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President: Leanne Byron
AG:            Hakim Gassiep
DG:            Paul Mee
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Rotary International Convention
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
May 27, 2023 3:00 PM –
May 31, 2023 4:00 PM
 
No Rotary Meeting
Dandenong Club
May 30, 2023
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Brand New Day Mowing Roster - Joe & John
Jun 03, 2023
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 
Windermere Child & Family Services
Dandenong Club
Jun 06, 2023
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Operation New Start & UNICEF Coin Project
Dandenong Club
Jun 13, 2023
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
District Changeover Evening
Bunjil place
Jun 24, 2023
6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
 
Bunnings BBQ
Bunnings Dandenong
Jun 24, 2023
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
Brand New Day Mowing Roster - Alan K & Peter
Jun 24, 2023
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Club Changeover
Dandenong Club
Jun 27, 2023
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
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Member Birthdays
Graeme Peters
May 6
 
Paul Morris
May 15
 
Alan Kamerling
May 17
 
Alan Collier
May 25
 
John Angwin
June 6
 
Hans Van Dyk
June 12
 
Kam Pow
June 26
 
Ashton Ashokkumar
June 30
 
Spouse Birthdays
Jane Peters
June 8
 
Anniversaries
Graeme Peters
Jane Peters
June 10
 
Join Date
Leanne Byron
May 16, 2016
7 years
 
Hans Van Dyk
May 22, 1986
37 years
 
John Heathcote
May 22, 1986
37 years
 
Peter Faulkner
May 22, 1986
37 years
 
Ken McDonald
May 26, 1986
37 years
 
Alan Roberts
June 1, 1981
42 years
 
Neil Fullard
June 1, 1989
34 years
 
Ben Keller
June 7, 2011
12 years
 
Kam Pow
June 7, 2016
7 years
 
Alan Kamerling
June 10, 1999
24 years
 
Graeme Peters
June 10, 2011
12 years
 
Brian Ashworth
June 18, 2017
6 years
 
Margaret Gunton
June 23, 2009
14 years
 
John Ternel
June 25, 2016
7 years
 
Executives & Directors
President
Leanne Byron
 
Vice President
Marty Pater
 
President Elect
Cherie Ramsay
 
Immediate Past President
Peter Buck
 
Secretary
Cherie Ramsay
 
Treasurer
Joe Iellamo
 
Community and Youth
Peter Faulkner
 
Membership
John Peck
 
International Service
Brian Ashworth
 
Vocational Services
Marty Pater
 
Public Relations
Colin Byron
 
Exec Secretary
Phillip Thurgood
 
Club Protection Officer
Phillip Thurgood
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
John Peck
 
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Greater Dandenong and Endeavour Hills
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
Dandenong Club
1579 Heatherton Road
Dandenong North, VIC 3175
Australia
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President's Message
Leanne Byron
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Hi fellow Rotarians,
 
We had another busy week with a fellowship meeting on Tuesday night, including a fun and light- hearted Trivia session run by Martin Pater.
 
On Thursday a group of us visited the Monash Children's Cancer Centre for the 'official' presentation of $10,000 thanks to Kam & Christine for organising the event back in early March, the Restaurant owners, Mr. Phoon & Mary and to all who attended the Chinese New Year dinner or made personal donations.

We were privileged to have a tour of the facility, led by Dr. Peter Downie, who is the head of
Paediatric Haematology-Oncology and Director of the Children's Cancer Centre, then we were treated to a delicious morning tea and a Q&A session with the young, inspirational staff.
 
Then on Thursday night, our volunteers, Kam, Cherie, Janet, Hans, Ken & Lynn served our monthly meal at Cornerstone. Thank you to all of you and to Val for helping me out by delivering the food to Cornerstone.
 
The International Convention is now underway so please consider registering for a FREE 3-day House of Friendship pass.  They are available at the Registration desk at MCEC Exhibition Centre (doors 1 & 2) from tomorrow (Monday).  
 
On behalf of all club members, I extend our sincere sympathy to Ken & Lynn Tam and family on the passing of Ken's father, yesterday.  We are thinking of all of you at this very sad time.
 
I'd like to send our very best wishes to Lois Faulkner for a speedy recovery following her knee replacement surgery on Wednesday.  Lois is now at St John of God Hospital in Berwick for rehabilitation.
 
