Rotary Eynesbury

Ever wondered about the Magic of Rotary? In one word ROMAC, (Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children for those not into acronyms) commencing in 1988 when a Rotarian and surgeons visited Fiji where the mortality rate in some areas was as high as 25% in some places due to the lack of medical and surgical facilities and the skills required. From that early beginning ROMAC have brought out over 400 children in desperate need of medical intervention to Australia and New Zealand for treatment and return to their families and loved ones.

ROMAC Southern Region are currently hosting Elina and her family for treatment of a club foot. Elina is a 5-year-old girl from Vanuatu who was born with a left clubfoot. Elina came to Melbourne in June, along with her mother and her aunt (as an interpreter).

Her left foot was examined by Dr Leo Donnan at VicOrtho and put in cast for 3 weeks, followed by an operation to release her tendon. Her foot was put in a cast again after the surgery.

Elina has been recovering well. She has been back to the hospital once for a wound inspection and she will need to return to the hospital again for a progress check.

Many thanks to Dr Leo Donnan, his assistants, the staff at VicOrtho, Julie Wain at St Vincent’s Private Hospital (East Melbourne) and all the hospital staff for their wonderful generosity and kindness.
Rotary Eynesbury is very privileged to welcome ROMAC’s Southern Region Chair Minh Nguyen, Elina and her family to this week’s meeting. Minh will be introducing our Guests and explaining what ROMAC does and how we can help. Please join us as our guests and show our support for Elina and her family.

Guests are welcome and can join us this Thursday at Ms. Peacock’s Restaurant and Bar from 6.00pm for meals and meeting commences sharp at 7.00pm. Bookings essential, please call or text Ross on 0411 228311 or email [email protected].

Pictured: Elina with her mother and Dr Leo Donnan.

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Congratulations to the four participants of the Eynesbury Random Acts of Kindness Award. Kindly sponsored by Damien Spiteri from Melton Hockingstuart.

Thank you to our guest speaker LSC Joanne Mutsaerts. We had a great turnout for the evening. Stay tuned for more great speakers and community events by your local Rotary club of Eynesbury.

Random Acts of kindness awards and LSC Joanne Mutsaerts community policing speaker for the evening at Eynesbury Homestead. The awards are sponsored kindly by Damien Spiteri from Melton Hockingstaurt. Thank you Damien Spiteri.

Come and join the Rotary Club of Eynesbury this Thursday May 2nd from 6:45pm for a 7pm start; at Ms Peacock Restaurant & Bar.

Leading Senior Constable Joanne Mutsaerts, from Melton Police Station neighbourhood policing coordinator and community engagement officer, will be engaging and talking with our community.

Damien Spiteri from Hocking Stewart will be presenting the first quarter of Random Acts of Kindness awards to four worthy participants. Adrianna, Briley, Blair and Trey worked together recently to support an Eynesbury resident who had a bad fall in her home.
This is a free ticketed event. Please book by emailing [email protected]

Come down to Eynesbury Markets today to buy a sausage in bread, an egg, bacon & cheese muffin or a drink.
Interact Eynesbury have their own stall at the market too. Selling craft items and bracelet beading sets.
Come down and say “Hi “and support your local Rotary club. The weather is beautiful!!

Rotary Eynesbury with the support from Damien Spiteri from Hocking Stuart, is presenting the Club's 1st Quarter Random Acts of Kindness Awards for 2024 at 6.30pm for 7.00pm Thursday 2nd May at Ms. Peacock Bar and Restaurant and everyone is invited to join us in presenting the Awards to 4 well-deserving recipients in Adriana, and Eynesbury's future leaders in Briley, Blair and Trey for their recent support of an Eynesbury resident who had a bad fall.

LSC Joanne Mutsaerts from VICPOL's Community Engagement Team will be assisting and also presenting on Neighbourhood Policing.

This is a free, ticketed event so please book by emailing [email protected].

Rotary Eynesbury ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ Award announcement

Rotary Eynesbury 'Random Acts of Kindness’ Awards have been presented to worthy local residents since 2022.

Our first RAK awards of this year will be presented to four locals - Adriana, and three kind young men from Eynesbury, Briley, Blair and Trey.
This good story goes…'Adriana dropped by to pick up a few promised Zucchini from a friend and wasn't able to raise a response.

About to leave, she heard vague cries of help. Unable to get in, Adriana elicited the assistance of three fine young men passing by, who helped reach our local lady in distress. Once inside, Adriana called an ambulance and together with her 'young heroes’ they were able to support and keep Dian comfortable until medics arrived and whisked her off to hospital…luckily she sustained no major injuries, ...and is making a full recovery’.

