Garden Expo. Sat. Sept. 18th. and Sun.19th.
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| Open Gardens Saturday 6th. and Sunday 7th. November |
Guest Speaker: Michael Guerin - Facets of the Murrindindi/Woodbourne Valley
Since becoming a Murrindindi resident just prior to the 2009 bushfires, Michael has been intrigued by the historical facets of the Murrindindi/Woodbourne Valley. 
With the aid of a power-point presentation and with his interpretation of history through the ‘Gee That’s Interesting’ methodology, Michael explored many interesting aspects of Murrindindi’s rich history, beginning with indigenous activity.Michael touched on European settlement of the valley including Squatters, mining and the Selection Land Acts. One particular area of interest for Michael is the location of the old township of Higinbotham.
Michael has spoken with many locals, including Rotarian Peter Tull whose ancestors were publicans in the area.
Michael provided some ideas for project development in the Gold, Timber and Fossil fields, such as us-ing metal detectors to locate the township of Higinbotham, exploring the Balaclava mine, interviewing the Creed and Hauser pioneering families, using drones and further exploration of the Waterwheel and Knott Mill sites.
After questions from the audience Michael was thanked for his most interesting presentation ,by Peter Tull who remarked that ‘He is still learning about Murrindindi’.
President Paul’s Report on Tuesday’s Board meeting
• Productive membership meeting held prior to Board meeting
• Fun & Fellowship team lead by Marje planning activities for the 5th Thursday of the month.
• Resignation of Patty Sichlau. Thank you card circulated
• Suicide Prevention Walk (September 12th). Board recommended that $3,000 be set aside for Walk. Motion from Gary Fitzgerald that Board’s recommendation be ac-cepted. Unanimously passed.
• Glenn Milliken will call for a pool of 4-6 volunteers for Sergeant duties.
• Consideration of establishing a catering sub committee
• BBQ trailer to be upgraded
• Proposed Stitches & Steel project cancelled due to limited capacity to stage event.
• Decline catering request from Adult Riders’ Group as already committed on the same date.
• Club will organise Remembrance Day Service on Nov 11th.
• President’s door prize to be raffled each week. Please pay $2 with weekly dues (only one ticket per person can be purchased).
3 minuter: Julie Lynch - ‘Rotary Opens Opportunities’ Julie referenced the Club’s social outing to Noorilim (historic home and gardens near Nagambie) 5 years ago. A conversation that day between owner Brandon Menzies and visitor PP Lorraine Greenwood led to Noorilim’s olives being harvested and processed annually to support community groups and organisations with fund raising.
CLUB ASSEMBLY - President Paul's First Meeting
President Paul called the meeting to order saying that he was faced with 3 crises in his first week. The first being that no caterers were available and since the pizzas and pasta had arrived we should start with that first. Thank you to Ann for organising tonight’s meal.Paul then thanked Carol, Russell and Rodney as well as others who set up the hall etc for changeover night.
He announced that the next Club Assembly will be held on September 9 as he has decided to make them bimonthly.
Marj Hamilton has been appointed convenor of the Fun Nights which can take different forms including serious nights, ideas nights, information sharing etc.
3 MINUTER—SUE CARPENTER
Changes in my life since becoming a Shire Councillor. It was all because of Rotary and thank you to the club for giving her the confidence to become a Councillor. Council consists of a mixture of members from a range of backgrounds and mostly without political affiliations. The Shire is responsible for so many things and decision making is a slow process because it in-volves consultation, transparency and relying on Council officers for the correct information.
Thank you to those who voted for me. I’m thoroughly enjoying it.
PRESENTATION
Our Paul Harris Fellows were presented with a special medal on a sash which David Anderson tells us is one of a few left.
Sue Carpenter, Ian Sichlau, Gary Cocks , Bob Dewar and Ken Foletta all received one.
The club was given 6, so there is one left to be presented.
David also informed members of the order in which members should wear badges. The Rotary wheel badge always goes to the top, then the Paul Harris medal, then theme badges.
President Paul presenting medals to
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| Ian Sichlau | Gary Cocks | Sue Carpenter |
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| Bobby Dewar | Ken Foletta |
CHANGEOVER 2021 - BEAUFORT MANOR, YEA
President Carol welcomed distinguished guests, members and guests then PDG David Anderson proposed the Toast to Rotary International. DG Bruce Anderson responded to the Toast.
President Carol then reviewed the year 2020-2021 which was most unusual due to Covid 19, but our club still managed to achieve a lot. You will find more information in the Annual Report. An electronic copy is available on request.
Tippy (real name Suppattra Wannasubchae) was inducted and welcomed as a member of our club. Welcome Tippy!
DG Buce Anderson
Some special awards were presented.
- Glenda Woods was a very surprised and humble recipient of the David Long Community Service Award.
- Ian Sichlau received recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow for his contribution as secretary, and to projects within our community which made use of his skills as an architect.
- Sue Carpenter received recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow for her service to the club which started when her daughter wanted to become a Rotary Exchange Student, saw her become President of the club and continues in her role as our club’s Chair for the Rotary Foundation.
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| President Carol and our newest member Tippy | David Long award recipient Glenda Woods and Richard Long | PHF recipients Ian Sichlau and PP Sue Carpenter |
Paul Kellett was then inducted as President for 2021-2022 and a very relieved Carol handed
Paul outlined his vision to bring the Club more into the Community and to focus on such things as Mental Health, Age and Disability, Partnerships with other clubs and Fellowship (among other things). He promises to clarify the goals for the upcoming year at future meetings
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| President Paul and PP David Anderson | Presisdent Paul outlining his vision | President Paul and Family |
