
Southbank: Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders Street, Docklands
Southbank Orbit Millenial Satellite Club: Online
Southbank CEO Satellite Club: Online
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Welcome to the 2020/2021 Rotary year.
It has been a challenging start to the year and we have been adaptable and responsive and looked for opportunities to be of service. We will continue to be of service and impact as needed. It is an exciting year ahead celebrating Rotary's Centennial year in Australia and New Zealand.
Below are some examples of our recent impact:
We are well placed to be of impact and to open more opportunities for Rotary and our community and have an exciting few weeks ahead, including:
Let's stay ready, open, optimistic and focussed on creating more opportunities for those in our orbit.
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On the 7th July we celebrated our changeover and welcomed in the new team for 20/21 including Jasmin Dhillon as President. Whilst we could not be together in person it was a fun event with many joining on zoom to celebrate. The date was also significant because it was exactly 2 years since Jasmin was also inducted in the club, along with our treasurer Lillian, who was one of the emcee's for the changeover night.
There was a raffle prize, which was a box of Shiraz 2010 (RRP $200) donated by Richard Stockman from Stockman Wines - A very worthy winner was Martin Taurins!
We welcomed in the new board members, as well as our board mentor, Wendy Bennett The 20/21 board is included below along with a short line on what each board member is excited about for this upcoming year:
President: Jasmin Dhillon
President Elect & Director (Public Image & Communications): Jaqui O'Donohoe
"I am keen to create connection and I am excited about getting our newsletter up and running, as well as increasing our social presence to share our stories with fellow Rotarians and also the broader public".
Vice President and Director (Club Service): Liam Jones
"I am looking forward to making this year a great one, particularly given these most unusual of times.This may be our chance to increase our reach globally as well as on boarding new members that may be looking for ways to curb their social isolation."
Immediate Past President: Sally Page
"Firstly I would like to congratulate our new club President, Jasmin Dhillon! I know you will lead us and encourage us to continue to do meaningful things that help our community. I am looking forward to getting involved as much as I can, especially in projects that help the most vulnerable in our community, like the homeless, victims of domestic violence, the elderly and people who are struggling with mental health issues".Secretary: Stuart McArthur
"No idea is too high or to challenging to bring to the table I look forward to working with you all to bring together all contributions from members of the club in this unique opportunity to be the home of the District Governor in 2020-21. Let's not only celebrate the centenary of Rotary but remind everyone of the uniqueness and diversity that represents all Southbank Rotarians".
Director (Vocational Service and Membership): Nick Kane
"I am excited about our new Orbit Satellite club and mentoring this group as well as making a positive difference to the way we introduce new members. I am also looking forward to being the sergeant at arms for our meetings this year which hopefully will be back to face to face soon".
Director (Foundation): Steven Aquilina
"I'm excited about challenging and motivating ourselves as a club to redefine "service above self" in this era of the "new normal" to find new and innovative ways to connect with one another in the pursuit of inclusive engagement and service to our communities. I would like to see us all share our unique talents, skills and passions to create opportunities to make the world a better place for those most in need during these uncertain times."
Southbank Rotary Club has through the media of Zoom, already shared meetings and Changeovers with Malaysia and we have the opportunity through our Sister Clubs and by association their Sister Clubs to extend our communication with Rotary Clubs in India ,Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, London, Norway, Bali and Vanuatu to name a few.
The doors of opportunity are open to extend our Rotary International Family and share our passion and desire to make our world a better and safer place"
We all look forward to a successful year ahead for Rotary Southbank
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The Southbank club recently pulled together with the North Melbourne Rotary Club to support the Somali Women's Development Association (http://www.swdai.org.au/). Part of this community was locked down in the high rise quarantine affected by Covid-19.
Sainab Sheikh, President Elect of the North Melbourne Rotary Club is the founder of the organisation and was driving a project to support those in quarantine by collecting and distributing food and essential supplies.
The club pulled together in less than 24hrs, personally donating $210 which was matched dollar for dollar by the club giving a total donation of $420 to support this organisation and provide much needed relief to those affected by the lockdown.
We look forward to having Sainab Sheikh join our club in the near future to talk more about their projects!
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May is the month for raising money for MS research! There are over 25,600 Australians living with MS and MS Research Australia want to kiss goodbye to MS forever. The 30th May is MS Day and so the whole month is dedicated to moving to raise awareness and funds. The goal is 50km but you can change this to make sure it's a challenge. I personally am a long distance runner so I decided to up the ante and do 500kms for the month!
A number of our Rotary Southbank members joined the Rotary Action Group of MS Awareness for the month with a goal to lace up those shoes, get walking or running and raise money.
As a team we had a goal of $2,500 and the team smashed it with $3,891 raised. Everyone set their own distance challenge and had the month to reach it. Many surpassed their goals with Southbank member Nick Kane setting a challenge for 50km and instead doing almost 250km!
I personally loved the challenge of 500km, which was an average of over 16kms per day. I would wake up early and do 12kms in the morning and then a small run or walk in the evening. On a Saturday I would push out a long run with my longest being 27.5kms in the Dandenongs. This meant
I could have the occasional smaller day to rest and recover for my poor tired legs.
Being a long distance runner, this challenge was a great way for me to continue to train when all my trail races have been cancelled. When I received donations it was also really touching to hear the stories of some of my colleagues and friends who had been touched by MS in their lives and to know that by running I was making a difference. I definitely thought of those people on the mornings when the alarm went off early and I didn't want to brave the cold wet mornings but they inspired me to get my butt out there.
Such a great effort by our team - Rotary Action Group of MS Awareness.
