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ROTARY CLUB OF BEAUMARIS WEEKLY BULLETIN Number 28 11 February 2019

President’s Report Next Meetings

It was a pleasure to induct Mark Perelaer as the newest mem- THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY
ber of our Club on Thursday night. Mark‘s first duty as a Ro- ST VALENTINES DAY - QUIZ AND MYSTERY GUEST,
tarian was at the Farmers Market Saturday, and fortunately his CHAIR ADRIAN CULSHAW,
enthusiasm was not dampened by the wet and wild weather AV: DAVID LEA
CASH DESK VIV ZOPPOLATO & CHRIS MARA

SATURDAY / SUNDAY 16 / 17 FEBRUARY

MULTI—DISTRICT CONFERENCE

THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY
JOINT MEETING WITH BRIGHTON @ BRIGHTON
VENUE: MILANOS, 4 ESPLANADE, BRIGHTON VIC 3186
DETAILS TBA
CASH DESK: LYNA DOUTCH & DAVID HONE

THURSDAY 28 FEBRUARY
SPEAKER: TAYLAH BLITHE, MONASH ROTARACT
TOPIC: KIDS UNDER COVER
CHAIR: MARY CUNNINGTON
AV SUPPORT: DAVID LEA
CASH DESK: CHARMAINE JANSZ & ROBERT MCARTHUR

conditions. Congratulations Mark and welcome to Beaumaris

Rotary.
Our guest speaker Frances Cosway shared some helpful ad-
vice on how to create the home you love.
Thanks to all the volunteers who braved the weather at the
Farmers Market on Saturday. The wild conditions certainly
affected the number of visitors, and it was a challenge for stall-
holders to keep the marquees from blowing away.
Unless stated otherwise venue is
Adrian has a Valentine’s Day Quiz planned for this Thursday Victoria Golf Club 6.30 for 7.00
night with prizes for the winners.
Contents
Twenty members and partners will be attending the MD Con-
ference next weekend, with 16 attending the Gala Dinner on 1 Presidents Report
Saturday night. 2/3 Notices
4/5 This Week’s Speakers
6 Club Sponsors
7 Conference Details
8 Club Structure / Photo of Week
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SANDYBEACH CENTRE GENERAL BOARD MEMBER – OPPORTUNITIES.

Are you looking to make a stronger connection with the community?

Interested in joining the board of the Sandybeach Centre in Sandringham?

Sandybeach Community Co-operative Society Limited trades as Sandybeach

Centre and is owned and managed by the community under the stewardship of a
seven-member Board of Directors, all of whom are volunteers. Sandybeach Cen-
tre is community driven organisation providing varied learning opportunities, cul-
tural activities and support services to enhance the quality of life of Bayside, King-
ston and Glen Eira residents. The Centre is a not-for-profit entity with community
shareholders. No dividends are paid to shareholders.

This is a voluntary role and the ideal candidate should have a high level of com-
mitment and be passionate about making a positive difference within the commu-
nity. The Directors are responsible for board portfolios; business viability, finance,
governance, legal matters, and strategic planning.

Board members are not required to be involved in day-to-day operations but

should be aware of the activities, services and programs provided by the organisa-
tion.

Your skills will help Sandybeach Centre grow and evolve and support the wider
Bayside community

Additional requirements:
A Police Check is run on all staff and volunteers.

Time Required:
Our board meetings occur monthly and run for approximately 2 hours. This is nor-
mally in the evening of the fourth Tuesday of the month with the AGM held in
March.

Expressions of interest:
Please contact Andrea Fennessy on 9598 2155 or
andrea.fennessy@sandybeach.org.au

Alternatively contact Chris D’Arcy on 0412 547899 for more information.

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Farmers Market Report Thank you to those of you who volunteered to-
day under a very difficult weather conditions. I
am impressed by your professionalism.
We had an unusual cold and wet February
morning. This had affected the number of vis-
itors attending the market. Bridget Hage
The day started with 57 stalls. However,
more than a handful of stallholders packed
up and left early as the wind brought down
their stall marques. Our own BBQ stall
marque also required consistent attention.
Most stallholders were satisfied with the
morning given the weather conditions. Some
stallholders were reasonably happy, as their
regular clients came in early.
Beaumaris Neighbourhood Watch, led by
Geoff Bransbury, broke raffle record of last
month. It goes to show that a good theme,
wonderful prizes and an excellent ticket sell-
ing team is the key to success. There were
two sessions of two to three volunteers at two
gates - difficult to beat! So that you know -
Geoff had about ten days to get everything
organised. Credit and congratulations to the
Neighbourhood Watch team.

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This Week’s Speaker: Frances Cosway

Topic: Downsizing or Renovation

One level more practical for living – or get a lift!

My background
Studied and practiced marketing for 20 years
Lived in Europe for 12 years. Studied interior design to
follow my passion
Established White Pebble Interiors in 2010
Built own sustainable and award winning ‘Forever
Home’ in 2014
Smaller garden can be more practical, however may
bring enjoyment as a hobby or just for relaxing in –
Consider a gardener
Downsizing doesn’t mean starting again…
Moving to a contemporary home doesn’t mean every-
thing has to be new!
Scale is important
Select pieces that fit into the space properly
Not everything has to match!
An eclectic interior is far more interesting anyway….
Reflect your own personality

Published book ‘Your Forever Home’ in 2017 to pre- Be true to you and use your heart when deciding
pare and help people plan for their own Forever Home what to keep.

