Macc-Chat Newsletter - 3 August 2017

Maccabi Victoria's fortnightly Newsletter

In this Edition

Welcome to the exciting new format of Macc-Chat, still packed with news and photos from Maccabi Victoria, our Members and Clubs.
To stay in touch follow Maccabi Victoria on Facebook and visit the Maccabi Victoria Website or contact us at macc-chat@macvic.com.au

Notice Board

Watch the video above from the Working With Children Check Unit explaining one of the changes.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK

Just Do it for Our Kids

Significant legal changes have come into effect in the area of child related work. Some have a direct impact on Maccabi and the requirements of your club.

Collectively this is a huge undertaking for Maccabi as an organisation, and we thank you for taking seriously the requirements for registering for a Working With Children Check;

to make Maccabi a safe place for our kids.

We encourage all parents who are actively involved with their children's sport at Maccabi

to apply for a check online:

http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/

For queries contact the office on 9563 5885

CALLING FOR YOUTH LEADERS FOR THE 2018 MELBOURNE MACCABI JUNIOR CARNIVAL

We are currently recruiting for the 2018 Maccabi Carnival, which will be in Melbourne from 14-21 January, 2018.

If you are aged between 18-26, then Maccabi Australia would like to know more about you, and the reasons why you wish to apply to be a part of our team.

Please click here for the application form and return completed form to Youth Leader Co-ordinator, Daniel Sischy . For any questions contact Daniel Sischy by emailing leadership@maccabi.com.au

Getting To Know Our Members

Josh Goldstat

Australian Maccabiah Athlete

4x Maccabiah Gold Medalist

Describe yourself in 5 words: enthusiastic, motivated, competitive, fun, meshiga

Favourite movie: Miracle on Ice

Favourite TV show: Ray Donovan

Favourite band/singer: Coldplay

Favourite food: Steak

If you could be anyone for a day, who would it be? Chris Martin (Coldplay)

Sporting idol: Pat Rafter

Favourite sporting team/s: Carlton

Maccabi most memorable moment: Marching into the Opening Ceremony with the team, and seeing my Dad (he was there in 1997, but we didn't get the chance to march)

Which celebrity should play you in a movie about your life? Tom Cruise

Click here to hear Josh Goldstat tell J-Air about his FOUR Maccabiah gold medals

Upcoming Events at a Glance

Maccabi Snow Sports @ Mt Buller

Sunday 6th & Monday 7th August

Click here for the flyer

Team Vic Junior Carnival Info Night

7pm on Monday 14th August

Maccabi Victoria Office - 1/176 Bambra Rd

Victorian Jewish Open - Snooker

Sat 26th August & Sun 27th August

Click here to register

Kleid Gordon Shield Event Golf Event

29th August 2017

A one day event at Cranbourne Golf Club
Click here to register

Maccabi Victoria AGM

Wednesday 6 September 2017

7.45pm at the Vic office, Level 1, 176 Bambra Road, Caulfield South 3162.

Friends of Maccabi 10th Anniversary Sports Trivia Night

Sunday 15 October

HOLD THE DATE - details coming soon

Victorian Jewish Open - Eightball

Sat 4 November & Sun 5 November 2017

2018 Melbourne Junior Carnival

14-21 January 2018

Click here to register

Melbourne Junior Carnival

Team VIC 2nd Information Night

If you missed the first Information night, there will be a second Team VIC Information night at 7pm on Monday 14th of August at the Maccabi Office - Level 1/176 Bambra Road, Caulfield South
Please ensure you take advantage of the Early Bird Pricing on Offer. Click here for more details

Notice of the Annual General Meeting of Maccabi Victoria Inc.

7:45pm on Wednesday 6 September 2017 at the Maccabi Victoria office, Level 1, 176 Bambra Road, Caulfield South 3162.

Please contact Jacquie Lerner at the MacVic office for further details of the Agenda or Nomination Forms for Board vacancies.

Any formal Notices of Motion must be submitted 21 days prior to the AGM.

Please note that the closing date for Board Nominations is 5pm on Wednesday 30 August, 2017. Tel. (03) 9563 5885 or e-mail info@macvic.com.au

Friends of Maccabi 10th Anniversary Sports Trivia Night

Please diarise Sunday 15 October (early evening) and start spreading the word around your Club and to family and friends - it will be a whole lot of fun. Please watch this space for more details coming soon and for Table bookings (Table of 10).

Around the Clubs

What are our members up to?

Leading AJAX goal kicker Jake Lew is working as an intern at the Richmond Football Club. Pictured above with Richmond player Bachar Houli helping with coaching at Punt Road with the Bachar Houli Football Academy

Half Time Inspiration

Last Week Coach Rob Patterson addressed the the AJAX FC Reserves at half time prior to a winning second half and their 4th win for the year.

Athletics Club News

Read great stories from our Maccabiah track and field teams, Zac Ashkanasy wins the 40-44 age group 15K run at Lake Wendouree in Ballarat.

Click here for more

What's happening at All Abilities

With over 80 events run so far this year, All Abilities is on a roll and we don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon! Click here for more

New Coach secured for Maccabi AJAX Cricket Club

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Lal Jayasinghe to the position of Head Coach

of the Senior Club

Click here for more

Maccabi AJAX Junior Cricket Club Registrations are now open

for Milo, T20 and U11-17 junior cricket

Click on the relevant links above for more information and to register

Jake Lew sinks Peninsula with

Seven of the Best

A brilliant second half headlined by a Jake Lew masterclass helped the Jackas snap a three-game losing streak with a 61-point win over Peninsula at Gary Smorgon Oval on Saturday.

Click here for Round 14 Weekly Wrap

AJAX Junior Footy

Click here for the Round 13 edition of the Weekly Wrap.

Pictured is Dean Jacobs about to lead his U11 Comet team mates through his 50th game banner in Round 13.

Snooker Club Grand-Finalists

Our 'D Grade' Maccabi Champions put up a great fight but were defeated on Monday night in the Pennant Grand Final.

Click here for the Snooker Club News

Maccabi Basketball

YL Warriors Create History

Whilst they didn't win the their finals match they finished their most successful season with some impressive results

Click here for a season summary and to see Coach Al Westover's game day team talk

Mini Roos Gala Day hosted by

North Caulfield Maccabi Junior FC

Be part of the fun on Sun 17 Sept 10am to 2pm at a football gala for Mini Roos teams U8 - U11

NCMJFC AGM is on Sunday 8 Oct

Click here for details

Maccabi Tennis Club Action

Round 14 saw five out of six Maccabi teams win. For some, it was nice to end the season on a high, whilst for others, finals beckon.

Click here for the match reports

Around the Community

Film Premiere

Join the Zionist Federation of Australia, partnering with Zionism Victoria, for the worldwide premiere of "Whose Land?"Featuring a Q&A Session with the film's producer Hugh Kitson. The movie will be shown on Sunday 6th August 2017, at 4.30pm at Classic Cinemas. Tickets are $11 (Full) and $9 (Concession). They can be booked at: www.trybooking.com/300577.

Click here for the Synopsis

Jewish International Film Festival

In a sneak peek of the JIFF 2017 Program, we're excited to share our showcase of the very best of contemporary Israeli cinema; featuring 18 new award-winners and crowd-pleasers that reflect the diversity of the Israeli experience. See these extraordinary Israeli films (and many more) exclusively at the Jewish International Film Festival; October 25 - November 22.

Click here for a JIFF preview