Check out our page and donate now whilst you still can https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/ROTARYACTIONGROUPOFMSAWARENESS
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Rotary has had a cherished history since 1905 in Chicago, USA and now has some 35,000+ individual clubs around the world, all uniquely different and all powered by a willingness to use its members' skills and passions to make a difference to the world we live in.
Likewise, Rotary provides the power of networking with other individuals and clubs both locally and internationally to join leaders, share ideas and take action to make a difference.
A recent innovation in Rotary is the concept of a Satellite Club - a club that is linked to and supported by an existing Rotary Club with its own focus, its own projects and its own meeting schedule (which may be similar to the parent club, or completely different).
Rotary Club of Southbank is currently in the process of setting up 2 new Satellite Clubs - One for Millennials and one for Senior Executives.
Already over the last 4 weeks, an active group of 7 young millennials have been meeting online each Thursday night and are looking for a few more young and motivated people to help launch this new initative. Their first project with the support of Darrell Lea involves chocolate. Stay tuned for more details - Or join the club to see what they are doing for their communities during this time of hardship.
Please contact us now if you would like to know more information.
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Who would have thought we would see the world change so dramatically that none of us remains immune to the impact of COVID-19. Whilst the pandemic has caused us all significant disruption to our daily lives, on a personal level, within the workplace, and at Rotary, we as Rotarians, are fortunate to still be able to continue what we do bestproviding service to our communities, albeit at a distance.
There is no doubt that we are working differently by observing social distancing and being vigilant about washing our hands and keeping our homes and workplaces as clean as possible. Many of us may be feeling the impact of restrictions with travel and at home, as we all take responsibility for "flattening the curve".
There are many things we can all do to keep ourselves energized in all areas of our lives by taking a leadership approach through this time of crisis. Even if you are not in a leadership role, you can still be a leader at Rotary, in your workspace, and even at home. No matter what your role is, you are performing in it because you are considered a leader and expert in what you deliver, and there is no better time to demonstrate your expertise and show leadership qualities than through a time of crisis.
Here are some ideas on how you can influence Rotary's mission of providing service above self:
As the saying goes, we are all in this together, so let's serve the best we can.
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Rotary Club of Southbank sponsored Jennisha Arnanta for 2019 RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award). It is a residential camp unlike any other. Over seven days, participants are immersed in a program centered around four key themes: Challenge by choice, diversity, community and time out. We give young people aged 18-25 the opportunity to step away from the distractions of their busy lives and provide the space to think about what is important to them.
Jennisha is passionate about people and public speaking, and values experience above all things. She believes that to be a well-rounded person, one must keep growing through exposure to new experiences, opportunities and constantly challenging oneself to push beyond the limits. She has been involved with Toastmasters at University of Melbourne (District 73) for the past 2 years as a Public Relations Officer to further pursue learning good communication skills and the art of being a good public speaker.
In early 2020, she travelled to Miaoli, a village in Taiwan as part of a program with AIESEC organisation to teach English to underprivileged children and execute cross-cultural exchange. When she is not cooped up with her studies, she makes it a point to go out and meet new people through volunteering or business events.
We hope that Jennisha with her family members can come to one of our meetings in 2020 to share her RYLA experience.Posted in:Club EventsLearning and DevelopmentRYLA | 0 Comments |
Some key messages were shared and we were left with real ways we can all make a difference, including calling out behaviour and acting with courage. Some of my biggest take away lines were 'We stand on the shoulders of the women who came before us" and " What you walk past, you accept"
Well done to the Women in Rotary and the Rotary Clubs of Brighton North and Melbourne for such an excellent event. I bought a friend who has never experienced Rotary and is now keen on getting involved!Jaqui O'Donohoe
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You are invited to join us at a Business Leaders Breakfast to raise funds for the Australian Bushfire Disaster Relief Appeal. Bookings are now avaliable via Trybooking.
Andrew Crisp
Emergency Management Commissioner for Victoria.
Date: | Wednesday 19 February 2020 |
Time: | 7:00am for 7:15am (Concluding 9.00am) |
Venue: | Hyatt Place Event Centre, 1 Larkin Boulevard, Essendon Fields VIC, Australia |
Tickets: | $50 per person including parking or $750 for a Corporate Table ($750 per corporate or organisation table of 10. All corporates and organisations table bookings will be gratefully acknowledged) |
Email Enquires: | bushfirebreakfast@rotarydistrict9800.org.au |
Download a Printable Flyer (to print or email to fellow Rotarians and Business partners)
Make a One-Off Donation to the Australian Bushfire Disaster Relief Appeal.
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Incoming RI President announces 2020-21 presidential theme
Rotary International President-elect Holger Knaack is encouraging Rotarians to seize the many opportunities Rotary offers to enrich their lives and the communities they serve.
Knaack, a member of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany, revealed the 2020-21 presidential theme, Rotary Opens Opportunities, to incoming district governors at the Rotary International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA, on 20 January.
Rotary isn't just a club for people to join, but rather "an invitation to endless opportunities," said Knaack, who becomes president on 1 July. He emphasized that Rotary creates pathways for members to improve their lives and the lives of those they help through service projects.
Click on the Link below to view the rest of the article (and note the photo above of our current Dstrict Governor Grant Hocking at last years' International Assembly.)
https://www.rotary.org/en/holger-knaack-sees-opportunities-rotary-change-thrive
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President: Jaqui O'Donohoe
Secretary: Stuart McArthur
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Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders Street, Docklands (or Online during Covid-19) Tuesdays 6.30pm
Southbank Orbit Satellite Club of Millenials: Online (Fortnightly: Thursday 6.00pm)
CEO Satellite Club: Online (3rd Thursday: 7.30am)
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