GUEST SPEAKERS - Judy Brooks and Duncan Hall - a visit to Guatemala, Central America
Having trekked through Guatemala in 1990, Duncan has always held a fascination for the country, and this lured them back, this time choosing to travel by motor bike into some remote and beautiful areas. It is a country, south of Mexico, with many challenges 40% of the population is under 18. Spanish is spoken generally, along with local dialects of the indigenous Mayan tribes. Guatemala suffers from a lack of political stability, low incomes with many families surviving on small agricultural plots. 14% of the county is arable. There are many influences on architecture from the settlement of early Christians, particularly in Antigua, though earthquakes have left many in ruins. Judy and Duncan travelled in the central area of the country, avoiding areas renown to be unsafe for visitors. The friendly people, festivals and fresh food markets made the journey interesting. Along with travelling by bike, there was also many opportunities to hike into areas of geographic interest, ensuring muddy boots marked each occasion. Guatemala is a third world country, with rubbish (particularly plastics) and deforestation an ongoing problem. Judy and Duncan provided a slide show of interesting photos, giving us a glimpse of life in Guatemala!
Vote of Thanks from Ian Tobin.
3 minute speaker — David Anderson
David spoke of the Rotary Internation Action Plan, with the strategic plan to increase our im-pact, expand our reach and enhance participant engagement.
Our Day Springs project met all requirements for a global grant ie, long term impact basis, budget >$30,000USD, focus alighted, met com-munity needs, sustainable, upskilled workforce. The grant was matched by World fund of $89,000USD and $20,000 from Yea Rotary Club.
It's time to look for another project! It's time to increase our impact! Thankyou
David spoke of the Rotary Internation Action Plan, with the strategic plan to increase our im-pact, expand our reach and enhance participant engagement.
Our Day Springs project met all requirements for a global grant ie, long term impact basis, budget >$30,000USD, focus alighted, met com-munity needs, sustainable, upskilled workforce. The grant was matched by World fund of $89,000USD and $20,000 from Yea Rotary Club.
It's time to look for another project! It's time to increase our impact! Thankyou
Thankyou to Yea Pottery Studio members for catering tonight!
The group is working hard to raise funds to purchase a new kiln.
An Evening Acknowledging Jim & Glenys Osborne and Terry & Janet Hubbard
President Tony welcomed our guests of honour, Jim & Glenys Osborne and Terry & Janet Hubbard; along with Mick & Ann McCormick, Ian & Patti Sichlau, Cheryl & Rob O’Halloran, Lyndal & Al Tait, Wendy & Geoff Woodyard, Janet Forde, Jess & Logan Carpenter and members partners Pat, Liz, Denise, Clare & Kerry.
We shared a fun evening, acknowledging the huge contribution made to Yea Rotary, the local community and more importantly, the Strath Creek community, by Terry and Jim, along with their wives Janet and Glenys, and farewelling them as they move away from Yea.
Both Jim and Terry are past presidents and Paul Harris award recipients and have led many significant projects under the Rotary banner and for the community, including the Fire Recovery post 2009, Community Bank, Landcare, Yea Saleyards development, Garden Expo, Open Gardens and Day Springs to name a few, along with supporting all Rotary activities the club undertakes.
Thanks to Julie Lynch, Glenda Woods, Bob Dewar, David Anderson and John Sinclair who each recounted stories for both Terry and Jim and all spoke of the generosity of time and spirit to always uphold the Rotary motto “Service above Self”.
Julie thanked Janet and Glenys for their support to Rotary, always willing to open their homes to many international visitors, open gardens, and exchange student visits who were all made very welcome.
President Tony returned formality to the evening when Terry, Janet, Jim and Glenys were made lifetime honorary members of Yea Rotary Club and were presented with certificates of appreciation.
We shared a fun evening, acknowledging the huge contribution made to Yea Rotary, the local community and more importantly, the Strath Creek community, by Terry and Jim, along with their wives Janet and Glenys, and farewelling them as they move away from Yea.
