Club Raises Money for the RSPCA Through Cupcakes

As part of the RSPCA's national campaign to raise awareness into the protection of animals, our Rotary Club held a Cupcake Day. Thanks to all those Rotarians and their partners who showed their baking skills and create the most delicious cupcakes for our immense pleasure and enjoyment. Everyone got into the spirit and delighted in eating one or three of these beauties after dinner.

The money raised was $56.00 to the RSPCA. Now loosen those belts, and hope to do it again next year....

Vocational and Social Visit to Zests Training Restaurant

On Monday 9th August, our club visited Zests, which is a training restaurant for vocational education students at the Glen Waverely Holmesglen campus. It was a great night for fellowship but also to support the learning of the Year 11 students who were undertaking their studies. This was the second time they had served to a large group and the Rotary Club was proud to have been the diners of such wonderful, fresh food that was beautifully presented.

Limoncello Ladies

On Saturday, 7th August we were invited to Susan's house to make limoncello which is an Italian lemon liqueur. Using the lemons from her tree and a secret recipe, our afternoon was spent grating and stirring and sampling the alcohol. Although we cannot divulge the recipe, in one month's time, the liqueur will be ready for consumption - and we can't wait!


Here we are enjoying our limoncello. Cheers!

The artistic shot of the lemons, the frosted limoncello glasses and on the left is the store bought limoncello, on the right is the home made stuff. I prefered the home made limoncello by a long shot!

Susan showing us the lemons from her lemon tree. Feel how soft they are! (There's a secret there as to why they are so soft but we're not telling).

Mario the Cat watched us with curiosity and wondered why the place smelt like lemons!

Girls Night In - Raising Money for Cancer Research

It's not strange to find that many of us have been touched by cancer whether personally or through family or friend.

Every year, the Cancer Council holds the annual fundraising event called 'Girls Night In' and inspires women to get together to stay in, or hold an event that gets them to donate the money they would have otherwise spent on going out, to this worthy cause.

The Rotary Club of Moorleigh Moorabbin instead will organise a movie night to raise funds for the Cancer Council instead. It will be a night to be shared with the special women in your life, your mum, your daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and girlfriends.

We are proud to announce that we have booked the event on Opening Night of the new movie, "Eat, Pray, Love" starring Julia Roberts based on the best selling memoirs of Elizabeth Gilbert. It's a quest of one woman and her spiritual enlightenment, a story about her battle with depression, divorce and heartbreak.

See the trailer on:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZzmqHJ0gPU

Details of the Movie Night are:

Time: 5:45pm for 6:00pm Drinks & Socialising (TBA); 6;30-7:00pm screening (TBA)

Date: Thursday 7th October 2010

Place: Palace Cinema, Dendy Brighton, 26 Church Street, Brighton
(see map at: http://www.whereis.com/?id=EB75E4E62CB00

RSVP: By email on: moorleighmoorabbin@yahoo.com.au (include your name and how many tickets you want) or call 0438 884 730.

Cost: $20

How To Pay:

Cheque: Mail your cheque made payable to RC Moorleigh Moorabbin Girls Night. (Include details of your name and how many tickets you want so that you can collect them on the night).
Send to:
RCMM Girls Night, 411 Chesterville Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165

Cash:
In person to any member of the Rotary Club of Moorleigh Moorabbin

Bank Transfer:
BSB 063 148 Acc 0090 3840
(Include 'Girls Night In' subject line, your names and number of tickets required in comments area)

There will be raffle prizes drawn on the night and all ladies will receive goody bags.

So what are you waiting for? Save the date in your diary today and spread the word to the special women in your life to enjoy a lovely night at the movies and raise funds for a worthy cause.

Youth Learns To Lead and Excel in Rotary's Leadership Program

(Bentleigh, Victoria, 11th July). Forty young people ages 18 to 26 had the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of leadership, effective communication skills, problem solving and conflict resolution during a one week Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), an annual global program sponsored by Rotary that educates and trains young people with outstanding community service and leadership potential.