This year we are very grateful to Damien Spiteri from Hocking Stuart, for generously sponsoring the 2024 Random Acts of Kindness Awards.

Check out our Rotary Eynesbury page for details on Adriana's and 'The Boys' Award Presentations, we have the Victoria Police Community Engagement Officer LSC Joanne Mutsaerts presenting on Neighbourhood Policing along with Damien Spiteri from Hocking Stuart to assist with the presentations.

Our Random Acts of Kindness Awards are chosen by our Committee from our community nominations and receive a commemorative Glass and a Gift Voucher in recognition of their good deeds.

Let us know with a DM or email [email protected].

Happy Easter Family and Friends, enjoy your break and speedy recovery to those needing it.

Are you a local Tradie, small business or service provider in Eynesbury and want to promote your business locally, lock in the date and register now for a great opportunity to showcase your services to your community.

Remember to book in early to reserve your place as limited spaces are available and Business Registrations close Friday 10th May 2024.

Jodie Valpied from the Platypus Alliance Bacchus Marsh is speaking about the Platypus in Bacchus Marsh, at our meeting this Thursday 7.3.24. She says there are Platypus here in Eynesbury as well. Meeting is at 7pm and free if you'd like to join us. You can order a meal if you wish but that is not mandatory. Please private message Loryn Clark if you would like to join us...we need to know numbers please

Jim Cooper locally well known past Captain of our local ‘firies’– won our Random Acts of Kindness Rotary Eynesbury November Award of $100 voucher (sponsored by Zoe Crooks from LJ Ho**er) as well as a commemorative engraved wine glass for supplying wood fuel to see an elderly Eynesbury couple through our last cold winter. Thank you Jim for your ongoing committed contribution to our local community known for its kindness and caring.

David Bolger – local hero won the Rotary Eynesbury October Random Acts of Kindness Award of a $100 voucher (Sponsored by Zoe Crooks from LJ Ho**er) and a commemorative engraved wine glass. He bravely retrieved a stolen mobile phone for a distressed young lady.

Keep a look out for good deeds happening here in Eynesbury!!!
We are seeking your recommendations to present our Random Acts of Kindness Award. It is now a voucher for $200 sponsored by Damien Spiteri from Hocking Stuart

Our absolutely fabulous Rotary Interact team with their founder ...(Rotary Eynesbury Youth Director Alex de Leon). There are a couple missing who were away when this photo was taken - Tom Scala (President) and Sophie Scala. Their next meeting is at the Discovery Centre this coming Sunday 3rd March at 2 pm. (There are always two or three Rotary Eynesbury members in attendance at every Rotary Interact meeting to guide and support them). If interested in joining in please RSVP via. private message Loryn Clark

Help make a big impact on our community by becoming a volunteer Community Grants Assessment Panel Member.

Council’s Community Grants Program provides opportunities for not-for-profit community organisations to apply for project funding that benefit the Melton community.
The role of an Assessment Panel Member is to assess applications online via an unbiased and confidential assessment process and attend between 2 and 4 meetings each year for a period of two years.
Find out more and apply: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Online-Forms/Community-Grants-Program-Assessment-Panel-EOI

Expressions of interest close Sunday 14 January 2024

www.melton.vic.gov.au

We’re hosting another Meet Your Neighbour day next weekend. If you enjoyed the last one come along again, if you missed out, it would be great to see you this time. 😊

Look out for the Provisional Rotary Interactors in their t-shirts At Halloween tomorrow night. They’ll be handing out these free ‘Love Potions’. 😊

1 week to go! If you’d like a fun night out with trivia, raffles, auctions and games, why not book some tickets with friends and come along to support the Eynesbury Rotary Club fundraiser for local community projects. Bookings through Loryn. 😊

Looking for a fun night out, with dinner, trivia, competitions and games for $35 a ticket. Also a great way to support local Eynesbury Rotary fundraising projects. Only 18 tickets left available. Contact Loryn for bookings. 😊

Call out to all local businesses. 😊 We’re collecting donations for our upcoming trivia night. If you have something to donate for prizes or as an auction piece please contact Loryn.

If you’re looking for a fun night out, book your tickets with Loryn to come to the Rotary trivia night. All funds raised are going towards our local projects. 😊

If you are wanting a fun night out with family or friends, why not book some seats or a table at the Rotary Eynesbury Trivia night. A 2 course meal, lots of games, prizes and fun to be had for $35 a ticket. 😊