Mornington Rotary Club is one of the eight clubs on the Peninsula supporting the Peninsula Trail, as an Australian Rotary Centenary Project. The project is being led by Council and will connect our communities and visitor destinations with around 130klm of trails, most of which already exists, so we just need the missing links. In Mornington it will likely run parallel to the Heritage Railway line from the end of Peninsula Link at Moorooduc Station, and connect in Civic Reserve, to the Harrap Creek Trail to the Briars and Mt.Martha. In stage 2 it will connect into Mornington's main activity centre and the foreshore. Its part of Rotary's focus on environmental sustainability and health. For more info see https://www.facebook.com/thepeninsulatrail/ .  .
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The Peninsula Trail
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Ross Kilborn
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2023-11-25 13:00:00Z |
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An Update on our last 12 Months With all the social restrictions of COVID now behind us the Rotary Club of Mornington has moved forward at "high speed" and over the past 12 Months we have delivered some very notable projects within our local Community and also beyond. As we move into a New Year there are a number of projects in the planning stages and as we have done over the past 75 years, we will strive to serve our Community well into 2024 and beyond. Our Club provides a diverse and a very interesting range of Guest Speakers for our regular Wednesday night Club Dinner Meeting's, for which we encourage and offer members of the Mornington Community to attend. We invite all Mornington community members to join us either in participating in a Club Project or coming along to one of our Club Meetings. To find out more detailed information about Mornington Rotary, please contact one of our Club Board Members, as listed on the Left Hand side of this webpage, and by clicking on their name this will put you in direct contact with a Club Executive, and finally to read the full and expanded version of each of our Web Page articles please click on the tab Read More.
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An Update on our last year - March 2023
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Ross Kilborn
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2023-02-20 13:00:00Z |
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This week’s meeting We have Carolyn Such from the Rotary Club of Mt.Eliza coming to outline the proposal currently before all the clubs in the cluster to fund an Interplast Project. Don’t forget there is a dinner on November 8 in MtEliza to meet the Interplast team. More details on Wednesday night. Mornington Rotary Welcome Thanks to Ian Horton for drafting our new Club Meeting “Welcome”, which we trialled last week. If you have any suggestions for improvement please let Ian know. Good evening everyone (and guests, students ……etc. as applicable) We commence our meeting by acknowledging the Bunurong people of the Mornington Peninsula. We welcome people of all cultures and races that have made Australia their home. In Rotary we enjoy the company and friendship of fellow members and the opportunity to serve our local community and the wider world. Please all stand and join me in a toast to Australia and fellow Rotarians. Thank you Cluster President’s Meeting On Sunday I attended a Cluster President’s Meeting in Somerville. I was really there for the Peninsula Trail section but in Brian’s absence I was able to represent Mornington. As usual every club has plenty going on but especially Sorrento with its inaugural car show on October 30 https://pointnepeanmotorshow.com.au/ added to its Sport Lunch and Art Show in early January, Last Week’s Speaker , Dr Gobinder Kashmirian  I trust everyone enjoyed and found Gobinder’s presentation as informative as me. His conclusion about the transition from Skin Cancer to Melanoma drove home the importance of his precautionary tips and tricks, especially in Australia with a skin cancer rate of 2-3 times the UK, Us and Canada. Two in three Australians will experience a skin cancer by age 70, sun exposure being the main cause. One dies every 6 hours from melanoma. Early diagnosis is the reason why it has fallen from 11 th to 5 th as a cause, but skin cancer is still 80% of all cancers. To minimise your risk; proper sun protective clothing including broad rim hats rather than caps, SPF sunscreen everyday ( 50 is only 2% more effective than 30) and reapply it every 2 hours and get regular checks. Indeed sunscreen every day has shown significant benefits in general skin care. Many of us will have heard all this before but Gobinder delivered the message very effectively. Mornington Secondary College Art Show Set Up Thanks to the Hortons, Richard and David who have so far volunteered to help with the set up of the MSC Art Show on Monday November 7 and Tuesday 8 Peninsula Trail – Shout Out You will have no doubt seen the Council’s “Shout Out” initiative seeking support from candidates on the Peninsula for the coming State Election on the important issues to our community. One of them is the Peninsula Trail and it would be really good if you could support it at https://shape.mornpen.vic.gov.au/peninsula-trail
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Brief Bulletin Sept 26 2022 Volume 76 No 8
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Ross Kilborn
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2022-09-25 14:00:00Z |
