"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."
We were absolutely delighted to hear from Gemma Hughes, Team Leader at Fusion Mornington Peninsula together with Luke West who is now a Youth Ambassador for Fusion.
Luke's story is inspirational and we were privileged to hear from him last Monday, with thanks to Gemma and her team at Fusion. Thank you Luke and see you at the next BBQ!
Luke and Gemma sharing an inspirational story.
MHSN “Together We Dip” 30.8.26
Bacon & Egg Rolls were all the go at the MHSN, “Together We Dip”
Mick shared with the crowd that gathered before they took to the near freezing water, some of the great work MHSN is doing in our secondary schools and beyond.
MMUC Celebrating Community
James and Olive from Balcombe Grammar Interact shared with the community service some of the projects they have been involved in this past year.
BGS Interact Chair Rev Peter, with BGS Interact Coordinator Rachel, Olive, Harry, BGS Interact President James and President Peter.
Thank you Yvonne!
After 14 dedicated years at the Mornington Community Support Centre, Yvonne's service was celebrated with CEO Ben Smith sharing a heartfelt message of thanks and well wishes from all.
Yvonne spoke with passion about her years of service and how the MCSC has grown, served and delivered over those years.
Ron and Peter were on-hand to wish Yvonne well and to show appreciation for her incredible work and her support of the Containers 4 Community program.
Nepal Flooding Disaster Relief Fund
Donations can be made to support those impacted by the Nepal Flooding. Funds are held by the Rotary Australia Relief Fund, a RAWCS charity.
Funds go to Rotary projects and Rotary Clubs in Nepal working with affected families and communities.
They are not asking for much. Clean water. A tarpaulin. A first aid kit. A little cash so a family can decide for themselves what they need most.
Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) is helping them keep going. Working with trusted partners on the ground to get donations where it is needed.
Conservation Covenants - Have Your Say
Mornington Peninsula Shire is inviting community members to have their say on a proposal to place permanent legal protection over four special bushland reserves through conservation covenants:
Betty Clift Conservation Reserve, Rosebud
Lorna's Triangle Bushland Reserve, Bittern
Peninsula Sands Bushland Reserve, Rosebud
Woods Bushland Reserve, Tuerong
Interested in exploring these special places? Join one of the free guided walks during September and learn more about the reserves firsthand. Walks commence on 3 September, so be quick to secure your place.
Next week the Community, International and Youth Committees will meet.
Padua College Interviews
Padua College Year 12 Professional Portfolio Interviews
Once again Padua College has asked for our support for their VCE Vocational Major Students Portfolio Interviews. These year 12 students are looking at finding employment rather than going on to university. There are approximately 50 students to be interviewed. The interviews are scheduled for Tuesday September 15.
Start and finish times would depend on the number of volunteers we get. If you are able to assist for any part of the day could you please let Phyl Scales know as soon as possible by text message on 0419138187 or by email at phylscales@yahoo.com Phyl won't be at Rotary meeting this month due to other commitments so a text or email is the only way to contact her. As always she would really appreciate your support in assisting these students.
Padua College Year 11 Mock Interviews
There are 30 VCE Vocational Major Year 11 students to be interviewed on Monday October 19 from 11 am to 1.30pm.
Once again if you are available for this program could you please let Phyl Scales know by text message on 0419138187 or by email at phylscales@yahoo.com
H5 bird flu
As Australia is currently dealing with our first mainland detection of H5 bird flu in wild birds, Kevin Gibson our Environment Chair has asked us to be aware but not alarmed.
Containers for Community
878,000 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 Rob Davies know if you have containers to donate. Thank you.
Our Container Donor organisations are:
Mornington Community Support Centre
Devil Bend Golf Club
Mornington Gardens Holiday Village
Mount Martha Golf Club
Blackbird Cafe, Mornington
Mount Martha Community House
Martha's Point Retirement Village
Mornington Motel
Degani Cafe, Bentons Square
Donato's Cafe, Craigie Road
Martha Bay Village
Beleura Village Social Club
20 Main Street Mornington
Mount Martha Tennis Club
Frankston Golf Club
Mount Martha Cricket Club
The Briars, Mount Martha
Heronswood, Dromana
Somerville Primary School
Tar Barrel Brewery
Mount Martha Primary School
Buddies Cafe
South Mornington Football Netball Club
Citation Oval
Dava Hotel
Mornington Secondary College
Our Container Supporter organisations are:
Mornington Yacht Club
Mount Martha Bowls and Petanque Club
Alexandra Park Project
Mount Martha Life Saving Club
Mornington Football Netball Club
Mornington Cricket Club
Mornington Civic Bowls Club
The Bays Hospital
New Peninsula Men's Shed
Rotary Mount Eliza
Voices of Frankston
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.
Sponsored by the Community Bank Mount Martha
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