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ROTARY CLUB OF BEAUMARIS WEEKLY BULLETIN Number 3 15July 2019

Presidents Report Next Meetings

Let me start by quoting Mark Perelaer our new market Coordi-
THURSDAY 18 JULY
nator: FELLOWSHIP, DETAILS PAGE 3
"We had a respectable result at our Farmers Market to
start the financial year, in the face of some very testing
weather conditions. We were fortunate to have some
patches of blue sky during the second half of the mar-
ket, with many visitors taking advantage of the lull for a
quick foray to the Market. Around noon, the rain
closed in again with increasing strength.
There were about 39 stalls today, down from the usu-
al 50. Despite the weather, many stallholders seemed THURSDAY 25 JULY
generally happy. Loyal local visitors were the order of SPEAKER - REBECCAH BARTLETT
the day, although most did not linger long, making pur- TOPIC: HEALTH APP SHIFRA
chases of essentials before quickly heading home CHAIR: MARY CUNNINGTON
again to the warmth. " AV SUPPORT: BRIDGET HAGE
CASH DESK: LYNDA DOUTCH, ROY DOWNES
I join him in thanking those of us who braved the elements;
cold, heavy rain and hail. We ended up taking $ 2,863 which THURSDAY 1 AUGUST
SPEAKER: MATT KAMIENSKI,
was a great effort. Any conclusions about the new location of PRESIDENTS CUP VICE PRESIDENT
our Marquees should wait until we have a better day. TOPIC: PRESIDENTS CUP
Viv Zoppolato deserves special mention for her creative solu- CHAIR: RICHARD JONES
AV SUPPORT: JOHN MANKS
tion to the lack of shelter at the Wood St entrance now both of CASH DESK: PETER FLUDE, KERRIE GEARD
our marquees are located in the Centre. She suggested we
reposition our Hire Van so the tail gate could be used as a THURSDAY 8 AUGUST
roof. It was a life saver for those on the gate including my dog SPEAKER: JOY MEEKING -
TOPIC: MUSING OF A 10 POUND
Rosie.
CHAIR: ROY DOWNES
AV SUPPORT: KEN MIRAMS
CASH DESK: MAX DARBY, JAMES GLENWRIGHT

Unless stated otherwise venue is

Victoria Golf Club 6.30 for 7.00

Contents
1 Presidents Report
2 /5 Notices
6 This Week’s Speaker
7/8 Club Sponsors
9 Club Structure / Photo of Week
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We have had great news from Russell Gurney PDG that Bread and Brasserie Bread among other popular stallhold-
Rani Kulkarni who is sponsored by Beaumaris Rotary, will ers did quite well.
be receiving her US $30,000 scholarship. All involved, Regional Farmers Markets commenced a trial of a new
included PP Heather, are to be congratulated on the out-
configuration for stallholders today which has meant that
come. our BBQ stall is now situated a little deeper into the
Last Thursday's meeting saw us celebrate NAIDOC Week grounds but still in a central location. We have moved our
for the first time with a visit from Murrindindi, ngurungaeta Wood Street marquee (and raffle-ticket sellers) to be posi-
of the Wurundjeri people. He was a most impressive man tioned beside the BBQ stall to facilitate a smoother flow of
with an amazing life story. His main message was we pedestrian traffic through the Wood Street entrance.
should all respect each other and who can argue with that. While the raffle did not fare as well as hoped, I understand
This week we are not meeting at VGC but have a fellow- it has been suggested we offer another opportunity to
ship night. I am looking forward to seeing many of you at them if possible, later in the year.
Fat Bob's Bar and Grill in your USA themed clothing. Finally, I would like to offer a big thank you to those of you
who braved the elements to help out today. Thank you
also to Bridget, Heather and Ken for sharing their
knowledge with me as I transition into the coordinator role.
I’m looking forward to next month!
Mark Perelaer
Farmers Market Report
We had a respectable result at our Farmers Market to start
the financial year, in the face of some very testing weather
conditions. We were fortunate to have some patches of
blue sky during the second half of the market, with many
visitors taking advantage of the lull for a quick
foray to the Market. Around noon, the rain
closed in again with increasing strength.
There were about 39 stalls today, down from
the usual 50. Despite the weather, many stall-
holders seemed generally happy. Loyal local
visitors were the order of the day, although
most did not linger long, making purchases of
essentials before quickly heading home again
to the warmth. I noted that both Bromley's

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Speaker - Murrundindi, Aboriginal Elder then hopefully one day