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Saving Lives by investing in Research into Bowel Cancer Detection Most Australians know someone who has been impacted by Bowel Cancer. For high income countries like ours, it’s one of the top ten causes of death. The best way to reduce this risk is early detection. The current detection methods are either an invasive and expensive colonoscopy, or in Australia, the widely available and inexpensive national bowel cancer screening program. Only 40% of people offered this free screening avail themselves of it, and although it’s the best test we have, it is only 60% effective in identifying sufferers of bowel cancer. That’s still a lot of lives saved. Mornington Rotary Club and Australian Rotary Health are very pleased to be sponsoring new research into a better way of bowel cancer screening. PhD candidate Liam Ryan, at Deakin University, is researching the use of cell based screening rather than relying on blood detection, used by the current national screening test. Mornington Club President 2019-21 Ross Kilborn says that this research has the potential to save many more lives through more effective and earlier detection. “Mornington Rotary has had a long commitment to medical research. In the early 1980’s the club led research into sudden infant death syndrome, which evolved to the formation of Australian Rotary Health”. Since then Australian Rotary Health has contributed over $50 million dollars to medical research, with an emphasis, since the early 2000’s on mental health, especially for young people. Mornington Rotary has continued its commitment to Australian Rotary Health, having previously sponsored Bevan Main as a PhD candidate for research into Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE); a disease that has recently received much media attention for its impact on players in our football codes. The club is also currently sponsoring an Indigenous student, Molly King, in her studies to become a doctor, and enable her to realise her ambition of improving Indigenous health. L to R, Ted Moore, Liam Ryan, Molly King, and Ken Bilham, Ross Kilborn. (both Ted and Ken were members in 1981 when ARH was conceived) This year Australian Rotary Health is celebrating its fortieth anniversary. Anyone can contribute to this valued research, or Australian Rotary Health, through either a donation or bequest in their will. Ross, says “I am pleased to be contributing, as a funding partner, to this research into this new bowel screening approach in memory of my father Reg. I am sure there are many others who would like to join me in this important opportunity to improve our effectiveness and early detection, and minimise the distress caused by this disease”.
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Australian Rotary Health PHD Scholarship
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2021-06-08 14:00:00Z |
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(Unfortunately Brian’s brother is still not well, and we wish them both the best. So again you will have to cope with the stand in Editor ! ) The full program through to July, is now on the website and the side column of this Bulletin, and it includes This week - May 12 – Guest Speaker – Perri Curtis – How your Brain Works. We will also have as a guest Mardi Shepherd, District 9820 Chair of Australian Rotary Health and a member of Langwarrin Club. May 19 – Social Dinner at Mt.Martha Chinese May 26 – Dinner and Tour of the new Mornington Community Centre, with dinner catered for by Homeground. It is really important you let Eileen know who you are bringing or if you are not coming. Last week our Youth Night coincided with Rotary Youth Month – and what a night it was ! Thanks to John R for organising it and this report. This week’s youth focus meeting reminded us all of some of the range of Rotary activities that support young members of our community. From Mornington Primary, Suzie Keil accompanied by Principal Susan Mattingly told us about the Phonological Reading Program at the junior levels of the school. She strongly emphasised the vital part reading plays in the development and success of students in today’s world where communication skills are so vital. Suzie told us of the positive impact on student reading (and spelling) that the program was already having. We provided some of the sets of books needed for this program. The school is keen to continue to expand the titles of books in this program with an identified need for some ‘non-fiction’ books that seem to appeal to boys particularly. Padua student Ben Hansen with parents David and Sarah spoke of his passion for Science and the enjoyment he gained from the online National Youth Science Forum he attended in the January holiday break. Although disappointed that the program was unable to be held in Canberra, as planned originally, Ben made the most of it and gained a greater appreciation of various aspects of Science. He spoke of the on line tour of the large Hadron Collider in Geneva, Switzerland. This is the world’s largest particle accelerator with its 27 km ring of superconducting magnets. Ben also spoke of his plans for this year and his desire next year to begin an environmental engineering course at a university. A fine young man in our community. We wish him every success. Francesca Di Paulo a graduate from Mornington Secondary College delighted us with a really avant-garde short video "Motherland" showing overlapping images and strong voice-over comments