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14 February, 2018, Volume 57 Issue 29
CLUB MEETINGS
The Rotary Club of Berwick meets
Every Wednesday evening at
Holm Park Reserve
(Beaconsfield Football Club)
Emerald-Beaconsfield Road
Beaconsfield
6.30 for a 7.00pm start
 

 
Please email your apology
or book in your guest to
All bookings and apologies
To submitted by 10.00 am on
Tuesday prior to the meeting.
 
Next weeks Meeting Responsibilities
Chair -
 
Attendance -
 
Fellowship -
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
Treasurer
 
President Elect
 
Secretary
 
International Service Director
 
Rotary Foundation Chair
 
Vice President
 
Membership Chair
 
Public Image Chair
 
Club Administration Chair
 
Avenues of Service Chair
 
Fundraising Chair
 
Club Protection Officer
 
Upcoming Events
Migraine Headaches
Holm Park Recreation Reserve
Feb 21, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Wilson Botanic Park Clean Up
Wilson Botanic Park
Feb 28, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Club Service Night
Holm Park Recreation Reserve
Mar 07, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
ClubRunner
FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK - 14.2.2018
Welcome to the 29th edition of Spoke ‘n’ Words.
 
On Monday 12th February, Rotarian Bob Lay AM and I had the privilege to attend a meeting with Lisa Norman, CEO of the St John of God Hospital in Berwick, and her team, to sign a 2-year Partnership Agreement that will see a further strengthening of our close relationship with the hospital. This Agreement marks the beginning of another great chapter in the strong and enduring relationship that has been built over many years between the two organisations, all for the benefit of the Casey and broader community. We are very proud of our association with the Hospital and we look forward to working with such a dynamic and progressive organisation to make a difference in the Casey and broader community.
 
At our meeting on Wednesday the 14th of February, Valentine’s Day, some 40 members and guests, most sporting something red, were on hand to hear Colin Byron’s presentation on the great work that Rotary Overseas Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) to give children a chance at live through surgical intervention. Colin hails from the Rotary Club of Greater Dandenong and is the ROMAC District Chair. We had the opportunity to welcome Helen Lay, Clare Ganderton and Adwin and Mary Town. Thank you Jennifer Marshall for Chairing the meeting and keeping proceedings on track and PP Gus Dominguez for acting as Sergeant.
 
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GUEST SPEAKER - COLIN BYRON
Colin Byron from the Rotary Club of Greater Dandenong and District Chairman of Romac - District 9820 - 2016-2017.
 
Colin began his talk by thanking Gus Dominguez and President Ricardo Balancy for inviting him to speak at our meeting.
The Romac programme is so good for our community and Rotary. 

Romac has been going since 1988 and part of Colin’s role is raising awareness and also to try to enlist Clubs and Rotarians potentially to play a part with host families to those who are in need of support because of health issues that are very serious and Romac plays a vital role in assisting them.
 
District 9820 is a very big District and Rotary Clubs are assisting with donations and now donations are coming from private sources which is excellent.  We need to raise approximately $800,000 per year to keep this program viable, Colin said.  He gave an excellent presentation with various slides and a few are copied into this document for more information.
At the end of Colin’s presentation Rotarian Gary Castricum gave Colin a gift and thanked him for such an informative talk.
 
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ROTARY THEME FOR FEBRUARY - PROMOTING PEACE IN THE WORLD
 
Conflict and violence displace millions of people each year. Half of those killed in conflict are children, and 90 percent are civilians. 
 
We refuse to accept conflict as a way of life. Rotary projects provide training that fosters understanding and provides communities with the skills to resolve conflicts.
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RC OF BERWICK KICKING GOALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH
 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. 
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REMINDERS
Wednesday 21st February at Holm Park – Our guest presenter, John Wilson is a reputed physiotherapist and will be talking to us about tackling migraine headaches. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the best and ask questions.
 
Wednesday 28th February – Annual Wilson Botanic Park Clean Up at the Wilson Botanic Park. Stay tuned for more information.
 
Friday 2nd to Saturday 3rd March Relay for Life at Akuna Park - The Rotary Club of Berwick will be taking part in this year’s Relay for Life. We will help the organisers set up on the Friday and participate in the walk from 6pm on Friday to 6pm on Saturday. Please let Jennifer Marshall if you and your friends are available to assist with setting up on the Friday and/or participate in the walk.
 
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CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to Pat Edwards (16/02).
 
Inductions
Congratulations to Alf Giesen who was inducted on the 21st of February 2002. Thank you for your service to Rotary in general in the Rotary Club of Berwick in particular.
 
 
 
SOUTH EAST FEAST - SATURDAY 21ST APRIL, 2018
JOKER'S WILD
Joker's Wild this week had many Rotarians more than interested in buying into this draw. 
Guest Speaker Colin Byron was invited to pick the winning ticket stub from the black bag.  It was a ticket that Lea Paton had.  Everyone squealed out because Lea has been lucky with getting her ticket stubs taken from the black bag about 3 times.
 
She cut into the 17 cards offered and got the 5 of Spades.  Once again everyone cheered.  Now they all get another chance at $2,111.75 from 16 Cards next week.
 
The Joker was a few cards later as it turned out.  With only 16 cards left in the deck, chances are that the jackpot will go off VERY soon.
 
Make sure to grab your tickets from Sandi before the start of the meeting. As the saying goes... "You've got to be in it to win it!"  Good Luck!!!
 
 
 
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HAPPY SNAPS - 14.2.2018
  
  
  
  
 
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ROTARY LANGUAGE EXPLAINED
At the back of the Rotary Club Handbook there is a heading Acronyms.  If you don’t have one of these handbooks or are new to reading about Rotary, these acronyms can perhaps cause confusion.
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