Both Jim and Terry are past presidents and Paul Harris award recipients and have led many significant projects under the Rotary banner and for the community, including the Fire Recovery post 2009, Community Bank, Landcare, Yea Saleyards development, Garden Expo, Open Gardens and Day Springs to name a few, along with supporting all Rotary activities the club undertakes.
Thanks to Julie Lynch, Glenda Woods, Bob Dewar, David Anderson and John Sinclair who each recounted stories for both Terry and Jim and all spoke of the generosity of time and spirit to always uphold the Rotary motto “Service above Self”.
Julie thanked Janet and Glenys for their support to Rotary, always willing to open their homes to many international visitors, open gardens, and exchange student visits who were all made very welcome.
President Tony returned formality to the evening when Terry, Janet, Jim and Glenys were made lifetime honorary members of Yea Rotary Club and were presented with certificates of appreciation.
Terry & Janet Hubbard Jim & Glenys Osborne |
GUEST SPEAKER - Artist Marian Rennie
Marian currently runs a studio gallery at Acheron. She is very proud of her family history, being farmers in the Wonnangatta Valley prior to Lake Eildon being developed, and then settling at Acheron, where she is still living on family land.
She has had a colourful life, working as a tram driver, hot air ballon pilot, travelling the outback and working on prawn trawlers in her early days.
Marion has established her gallery in Acheron, where she also maintains the garden displaying her sculptures and caters for visitors. She has had a busy life, with diverse artistic occupations, such as fabric design, dinner ware design, interior decorations, sculptures, and artwork on canvas, working with many mediums, although mainly using oils recently. Marian has participated in many international and local exhibitions and has captured wonderful life experiences along the way!
Vote of thanks from Sue.
Marian currently runs a studio gallery at Acheron. She is very proud of her family history, being farmers in the Wonnangatta Valley prior to Lake Eildon being developed, and then settling at Acheron, where she is still living on family land.
She has had a colourful life, working as a tram driver, hot air ballon pilot, travelling the outback and working on prawn trawlers in her early days.
Marion has established her gallery in Acheron, where she also maintains the garden displaying her sculptures and caters for visitors. She has had a busy life, with diverse artistic occupations, such as fabric design, dinner ware design, interior decorations, sculptures, and artwork on canvas, working with many mediums, although mainly using oils recently. Marian has participated in many international and local exhibitions and has captured wonderful life experiences along the way!
Vote of thanks from Sue.
3 minute speaker—Glenda Woods
Along with Rotary, Glenda has many other interests in her busy schedule, but the most demanding at the moment, and enjoyable, is golf. Glenda joined the Seymour Golf Club 42 years ago, whilst residing in the area, and has since formed a huge friend-ship group which has made golf enjoyable and rewarding. Some of her golfing highlights include hitting 3 x holes in one, at one stage playing off a handicap of 7, and now playing off 18 at the moment, Glenda plays district pennant in the Dalhousie group, is captain the Seymour Ladies, organiser of the Seymour Easter Golf tournament, country teams' manager, and also does the social media and newsletter for the District. Glenda loves the social aspect of the club and has enjoyed many fun golf trips with her teammates.
Along with Rotary, Glenda has many other interests in her busy schedule, but the most demanding at the moment, and enjoyable, is golf. Glenda joined the Seymour Golf Club 42 years ago, whilst residing in the area, and has since formed a huge friend-ship group which has made golf enjoyable and rewarding. Some of her golfing highlights include hitting 3 x holes in one, at one stage playing off a handicap of 7, and now playing off 18 at the moment, Glenda plays district pennant in the Dalhousie group, is captain the Seymour Ladies, organiser of the Seymour Easter Golf tournament, country teams' manager, and also does the social media and newsletter for the District. Glenda loves the social aspect of the club and has enjoyed many fun golf trips with her teammates.
