Volunteers are needed to assist in the days leading up to and over the weekend. Please contact Anne Heyes to discuss: nnheyes@yahoo.com.au
Flemington Kensington News
ESRAG
President's Updates
Member Birthdays:
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Shraddha SharmaFebruary 5
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Ted FrankFebruary 8
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Matiu BushFebruary 17
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Edith ChenFebruary 29
Anniversaries:
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Matiu BushGraeme KaneFebruary 20
Join Date:
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Edith ChenFebruary 1, 20138 years
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Anne HeyesFebruary 7, 20183 years
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Matiu BushFebruary 20, 20192 years
Volunteers are needed to assist in the days leading up to and over the weekend. Please contact Anne Heyes to discuss: nnheyes@yahoo.com.au
So you ask, what is Rotary?
Rotary is the oldest service organisation in the world established in 1905. It brings together more than 1.2 million people: friends, neighbours, business colleagues, leaders and problem solvers who use their skills and time to take action and create lasting change to improve the lives of others. .Rotary International Ppt Presentation (slideshare.net)
Together with the World Health Organization and UNICEF Rotary launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988. In 2007, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation joined and since 2013, the Gates Foundation has matched every $1 Rotary donates to polio eradication 2-to-1, contributing more than $1.6 billion. We’ve reduced the number of polio cases by 99.9 percent and reached more than 2.5 billion children with the vaccine.
Rotary is the oldest service organisation in the world established in 1905. It brings together more than 1.2 million people: friends, neighbours, business colleagues, leaders and problem solvers who use their skills and time to take action and create lasting change to improve the lives of others. .Rotary International Ppt Presentation (slideshare.net)
Together with the World Health Organization and UNICEF Rotary launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988. In 2007, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation joined and since 2013, the Gates Foundation has matched every $1 Rotary donates to polio eradication 2-to-1, contributing more than $1.6 billion. We’ve reduced the number of polio cases by 99.9 percent and reached more than 2.5 billion children with the vaccine.
What does the Rotary Club of Flemington Kensington do?
We have been supporting local and international communities since 1987. In that time our members and families have raised over $500,000 which has been donated to those in need. We donate 99% of what we raise keeping the minimum for admin.
We have been supporting local and international communities since 1987. In that time our members and families have raised over $500,000 which has been donated to those in need. We donate 99% of what we raise keeping the minimum for admin.
* We operate 2 Opportunity Shops at 444 Racecourse Road Flemington and 135 Railway Pde Werribee which fund our work. These are run by volunteers!
* We run an annual Art Show celebrating and connecting community.
* We work with partners to have a bigger impact.
* We run an annual Art Show celebrating and connecting community.
* We work with partners to have a bigger impact.
We make a difference!
Rotary gives you an opportunity to work with others on important issues affecting our community, our nation, and the world. We also have a lot of fun, whether we’re socializing or working together on service projects. Our members connect at fortnightly meetings and learn from business experts, political and civic leaders, and entrepreneurs, who help us stay informed on topics that are relevant to our community.
Rotary gives you an opportunity to work with others on important issues affecting our community, our nation, and the world. We also have a lot of fun, whether we’re socializing or working together on service projects. Our members connect at fortnightly meetings and learn from business experts, political and civic leaders, and entrepreneurs, who help us stay informed on topics that are relevant to our community.
Join with us to make friends, use your skills and time to help others and have fun while giving back.
The Op Shop will re-open for business in 2021 on Wednesday January 6th. Strict COVID safe protocols will be in place,
No mask, no entry. Sanitise your hands and record details on entry please.
There are ongoing opportunities for volunteers to assist Tuesday to Sunday: all day, half a day, a few hours, we would love to see you.
Delighted to hear of the arrival and handover of the container of hospital beds and mattresses to assist in Sri Lanka. Many thanks to Laurie Fisher at donations in Kind, the Rotary Colombo and Nihal De Run of the BEAP Foundation for making this happen.
State Minister of Health Dr. Mrs. Sudarshani Fernandopulle officially accepted the beds at the Ministry of Health warehouse. During her short speech she thanked Rotary for all the assistance given to support the Sri Lanka Government to treat the Covid-19 affected patients. She specially mentioned our Rotary Club as well as Colombo. She is pictured with PDG Senake Amerasinghe and President Nithi Murugesu.
Jason Watts from Nelson Alexander interviewed President Anne Heyes at the Op Shop last week. See the video here.Thank you too the Flemington Branch of the Bendigo Community Bank who have confirmed Gold Sponsorship for the 2021 Art Show.
The Bendigo Bank has supported the Rotary Club of Flemington Kensington for many years and has been a sponsor at the 2 past Art Shows. We look forward to continuing our long relationship with them as our bankers and partners in community events.
