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ROTARY CLUB OF BEAUMARIS WEEKLY BULLETIN Number 37 13 April 2020

President’s Message Next Meetings

Since our last edition of IN GEAR the Club has, as usual risen to the THURSDAY 16 APRIL
challenge, and is now functioning in Cyber space. It has been a
great effort from a lot of people but David Lea and Greg Every LAUNCHING FIRST ONLINE FELLOWSHIP MEETING.
should be singled out for special mention as should our Secretary, 6.50 FOR 7.00
Trish Smyth, who is keeping the wheels of the Club going. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW

At our second ZOOM meeting we were all shocked and saddened to

hear from John Sime about the terrible accident that Stuart and
Elaine Sime had when they were struck by a falling branch which
contained a beehive. John’s brother has finally returned home from
hospital, but Elaine died from the injuries she received complicated
by many bee stings. The whole event is beyond belief. Such a loss
is always difficult to cope with but even more so when we are con-
fined to our homes. Our Thoughts and deepest sympathy go to
John and his family.
It was great to have DG Shia with us for the first part of our meeting.
The 42 members at our second ZOOM meeting at 6.00 pm seemed
to indicate that this time was a suitable one. See screen shot on
page two.
Liz Tanzimat was our first ZOOM guest speaker and what a great
job she did in what I know are quite difficult conditions for the speak-
er. On ZOOM you are cut off from your audience, so it is like being
a radio announcer speaking into the void but with some power point
slides. None of this put Liz off who gave us a great new member
talk, so we now understand her background. Hopefully we will have
some more new member talks in the weeks ahead.
I have spoken with Gail Anderson our Programme Administrator and
she is putting in place suitable ZOOM guest speakers.
We have an important Board tonight where we come to grips with
the implications of the Lock Down and how we can deal with the
impact it is having on our club and community. Generally you can find out more about our upcoming
Rotary in the District and beyond is also moving to function online. speakers, including Bios, in the Club Calendar
on our website.
This week’s ZOOM meeting at 6.00 pm is a fellowship one. Richard
Jones is preparing a unique event. Unless stated otherwise venue is
Victoria Golf Club 6.30 for 7.00

Contents
David Hone
1 Presidents Report
2 /3 Notices
4/5 Club Sponsors
6 Club Structure / Photo of Week
R OT AR Y C L U B OF BE AU M AR IS B U L L ET IN –
Clem Quick: 50 Years in Rotary
Trish Smyth, Clem Quick and Jim O’Brien just after
Clem gave his “New Member” talk!
On Wednesday night 8th April Trish Smyth was invited to
a Rotary Club of Warracknabeal meeting, via Zoom.
Two members of Warracknabeal Rotary were being hon-
oured for their exceptional service and one of them was
our own Clem Quick. Clem's 50 years in Rotary ( War-
racknabeal, Mordialloc and Beaumaris) was praised and
SER VIN G T H E COM M U N IT Y SINC E 1985
celebrated. Clem was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow
with two sapphires, by District Governor Roseann Kava, to
recognise his service.
The club obviously highly values Clem, and his drive and
determination in getting events and projects up and run-
ning. Clem's contributions : President in 79-80, the Scrap
Iron Drive, the Group Study exchange to Brazil, the Ski
Spectacular and his dedication to the Brim Sports Centre;
were all remembered and applauded. There was a tactful
silence about the illegal colour TV raffle.
You know you're in a different Rotary area when one of
the Classifications talked about for entry was "Wool Class-
er". The genuine warmth and friendliness of this Club was
evident, as was the regard and appreciation in which Clem
is held by them. On the Club's behalf I was able to speak
about the excellent contribution Clem makes to our own
club and the respect in which he is held, as well as his
BBQing skills
Congratulations Clem, well done.
Trish Smyth
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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 Reviewer—Financial Statements 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
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
Liz Tanzimat
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 James Glenwright
Malcolm Sawle Chris Martin Peter Flude
Jeanette Limbach Denise Grocke Richard Jones Jim O’Brien
Lynda Doutch Tony Phillips
Indigenous - Chair Chris Mara
David Hone Fred Hofmann Farmers Market – Co-ordinator Mark Perelaer
Robert McArthur Jeanette Limbach Chris Werner Peter Flude
Chris Mara Charmaine Jansz
Pending Geoff Stringer Ken Mirams
Julie Reith Vivienne Zoppolato Bridget Hage
Alison Letts Keiron Letts Heather Chisholm

Spring

A woman takes
pictures of the
cherry blos-
soms in Tokyo
on March 28,
2020.

Kazuhiro Nogi /
AFP / Getty

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