GUEST SPEAKER Ross Vaughan - Friends of the Great Victorian Rail Trail
Ross is a charter member of the Friends of the Great Victorian Rail Trail, based at Mansfield, and a passionate bike rider.
The GVRT opened in 2012, thanks to a $14mill project grant, covering the length of the train line from Tallarook to Mansfield, within the Shires of Mansfield, Murrindindi and Mitchell. An all weather trail, suitable for bicycles, walkers and horse riders, was established with 39 bridges replaced/restored and facilities installed along the trail, taking 3 years to complete the works.
The Friends of GVRT was established in 2017 in response to a need for further development of the rail trail and undertake some volunteer activities for sustainability and promotion of the facility, although no formal arrangement has been made with the councils. Friends group is affiliated with Mansfield Land-care for vegetation protection and revegetation.
Currently there is a 4 panel photograph display of the development of the GVRT circulating public areas within the shires, which can be viewed at the Yea Information Centre at the moment. Friends also promote the GVRT through Bicycle Network events and local markets in the Mansfield area. Work is currently being done on signage, with heritage style name boards being installed at station sites. The Friends group run a Tour De Trail ride from Mansfield to Bonnie Doon, with 110 riders participating this year.
Vote of thanks from Glenda W, noting Ross’s passion for the GVRT, which is a great asset for us all.
Ross is a charter member of the Friends of the Great Victorian Rail Trail, based at Mansfield, and a passionate bike rider.
The GVRT opened in 2012, thanks to a $14mill project grant, covering the length of the train line from Tallarook to Mansfield, within the Shires of Mansfield, Murrindindi and Mitchell. An all weather trail, suitable for bicycles, walkers and horse riders, was established with 39 bridges replaced/restored and facilities installed along the trail, taking 3 years to complete the works.
The Friends of GVRT was established in 2017 in response to a need for further development of the rail trail and undertake some volunteer activities for sustainability and promotion of the facility, although no formal arrangement has been made with the councils. Friends group is affiliated with Mansfield Land-care for vegetation protection and revegetation.
Currently there is a 4 panel photograph display of the development of the GVRT circulating public areas within the shires, which can be viewed at the Yea Information Centre at the moment. Friends also promote the GVRT through Bicycle Network events and local markets in the Mansfield area. Work is currently being done on signage, with heritage style name boards being installed at station sites. The Friends group run a Tour De Trail ride from Mansfield to Bonnie Doon, with 110 riders participating this year.
Vote of thanks from Glenda W, noting Ross’s passion for the GVRT, which is a great asset for us all.
3 minute speaker—Ian Tobin.
Ian is actively involved with the Neighbourhood Battery Yea project, which is currently putting forward a business case for the installation of batteries to capture the solar power generated locally. It is a joint venture with Indigo Power and RMIT, carrying out detailed grid analysis and studying power consumed and solar output in Yea. The aim of the project is for the batteries to as-sist with lowering emissions and power costs to households.
Ian is actively involved with the Neighbourhood Battery Yea project, which is currently putting forward a business case for the installation of batteries to capture the solar power generated locally. It is a joint venture with Indigo Power and RMIT, carrying out detailed grid analysis and studying power consumed and solar output in Yea. The aim of the project is for the batteries to as-sist with lowering emissions and power costs to households.
Visiting tonight is Come Thevenet, brother of our previous French exchange student Louis.
Come is on Rotary exchange, hosted by the Clermont Rotary Club, living in Moranbah, central Queensland, and has taken the opportunity to visit Gary C, who hosted Louis over the covid times. He is enjoying his exchange, loves touring and is attending school. Come will join Fabio on the Paying It Forward visit to Vanuata.
Come is on Rotary exchange, hosted by the Clermont Rotary Club, living in Moranbah, central Queensland, and has taken the opportunity to visit Gary C, who hosted Louis over the covid times. He is enjoying his exchange, loves touring and is attending school. Come will join Fabio on the Paying It Forward visit to Vanuata.
