What a lovely time of year this is - Christmas spirit everywhere.
If only people could be like this all year!
It has been a wonderful finish to 2015 for our Club with a great festival, six new members joining in the last three weeks, and all culminating in a very happy Christmas function at Ballara last Thursday evening.
A warm welcome to our new members. I'm sure that you'll very much enjoy Rotary and our amazing club.
I always enjoy member participation. Sally Squires 'Rotarian Behind The Badge' was terrific and Gary Williams did a great job as MC on Thursday night. Thank you to you both.
It was great to see John & Barbara Lewis on Thursday.
We return on January 14 with a casual dinner at Proscuitto Bros. in Peel St Eltham. Please advise Ann of your attendance.
Enjoy the Festive Season and the short break. I wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas, a happy New Year, and a safe holiday season.
On Christmas Eve join fellow Rotarians and family at Sallys house. After dinner, from 7.30pm onwards, come to drink, talk and/or play games. My kids like Texas Holden but other games include Cards Against Humanity or Monopoly. This is a night for parents, kids and extended family. All welcome, just RSVP numbers. BYO drinks. Stay for half an hour or rest on the bar with Les and Paul until 1am! RSVP to Sally 0413 759 394.
Posted by Sally Squires
REPORT FROM ROTARACT MEETING 7th DECEMBER
Rotaract Club of Diamond Valley met at the Eltham Hotel on 07 December 2015.
A summary of points discussed:
Rotaractors are investigating the possibility of a joint Trivia night with the Gateway Rotaract Club
Rotary Club of Rosanna is responsible for the Bundoora Park Market held on the 1st Saturday of the month
Rotaractors have generously been offered a BBQ opportunity at the Market.
Assistance is needed manning the gates, Rotaractors will be giving a free spot for marquee to promote the Rotaract Club of Diamond Valley.
Rotaractors are planning to attend the Rotary District Conference in Bendigo, February 2016
There are two prospective members currently
Funds raised at Eltham Festival $3614
Australian Rotaract Games will be held in Sydney in February 2016
Event committee planning to organise dinner for Domestic Violence, Rosie Batty to be approached as Guest Speaker.
Posted by Michael Maloney
2015 Eltham Festival Sponsors
Please support the following businesses
who are sponsors of the 2015 Eltham Festival.
Festival Partner: Shire of Nillumbik
Major Festival Sponsors:
Bendigo Bank
Hello World Travel
Eltham Wildcats
Salts of the Earth
Prosciutto Brothers
ELTHAM College
Home Hardware
Ballara Receptions
Buckinghams Real Estate
Eltham Footwear
Morrison Kleeman
Festival Sponsors
M&M Printworks
Office Choice
Eltham Veterinary Clinic
Thompsons Pharmacy
Bicycle Centre Eltham
W&P Trucks
Slocum Carpets
Temby Autos
Advanced Fireworks
Light and Sound Solutions
Pink Nails
Hello Gorgeous
Rare Bears
Skaterz
Apted Orchards
McDonalds
Pancake Parlour
Bakers Delight
Local Business Supporters
Furnlac Australia, Eltham
Nickson & Burke, Eltham
Kay Organics Pty Ltd, Eltham
Plenty Valley Printing, Eltham
Pavilion Menswear, Eltham
Eltham Deli, Eltham
Brent’s Patisserie, Eltham
Stephens Meats, Eltham
Alex’s Automotive Service Centre, Eltham
Eltham Travel & Cruise, Eltham
Magenta Creative Jewellery, Eltham
Natural Timber Décor, Greensborough
Fleur de Feliss, Eltham
Bolton Street Deli, Eltham
Valley Vision Optometrist, Eltham
Bolton Street Fruit Market, Eltham
Creative Lighting Vic, Eltham
Carpet One, Eltham
Pack & Send, Eltham
Scaffidi Hair Design, Lower Plenty
Peter Larner Engines, Eltham
Bob Jane T Mart, Eltham
Priceline Pharmacy, Eltham
Commonwealth Bank, Eltham
Eira Cafe Lounge Bar, Eltham
Aussie Angler, Greensborough
Eltham Taxation and Accounting, Eltham
Action Coach Business Coaching, Eltham
Montmorency Cellar Door, Montmorency
Were Street Food Store, Montmorency
Walkers Wheels, Montmorency
Gasoline Fuel Co. Montmorency
Echo, Montmorency
Thompsons Pharmacy, Lower Plenty
Dillon Partners - Accounting, South Melb
Sushi Wushi, Eltham
Tradelink Plumbing Supplies, Briar Hill
Penguin Drycleaners, Eltham
Shoe Repairs Plus, Eltham
Kids of Eltham, Eltham
The Werey Bear Cafe, Montmorency
Leo Scott Picture Framing, Eltham
Makin Sushi, Eltham
PKB Security Pty Ltd, Doncaster East
Paul's Butchery, Montmorency
Lower Eltham Park BBQ Roster
Date
Sun 06 Dec
Sun 13 Dec
Sun 20 Dec
Sun 27 Dec
0900 -Team Captain to arrange pick up of trailer and equipment at Rats Shed.