detailing key aspects of her life. This involved aspects of her migration from Italy, her relationships with her mother and family members, her worries, her concerns, her religion, and her teenage challenges. This Video was submitted as the final piece in her Arts program at VCE. It was selected for the Top Arts exhibition. This exhibition features the best of photography, drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, ceramics, textiles and film produced by VCE Art and Studio Art students. It is held at the Ian Potter centre and curated by the National gallery of Victoria. Great work by local student Francesca. View the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8s1W8E0jN0 Also from Mornington Secondary College was Maiana Cameron, year 11 School Captain and voting member of the School Council. Maiana spoke about the challenge she faced during the COVID lockdown and how difficult it was to stay focussed and on task during this time. On-line lessons and zoom meetings with fellow students kept her in touch with friends and her teachers. She spoke highly of the effort teachers put in during this lock down although some hiccups occurred from time to time. The re-entry to face-face-teaching has been a little difficult but the school with extra tutors has worked hard to assist those who need additional support. Accompanying Francesca and Maiana were Principal Linda Stanton and Assistant Principal Jim Pappas.  Our final speaker for the evening was Assistant Principal Susan Cahill from Moorooduc Primary School. Susan told us about a most interesting and innovative program called “Racing Hearts”. This program, involving the use of older ex-race horses, aims to connect with those students who need special support to link them back to the educative process. It does involve students listening to their ‘inner voice’ and recognising and understanding their feelings that may vary from day to day. The animals are used to engender personal development and provide a stimulating and confidence building experience outside the normal school program. Susan spoke of the success observed among the small group that have just completed this first program which our club funded. Improved school attendance and learning confidence has been observed among the students who have completed the program. Susan has sourced funding for a second program and is hopeful that racing Victoria may provide a broader funding base for its expansion across other areas. All in all a most interesting and different night for our Rotary Club. A special thanks to Eileen and Ross for their hard work to support the evening. District Assembly Sunday 23rd May This is the main Education and Information and Education activity conducted by the District each year. You should have received an email from District about it. It is being conducted on line. The first part can be done at any time, the second on Youth Protection and Insurance is on the Saturday, and on Sunday is the Main Plenary and then sessions for the President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and then sessions for each Rotary Avenues of Service. Topic Information and registration links are here https://rotary9820.org.au/sitepage/district-assembly-2021/. I do recommend the Sunday to anyone who wants to understand more about Rotary. Peninsula Voice’s next Forum “Is gambling harm your blindspot?” Thursday, 20 May 2021 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Road, Mornington. Details at https://peninsulavoice.org.au/ Mt.Eliza Rotary is celebrating 50 years on Tuesday May 25th, at the Ranelagh Club. If you would like to join me in attending please let me know. District Conference May 1 Peter Orton and I both attended the live mini conference at Nossal High School Berwick. (we didn’t attend the multi district on line conference, of all the Victorian Districts, that preceded it, and also followed it on Sunday) . My summary is that the condensed conference probably achieved much that a full conference achieves and it was a good use of time. The face to face Conference had around 160 attendees, from nearly 30 clubs in Gippsland and the Peninsula, and ran from 3.30pm to 5.30 pm, followed by drinks and a dinner. The formalities There was recognition of 49 Rotarians who had passed away, from the District in the last two years, including Arthur Morton and Bruce Davis from Mornington. There was recognition of the Ride to Conference which has raised over $1.1m in 20 years but has now discontinued due to the age of the participants. There was thanks to Linda Morris and Mt.Eliza, for the enormous job of organising the conference in the few weeks since it became apparent that it could be run face to face, and recognition of Bill Degnan as the incoming DG and Paul Mee from Rosebud as the DG elect. Avenues of Service There were brief reports on several of the avenues of service and key topics. Australian Rotary Health, Mardi Shepard, District Chair gave a very good presentation on Australian Rotary Health. There was good recognition of Ian Scott and Mornington’s role and promotion of the 40th Anniversary Dinner in Mornington on Friday August 20 2021. Youth Robert Cook, gave an excellent presentation on Youth, the various programs and pathway. Please look at the website https://www.youth.rotary9820.org.au/ which is an excellent summary of this. A couple of noteworthy items beyond this - There are 4 Interact Clubs in the District and a new one at Frankston High School.
- Applications for this years NYSF are now open and MUNA opens this week.
