International President-elect Barry Rassin laid out his vision for the future of the organization last week, calling on leaders to work for a sustainable future and to inspire Rotarians and the community at large.

 

Rassin, a member of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, unveiled the 2018-19 presidential theme, Be the Inspiration, to incoming district governors at Rotary’s International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA. “I want you to inspire in your clubs, your Rotarians, that desire for something greater. The drive to do more, to be more, to create something that will live beyond each of us.”

 

This section is designed to provide members and friends of the Rotary Club of Berwick, including those who may not have been able to attend meetings, with all the latest news.

 

District Governor confirmed for 2019-20 - Congratulations to Past President  Adrian Froggatt on being confirmed as the District Governor Nominee. Adrian can count of the support of the Rotary Club of Berwick during his year as District Governor. Next week the Board will officially announce who will be Club President during Adrian’s year.

 

District Governor Nomination for 2020-21 – Past President, Mark Humphries, of the Rotary Club of Hastings Westernport has been confirmed as Rotary International District 9820, District Governor Nominee Designate. Many members will know PP Mark from his involvement as the ICT Services Manager at Nossal College. We wish him all the very best as he prepares to assume this important role.   

 

 A little while ago, the Rotary Club of Berwick applied for a second District Grant of $1000 to train Scout Leaders in Mental Health First Aid. This Grant was approved just before Christmas. The Club has also put a further $2000 (the Club must match at least what is applied for through District) and now the project is live. 
 Viv Armstrong is running this project.

1. Along with our $1000 grant from District, we have $2000 from the club to go towards training scout leaders in MHFA (Mental Health First Aid).
2. We have negotiated with Annmarie Bayard to train 18 Scout leaders. 

Reminders:

 

Monday 26^th February Board Meeting– The next Board is meeting is on Monday at Secretary Jim Wilson’s place. In the spirit of transparency all members are invited to attend, but please notify the Secretary of your attendance by Sunday afternoon. 

 

Wednesday 28^th February: Annual Wilson Botanic Park working bee and clean up – PP Adrian Funston will be on site to get Rotarians underway from 6pm. Rotarian Alf Giesen and his team will have the usual gourmet BBQ ready in time for fellowship. Bring a fork or rake and gloves to wear. This is a meeting night so apologies will need to be sent to attendance@rotaryberwick.org as per normal. 

 

Thursday 1^st March: Spend an Evening at the Races – The Rotary Club of Pakenham is organising a fundraiser for the Rotary Foundation. Di Double and a few members will be attending and would love to be joined by others from the Rotary Club of Berwick. Please see the main advertisement for details and let Di know if you will be joining the RCoB group.  

 

Special birthday wishes this week to PP Mick Morland (23/02); David Button (25/02); DGN Adrian Froggatt (25/02); Jane Grant (26/02); and PP Terry Carmichael (27/02).

Happy Birthday to you all and all the very best on your special day and beyond!

 

Congratulations to Past District Governor Tim Moore who was inducted into Rotary the 27^th of February 1997. Thank you for your dedicated service to Rotary in general in the Rotary Club of Berwick in particular.

Joker's Wild this week had many Rotarians more than interested in buying into this draw. 

Guest Speaker John Wilson was invited to pick the winning ticket stub from the black bag.  Jenny Marshall held up the ticket that John took from the bag.  

 

Jenny cut into the 16 cards offered and got the 6 of Hearts.  Everyone cheered.  Now they all get another chance at $2,173.25 from 15 Cards next time we play Joker's Wild.

 

The Joker was a few cards away when we checked the deck.  With only 15 cards left in the deck, chances are that the jackpot will go off VERY soon.