Cycle Dindi - Julie Lynch Julie gave a brief report on Cycle Dindi, thanking Rotarians for their support, the wonderful hospitality and to all who assisted on the day and in the lead up to Saturday, which was a perfect day weatherwise! Raffle was drawn on the day, thank you to the generous donors of prizes.
Three generations of the Sinclair family worked hard in preparing the lunch site at Cremona and the shearing shed at Nutfield, which is always a popular stop for the riders. Thanks to Glenda for the media and photos. 150 riders joined the day, including Glenn and his son, Ian Tobin, Fabio (riding 78 kms) and Kyla (72 kms) and Ross with friends of the GVRT from Mansfield. Thank you to all, it was a great day.
Three generations of the Sinclair family worked hard in preparing the lunch site at Cremona and the shearing shed at Nutfield, which is always a popular stop for the riders. Thanks to Glenda for the media and photos. 150 riders joined the day, including Glenn and his son, Ian Tobin, Fabio (riding 78 kms) and Kyla (72 kms) and Ross with friends of the GVRT from Mansfield. Thank you to all, it was a great day.
Kyle and Fabio | Caterers - Flowerdale Primary School, with Narelle leading the team. |
GUEST SPEAKER Lachlan Ellis - RYLA Experience
Lachlan, grandson of Club members Paul & Christine Kellett, was Yea Rotary Clubs sponsored candidate for 2023 RYLA Experience.
He welcomed the opportunity to partake in the RYLA experience, taking him out of his comfort zone and giving him the chance of overcome personal fears, such a avoiding eye contact, and creating an awareness of how this personal action has effects on others. Lachlan made many new friends. He commented that it was a privilege to be part of the RYLA experience and is very grateful to Yea RC for the opportunity to attend.
Jason, Lachlan’s father, spoke of the changed young man who returned from the camp, who was very excited to use his new experiences to self promote his career path. He returned with maturity and a keen desire to put into action his experiences!
Lachlan, grandson of Club members Paul & Christine Kellett, was Yea Rotary Clubs sponsored candidate for 2023 RYLA Experience.
He welcomed the opportunity to partake in the RYLA experience, taking him out of his comfort zone and giving him the chance of overcome personal fears, such a avoiding eye contact, and creating an awareness of how this personal action has effects on others. Lachlan made many new friends. He commented that it was a privilege to be part of the RYLA experience and is very grateful to Yea RC for the opportunity to attend.
Jason, Lachlan’s father, spoke of the changed young man who returned from the camp, who was very excited to use his new experiences to self promote his career path. He returned with maturity and a keen desire to put into action his experiences!
Rotarians Penny Paxman and Ann Drysdale our “Getting to Know You” speakers.
Penny took the lead and unfurled a scroll documenting the significant milestones of her life and spoke of how she found Alexandra and the lifestyle she is now enjoying. Penny and her husband moved to Alexandra, establishing a guest house, which Penny designed and developed from a 6 suite guest house to a 13 suite business. They ran this for 10 years as B&B accommodation. Life moved on and Penny stayed in Alexandra on her own, working in various industries, retiring from The Standard/Chronicle. She met Marvin and together they have enjoyed many travel experiences, locally and overseas. Penny is a very active Rotarian and has been involved in the local tourism committees until recently.
Ann gave a timeline of her life, moving from Port Fairy to Yea as 3 year old and loving to call Yea home! Raising her boys and working in the education sector locally have dominated past 40 years. The “village” support for her family will always be appreciated, and hopefully she can give back to help others.
