First of all, let me apologise to Susan and Ian for forgetting to welcome them back to our meeting. It was great to see them back again to share the evening and we hope to see more of Susan back again soon!
Our guest speakers for tonight were Jeff Needham and Bert Dyt. They have rallied together to organise a Men's Shed for Glen Eira Community. A men's shed is a place where men of all ages can come together and in a supportive environment, be able to work on various trade projects to support community service groups and individuals. There are about 450 sheds Australia wide and Jeff and Bert have worked tirelessly to gain the support and funding by government to organise a shed for the community. They came to our Rotary Club to seek support and our involvement. Their first priority is to set up the shed which has been allocated to 118 Leila Road Carnegie at Packer Park as well as set up a Steering Committee and are seeking a Rotarian with a trade and leadership background. If you would like to be involved in this, or know of someone who fits the bill, let them know. This is a wonderful initiative that supports men's health and well being in our community.
I will be advising Bert and Jeff that they have Rotary Club Moorleigh Moorabbin's expression of interest for support as we may be able to provide assistance in the near future whyen they have set up the shed and are looking for other people to assist.
If you would like more information on this initiative, check out: http://www.mensshed.org/ or call 1300 550 009 - we may even consider a vocational visit one day out to see the Men's Shed in Chelsea or Monash if need be.
Reminder that there will be a Membership and Marketing Committee Meeting at my place this Wednesday night at 5:45pm - 7:30pm. No need to bring anything food wise - just ideas! Smally eats will be provided.
For your diaries, on Monday 15 August, is our club night - that means we will have our major committee meetings on that night and encourage everyone to attend this meeting as you will have an active role to play.
On that night, it will be National Cupcake Day (Monday 15 August): www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au
Our guest speakers for tonight were Jeff Needham and Bert Dyt. They have rallied together to organise a Men's Shed for Glen Eira Community. A men's shed is a place where men of all ages can come together and in a supportive environment, be able to work on various trade projects to support community service groups and individuals. There are about 450 sheds Australia wide and Jeff and Bert have worked tirelessly to gain the support and funding by government to organise a shed for the community. They came to our Rotary Club to seek support and our involvement. Their first priority is to set up the shed which has been allocated to 118 Leila Road Carnegie at Packer Park as well as set up a Steering Committee and are seeking a Rotarian with a trade and leadership background. If you would like to be involved in this, or know of someone who fits the bill, let them know. This is a wonderful initiative that supports men's health and well being in our community.
I will be advising Bert and Jeff that they have Rotary Club Moorleigh Moorabbin's expression of interest for support as we may be able to provide assistance in the near future whyen they have set up the shed and are looking for other people to assist.
If you would like more information on this initiative, check out: http://www.mensshed.org/ or call 1300 550 009 - we may even consider a vocational visit one day out to see the Men's Shed in Chelsea or Monash if need be.
Reminder that there will be a Membership and Marketing Committee Meeting at my place this Wednesday night at 5:45pm - 7:30pm. No need to bring anything food wise - just ideas! Smally eats will be provided.
For your diaries, on Monday 15 August, is our club night - that means we will have our major committee meetings on that night and encourage everyone to attend this meeting as you will have an active role to play.
On that night, it will be National Cupcake Day (Monday 15 August): www.rspcacupcakeday.com.au
and I encourage everyone to bring in a few cupcakes to share with your committee groups (and we have received approval from the SOC to have them) and put in a gold coin donation. All money raised that night will go to the RSPCA.
Have a great week,
Helen
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