FROM THE PRESIDENT Marilyn Barton This month we have heard from two excellent speakers,    Meriel Pickering from the City of Melville and Dr Jacinta Vu on Healing Smiles.   It was also wonderful to see so many Rotarians and their partners at the Twilight Wine and Cheese at Kareena and Ross’s home on Monday 18th November, 2024 in celebration of the clubs 65th anniversary.  Many thanks to Kareena and Ross for the anniversary cake with sparklers and opening up their home once again and hosting this event.   Our involvement with our local group of clubs, the Rotary Community Group 1, continues, as the eleven presidents continue to choose one or more projects within the two focus areas of need identified by the Group, Trees and Homelessness. At this stage, nothing definite is in place, but there is continuing research as to how we can make a bigger impact within the community by coming together as a group of clubs. We have been invited by the Rotary Club of Booragoon to hear a speaker from St Pats in Fremantle on Tuesday 3rd December, 2024, 6.00pm for 6.30pm at the Dome in Deepwater Point, Mt Pleasant on the topic of Homelessness, and all members are welcome to attend their meeting. Our next two Monday meetings are the AGM on Monday 9th December, 2024, and the informal Club Christmas party on Sunday 22nd December, 2024 at Jeff Joseph Reserve (Applecross Jetty), Applecross from 4.00pm-7.00pm. Bring your own picnic gear, family members, and enjoy some informal fellowship. We will kick off 2025 on Monday 13th January with guest speaker, Dutch Bikers Against Child Abuse.   EXCELLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATE TO SHARON BURDEN Sharon joined the team at RPGC on 13th June 2022, Sharon is a shining star on their team.  With an infectious positivity that brightens RPGC, Sharon brings not only a cheerful sprit but also a remarkable dedication to helping others.  Sharon embodies teamwork, consistently collaborating with colleagues to achieve the club's goals.  Whether it's lending a hand or offering encouragement, Sharon always goes above and beyond, ensuring that no one is left behind.  Dependable and resourceful, Sharon never lets the team down, making her and invaluable part of the clubs workplace. Finally the member of the Charity Challenge Committee would like to personally thank Sharon and all the at RPGC for their enthusiastic and ongoing support of this event. David Hewitt (Chair Vocational Committee)

Market Roster https://rotaryofmelville.org/page/club-meeting-responsibilities/   Roster https://rotaryofmelville.org/Stories/weekly-meeting-roster   David Hewitt 19 years ago joined Melville Rotary  for November Craig Rothleitner 5th Jacquie Heron 8th David Richardson 17th Ross Ballard 23rd     From the Editor Please scroll down to the bottom of the page of the Newsletter and there you will find what committees you are in and when you are rostered on for Sunday Markets   PROPOSAL TO SUPPORT CAPTIAL RADIO FM 101.7 OPEN DAY They are a volunteer broadcaster broadcasting from a studio on Wireless Hill.  There will be regular music interspersed with 5 minute hourly interviews with Rotary members.  Visits to on-air studios  from the listeners by gold coin donation. Tours of Wireless Hill buildings and Museum.  If this event is successful CR and RCM may wish to repeat this event on a yearly basis.   Please provide feedback to Charles Waterton email: charles @waterton.com.au   TREE WATERING STARTS Just a quick note to let you know that fortnightly tree watering will starting again at the Blackwall Reach site at 6.30 am on Saturday 9th November. Assemble at the Blackwall Reach car park, which is at the southern end of the Point Walter golf course. 8 -10 ‘hose holders’ will be required, so please encourage people to turn up for this 2 hour task. Please call me if you have any queries Cheers Charles Chair Community & Enviroment     HELP WITH RESEARCH My PhD student, Adam Qihao Xiong, and I are conducting research on not-for-profit (NFP) organisations and the volunteers who work with them to benefit communities and environments in need. Specifically, our research explores NFP personality as well as volunteer motivation and well-being.    Adam and I are convening a focus group to get insights from people with experience in volunteering. Details of the focus group are as follows:   Date/Time: Monday, 2 December, 5:30pm - 7:00pm Venue: Curtin Robertson Library Training Room 434A, Kent St, Bentley Registration link: Share Your Volunteer Tourist Experiences: Focus Group in Bentley, WA, Dec 2, 2024 - Events.com Alfonso Soliano