Penny took the lead and unfurled a scroll documenting the significant milestones of her life and spoke of how she found Alexandra and the lifestyle she is now enjoying. Penny and her husband moved to Alexandra, establishing a guest house, which Penny designed and developed from a 6 suite guest house to a 13 suite business. They ran this for 10 years as B&B accommodation. Life moved on and Penny stayed in Alexandra on her own, working in various industries, retiring from The Standard/Chronicle. She met Marvin and together they have enjoyed many travel experiences, locally and overseas. Penny is a very active Rotarian and has been involved in the local tourism committees until recently.
Ann gave a timeline of her life, moving from Port Fairy to Yea as 3 year old and loving to call Yea home! Raising her boys and working in the education sector locally have dominated past 40 years. The “village” support for her family will always be appreciated, and hopefully she can give back to help others.
Chairperson Kelly thanked Sacred Heart Primary School, led by Emma Toulson, and sup-ported by 5 senior boys as servers. Meal was delicious and students were very professional!
Proud grandparents Paul and Christine, with son in law Jason and RYLA participant, Lachlan. | Penny Paxman | Caterers from Sacred Heart Primary School |
Club Assembly
3 Minute Speaker- David Anderson, reporting on the Global Support Seminar he attended in Chicago, a chilly –2.5 deg C, with snow on the ground! This was conducted by Rotary Coordinators, who look after Clubs and Members, for incoming Rotary Public Image Coordinators and Rotary Foundation Coordinators for their 3 year term of office. 38 members attended. This seminar highlighted for David the value of friendships made with fellow Rotarians.
3 Minute Speaker- David Anderson, reporting on the Global Support Seminar he attended in Chicago, a chilly –2.5 deg C, with snow on the ground! This was conducted by Rotary Coordinators, who look after Clubs and Members, for incoming Rotary Public Image Coordinators and Rotary Foundation Coordinators for their 3 year term of office. 38 members attended. This seminar highlighted for David the value of friendships made with fellow Rotarians.
Chairperson Penny conducted Club Assembly, calling for Directors reports.
Club Service—Gary Cocks
To assist with parking at the Yea Races last Sunday we only had 4 members on site, plus Kayla (who did a fantastic job). To do the job properly we need 10 members. If this is not possible, we need to rethink our commitment to the Race Club for 2025 season.
Community Service—Les Hall/Terry Hubbard
We have a roster circulating tonight for Yea Football/Netball Club gate. This is a 9 week commitment by our club, to support the YFNC, who in turn assist YRC with manpower to set up and dismantle and store the frames for our Art Show.
Thanks to Darry, Glenn and Al Tait for their assistance with the Handsaker wedding breakfast at the Butter Factory last Sunday.
RSL Hall—a footpath is planned from the western carpark to front door. This should be a 1 day event in the last week of March. Will involve levelling and placement of pavers.
International—Tippy
It is exciting that an English Corner is being developed at the Chaing Rai Pra-chanukyaw 62 school. This is a boarding school for disadvantaged and orphaned stu-dents. Books, games and furniture are being purchased and it won’t be long before it is a fully operational corner!
A Thai night is being planned for 16th May, which will be an evening of fashion, food, fun and fundraising!
Youth and Vocations— Gary Cocks (in the absence of Lily)
On the 17th March, Come, brother of previous exchange student, Louis from France, will be visiting, staying with Gary and Fabio.
President Elect—Penny
Board Positions 2024/25
President elect 25/26—Darryl; Secretary—Glenda; Treasurer—Gary; Club Service—Glenn M; Community Service—Les; Rotary Foundation—Tony; International—Tippy; Youth & Vocation—Lily.
Club Service—Gary Cocks
To assist with parking at the Yea Races last Sunday we only had 4 members on site, plus Kayla (who did a fantastic job). To do the job properly we need 10 members. If this is not possible, we need to rethink our commitment to the Race Club for 2025 season.
Community Service—Les Hall/Terry Hubbard
We have a roster circulating tonight for Yea Football/Netball Club gate. This is a 9 week commitment by our club, to support the YFNC, who in turn assist YRC with manpower to set up and dismantle and store the frames for our Art Show.
