About Our Club

Welcome to the Friendly Club!

Ballarat East

Service Above Self

We usually meet at the Barkly on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 for 6.15pm. Please check our speakers list..
Barkly Motor Lodge
45 - 47 Main Road
Ballarat, Victoria  3350
Australia
Email:
judith.dennis@bigpond.com
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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Ballarat East

The Rotary Club of Ballarat East
is committed to making a difference locally, Australia wide, and across International boundaries.
 
PO Box 455, Ballarat, Victoria, 3353
Call 0474 769 962 to find out how you can make a difference!
 
About Our Club

Welcome to the Friendly Club!

Ballarat East

Service Above Self

We usually meet at the Barkly on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 for 6.15pm. Please check our speakers list..
Barkly Motor Lodge
45 - 47 Main Road
Ballarat, Victoria  3350
Australia
Email:
judith.dennis@bigpond.com
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Trivia Night
 
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Phillip Mann
President Elect Club Service
Emma Glisson
Secretary
Judy Dennis
Treasurer
Robert Short
Community Service
Gavin Drew
International Service
Jeffrey Miller
Rotary Foundation
Jim Allen
Membership Director
Margaret Robinson
IPP
Jim Allen
Special Projects
Jim Allen
Bulletin Editor
Betty Ferris
Vocational & Youth
Emma Glisson
 
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Rotary International News
The Rotary Foundation inducted into University of Oxford’s Chancellor’s Court of Benefactors

The Rotary Foundation inducted into University of Oxford’s Chancellor’s Court of BenefactorsThe Rotary Foundation has been welcomed into the University of Oxford’s Chancellor’s Court of Benefactors for its continuous support of the

Rotary clubs fight modern slavery with Freedom United

Fighting modern slaveryAn estimated 40.3 million people around the world live in slavery involving either sexual exploitation or forced labor. A Rotarian Action Group and Freedom

Turning teens away from crime

Rotary clubs in Canada invest in the PACT program, an urban peace initiative that aims to break the cycle of youth

How to watch World Polio Day 2018 livestream

How to watch Rotary’s World Polio Day

 
 
Latest News
Triple Treat Inductions!
 
A Triple Treat Induction!
This week we had the pleasure of inducting 3 new Easties into the Friendly Club!! We welcomed Rae Macleod, Leon Punton & Kylee Ellerton into the big world wide family of Rotary! Kylee is new to Rotary, Leon is actually a former Eastie and Rae is a former member of the Wendouree RC.
And to add to the excitement, one of our newer members David Stokes gave a very interesting 'what we didn't know about him' talk.
Trivia Night Presentations
 
On Tuesday night we split the proceeds of our very successful Trivia Night for the Homeless three ways.....to CAF's Ballarat, Soup Bus Ballarat and Uniting Care Ballarat. Thanks to Wendy, Alan & Craig for taking the time to attend and collect! Hopefully we have made a difference!
 
The BBBB was a great success!
Lots of hard work goes in to this event, however the outcomes more than compensate for that.  We expect to clear around $5700 which will go back into the community.
Thanks to all who supported us over the weekend.
Trivia Night Homeless Fundraiser
 
Oh what a night it was!! Our trivia night to raise awareness, and to assist the homeless of Ballarat was an awesome success!! We had so much support from Ballarat businesses and residents, the Rotary Clubs of Ballarat, Alfredton and Wendouree Breakfast, Ballarat Greyhound racing club, Trivia with a Twist and our own Club members, it was wonderful! We don't have a $ figure just yet but it will be several thousand dollars which will be distributed to Ballarat agencies who know where the need is greatest. 
DG's Club Visit & Presentation
 
Past President's Jim & Judy, along with DG Anthony, presented PP Graeme with his second PHF Sapphire pin in recognition of his work as Club Secretary over the last few years.  Well deserved Graeme.
Changeover Night
 
Changeover night.........and what a night it was! Lots of presentations including two important Paul Harris Fellow recognitions, one for Emma & 2 PHF sapphires for Marg! Congratulations Ladies, very well deserved!  Photo is out with the old - Judy & Jim and in with the new...Phil!
Cheque Presentation Night
 
Recently we handed out funds raised over the last 12 months. Those present and pictured are representatives from The Salvation Army, Special Olympics, Fiona Elsey Cancer Research, Ballarat Hospice, The Smith Family and Sanon restaurant in Myanmar.
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Sister Alice's WW1 Diaries

 

Our guest speaker this week was Lyn Hedger, who spoke on the topic "Sister Alice Kitchen’s diaries". Lyn has transcribed Alice’s three very large handwritten diaries which are located in the State Library here in Victoria...a mammoth task. Alice wrote an entry in her diary every day for the five years of her involvement in WW1 as a Nursing Sister.

