District Events
November 2020 
“Caring for someone with a life-limiting illness. Community information series” - (4th November 2020)

A free series of six community workshops to support people who are caring for someone with a life limiting illness. 

(You can attend all six or just the ones that interest you). 

The majority of us wish to die at home. Alongside our amazing health care workers, having a good death at home, also relies on family members, friends and sometimes community members being part of the journey. 

For many in a caring role, this can sometimes feel like you are trying to navigate a maze without a map. There are many questions, and it's not always easy to find the answers. The Be the Ripple project aims to provide non medical support to people with a life limiting illness who wish to remain at home, and the people caring for them. We do this through providing practical support, information and community education on dying and death.

During this workshop series each topic is offered at 1.30pm or 7pm on the same day and sessions run for 1.5 hours.

You can join in by yourself, with the person you are caring for, or with others you are caring with.

Sessions are offered using zoom and we can assist you to get set up. Please see attached brochure for more details. 

Enquiries to Maureen on 0409021055 or maureen@chaosnetwork.org.au
Planning for Success and Environmental Sustainability Workshop”                     - (7th November 2020)
Saturday 7th November at 8.00 am
 
Would you like plan sizzling Rotary projects that deliver effective outcomes for people, the environment and your club? District 9810 Rotarians Pat Armstrong, Clare Caulfield and Liz Stinson will steer you through a five-step process to develop, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate, and sustain successful Rotary projects. We will also show you how to access online a comprehensive guide, practical templates, worked examples and other resources.
 
More details at www.esrag.org.
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Centurion Week 9th to 16th November 2020
 
 
As part of the R100 theme where Rotary in Australia and New Zealand celebrates the First 100 years of Service in 2021, D9810 has been challenged to grow our Centurions in the District by 100 members.
 
During Centurion week please visit www.rotary.org/donate or contact D9810 Centurion Coordinator Ian Donald ikdonald@tpg.com.au to arrange your contribution.
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Celebrate NAIDOC with us - (Sunday 8th -15th November 2020)
Homeland Story shows 50 years of real life footage of Donydji - a small Indigenous community in North East Arnhem land. It is a moving portrait of a resilient and determined community facing the challenges of maintaining their Homeland and preserving their vibrant culture.
 

To celebrate NAIDOC Week 2020, EndTrachoma will be Zoom-streaming HOMELAND STORY each night from Sunday 8th -15th November to your lounge room.

Tickets are $10 with all proceeds going to the Rotary-supported Donydji Community, to  support Joanne finish her teaching qualification (you will meet Joanne in the film).

Special guests Anthropologist Dr Neville White, and Producers Glenda Hambly or David Rapsey will join us post film for a Q&A every evening.
Morning Tea with the District Governor - (Tuesday 10th November 2020)

Have your Morning Tea with DG Alma Reynolds on Tuesday 10th November at 10:30 am

Join in for a casual chat and catch up with a wide-ranging discussion about Rotary in our District and beyond.

No need to RSVP, no need to send apologies - be part of it if you want to and can.  See you there.

“The Rotary Foundation - Meeting the Challenge” - (10th November 2020)
Tuesday 10th November at 7.30 pm - An Address by Past RI President and Foundation Trustee Ian Riseley 
 
PRIP Ian, a charter member of Rotary Sandringham, is only the 5th Australian (and 3rd Victorian) to be RI President and we are greatly honoured to have Ian address Rotarians in D9810 on current and emerging issues impacting on all of us as Rotarians as well as shaping the future of our Clubs, our District and our Region. Ian will also launch Centurion week.  This Zoom event will be hosted by Rotary Sandringham and is open to all Rotarians in the District. 
 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Save this Date - 12th November 2020
‘No Time to Die’
 
Presented by the
Rotary Club of Wandin Inc.
proposed for showing on the revised release date
Thursday 12 November, 2020
Croydon Theatres Cinema One
3 Hewish Road Croydon
Screening start 6:30 pm,
Doors open 6:15 pm,
Subject to Covid – 19 restrictions and theatre management.
Cost (to be advised) per ticket to help fund the
 Taveuni (Fiji) Eye Surgery project.
Additional donations accepted.
Booking details to be advised
 
For further information email Brian Hodgson at brianhodgson47@gmail.com
Sunday Sundowners with DG Alma - (Sunday 15th November 2020)

Join DG Alma on Sunday 15th November at 5.00 pm for an informal chat on anything and everything Rotary.  Participants can BYO topics or share those brought by others.  No need to RSVP, just turn up and join in.

