District Events
October 2021 
 
coming up this month...
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Thursday 21st October 2021 - 7:00 pm
 
The District Alumni Committee is running a training workshop for Club Alumni Liaison Officers and interested persons. 
 
Please RSVP by COB Wednesday 20th of October via: Alumni@9810rotary.org.au
 
Join Zoom Meeting
 
Meeting ID: 889 7042 6868
Passcode: 581684
 
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Saturday 30th October 2021 - 7:00 pm

Whitehorse Rotaract Presents: Halloween Murder Mystery 2021

Come join us in your best costumes as we our famous Murder Mystery Night!!!!!

Gather your friends and solve a gruesome murder from the comfort of your own home!!

Make sure you book online to ensure you get your own special role!!!

The event includes mini-games and prizes run throughout the night.

100% of profits will be going to Headspace!! "Headspace began in 2006 to address this critical gap, by providing tailored and holistic mental health support to 12 - 25 year olds. With a focus on early intervention, we work with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives – to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future."

Ticket prices: $10

**Please note that this is an online event hosted on Zoom; in order to participate fully on the night you will require a device with a webcam and the Zoom application installed.

 
the weeks ahead...
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Wednesday 3rd November 2021 - 7:30 pm
"MAINTAINING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH NOW"
 
The Rotary Club of Rowville-Lysterfield welcomes you to this free online community forum - "Maintaining Your Mental Health Now".

Our expert guest presenters will be here to take your questions, and provide some practical tips for helping yourself and others to manage anxiety and maintain good mental health as we come out of lockdowns post-COVID.

This is a remote event and you will be provided with a link to the meeting on Zoom, once you have registered via Trybooking.
Friday 5th November to 19th November 2021 
The Rotary Clubs of Bayswater & Rowville-Lysterfield, and Knox Rotaract invite you to

The 47th Annual Knox Art Show 2021!
 
This year's show will be completely online!
Featuring gorgeous paintings and exceptional original photography by local artists.
All artwork is for sale!
 
For more information and to visit our virtual gallery
Thursday 11th November 2021 - 6:15 pm
‘No Time to Die’
 
Presented by the
Rotary Club of Wandin Inc.

present a special opening night screening on


Thursday 11 November, 2021


Croydon Theatres Cinema One
3 Hewish Road Croydon
Screening start 6:30 pm,
Doors open 6:15 pm,
Includes sparkling wine and alternative beverages.


Entry by $20 donation per person to fund the
Taveuni (Fiji) Education Project.

Additional donations accepted.

Saturday 13th November to Sunday 14th November 2021 - 10:00 am
 
For event details and registration click  here
 
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Monday 15th November 2021 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82880530607?pwd=UDUySm5kcFBwYlJhNi9mYnNSUmIvZz09

 

Meeting ID: 828 8053 0607

Passcode: 252603

 
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Thursday 18th November 2021 - 11:00 am
 
For event details and registration click  here
 
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Sunday 21st November 2021 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85628560696?pwd=WWFxQ1VzZy9yOXNmSE43Z0VjWHZndz09

 

Meeting ID: 856 2856 0696

Passcode: 316144

 
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Friday 26th November 2021 - 11:00 am
 
For event details and registration click here
To become a sponsor and support "Make a Difference" click here
 
 
and coming up in 2022...
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Rotary Youth Leadership Seminar 2022 - District 9810/9820
January 17th - 22nd, 2022 will see the new RYLA Leadership Seminar held for participants aged 18-30 .
 
The 2022 program will be held in conjunction with District 9820.
 
The RYLA program has had an amazing history of inspiring the leaders of tomorrow by providing them with the tools to develop leadership, vocational and teamwork skills through in -classroom theory and outdoor activities during a 6 day residential program.
 
To find out more about this program and how to apply to attend click the link below.
The conference is to be held at Caulfield Racecourse on the 25th and 26th March 2022.
 
Its theme is 'Healthy World and Healthy People'. The conference will be online of the Friday night with inperson conference sessions and breakouts on the Saturday, concluding with a Gala Dinner which can be booked independentely of the conference.  There is an amazing line up of impressive keynote speakers.  More information can be found at https://dg9810for2021-22.org/conference-program/
 
Conference Tickets are $140 for Rotarians, $70 for Rotaractors
Gala Dinner Tickets are $100
 
Bookings are now open ....... dont delay   
 
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Saturday 30th April 2022 - 12:30 pm
Malaria Awareness Day (MAD)
 
Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM) are holding a "No Mosquito Picnic Lunch " to raise funds to help with the elimination of malaria

Join the fun at Six Acres Winery

On arrival you will receive a free glass of wine (additional glasses at bar prices).

The picnic lunch will consist of a spit roast with beef, lamb and pork, (Vegetarian option available), hot roasted potatoes, freshly baked dinner rolls, and four different salads.
Speakers - focusing on wine and malaria
Raffle silent auction
 
general information...
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Developing Rotary Knowledge – Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)
 
The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) are currently looking for Zoom Facilitators to help  support with Developing Rotary Knowledge.
 
If you are interested and would like to support, please get in contact with Bronwen Lamond (Oakleigh Clayton Huntingdale)
 
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To order your Mince Pies Click Here
 
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To see a list of Rotary Markets in the District Click Here
 
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To see a list of Op Shops in the District  Click Here
 
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Finding calmness, whilst social distancing:
  • Limiting news consumption to trusted sources like The World Health Organisation
  • Walking
  • Reading
  • Listening to quality podcasts
  • Daily gratitude, writing, sharing (start a WhatsApp group called ‘daily gratitude’ with your closest friends/fellow Rotarians)
  • Helping vulnerable people in our community
 
There are incredible resources out there for free for us all to use. Here are some free tools that have been recommended:
 
Meditation:
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Hi to all.
 
In 2021/2022, Highlights will be published Monthly on the third Monday of each month.
 
If you would like to see the previous version of "Highlights" click  here.
 
So please send me your upcoming events to highlights9810@gmail.com prior to the next edition of Highlights which will be sent out on Monday 15th November.
 
All the best
 
Michael Ellinger 
Rotary Club of Oakleigh Clayton Huntingdale
Highlights Editor