A very interesting talk, thanks Lyn.

 
BBBB Planning Night
Recently we held a Book Bonanza planning night at our Donations in Kind depot. We feasted on soup and the usual BBQ fare which stood us in good stead for the meeting. A great night was enjoyed by all and several good ideas were discussed.
Our Books at Ballarat Health Services
 
As part of our second hand books project, we place books at Ballarat Hospital. For a small donation, patients can purchase a book to read to help pass the time. This is a joint venture between BHS Foundation and our Rotary Club of Ballarat East.
 
Upcoming Speakers
Kendra Overall - Camp Quality
Oct 23, 2018
At the Barkly
Vocational Visit to Bond Homes
Oct 30, 2018
Ring Rd at 6pm, meal to follow
Coffee/Chat/Meal at a venue TBA
Nov 06, 2018
Carolyn Mornane - Tongan Twinning Program
Nov 13, 2018
At The Barkly
AGM/Club Assembly
Nov 20, 2018
At The Barkly
Mick Nunn - Salt Kitchen Charcuterie
Nov 27, 2018
At The Barkly
Coffee/Chat/Meal
Dec 04, 2018
Venue TBC
BBQ @ DIK
Dec 11, 2018
Christmas Breakup
Dec 18, 2018
At the Barkly
No Meeting
Dec 25, 2018
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Meeting Responsibilities
Meeting Roster 23 October
Chair
Burnett, Barry
 
Cashier
Jeffreys, Albert
 
Cashier
Hewitt, Graeme
 
Scribe
Dennis, Judy
 
Property
Punton, Leon
 
Greeter
Campbell, Lachlan
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
Home Page News
A fond farewell for June
 
This week we said goodbye and good luck to June Henderson, one of our Honorary members. June has been involved with Ballarat East for almost 50 years, firstly through her late husband John and in later years through DIK. She has helped us greatly with sorting books and working at the Book Bonanza. June is leaving Ballarat to be closer to her family. We will miss you June!
We Did It!!!!
On Tuesday evening, we planted some 150 native trees in a cluster group on the Martin property. This was done in response to RI President Ian Riseley's challenge for every Rotarian to plant at least one tree during this Rotary year. Thanks to the Martin family, the Wattle Flat Pootilla Land Care Group, our members and partners and the BBQ chefs!
 
DIK Move
 
We have left the old and moved into our new home at Donations in Kind Depot Ballarat Airport!
Want to know more about Donations in Kind? Give us a call on 0474769962!
 
Another Induction!
 
At last week's working bee and BBQ at DIK, we were proud to induct David Stokes into our Club....welcome David!
A busy night!
 
A busy night at Rotary last Tuesday........2 certificates of appreciation - one for Graeme who has 40 years service and the other for Alec with 30 years service; Kyle from St Pat's who recently returned from NYSF in Canberra and Richard's my job talk!
Ballarat Swap Meet 2018
 
 
 
 
Some of the team at Ballarat Swap Meet....a huge undertaking by the 8 Rotary Clubs in Ballarat, Wendouree and Alfredton.
Rotary Foundation Speaker
PP Lachlan with PDG Geoff James.  PDG Geoff spoke to us about the
wonderful work that the Foundation does and how important it is that we continue to support it!
A busy night!
 
 
 
Two inductions, one Paula Harris Sapphire presentation and two 'what you don't know about me' talks!!  Busy Busy!
We inducted Barry & Richard, welcomed back former member Dave for a PH sapphire and learnt a whole lot more about Caroline and John!
2017 Great Victorian Bike Ride - Tidal River
All ready at Tidal River for the start of the Great Victorian Bike Ride. 
We arranged for the riders bike boxes to be stored and transported to the end of the ride for collection.
The collection team will be at Trafalgar on Sunday.
International Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians AGM
Last weekend we catered for the IFMR at their AGM.  Our Co President Jim was up until the AGM, also the President of the Australian chapter of the IFMR.  Rotarians and their partners started the ride from Sydney and returned to Sydney via Broken Hill, Adelaide, Ballarat and lots of places in between.
Jason and friends climbed the tower!!

Well done to Eleanor, Craig, Norma and Jason on a wonderful effort in completing the Eureka Climb and raising $1,370 for Interplast and Whitelion.

DG's Visit & Trivia Night
 
Ray Herbert, the District Governor for 2017/2018 visited the Club this week.  DG Ray was accompanied by his wife Deidre and the Assistant Governor for Group 8, Andrew Pipkorn.  A meeting with the board was followed by a night of fun, food, fellowship and some Rotary trivia.
 
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