THIS WEEK'S MEETING
VIRGINIA LOVETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MELBOURNE THEATRE COMPANY
Topic: ‘The MTC and Melbourne’s Thriving Arts Precinct’
Chairperson: Peter Payne
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
22 Aug: Anton Leschen, Victoria Manager The Smith Family
29 Aug: Thomas Baker Oration, Prof Fiona Wood AC, Note: Hotel Windsor Ballroom
05 Sep: Russell Zimmerman, Executive Director Australian Retailers Association
12 Sep: Vocational Service Award 2018
LAST WEEK'S MEETING & 0808 UPDATE
MONASH MEDAL 2018 - TIM FISCHER AC
Tim Fischer AC was awarded the Monash Medal for 2018 at our luncheon meeting. He is seen here with Chair Peter Davis, Michael Bennett (Great Grandson of Sir John Monash) , President Robert Fisher, (Tim Fischer AC with Citation and Medal).
RAINY DAY in MELBOURNE
Thank you to Ian Ross, last week's Photographer for capturing our Meeting from an "outside" perspective!
100TH YEAR COMMEMORATION OF BATTLE OF AMIENS
Thank you to Peter Davis for providing a beautiful piece on the 100th Commemoration of Battle of Amiens organised by our 0808 Committee. The photo shows Melbourne Chamber Choir led by David Kram presenting excerpts from Monash Cantata at our Shrine of Remembrance on 8.8.2018 @ at 8.00 am.
LAST WEEK at THE SHRINE
Robert Fisher (President, Rotary Club of Melbourne),Danièle Ney-Kemp, Conseillère Consulaire – guest speaker), The Hon. Ted Baillieu, Mme Boisbouvier-Wylie, French Consul General,Dr David Kram, Chair, Arts Committee and member, 0808 Committee, Rotary Club of Melbourne seen here at the Shrine of Remembrance.
CLUB EVENTS & REMINDERS
FAMILY SAFETY, NATURE OR NURTURE – WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY?
Upcoming Evening Meeting: Thursday, 23 August at Old Treasury Building with PP Mary Barry leading discussion.
Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm
See attached Flyer: RCM-LV_Flyer_for_Evening_Meeting_Thursday_August_23,_2018_2.pdf
SHINE ON RECOGNITIONS 2019
Cynthia Edgell who has promoted our "Shine On" Recognitions for past few years, is encouraging us all to consider nominations for next year's Award. Our Club has an excellent record of identifying and honouring the abilities of those with a disability and we are seeking your consideration for nominations.
HELP END POLIO with SMARTIES
Recently, DG Bronwyn Stephens and PP Quin Scalzo handed out jars of Smarties. Not just to enjoy but to fill with coins. Every $100 raised with a Special District DDF and Foundation contribution and a 2:1 match by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will raise $1,000 for End Polio.
- Enjoy the Smarties!
- Fill the jar with gold coins ($1/$2)!
- You will Raise around $200 once full!
- Hand your jar into the Rotary Office before end 2018!
- Jo will record and pass funds on to District Rotary Foundation!!!!!!!
MEMBERS ACCESS TO BULLETIN
Members may have found that on accessing "Read More" in their Bulletin, access has been denied. Due to some privacy issues with our Website and our Club wanting to ensure the privacy of Member personal updates, we are suggesting that you open the Bulletin Members Only area with your password to access these Bulletin items. We are working hard to simplify this issue and shall keep you all updated. If you have forgotten your password click "Forgotten password" and a reset link wil be sent to your email (check spam if it doesn't arrive) If all else fails call Jo).
MULTI DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2019
Hope you have noted the dates: 15, 16 & 17 February, 2019 for our Multi District Conference. Early Bird Registration is now open.
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT'S BREAKFAST
Members of Rotary Club of Melbourne are invited to attend the International President’s Breakfast organised by the Rotary Club of Brighton North where Past President of Rotary International, Ian Riseley OAM will be the guest speaker. Ian’s topic is “Why good people should want to be Rotarians”. This is a significant event supporting two worthy causes, let's get a couple of tables organised!
AROUND THE BAY - RAFFLE TICKETS
Members, please note that your sold Raffle tickets and money need to be returned by 12.00 pm 22 August in time for the drawing of the $2,000 Prize at the lunch meeting. If you missed out and want some tickets give Jo a call and you can purchase on the phone.
SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE: ARTS ACCESS EXHIBITION EVENT
Members please note in your diary for October: The Arts Committee is inviting you to the Arts Access Exhibition Event on 25 October at 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm. Further details will be announced. Diarise early please.
THIS WEEK'S 'CHAIR'
JOHN PEBERDY: THIS WEEK'S "CHAIR"
John Peberdy provided some details of his role as "Chair - Inter Club Visits". This area of our Bulletin is to hopefully "demystify" or remind Members of the many roles, Committees and activities of our Club. Maybe you might even like to join a Committee?
LAST WEEK'S GUESTS & GREETINGS
Happy Birthday this week to: Shailesh Dangle, John Levi.
GUESTS AT LAST MEETING
Guests of the Club: Tim Fischer, Michael Bennett, Katie Wilford.
Visiting Australian Rotarians: Adrian Nelson (Glen Eira), Ted Baillieu.
Guests of Rotarians: Peter Matters (Margaret Matters), Philip Pryor (Trevor Nink), Luke Belfield (Peter Rogers), Robert Parr (Austen Burleigh), Wendy Greenwood (Tony Greenwood), Nick Brooks (Philip Mayers), Sue Smith (Reg Smith), Jing Lin (Ian Evans), Philippe Mora (Ted Baillieu), Michael Headberry (Peter McCall), Don Farrands (Peter Davis), Renate Bernarde (Bernie McIntosh), Jim Barry (Stephen Lake), Emily Leonard (Kevin Sheehan).
On Duty this week: John Brady, Sandra Hills, Clive Hollands, Adrian Kloeden, Phil Endersbee (Wine), Gerald Ashman (Photos).
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