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THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER

SIMON BREHENY, DIRECTOR POLICY - INSTITUTE of PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Topic: "The Free Market Legacy of the Turnbull Government"

Chairperson:  Jaques Morin

 

 

UPCOMING SPEAKERS

26 Sep:  Jennifer Watt, General Manager Comm Ops and Partnerships, MCC - AFL Grand Final Lunch

              - bring a friend and celebrate or commiserate your team!

03 Oct:  Warwick Gately AM, Victorian Electoral Commissioner

10 Oct:  Professor Peter Norton - Rotary Health Hat Day - Mental Awareness

17 Oct:  TBA

24 Oct:  Dr Alberto Calderon, MD & CEO Orica

31 Oct:  Melbourne Cup Lunch

07 Nov:  Sir John Reid Community Service Award

14 Nov:  Lord Mayor's Annual Address

 

LAST WEEK'S MEETING

EDWARD TUDOR - 2018 RCM VOCATIONAL SERVICE AWARDEE

Last week's luncheon meeting was another one of those outstanding meetings which this time, heard from Edward Tudor when he humbly accepted the RCM 2018 Vocational Service Award.  His oration may be heard via Website Podcast - "Meetings/Events" - Podcasts.  He is seen here with Vocation Committee's Reg Smith and President Robert.

 

 

CLUB EVENTS & REMINDERS

ARTS ACCESS & ROTARY CLUB OF MELBOURNE EVENT

All Members, please note this Club Event Thursday, 25 October 2018.  You and your guests are invited to an Exhibition created via our RCM Arts Committee and Arts Access Victoria (AAV).

 

 

 

20 SLEEPS TILL THE BIG DAY!

As of today, Monday 17 September, when you are hopefully animatedly reading this Bulletin, there are a mere 20 sleeps till 2018's Around the Bay!  Have you pledged your support for being a sponsor for our Team Rotary Riders?  Sign-up forms on lunch tables or speak with Jo in the Office. The riders above thank you in advance for your support as they prepare themselves for the Finishing Line!

 

  

MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

VICTORIA POLICE MENTORING PROGRAM SUCCESS

A special acknowledgement to Maryla Juchnowski (R) who was special guest of her Mentee, Snr Sgt Marilynn Ross (L) at Victoria's Multi-Cultural Awards for Excellence for 2018 held at Government House.  Marilynn was recognised for her work with the Indian community and cited Maryla for her role as "Mentor, Assist Initiative, Concepts & Questions".  Fantastic work Maryla as Mentor in 2016/17 Program!  

 

 

VICTORIA POLICE MENTORING PROGRAM VIDEO

A video film "We are Here for You, because We are You" has been produced by Victoria Police employees who have established relationships with multicultural communities by developing innovative strategies via the Rotary Victoria Police Mentoring Program.

 

 

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ZONE 8 HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

The inaugural Rotary International Zone 8 "Humanitarian of the Year Award" has been announced and we are thrilled to announce that Rotary Club of Melbourne's Ruth Carlos Martinez is this year's Awardee nominated for her tireless work in the Philippines on a multiple of Water and Sanitation Projects. DG Bronwyn Stephens (L) and PDG Julie Mason (R).

 

 

 

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.

 

 

THIS WEEK'S 'CHAIR'

KEITH CALLINAN - OUR HEALTH & AGEING 'CHAIR'

Keith Callinan has responded to Editor's request for our "Chairs" to provide an insight into their Club area of responsibility.  Thank you Keith .... You are a "rock"!  Photo is a great one of Keith and Trudi!

 

 

OTHER REMINDERS

SPECIAL REMEMBRANCE DAY CENTENARY COMMEMORATION

All Members, family and friends are invited to attend this special Centenary Commemoration function as outlined in the Flyer on Sunday, 11 November at Scotch College Memorial Hall. Please extend this invitation and program family and friends.  11_Nov_Centenary_Event_Flyer_Scotch_College.pdf

 

 

GROUP NEWS

MALVERN GROUP DISCUSSING TOPIC OF THE DAY!

There were too many Malvern Group attendees to fit us all in one photo!  Thank you to Reg and Sue who last week, hosted a fantastic highly topical discussion with lovely supper.  It was great to see John Reynolds, a staunch Malvern Group participant.  Missing from photo is Gladys Liu, Allan Wang, Reg, Barnaby and Editor.

 


 

LAST WEEK'S GUESTS & GREETINGS

Happy Birthday this week to: Ken Badenoch, Peter Clements, Adriaan den Dulk, Serena Low, Bernie McIntosh.

 

GUESTS AT LAST MEETING

Visiting Australian Rotarians:  Thomas Duncan (Melbourne Park).

Guests of Rotarians:  Newton Tsai (Chris Sotiropoulols), Veronica Pardo (Peter Berg).

 

On Duty this week: Chanti Bou, Tim Goonan, Keith Callinan, Amir Dastaviz, Trevor Nink (Wine), Gerald Ashman (Photos).

 

 

 

 

 

 
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