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 - 27 May 2024
A message from President Anne
Lara Barrett PHF and Shine Awards
Flinders Seniors Expo
End Polio Movie Night 24.5.24
Rotary International President event
Containers for Community - 131,500 collected
Rotary Mount Martha Upcoming Events
From President Anne
How fantastic it was to hear from Rachel Gray from Balcombe Grammar regarding the new Interact club.
Peter Wiltshire set the scene and we thank Peter and our Youth Service team to their dedication and enthusiasm for this project.
Rachel told us how the students were meeting at lunchtimes and that various positions have now been filled including President.
Their choices of projects are Youth Mental Health (Headspace) and the Sky Hydrant for their International project.
They are establishing a great relationship with the Interact Club at Frankston High School.
This project really is a step forward for our club and we look forward to our involvement as the Interact Club charters early in the next Rotary year.
We also heard from Geena Davy one of the Interactors who has 6 National titles for the long jump and is heading to the Oceania Athletics Championships. Such an inspirational person, we wish Geena well and please see if you are able to assist her with her “go fund me” page.
Congratulations to Lara Barrett for receiving a Sapphire Paul Harris Fellow for her 8 years as Secretary and 15 years on the committee of “Shine On Recognition”.
The Shine on Recognitionis an annual Australia wide Rotary recognition program that acknowledges exceptional service to others by people with disabilities. The candidates for the Shine on Awards have to demonstrate a significant level of achievement, while at the same time managing their specific medical disorders.
Two outstanding Nominees were awarded the top Trophy. Peter Talbot, who started the first Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service and Hannah Bradsworth, Public Speaker, actor, dancer, radio show host.
Margaret Desmyth a loved Committee Member also retired after 25 years and received another PHF for her dedication.
Lara Barrett receiving a Sapphire PHF
Margaret Desmyth and Lara Barrett
Ron Najim, Peter Rawlings, Anne Shaw, Bill Cummins and Roger Annear attended our stand at the Flinders Seniors Expo at Peninsula Community Theatre on Friday. Many conversations were had with the other exhibitors and attendees.
Rotary Mount Martha at the Flinders Seniors Expo
Could everyone please note that the Club Changeover will be held at The Mornington Hotel in Room 10, on Monday 1st July with a two course dinner. More details to follow.
This week we will be hearing from Monique Storey about the amazing work that Quinns Place does.
End Polio Movie Night 24.5.24
Around 80 Rotarians, partners and guests from around the Peninsula attended another terrific EPN Movie night, raising funds for the End Polio campaign whilst enjoying a superb movie, "The Way, My Way".
A great movie for a great cause!
Rotary International President Gordon McInally event
Events Chair, Peter Rawlings invites you to a breakfast on the Monday 3 June at the Frankston Arts Centre.
131,500 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
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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