Remember, every member is expected to do 4 BBQ’s a year, not a big ask. If you are unavailable,
arrange a replacement and let Ron know. You will have already let Ron know the dates you are Unavailable during the year, didn’t you?
Please note that instructions from the council mean the BBQ now faces the other direction
Sundays BBQ
Sunday’s excellent team with me was Howard Turner, Heather Gardner and Vicki Mackrell. Although having two vegetarians left them without lunch!
Our take for the day was a bit low. The railway people commented that they were down on numbers of customers and did not know why. There also did not seem to be as many as usual in the playground.
The temperature was hotter (about 32) than forecast and we sold 25 to 30 bottles of water.
Regards and Seasons Greetings,
Paul G
Posted by Trevor Smith
District Conference - Bendigo, 25-28 February 2016
As February and our District Conference is fast approaching, it is now time for us to finalise our attendance.
Accommodation is at the Best Western Cathedral Inn where we have 20 rooms reserved plus a further 10 rooms on hold.
Please advise Ann or me whether you will be attending and the nights you require accommodation. A list will be circulated on Thursday night and at the Christmas Party.
Registration. Please go to our District Conference website where you will find all the information needed - e.g. Keynote Speakers, social functions, sporting events, House of Friendship etc.
Remember, Rotarians must register themselves for Conference. We are not able to do this for you due to all the options offered to the delegates.
Friday Night is traditionally our Cub night where we are booked at the National Hotel. They have given us our own function room and have promised us a great spread. It is just a short 2 block stroll from the Cathedral Inn.
Lets hope you will all be able to join us in Bendigo for this entertaining, interesting and fun weekend.
PAST PRESIDENTS The Rotary Club Of Eltham Chartered on the 19th April 1973, District 9790
Geoff Dreverman 73-74: Neville Emerson 74-75: Bruce Holland 75-76: Bob McLellan 76-77: Doug Blaikie 77-78: Les Clarke 78-79: Keith Kelley 79-80: John Smibert 80-81: Paul Gardner 81-82: Chris Parenthoine 82-83: Arthur Trainor 83-84: Merv Günter 84-85: John Maltha 85-86: Graeme Beyer 86-87: Mike Ramsay 87-88: Terry Boocock 88-89: Ken Ferguson 89-90: Bill Penna 90-91: John Jacobson 91-92: Jim Nairn 92-93: Nigel Bell 93-94: David Bowen 94-95: Ian Thomas 95-96: Vic Vela 96-97: Gabor Tamas 97-98: Gordon Birch 98-99: Gary Reid 99-00: Mike Irwin 00-01: John Lewis 01-02: Brian Weyman 02- 03: Graeme Hardiman 03-04: Alan Anderson 04-05: Chris Chapple 05-06: Max Lee 06-07: Ross McDonald 07-08: David Flint 08-09: Tony Wason 09-10: Michael Englefield 10-11: Rob Kilcullen 11-12: Mike Wetzler 12-13: Ken Paynter 13-14: Con Proussalis 14-15;
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What a lovely time of year this is - Christmas spirit everywhere.