What will we look at? Surround yourself with what you love and has mean-
ing or evokes emotion.
Creating a home, you love
A home is your life story, your own taste & style - in-
Downsizing corporate well-loved and heirloom pieces.
Things to consider Items that transfer well; -
Follow your heart Artwork & mirrors
Future proofing your home design A key piece of furniture
Creating flexibility in your home Favourite chair
Downsizing tips Indoor plants
Declutter – get rid of what you don’t need or use Lamps – table and floor
Don’t get rid of everything – just have less What to consider for when you get older?
Take what means something or you really do use. Access
Select refined furniture – less chunky, off the Key rooms on one level
ground
Master bedroom downstairs
Downsizing doesn’t mean less stylish
Hallway widths
opportunity to inject new life into treasured pieces
Doors that open outwards
add new things to what you already have – rugs,
scatter cushions, new artwork. Showers provide easier access

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What makes a difference to how you feel in a Her partner Neil specialises in sustainable energy side of
space? housing through his company:
Plants! – calming, homey feeling Email: neil@passivology.com.au
Lighting – creates ambience
Artwork – inject your own personality into a space.
Floorplan is critical to future proofing
Consider multi-functional and flexible rooms - with abil-
ity to close them off!
Phone: 0417 37 36 37
An additional room can be many things
playroom when children are young
study or 2nd living area when children are older
grandchildren require flexible floorplan all over again!!
Minimise inbuilt furniture to create flexibility
Tips for creating sustainable efficiencies when
moving
Seal drafts – huge issue for heat loss (doors and win-
dows)
Windows – create shade mechanism for heat
Curtains and pelmets for heat retention – especially for
single glazed windows
Ceiling insulation – R6 if possible
Wall insulation – blow in paper fibres or foam
Under floor insulation if on stumps – foam battens
Above: Sue Manks with new Member Mark Perelaer’s
Doors creates zones and maximize energy efficiency wife Ann
Below: President Heather bought out the collection
Thermal camera to find where heat escaping. Pig, very appropriate for the New Chinese Year
Key takeaways for downsizing
Follow your heart and retain what you love for your
home.
Bedroom, kitchen & bathroom on same level.
Think about the benefits of a garden.
Consider ‘future proofing’ your home to maximise flexi-
bility with your floorplan to manage changes in cir-
cumstances for children and grandchildren

Frances Cosway
0401 194 095
frances@whitepebbleinteriors.com.au
www.whitepebbleinteriors.com.au
www.yourforeverhome.com.au

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RCOB Club Structure 2018 – 2019

RCOB Board Club Service & Administration

President Heather Chisholm Almoners Jan Cooper/Roy Downes
Secretary Roy Seager Archivist TBA
Treasurer Lynda Doutch Arts Community Liaison Max Darby
President Elect David Hone Assistant Treasurer James Glenwright
Past President Chris D’Arcy Attendance & Dining David Hone
Community Chris Werner Auditor Tony Phillips
International John Sime Club Photographer Max Darby
Youth Chris Martin Club Protection Officer Ken Mirams
Communications David Lea/Adrian Culshaw
Community – Chris Werner Chair Fellowship & Vocational Trish/Kerrie/Mary Cunnington
John Beaty Adrian Culshaw Foundation John Beaty
Mary Cunnington Max Darby Light Bulb Moment Martin Fothergill
Roy Downes Martin Fothergill Marketing & PR Peter Flude/Greg Every
Kerrie Geard Chris Mara Membership Tony Phillips/Megan Glenwright
Tony Phillips Mary Sealy On to Conference Chris D’Arcy
Program Kerrie Geard/Adrian Culshaw
International – John Sime Chair Social Media Adrian Culshaw/Mary Sealy
Fred Hofmann John Manks
Ken Mirams Robert McArthur Bayside Charity Golf Day - Martin Fothergill Chair
Ross Phillips Clem Quick Peter Flude James Glenwright
Richard Potter Mark Perelaer Richard Jones Jim O’Brien
Youth – Chris Martin Chair Tony Phillips Lynda Doutch
Jan Cooper Bridget Hage
Lois Lindsay Tony McKenna District Service – Trish Smyth Chair
Antony Nixon David Rushworth District Compliance Officer Ken Mirams
Malcolm Sawle Vivienne Zoppolato District Membership Trish Smyth

Indigenous – David Hone Chair Farmers Market – Bridget Hage Co-ordinator

Adrian Culshaw Lynda Doutch Greg Every Peter Flude
Martin Fothergill Chris Mara Wolf Fritze Charmaine Jansz
Robert McArthur (Trachoma) Chris Mara Ken Mirams
Geoff Stringer Vivienne Zoppolato

Chinese
New Year

Tour guides
wearing pig
hats hold Chi-
nese knots and
red lanterns as
they send new-
year greetings
at the Yang-
zhou Slender
West Lake sce-
nic area on
February 1,
2019.

Meng Delong /
VCG via Getty

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