"Mount Martha Rotary is a group of dedicated volunteers who believe in service above self and building community. We are involved in a diverse range of activities that strive to improve life for others."
Acknowledges the importance of protecting and preserving the environment.
Is proactive in promoting environmentally sustainable projects.
Ensures that at all current and future Rotary projects and events, consideration will be given to:
· Reducing Waste
· Promoting Recycling
· Reducing the Environmental Impact
Rotary Themes 2023 -24
In this Edition - 16 September 2024
This week will be
a Club Assembly night
at The Mornington Hotel at 6.00PM
A message from President Anne
David Crane's 50th and Alexandra Park Pavilion 30.9.24
Pride of Workmanship Awards 21.10.24
Cambodia RAWCS visit
Padua College Mock Interviews 24.10.24
Containers for Community - 194,000 collected
Rotary Mount Martha Upcoming Events
From President Anne
On Monday night we heard from Russell Hayes and Grant Klaaysen about Wheelchairs for Kids.
What an amazing project! It started in 1998, they have 800 volunteers and have made over 60,000 chairs. They work with disability centres across 90 countries. Each chair cost $275 and we announced that the club was contributing to purchase 4 wheelchairs, I hope we can do more with this in the future.
We were delighted to be joined by Rachel Gray and Interactors TinTin, Eva, James and Olive from Balcombe Grammar. They were equally excited by the Wheelchairs for Kids and are looking to do a wheelathon in term four.
Grant and Russell from Wheelchairs for Kids
Monday we were presented with a cheque from Mount Martha Community Bank for our Christmas Decorations project. Nick Roberts donated his directors $1,000 and we are looking forward to seeing Mount Martha with baubles in all the shops and businesses.
Could I also ask that you consider bringing your partner and guests along on Monday 30th September as we celebrate PDG David Crane's 50 Years of Rotary Service.
Another date is the 21st October, when we will be holding our Pride of Workmanship Awards. Please read below.
This week is a club assembly and I look forward to an evening of discussion and learning.
Receiving a cheque for the Christmas decorations
Alexandra Park Pavilion 30.9.24
Monday 30th September Meeting – Celebrating PDG David Crane’s 50 Year Rotary Service
We would encourage all members and their partners to attend where possible, as we celebrate with PDG David Crane and Margaret, David’s 50-years of Rotary service. We will also be given a guided tour of the new facility after dinner.
On Monday at the Club Assembly, an attendance sheet will be circulated, so please complete that – or please email Peter Rawlings with your attendance.
Dinner costs will be confirmed in coming days, however at this stage we are likely to enjoy a choice from two roast dinner meals and dessert for around $30 per head. Drinks at bar prices.
Pride of Workmanship 21.10.24
Barrie Sweeney is once again seeking nominations for one of our clubs most prestigious community awards, with Nominations closing 30th September.
Please consider who you know who might in turn be considered and feel free to send out this letter and nomination form - as per below, to potential nominating organisations and please keep Barrie in the loop.
Letter and Nomination Form
Pride of Workmanship Award Letter and Nomination Form 2024
Merv and Chris Williams have registered on a Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) Volunteer Team to Cambodia.
The team consisting of 15 Rotarians and non-Rotarians will be travelling to Cambodia and will be assisting at two RAWCS Overseas Aid projects at community and children’s support centres in Phnom Penh and Seim Reap. These centres provide food, education and medical supplies to the street children.
As part of assisting these centres, the team members have been requested to seek donations of goods which will be taken over in our luggage and distributed to the children at these centres –
New Children’s clothing – size 0-10 – preferably shorts & T shirts.
Toys (small) which would actively benefit the children ie tennis balls - Pencils, writing books, erasers - Tooth-brushes & toothpaste.
Any donations would be appreciated, and we will have a collection box at our September meetings.
Padua College 24.10.24
Hot on the heels of our successful participation in the Mock Interview program at Balcombe Grammar we have been asked to participate in Padua College’s Mock Interview program for their year 11 students who are studying Work Related Skills in their VCE Vocational Major.
The date suggested is THURSDAY 24th OCTOBER from 11.30 till 3pm.
If you can assist for all or part of the day please let Phyl Scales know either by email phylscales@yahoo.com or on 0419 138 187 asap. Thank you.
194,000 containershave now come through the OTC since we started and our donor and supporter partners keep growing. We thank each and every one of them for their ongoing support.
Please let Peter or Rob know if you have containers to donate, complete the CDS Tally Form (see link above) and return to Peter Rawlings. Thank you.
Our Container Donor organisations are:
Mornington Community Support Centre
Mornington Gardens Holiday Village
Devil Bend Golf Club
Mount Martha Golf Club
Martha's Point Retirement Village
Mornington Motel
Blackbird Cafe
Degani Cafe, Bentons Square
Martha Bay Village
Beleura Village Social Club
20 Main Street Mornington
Mount Martha Community House
Mount Martha Fine Foods
Somerville Primary School
Our Container Supporter organisations are:
Mornington Yacht Club
Mount Martha Bowls and Petanque Club
Mount Martha Life Saving Club
Belvedere Bowls Club
Mornington Football Netball Club
New Peninsula Men's Shed
Rotary Mount Eliza
Rob together with others within the club continue to hold discussions with potential donor organisations which is encouraging. Please speak to Rob Davies or Peter Rawlings if you have any further opportunities for the club.
The Rotary Club of Mount Martha - Over The Counter site is located at the Mornington Community Support Centre, 320 Main Street, Mornington and operates Monday to Friday, 11am to 1pm.
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