Nick Bonett (19) of Cheltenham participated in this year’s RYLA camp on 3rd to 10th July at the YMCA Lodge at Lake Dewar, Myrniong. He is currently in his first year of an Engineering degree at Monash University.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Moorleigh Moorabbin, Nick was chosen to participate in this year’s RYLA where he learned how to speak publicly, work with a team and gain a broader awareness and exposure to a variety of global and community issues. The program also taught Nick the value based leadership, ethical behaviour and how to become a good corporate citizen.

“The program was amazing”, he said. “It has been the best week of my life and I have many new friends. RYLA strived to get me out of my comfort zone and gave me a ‘tool bag’ of skills and experience to use and reflect on what I want to do and how to achieve my life goals. It allows me to put into practice what I have learned and taught me that if you have passion, you can take it anywhere.”

But it wasn’t all work. Nick took part in fun group leadership activities such as canoeing and flying fox designed to build self confidence and esteem with other young people all of whom were sponsored by Rotary Clubs throughout the south eastern suburbs.

RYLA participants receive training from successful professionals and community leaders. Group activities are led by team leaders who are previous participants of RYLA. All RYLA participants receive special emphasis on the importance of ethics and community service and often become leaders in their schools, communities and career paths.

The Rotary Club of Moorleigh Moorabbin is part of Rotary International’s global network of more than 32 000 clubs in 166 countries. Rotary International consists of 1.2 million professionals who volunteer to improve the quality of life in their home and world communities. Through service efforts, Rotary club members help promote understanding and peace throughout the world. Rotary Clubs support programs that address today’s most critical issues, including hunger, the environment, illiteracy and youth development.

For more information on RYLA, or how to join Rotary, please see www.d9810.rotary.org or call 1300 4 ROTARY (1300 4 768 279).

RYLA History

The RYLA experience was developed in Australia. The first program was held in 1960 in Brisbane and the program flourished throughout Australia. Rotary International officially adopted the RYLA program in 1971 and each year; thousands of young people take part in the program worldwide.

RYLA aims to:

* Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth
* Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders
* Encourage leadership of youth by youth
* Recognise publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities.

Hedley Elected As President for Rotary Club Moorleigh Moorabbin

Parkdale resident Philip Hedley was elected president of the Rotary Club of Moorleigh Moorabbin, to serve for one year beginning 19th July. A Rotarian since 1991, Philip recently retired as a Chartered Accountant acting as a consultant working with businesses in their financial and commercial activities.

As president of the 22 member club which received its charter from Rotary International in 1984, Philip Hedley will be responsible for strengthening the group’s participation in the local community and international service projects while attracting new membership.

The club meets every Monday night at the South Oakleigh Club and is made of up a cross section of small business owners, professionals, managers, and businessmen and women who collectively use their knowledge, skills and networks for humanitarian projects locally and internationally through service programs that address concerns such as poverty, illiteracy, health, hunger and the environment.

“This year, our club will concentrate on Rotary International’s theme of Building Communities, Bridging Continents using our close relationships with the local primary and secondary colleges as well as supporting several international projects. We will explore the matching of local school with one in the Orbost area of regional Victoria. Several projects overseas are also in the pipeline including sanitation projects in Africa and South East Asia as well as a micro credit opportunity in Uganda.”

The Rotary Club of Moorleigh Moorabbin is part of Rotary International’s global network of more than 32 000 clubs in 166 countries. Rotary International consists of 1.2 million professionals who volunteer to improve the quality of life in their home and world communities. Through service efforts, Rotary club members help promote understanding and peace throughout the world. Rotary Clubs support programs that address today’s most critical issues, including hunger, the environment, illiteracy and youth development.

For more information on Rotary, or how to join Rotary, please see www.rotary.org or call 1300 4 ROTARY (1300 4 768 279) for your nearest club.

Club Changeover Photos Friday 16, 2010

Here is a snippet of photos from the Club Changeover Night on Friday 16th July 2010. Apologies that the photos are not in order as the blog cannot upload powerpoint presentations. If you would like to see the full photos, refer to our Facebook album. Apologies for the order too as for some reason, the blogger software doesn't upload the photos in the order selected!