Thanks to Darry, Glenn and Al Tait for their assistance with the Handsaker wedding breakfast at the Butter Factory last Sunday.
RSL Hall—a footpath is planned from the western carpark to front door. This should be a 1 day event in the last week of March. Will involve levelling and placement of pavers.
International—Tippy
It is exciting that an English Corner is being developed at the Chaing Rai Pra-chanukyaw 62 school. This is a boarding school for disadvantaged and orphaned stu-dents. Books, games and furniture are being purchased and it won’t be long before it is a fully operational corner!
A Thai night is being planned for 16th May, which will be an evening of fashion, food, fun and fundraising!
Youth and Vocations— Gary Cocks (in the absence of Lily)
On the 17th March, Come, brother of previous exchange student, Louis from France, will be visiting, staying with Gary and Fabio.
President Elect—Penny
Board Positions 2024/25
President elect 25/26—Darryl; Secretary—Glenda; Treasurer—Gary; Club Service—Glenn M; Community Service—Les; Rotary Foundation—Tony; International—Tippy; Youth & Vocation—Lily.
General Business:
Julie—Cycle Dindi
Thanks to all who have helped with raffle sales. Please encourage cyclists to register for ride. Kayla and Fabio are looking for sponsorship for their 50km ride.
Glenda
Starting the process for publication of Annual Report. If directors and event organisers could write your articles and submit early it would be appreciated!
Julie—Cycle Dindi
Thanks to all who have helped with raffle sales. Please encourage cyclists to register for ride. Kayla and Fabio are looking for sponsorship for their 50km ride.
Glenda
Starting the process for publication of Annual Report. If directors and event organisers could write your articles and submit early it would be appreciated!
Penny thanked our caterers tonight, Yea Primary School, for the delicious meal, and we all commented on the young waiters, who were all proudly wearing their new Yr. 6 T-shirts!
GUEST SPEAKER Erin Papadopolous -Yea Podiatary Clinic.
Erin (nee Scott) introduced herself, having grown up in Yea from the age of 2 and completing primary and secondary schooling here. She is now the mother of 3 very active teenage children and resides on Junction Hill. She completed her 4 year degree and moved to Warrnambool, working at the Base Hospital, then back to Melbourne working with Eastern Health at Box Hill and Maroondah hospitals, mov-ing back to Yea in 2008, using her experience to establish the Clinic. Erin has also completed a Grad. Dip. in Horticulture.
Erin themed her presentation “Feet … So What!”, noting that they are usually the last limb we worry about, and introduced us to the very intricate, complex and deli-cate limb made up of many tiny bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. With many fascinating facts she confirmed for us that feet are awesome, being the hardest working limbs we rely on.
Many problems arise from poor shoe choice and Erin gave some pointers to ideal footwear which would help avoid feet stress in the future, along with tips for healthy feet. She emphasised the importance of visiting a podiatrist should any feet discomfort develop.
So … Love our Feet!
A lively question and answer session followed Erin’s interesting presentation.
3 Minute Speaker - Darryl King
Darryl had the chance encounter of meeting with 2 backpackers trudging along Murrindindi Road on Wednesday, which was an extremely hot, uncomfortable day. They were a retired couple from Toowoomba, Qld, who had flown to Melbourne, equipped themselves with basic camping gear, and were undertaking an epic adventure of walking back to Toowoomba. After the husband overcame Guillain Barre Syndrome, which Darryl has much empathy for, the couple decided it was time to tick things off on their bucket list! This one is a mammoth un-dertaking. Plans are to follow the rail trail to Mansfield, then on the Bright, Albury and then inland north to Toowoomba. Darryl found them a great camping spot on the Yea River for the night and helped them settle, ensuring they had enough supplies and were comfortable.
Well done Darryl!
