THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER
EDWARD TUDOR - 2018 RCM VOCATIONAL SERVICE AWARDEE
2018 Rotary Club of Melbourne Vocational Service Award
Awardee: Edward Tudor, Executive Director, Melbourne Indigenous Transition School
Topic: “The Melbourne Indigenous Transition School - Innovation and the story so far”
Chairman: Reg Smith
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
Evening Meeting:
13 Sep: Keith Bhebhe on ‘Mental Health & the Justice System’
Luncheon Meetings:
19 Sep: Simon Breheny, Director of Policy, Institute of Public Affairs
26 Sep: AFL Grand Final Lunch
03 Oct: Warwick Gately AM, Victorian Electoral Commissioner
LAST WEEK'S MEETING
RUSSELL ZIMMERMAN
Last week's speaker, Russell Zimmerman, Executive Director of the Australian Retailers Association is seen here with the Chair for the day: Mandi Wendt. Russell presented a lively synopsis of where Australia stands in the world of retail. You can hear Russell's entire report on our Website - Meetings/Events - Podcasts.
FOOTY TIPPING RESULTS & A BIT of SPOT!
Last week's meeting, Ted Exell is seen here with the 2018 Prize Winner - Peter Dakin, whilst providing the Footy Tipping Results for 2018. Obviously, by the disdainful look on "someone"s face, Russell only won 6th Prize!
2023 CONVENTION
MELBOURNE has been officially shortlisted for 2023 RI Convention!
MELBOURNE has been officially shortlisted for 2023 RI Convention!
It has taken several years of hard work. But now the RI President and Executive have acknowledged our outstanding Bid to host the 2023 Rotary International Convention. Melbourne has been selected as a finalist. The RI Board will make their final selection at their January 2019 meeting. Shortlisted_News_Release_with_RCM_footer.pdf
CLUB EVENTS & REMINDERS
HAVE YOU 'SAMPLED' AN EVENING MEETING?
If you would like to meet fellow Rotarians and guests, be informed and included in discussion in an informal gathering of like-minded people, then RCM's Evening Meeting is ideal. The Club’s September evening meeting, on Thursday, 13 September will be co-hosted with Leadership Victoria. We meet at the historic Old Treasury Building and will be hearing from Forensic Mental Health Nurse and Addiction Specialist - Keith Bhebhe on ‘Mental Health & the Justice System’. To book https://goo.gl/rUZoJz
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.
AROUND THE BAY SEEKING SPONSORS FOR RIDERS
We are currently seeking sponsors for the Team Rotary Riders. Signup forms are available at lunch meetings or pledge your support direct to Jo in the Rotary Office. Sponsorships are tax deductible. Thank you in advance for your support to the Project and the Team Rotary riders.
SAVE THE DATE
26th ROTARY FOUNDATION PAUL HARRIS BREAKFAST
Rotary Central Melbourne's annual Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Breakfast is to be held on Wednesday 28th November 2018. Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC (Ret'd) will be speaking at the Paul Harris Society event.
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW FINALISTS - TOP 100 WOMEN INFLUENCERS
Congratulations to two of our Members who have been named Finalists in the Australian Financial Review's 100 Women of Influence for 2018. This Award is to celebrate female trailblazers across the country, from many walks of life. The 100 Women of Influence span business leaders and social activists creating change across a range of industry, innovation and local communities. For list of Women Influencers:
https://www.afr.com/brand/100women/100-woi-announcement-20180829-h14ogg
JENNY TAING
Jenny is Product Manager, Head of Implementation, Board Director of Vanguard Investments Australia & Western Bulldogs Community Foundation Board and Management. Congratulations Jenny!
JANINE MAHONEY
Janine is Impact Architecture Program Director for IPP Consulting Pty Ltd - Innovation. Congratulations Janine!
THIS WEEK'S 'CHAIR'
R100 'CHAIR' - HUGH BUCKNALL
This week, this Bulletin segment relates to "Chairing" of our R100 Birthday Celebrations in 2021. Thank you to the Team and especially Hugh who has been working tirelessly to provide Rotary Australasia and us with a Birthday that will be remembered for showcasing Projects that are of great importance in this time whilst respecting the Members who have provided the past 100 years of immeasurable support and significance to our world and encouraging the future generation after us.
INTER-CLUB EVENTS
OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATIONS
The Southbank Rotary Club has issued an invitation to members of Rotary Club of Melbourne to attend their Oktoberfest Celebrations.
LAST WEEK'S GUESTS & GREETINGS
Happy Birthday: David Carruthers, Rick Westcott
GUESTS AT LAST MEETING
Visiting Australian Rotarians: Braydan Willrath (Melbourne City Rotaract), Russell Zimmerman (Beecroft), Adrian Nelson (Glen Eira)
Guests of Rotarians: Allowisia Cooper, Donna Reyes (Quin Scalzo), Goran Stankovic, Jing Lin (Ian Evans), David Crow (Peter Dakin)
On Duty this week: Pamela Brown, Peter Davis, Shirley Singleton, Chris Rodd, Bruce Davidson (Wine), Kevin Sheehan (Photos)
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