Best Wishes also to Colin, who came out of hospital today after 10 days in Mulgrave Private Hospital.  Colin is recovering well and will be following Doctor's orders to 'take it easy' over the next few weeks.
 
There WILL NOT be a meeting on Tuesday night.  Our next meeting is on Tuesday 6th June, when we have a presentation from Windermere Child and Family Services, who are one of the recipients of a donation from our Car Show proceeds.
 
I look forward to seeing some of you this week at the Convention and will catch up with everyone at our next meeting.
 
Kind regards,
 
Leanne
 
 
 
 
 
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Monash Children's Cancer Centre
On Thursday we had the privilege of visiting the Monash Children's Cancer Centre for the 'official
presentation' of our $10,000 donation. Many thanks to Kam, Christine all their family, Rotarians and 
partners for attending the amazing Chinese New Year function in early March.  Also, a huge thanks
to Mr Phoon and Mary, owners of The Shangri La Inn for their hospitality, incredible food and support
of this fundraising event.
The professional team at Monash, led by Dr Peter Downie are absolutely inspirational, dedicated and
passionate.
We were blown away by the state-of-the-art facility and world class team. Their work is commendable,
providing treatment, care and support to their young patients and their families.
We look forward to continuing our fundraising efforts to provide financial contributions which helps
enhance patient care, training, research and innovation.
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Friendship Exchange visits DAA and Cornerstone
The 8 American Friendship Exchange Rotarians and other D9820 Rotarians were hosted by our Club last Tuesday where they visited DAA
and also, Cornerstone where they saw our Community Garden. The group also had lunch at Belletti's. A big thanks to Brian, Cherie, Peter,
Kam and Leanne
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Cornerstone Dinner Service
On Thursday we provided dinner at Cornerstone. A big thanks to Cherie, Janet, Kam, Ken and Lynn.
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Rotary International Convention - House of Friendship
The Disaster Aid Australia stand at the International Rotary Conference House of Friendship is very popular being visited by Rotarians from all over the world.
Well done to Brian, Cherie, Peter and team.
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1993 Convention - Endeavour Hills Volunteers
Interesting photo of some of the Endeavour Hills Rotarians who volunteered at
the 1993 Convention. Of our current volunteers you may spot David L, Peter F,
Martin, Harry H and Hans
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Rotary Peace Bells

Melbourne Peace Bells Opening

Posted by Sam McCurdy:
 
The Bells are ringing for peace and Rotary in Melbourne!
 
The Official PartyLord Mayor Sally Capp
 
Lord Major Sally Capp officially opened the Peace Bells at the Rotary Melbourne Peace Park on Wednesday 24 May.
 
In addition to the Lord Mayor, the official party included Nobel Peace Laureate Tilman Ruff, designer Neil McLachlan, Rotary Club of Melbourne President, Adrian Nelson, and Project Leader Rob McGuirk.
 
For the week of the 2023 Rotary International Convention, the bells have been moved to the House of Friendship at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, to allow 13,000 Rotarians and visitors attending, to see and play them!
District 9820 Changeover
Free 3 Day House of Friendship Pass

Free 3-day House of Friendship Pass

Email from Rotary International:
 
 
Register for a free 3-day House of Friendship pass for the Rotary International Convention in Melbourne.
 
Enjoy a 3-day pass, free of charge, to the House of Friendship, where you’ll be able to connect with thousands of fellow Rotary members
from around the world and have access to hundreds of Rotary project booths, vendors, food, and entertainment at the
2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia. That’s right! A complimentary pass valid Monday-Wednesday, 29-31 May,
for the House of Friendship*. No additional purchase is required. Here’s how you can redeem this special offer:
  • Option 1 – Fill out this brief Qualtrics survey with your information by 26 April 2023. Your pass will be ready for you to pick up at
  • the convention center's registration desk (MCEC Exhibition Centre doors 1 and 2).
  • Option 2 – Visit the registration desk (MCEC Exhibition Centre doors 1 and 2) at the convention center to fill out a brief form and receive your pass on site.
Friends and family are also eligible to enjoy this special access to the 'House of Friendship', so bring them along to learn what’s special about Rotary! 
 
We look forward to seeing you in the House of Friendship. Contact eventsupport@rotary.org with questions.
 
* Passes are valid for the House of Friendship only. Does not apply to convention registration or any affiliated events.
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