Twinnies Darryl and John … is this a new Rotary uniform? | Terry Hubbard |
Caterer tonight was Kerry Tull, who stepped up with little notice to produce a lovely meal for us tonight. Thanks Kerry
GUEST SPEAKER Nakiah Kerr - returning exchange student
Before Nakiah took the microphone, mum, Cheyenne asked to speak!
Cheyenne wished to convey her thanks to Rotary for all the support during the exchange and spoke of her own personal growth in Nakiah's absence—now returning to study and forging her own pathway! Cheyenne described the joy of welcoming home her young adult who has returned as a very independent person.
Before Nakiah took the microphone, mum, Cheyenne asked to speak!
Cheyenne wished to convey her thanks to Rotary for all the support during the exchange and spoke of her own personal growth in Nakiah's absence—now returning to study and forging her own pathway! Cheyenne described the joy of welcoming home her young adult who has returned as a very independent person.
Nakiah
Proudly displaying a blazer laden with badges and memorabilia, Nakiah spoke of an experience of a lifetime! Hosted by the Rotary Club of Hornbaek, on the northern coastline of Denmark, Nakiah attended school, studying 1 semester of Yr 10 and 1 semester of Year 11. This required travel 30 minutes travel each way from her host family. There were 3 host families which were very welcoming and had many Danish experiences with them. Nahiak mastered the language and is now a fluent Danish speaker! A highlight of the exchange was the Euro Tour, which was an 18 day bus tour visiting 7 European countries along with other exchange friends. It has been 12 months of personal growth and returning as a very independent and well adjusted young adult. The exchange has been a dream, and going back to school in Yea has been hard, and adjusting back to thinking in English is another challenge!
David A commented that DG Jakob Volther of 1470, who was a guest at Yea in June after the conference, was delighted to meet Nakiah and spoke of her as being a great ambassador for Youth Exchange and Yea RC.
Vote of thanks, and a big welcome home, from Sue C.
Proudly displaying a blazer laden with badges and memorabilia, Nakiah spoke of an experience of a lifetime! Hosted by the Rotary Club of Hornbaek, on the northern coastline of Denmark, Nakiah attended school, studying 1 semester of Yr 10 and 1 semester of Year 11. This required travel 30 minutes travel each way from her host family. There were 3 host families which were very welcoming and had many Danish experiences with them. Nahiak mastered the language and is now a fluent Danish speaker! A highlight of the exchange was the Euro Tour, which was an 18 day bus tour visiting 7 European countries along with other exchange friends. It has been 12 months of personal growth and returning as a very independent and well adjusted young adult. The exchange has been a dream, and going back to school in Yea has been hard, and adjusting back to thinking in English is another challenge!
David A commented that DG Jakob Volther of 1470, who was a guest at Yea in June after the conference, was delighted to meet Nakiah and spoke of her as being a great ambassador for Youth Exchange and Yea RC.
Vote of thanks, and a big welcome home, from Sue C.
3 Minute Speaker - Bob Hentchel
Bob spoke of growing up in Ivanhoe, and many of us
Bob spoke of growing up in Ivanhoe, and many of us
Bob spoke of growing up in Ivanhoe, and many of us could reminisce with his memories of life in the 50’s! Highlights were no sewerage, with the horse and cart “pan man” arriving to change over the lavatory pan, carrying the full pan on his flat hat!, the milkie, with his horse and cart, dropping off milk in glass pint bottles and taking the emp-ties in return, the baker, again, horse and cart, dropping off bread and the iceman with the blocks of ice for the refrigerator. The 1956 Olympics and the Scout Jamboree made it a memorable year. His family did not have TV, so would ride 5km to watch TV at a relatives house. Bob saved money from his paper round and built a kayak, which provided adventures on the Yarra River.
3 Minuter Bob | Sue, Nakiah and Cheyenne | Chairperson Lilly |
Thanks to our caterers tonight, Yea Swimming Club, led by Liz Bastion. Lovely meal, despite the worries of the power being out for 28 hours the day before! Thank you |