Meeting ID: 883 1364 6602  Passcode: 112763

Morning Tea with the District Governor - (Tuesday 24th November 2020)

Have your Morning Tea with DG Alma Reynolds on Tuesday 24th November at 10:30 am

Join in for a casual chat and catch up with a wide-ranging discussion about Rotary in our District and beyond.

No need to RSVP, no need to send apologies - be part of it if you want to and can.  See you there.

WEHI - Research into Malaria - (Wednesday 25th November 2020)
Rotarians Against Malaria are proud to be associated with the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute. 
 
The Rotary Club of Doncaster is hosting  WEHI scientist    Professor Ivo Mueller speaking on the latest research in Malaria :  Eliminating P.vivax from Asia-Pacific .  The challenges, opportunities and new approaches. 
 
Please join us on Wednesday 25 November at 7 PM.  
Sunday Sundowners with DG Alma - (Sunday 29th November 2020)

Join DG Alma on Sunday 29th November at 5.00 pm for an informal chat on anything and everything Rotary.  Participants can BYO topics or share those brought by others.  No need to RSVP, just turn up and join in.

Meeting ID: 883 1364 6602  Passcode: 112763

Morning Tea with the District Governor - (Tuesday 8th December 2020)

Have your Morning Tea with DG Alma Reynolds on Tuesday 8th December at 10:30 am

Join in for a casual chat and catch up with a wide-ranging discussion about Rotary in our District and beyond.

No need to RSVP, no need to send apologies - be part of it if you want to and can.  See you there.

Sunday Sundowners with DG Alma - (Sunday 13th December 2020)

Join DG Alma on Sunday 13th December at 5.00 pm for an informal chat on anything and everything Rotary.  Participants can BYO topics or share those brought by others.  No need to RSVP, just turn up and join in.

Meeting ID: 883 1364 6602  Passcode: 112763

COVID-19 FREE ? - Fellowship Begins Again
The annual Australian Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians has its 43rd Annual Tournament being held on the Sunshine Coast in Maroochydore. This event shall be organised and run by the Rotary Club of Maroochydore and the event shall be played out on the Maroochy River Golf Club.
 
Registrations start on Sunday 16th May 2021 and the events starts on Monday 17th running through to Friday 21st May 2021. As is the normal, Wednesday is set aside with it being the free day to get the aches out of the muscles and get your mind ready for another 36 holes- what great fun!
 
For the non-golfing attendees there are tours organised on the competitive days as well as an optional tour to the Australia Zoo on the Wednesday rest day.
Whitehorse Rotaract 21st Birthday - Save The Date (Saturday May 29th 2021)
Whitehorse is turning 21!!!!!

We will be celebrating the achievements and friendships of Whitehorse Rotaract over 21 years.
 
Friends, Family, Past members, Rotaract and Rotary supporters join us to have a memorable night with a lot of fun.
Rotary International Convention in Taipei - (12th June to 16th June 2021)

The friendly city Taipei invites you to the Rotary International Convention from June 12 to 16, 2021. The Convention is the perfect place to discover new opportunities for service and friendship.
We are from the 12 Hosting Districts in Taiwan with around 35,000 Rotarians, anxious to show you our hospitality and warmest welcome. The charm of Taipei lies in its vibrant spirit, enthusiasm, diversified culture, culinary delights and much more. The innovation and ongoing developments in Taiwan have also attracted people from all over the world.
Join us at the Rotary Convention in 2021, and Feel the Energy in Taipei.

We look forward to seeing you!

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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.
 
Welcome to "Highlights" for the 2020/2021 Rotary year. As you now know we have decided to start Highlights up again seeing now that many Rotary & Rotaract clubs are starting to hold and promote events again. Highlights will come out Monthly during the first week of each month.
 
If you would like to see previous versions of "Open Doors" or "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 7th December.
 
All the best
 
Michael Ellinger 
Rotary Club of Oakleigh Clayton Huntingdale
Highlights Editor