Topic: Life Story no child will have to suf-
fer with or experience
The Wurundjeri, also racism."
known as the Yarra He married early, had
Yarra tribe, was one two sons and gained
of the three tribes employment as a bus
that shared the Upper driver. He remarried in
Yarra and Healesville his late 30’s and his
areas. As Mel- second wife Maureen
bourne's traditional encouraged him to re-
custodians of the connect to his heritage
land and of local Abo- and taught him to read
riginal culture, the and write. From there
Wurundjeri roamed he regained his self es-
throughout an area teem and developed a
from Healesville to deep understanding of the culture of his tribal history and
Lake Eildon, towards Westernport Bay and as far as culture. Ultimately, he was elected as their leader a posi-
Wonthaggi. Their Nurrungetta, or king, Bebejern was one tion which is based upon having the right attributes not
of the seven tribal leaders who signed the 1835 Treaty merely hereditary. This outcome was foretold by his
with John Batman, which resulted in the establishment of grandmother at his birth.
Melbourne. Murrundindi and his brother Warendj regularly conduct
Another Wurundjeri notable, William Barak, born in 1923 cultural education programs in pre-schools, primary and
on the Yarra River Flats, became a comparatively young secondary schools throughout Melbourne. They visit
Tribal Elder and progressive leader of the Wurundjeri. He school regularly and present the diversity of their Aborigi-
was held in great respect by Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal nal culture to the children through song, dance, language,
alike. When Aboriginal communities were gathered to- and music. Murrundindi also does educational work at
gether on stations, he became the communal caretaker of Healesville Sanctuary, who nominated him for a reconcilia-
Coranderrk Station, the largest and most important Aborig- tion award in 1997.
inal station in Victoria. His teachings are simple; respect ourselves and respect
Murrundindi is directly descended from these two great each other "We must learn to live and understand our-
Wurundjeri leaders via his mother, Gumbri, who has selves as well as acknowledge and accept each other's
taught him to esteem and honour his Aboriginal heritage. differences. We are all from one race, we just have differ-
His father was Scottish but always in poor health, so he ent coloured skin. We must also respect our Mother Earth
lived in poverty and was never properly educated. He was who gives us life. If we do not respect her, we will soon
taught to deny his heritage. However, the early years of not have a home to
Murrundindi's life saw him suffer deeply from the racist live in, food to eat,
taunts and comments air to breathe or wa-
and he had to work ter to drink."
hard to overcome the
devastation of this ear-
lier discrimination. In
his words: "From these
childhood experiences
I resolved to work to-
wards creating harmo-
ny. The children of
today are our future. If
I can make them un-
derstand that we are
all brothers and sisters

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RCOB Board Membership, Marketing & Media - Chair James Glenwright

President David Hone Peter Flude Megan Glenwright
Secretary Trish Smyth Greg Every Mark Perelaer
Treasurer Lynda Doutch Mary Sealy Malcolm Sawle
Club Service & President Elect Adrian Culshaw Martin Fothergill
Adrian Culshaw Max Darby
Past President Heather Chisholm Club Service & Administration
Community Roy Downes Almoner Mary Sealy
International Fred Hofmann Archivist Roy Seager, David Lea
Youth Vivienne Zoppolato Attendance, dining & duties roster Adrian Culshaw
Indigenous Chris Mara Auditor Tony Phillips
Club Photographers Max Darby, Chris Mara
Community- Chair Roy Downes Club Protection Officer Ken Mirams
John Beaty Max Darby Newsletter, Web site, Facebook David Lea
Mary Cunnington Martin Fothergill Fellowship & Vocational Richard Jones
Kerrie Geard Chris Mara Foundation John Beaty, Chris D'Arcy
Robert McArthur Mary Sealy On to Conference Heather Chisholm
Tony Phillips Chris D'Arcy Social Media Officer Mark Perelaer
Chris Werner John Turner Speaker Program Administrator Gail Anderson
Bridget Hage Jude Kavanagh Speaker Program Assistants Kerrie Geard, Richard Potter

International - Chair Fred Hofmann

John Manks Geoff Stockdale District Officers
Ken Mirams John Sime Assistant Governor for Monash A Cluster Chris D'Arcy
Ross Phillips Clem Quick District Compliance Officer Ken Mirams
Richard Potter Simon Kavanagh District Community Chair Trish Smyth
District Indigenous Support Committee David Hone (Chair) Chris Mara
Youth – Chair Vivienne Zoppolato
Jan Cooper Tony Phillips Club Fundraising
Tony McKenna David Rushworth
Antony Nixon Lois Lindsay Bayside Charity Golf Day - Chair Martin Fothergill
Malcolm Sawle Chris Martin Peter Flude James Glenwright
Richard Jones Jim O’Brien
Lynda Doutch Tony Phillips
Indigenous - Chair Chris Mara
Martin Fothergill David Hone Farmers Market – Co-ordinator Interim Heather Chisholm
Robert McArthur Fred Hofmann Chris Werner Peter Flude
Chris Mara Charmaine Jansz
Geoff Stringer Ken Mirams
Mark Perelaer Vivienne Zoppolato
Bridget Hage

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