Such an exciting couple of weeks for the Rotary Club of Kenmore! This past meeting we had Marketa, our Rotary International Youth Exchange Student, speak. Marketa provided an entertaining talk highlighting her home country of the Czech Republic, her family, school and mountain town where she lives. Very informative and entertaining for all! For those that missed the talk, connect with Marketa an upcoming meeting and ask her about the school subjects on offer at her high school – so many choices!
I want to extend a note of thanks to Jenn for championing the DV bench installation and for all those that attended the unveiling and took a moment of recognition and contemplation. Although I could not attend, I have taken an opportunity to use the bench, and I believe it is an important addition to the park. Continuing the DV theme, many members had a tour of the Pink Door initiative that our Club has been supporting since inception. In speaking to members who attended, it was noted as a great opportunity to directly witness the lasting impact our Club is having in the DV space – thank you all for this effort!
Our annual Christmas Raffle is nearly upon us! I encourage everyone to sign-up for shifts across all weekends. If everyone commits to covering 3 shifts, we will easily meet the need. This year the draw will happen at the Brookfield Bush Christmas on Friday December 11, 2026. So please plan to attend for what will be a very exciting evening of fellowship and fun for our community.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the next Tuesday week's meeting where we will continue our committee work.
Yours in Rotary
JP
New “Kog” Content
The Communication Committee wish to promote our Sponsors and Supporters in the “Kog” consequently to reduce its length, the Members Gallery has been moved to a new sub-page titled “About Us” Click on the Link opposite to view.
Ross: Reminded us that Solar Buddy will be run at OLR on Thursday; 36 year 5 and 6 students, 50 lights
Margaret: Christmas raffle –
Call for ticket sellers: 90 shifts of 3 hours, so all members and their friends and families are urged to sign up.
The prize will be either $5,000 cash or a $5,000 holiday package (potentially at Sanctuary Cove). Tickets will be $5.00 each or a book of 7 for $25.00 (2 free tickets).
Weekend captains are required for each week. See Margaret or Jim to sign up.
Jason:
Welcomed Marketa to give her presentation tonight.
Michael is feeling great after his recent ill health caused by drug reactions.
Sadly Diern has resigned from the club.
Mary: Foundation Spot – Rotary Foundation Disaster Response grants – up to $US25,000 to district to help communities recover. In 2022 District 9620 received a grant, and clubs were able to apply for up to $3,000. RC Kenmore received a grant to clean mould from buildings at Women’s Crisis Support Centre in Ipswich.
Marketa:
Our exchange student gave an engaging presentation, starting by thanking the club, Jenn, June and Andrea and Luis (her host family).
She started with some typical photos in Gen Z style, and went on to cover the Czech Republic (10 million people), beer (no. 1 in the world for consumption), forests, rivers and nature.
Marketa’s village of Răskovice has 1,900 people. Her house is part Airbnb, and the area is snowy in winter. At home she lives with her parents, brother and black labrador Ursula.
Marketa’s school is Gymnázium Petra Bezruče; she took more subjects there than at Kenmore High.
She enjoys a lot of sport including volleyball, pole vaulting, snow sports, bouldering. She has now been invited to compete at the school and state championships for pole vaulting.
Upcoming Rotary events – surfing weekend, Cairns trip and Safari.
Martin and Mary: Today’s DV Committee meeting was attended by Vanessa Fowler, Allison Baden-Clay’s sister. She spoke at length about issues pertaining to the current situation with DFV. She brought some “wheel” cards with information about abusive relationships on one side, and equal relationships on the other. These cards appear in the Link below and will continue to do so in the next few issues of the “Kog”
Marketa with Martin and Jenn
Martin and Mary with the DV “wheel” cards
Lambert says Cheers!
Paul on his Camino
The Team at OLR for Solar Buddies on Sept 17. David, Jenn, June, Greg, Ian and Ross
The Team at Community Kitchen - Sept 13. Andrea, Lindsay, Ken and Margaret
Our Exchange Student “Marketa” Presentation
Marketa from the Czech Republic gave an informative and humorous presentation at our Meeting on Sept 15. To see her PowerPoint presentation click on this link.
Next Meeting 6th October at One Table Cafe, Kenmore
Committee Reviews and Discussions
Meeting Responsibilities 6th October
Chair
Kearney, David
Duty Officer
Kilpatrick, Ian
Duty Officer
Thomas, Ross
Fellowship
Townsend, Ann
Reporter
Donovan, Helen
*** Note to rostered members :
If you cannot perform this duty please inform Club Service Director Helen Donovan on
0417 789 433 and try to find a replacement.
Club News
Club Projects
Christmas Raffle - Our Major Fundraiser
Planning is underway for the Christmas Raffle that will run over the weekends from November 6 to December 6. The Sign On Roster is posted on ClubRunner by weeks, click on “View Entire List” to see all weekends. Shifts are of 3 hours but we can work with shorter times. Every member should start thinking about their commitment to this major Project. It's success depends on everyone getting involved.
The Draw this year is to be at the Brookfield Bush Christmas on Friday December 11.
Such an exciting couple of weeks for the Rotary Club of Kenmore! This past meeting we had Marketa, our Rotary International Youth Exchange Student, speak. Marketa provided an entertaining talk highlighting her home country of the Czech Republic, her family, school and mountain town where she lives. Very informative and entertaining for all! For those that missed the talk, connect with Marketa an upcoming meeting and ask her about the school subjects on offer at her high school – so many choices!
June, Marketa, Jenn, Ken, Anne, David, Martin and my legs
Cathy Johns doing her presentation
Planning is underway for the Christmas Raffle that will run over the weekends from November 6 to December 6. The Sign On Roster is posted on ClubRunner by weeks, click on “View Entire List” to see all weekends. Shifts are of 3 hours but we can work with shorter times. Every member should start thinking about their commitment to this major Project. It's success depends on everyone getting involved.