Membership Linda Humphries is taking over Chair of this and took the opportunity to include an interview with Cr. Steve Holland about why he has chosen to join Mt.Eliza’s new Satellite Club rather than a conventional Rotary Club. A very sharp interview that highlighted a whole generation of people who want to contribute to their community but don’t want the formal structure and weekly time obligations Rotary expects. International Rather than a presentation this took the form of recognition of the Clubs who have contributed to Foundation. Five clubs were presented Bronze Awards for having contributed an accumulated amount over time of >US$100k - Mt.Eliza
- Rosebud Rye
- Berwick
- Pakenham
- Frankston
The clubs who have contributed the most per member in the last year are - Rosebud Rye - $500
- Berwick - $250
- Frankston North $300
Next Year The 2022 District Conference is at Traralgon on February 25-27 2022. Regards Ross
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May 10 Bulletin
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2021-05-09 14:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Mornington remitted $10,000 to Bushfire Relief in East Gippsland, via the District 9820 Disaster Fund and the East Gippsland Clubs Bushfire Relief Account. Additionally the proceeds of the Silent Auction at the Opening Night of the Mornington Art Show, of over $8000 were also committed. In October 2020 the Mornington Club donated some 1,000 Native Eucalyptus Tube Stock to the combined five Rotary Clubs within the region. In March 2021 this funding was also applied to o the training and certification of three people in the use of a Lucas Mill, a machine that enables farmers to machine logs for use as fence posts. This amazing ongoing project headed up by the Lakes Entrance Rotary Club and under the leadership of Peter Sindrey and his team is assisting the rehabilitation of farms and the revegetation of fire ravaged properties within the East Gippsland area.
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Bushfire Relief
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Ross Kilborn
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2020-01-13 13:00:00Z |
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Australian Rotary Health & ARH Scholarships - Molly King In the early 1980's club member Ian Scott proposed the need for medical research into Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The club got behind this initiative, and approached other clubs in the district who added to the funding support. Progressively districts and clubs from around Australia came on Board and over $46 million has been raised. Once successful research had been completed into SIDS, other areas of need for medical research were funded. Since the early 2000's the Research emphasis has been towards medical research. ARH also funds scholarships for study and in 2019-21 the Rotary Club of Mornington is supporting an Indigenous Scholarship. Full details on Australian Rotary Health are available at www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au The Rotary Club of Mornington is this year celebrating forty years since its project to research the cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome led to the establishment of Australian Rotary Health. Since then nearly $50m has been raised for medical research. In 2020 the Club sponsored Molly King with an Indigenous Health Scholarship. Molly is currently in her second year of a five year course at Monash University in Melbourne and is undertaking a Bachelor of Medicine. Mornington Rotary Stalwarts , Ted Morre & Ian Horton & Ms Molly King
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Australian Rotary Health Scholarships
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Brian Mann
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2019-11-30 13:00:00Z |
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Recognition of Australian Rotary Health A highlight of the Club's Annual Changeover night was the visit of the Chair of Australian Rotary Health, Greg Ross, to present recognition to Don Gordon, a President of the Club in the early 1980's, for his role in leading in the formation of Australian Rotary Health. ARH has subsequently gone on to raise $46 million for medical research, with its emphasis since the early 2000's being mental health. Six members of the club at the time of the formation were present, (photograph L to R) Darryl Chambers, Milton Green, Don Gordon, Ted Moore, Ken Bilham and Ian Prudden.
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Recognition of Australian Rotary Health
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Ross Kilborn
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2019-06-23 14:00:00Z |
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2019/2020 Mornington Rotary - Club Changeover Dinner The Club's Annual Changeover Dinner was successfully held at Brooklands of Mornington with 50 people in attendance. The Board for the new year, (photographed) were welcomed and include (left to right), Ross Kilborn, President, Libby Paterson, Past President, Ian Horton, Secretary, John Parkinson, Treasurer, Peter Jay, Community & Vocational, John Renowden, Art Show & Youth, Brian Mann, Public Image, Richard Vautier, International & Foundation and Eileen Prudden, Club Business and Social. 
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Annual Changeover Dinner
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2019-06-23 14:00:00Z |
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Why Join Rotary
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2019-06-02 14:00:00Z |
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Posted by Brian Mann
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The Bays Hospital
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Brian Mann
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2019-05-15 14:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Rotary Club of Mornington was once again pleased to present The 2023 Mornington Art Show, the 2023 Art Show was our 51st and was another great success. A very big thanks to all our artists, all our sponsors who provide such tremendous input from a financial perspective, all our loyal volunteers, visitors and supporters, and to all our Club Members and their partners who provide valuable assistance. We believe that The Mornington Art Show is the second largest Community based Art Show in the State and the largest on the Mornington Peninsula. The Art Show provides our Club with the avenue to undertake all our Community based Projects and also to support those members of the Community in need. For more information about the Art Show please go to www.morningtonartshow.com.au and follow it on facebook.  .
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The Mornington Art Show 2023
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Ross Kilborn
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2019-05-09 14:00:00Z |
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Rotary Health Concert Beleura House & Garden
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2017-07-27 14:00:00Z |
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Mornington Rotary Club celebrated their 70th birthday.
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70th Birthday
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John R
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2017-07-19 14:00:00Z |
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Bunnings BBQ Success
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2017-07-19 14:00:00Z |
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