Situated at 242 Union Road,Ascot Vale, Manager Vijay and staff are able to help with all your banking needs. Did you know that the Bendigo Bank gives back 80% of their profits to the local community including scholarships for students entering tertiary studies?
Posted by Anne Heyes
Join President Anne and the members to walk and fundraise for End Polio Now. We are ..... this close.The Flemington Kensington team are well on the way! Please donate now at the link below.
Past District Governor Grant Hocking attended the club's meeting on September 17th to present this citation to Past President Lesley and members.
The Rotary Citation recognizes Rotary clubs that support Rotary strategic priorities by completing certain activities. The Rotary Citation is a significant award that honours clubs whose leaders and members show a commitment to success. Clubs that achieve the goals required to earn the Rotary Citation are strengthening Rotary and shaping our future.
For the 2019-2020 year, clubs could also receive the Rotary Citation with Distinction when they achieve the Rotary Citation plus one to three additional goals under the headings; Connect leaders, connect families, connect professionally, and connect community.
The ANZPI Chapter of ESRAG met again today with over 30 attendees from Australia and New Zealand.
Planning for project support, advice, templates and communication are underway. Work in District 9800 is being led by Fabienne Nichola RC Camberwell, John McCaskill RC Canterbury, David Dippie RC Keilor and Rob Anderson RC Canterbury.
Check out the draft website at https://www.staging4.esraganzpi.org/
There is no Planet B
The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors have both unanimously approved adding a new area of focus: supporting the environment. Supporting the environment becomes Rotary's seventh area of focus, categories of service activities supported by global grants.
It joins peacebuilding and conflict prevention; disease prevention and treatment; water, sanitation, and hygiene; maternal and child health; basic education and literacy; and community economic development.
International Women's Day in Negombo Sri Lanka this year was marked by an extra special event thanks to the Rotary Club of Negombo.
Inspired by Mudara Weerasinghe, a member of the Rotary Club of Negombo and daughter of the District Governor Elect Ajith Weerasinghe, the first ever celebration and luncheonwith a Women's Empowerment Seminar, guest speakers and a trade fair for IWD was held on March 8th in Negombo. A very special guest, Mrs World, Caroline Jurie, a former a Sri Lankan actress and mother of one made presentations.
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The Rotary Club of Flemington Kensington contributed to the unique event by funding the purchase of industrial sewing machines presented to several deserving women. These machines will enable the recipients to earn an income and support their families.
Flemington Kensington Rotary is proud to partner with a number of organisations in our surrounding suburbs. We work with a number of not for profits, councils and businesses to share and support the work with local residents and people in need.
Amongst our supporters are Bendigo Bank Ascot Vale, Bunnings, Flemington Cycles, Flemington Traders, Gregory Lodge, Moonee Valley Council, Moonee Valley Racing Club, Nelson Alexander, One Good Street, Pepper Café, the Victoria Racing Club.
Posted by Lesley McCarthy on Oct 16, 2019
The Rotary Club of Flemington Kensington has established a foundation to manage and disburse funds raised through their two Opportunity Shops. This foundation is a registered company and has received registration as a charity from the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission effective 26 September 2019.
The Trustees for the Foundation are: Lesley McCarthy, Peter Donnellan and Lyn Borghouts.
All requests for funding/support from the foundation must be submitted in writing through a member of the Rotary Club of Flemington Kensington and will be considered at a monthly meeting. Criteria for support are those identified by the ACNC for benevolent need. The Rotary Club of Flemington Kensington Foundation also requires all project claims to adhere to the goals and areas of focus identified by Rotary International.
Posted by Lesley McCarthy on Sep 07, 2019
Today we held the first working bee at Ascot Vale West Primary School. 
The plan is to create a sensory garden to surround the new Buddy Bench,
and create an enjoyable space for children to sit, chat and enjoy the fragrances.
The plan is to create a sensory garden to surround the new Buddy Bench,
and create an enjoyable space for children to sit, chat and enjoy the fragrances.
This project has been supported by a Rotary District 9800 Foundation Grant.
The end result looks amazing.
Posted by Peter Cribb on Aug 06, 2019
It is with immense delight we were advised that the first playground from the recent container to Sri Lanka has been installed and officially unveiled today. This playground has been placed at a children's play area in Ampara, about 360 km east of Columbo.
The formal ceremony was conducted by President Dr. Rohana Dayaratne of the Rotary Club of Ampara in the presence of President Sarav Soundar of the Rotary Club of Columbo, Past District Governor Senake Ameresinghe and PP Pubudu De Zoysa Chairman of District 3220 projects as well as Urban Council dignitaries and a large number of Rotarians.
This playground was extracted from the Quantin Binnah park in Werribee.
Pictured at far left is Past District Governor Senake Ameresinghe and far right Past President Pubudu De Zoysa.
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