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March Bulletin 2022
Dear Rotarians,
Hope the New Year is treating you well and you are all keeping safe.
It has been an enthusiastic start to the year with Rodney’s impeccable work being recognised by the Maribyrnong Council at the 2022 Civic Awards as the Citizen of the Year. Many congratulations to Rodney and his family on this fantastic achievement.
On a personal note, I have some exciting news to share with you. I have been successful in securing a teaching job in Dubbo, NSW. It is a secondary school (catholic) and I am still finding my way around the NSW education system as well as living regional. People are wonderful and that has really been helpful.
This commitment of mine, unfortunately means that I will be no longer able to continue with Footscray Club. As much as I want to hold onto it, I am afraid I won't be able to fully dedicate myself to it.
I am always here and look forward to catching up with you all when I visit Melbourne. I have had the pleasure of meeting some Rotarians out here. But I am taking my time with all the new changes. Hopefully, I can make some contributions here as well :)
I want to thank you all for your warm, kind and meaningful friendship that made me feel like I belonged and made Melbourne/Footscray my home.
I am available via email on officialpragyakapil@gmail.com and my contact number is 0451 159 998.
Hope you enjoy the bulletin and the DG’s visit on 3rd March goes well :)
Pragya
Editor
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The President’s column
January and February have slipped by,
“Like the snow falls in the river,
A moment white, then melts forever.”
This Rotary year also seems to be melting away. Further, the Covid-enforced lockdowns have robbed us of many activities, perhaps to the relief of the program director and some committees. But now we have a short sprint to the end.
Recent meetings have been well-attended and lively. A 70% attendance is much healthier than a 30% attendance. I am in awe of members like Kevin Field who come from long distances to contribute to fellowship. To share in lively chatter is to inhale the dynamism of our club.
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Citizen of the Year, Rodney Johnstone
For ten years, Rodney has been instrumental in supporting a number of community-based organizations that focus on giving back to the Maribyrnong community.
As President of the Footscray Hockey Club since 2014, Rodney has been at the forefront of creating a culture of inclusion and gender equity. He has worked tirelessly to promote a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment that embraces and supports everyone to play the game they love.
https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Community/Community-and-Cultural-celebrations/Civic-Awards/2022-Civic-Awards
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Footscray Art Prize 2023
We had our first meeting for the Footscray Art Prize last Tuesday.
Philip and Suzanne will the Rotary Representatives for the 2023 Arts Prize. Maria will be president when the Footscray Arts Prize and the Footscray Rotary Arts Prize Dinner take place. The Arts Prize will be announced on late May, and the finalists will have their work displayed for about 2 months.
The junior Arts Prize finalists will have their work displayed for a month.
The Footscray Rotary dinner will occur on 17th June 2023.
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Melbourne Convention Host Hospitality night
Monday 29th May 2023 is the Melbourne Convention Host Hospitality night
Rotarians who are registered for the Convention can apply to host between 4 and 8 international and interstate guests in their home for dinner. Priority for hosting will be given to Registered Convention attendees but non-attendee Rotarians are also welcome to apply.
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Funds available for District Grants!
Last year, twenty-five (25) projects were approved for District Grant funding and eighteen (18) scholarships for $1000 each were given to clubs for use by Year 11 - 12 students. This year we will have USD70,000 (i.e. AUD99,000) in our Block Grant to fund District Grants such as these.
However, so far in the first half of this Rotary year, applications for grants have been surprisingly low. Only two District Grants totaling AUD5000 have been approved and thirteen (13) scholarships have been awarded.
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Next meeting - 17th March
March 17, 2022, 6:30 pm to March 17, 2022, 8:30 pm Next meeting: 6.30 pm Thursday 17th March at “The Plough“ 333 Barkly St Footscray.
Speakers:Jim Georges and Troy D’Souza from Toyota
“A new technology: Hydrogen fuel cells for cars”
All welcome.
RSVP to Rodney Johnstone 0417 350 890. Read More... |  |
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