Rotary Caulfield joins the Community for Australia Day Celebrations
Thanks to the National Australia Day Council grant that was provided through application to Rotary, the members of Rotary Caulfield joined other community groups to raise awareness of and celebrate Australia Day.The club purchased caps and T-shirts and produced two banners reflecting the Australia Day theme – Reflect, Respect and Celebrate Australia and all Australians.
Welcome to Country and a Smoking Ceremony were led by Willie Pepper, a Bunnerong member. Rotarian Merv Ritter, MC, shared with us his story about his travels to the North of Australia and how he feels he now has a spiritual relationship to the land. The Ceremonies were held behind the shops in Murrumbeena.
Vouchers were handed out for a drink and light meal which could be had from either Daniel Son Café or from Café Omnia. There were also gifts for any children who attended. There was a Rotary table outside each of the cafés.
This gave us a chance to speak to local people while they were waiting for their food.
We were very lucky to have had two volunteers from Rotary Port Philip: Pam Dittmer and Wendy Stirling, and two friends of Rotary helping us - Shirley Laretive and Mary Lewin.
Whilst it was a beautiful day, the heat added to a lot of people not venturing out due to COVID 19. Those who did come enjoyed themselves.