THIS WEEK'S MEETING
DR ANDREW LEMON, VRC HISTORIAN
Topic: “A Brief History of the Melbourne Cup – and why it Matters”
Chairperson: Bruce Davidson
FREE TASTING of ROB DOLAN WINES
Free Tasting of Rob Dolan Wines will be available at 12.05 pm (and not a minute before!) on Wednesday, 31 October prior to luncheon meeting. Order forms will be available so get in early to ensure you are prepared for summer enjoyment whilst supporting our Club fundraising efforts.
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
07 Nov: Sir John Reid Community Service Award
14 Nov: Lord Mayor's Annual Address - Rotary Club of Melbourne AGM
21 Nov: Robert Pradolin, Housing All Australians
28 Nov: Commander Stuart Bateson, Vic Police
EVENING SPEAKER
22 Nov: Tom Crampton, MD & CEO TrustedImpact
LAST WEEK'S MEETING
ALBERTO CALDERON, CEO, ORICA
Alberto is seen here with President Robert at last week's meeting.
IAN ROSS: 45 ROTARY YEARS OF SERVICE
Ian Ross’s 45 year membership was recognised at lunch this week...Mandi Wendt is seen here congratulating Ian.
45 YEAR OLD MEMBERSHIP CARD
This is Ian Ross's Membership Card in 1973.
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBER
WECOME: LUKE BELFIELD
Luke Belfield was inducted on 24 October with the classification STATE GOVT - CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE. Luke works for the Dept of Premier & Cabinet. In his current role he is responsible for the VicGov Infrastructure budget (in excess of $75bn of projects).
CLUB EVENTS & NEWS
END POLIO NOW DAY HIGHLIGHTS
A huge thank you to our President Robert for organising for Melbourne Town Hall to be ablaze in red lighting to highlight "End Polio Now Day" 24 October 2018. This proved to be highly successful in showcasing Melbourne Rotary too. 1,000 "Likes" on Facebook in 24 hours!
SIR JOHN REID COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDEES 2018
Wednesday, 7 November lunch meeting, we will meet our Sir John Reid Community Service Awardees for 2018. Kevin and Rhonda Butler, BlazeAid will receive this Award in recognition of their devotion to community welfare over a lengthy period without remuneration.
TOM CRAMPTON, MD & CEO TRUSTEDIMPACT
Tom is heading a discussion Evening Meeting, topic being: “Insecurity versus Cyber Security … How Not to Get Hacked”. Meet at Treasury Building, Spring Street - November 22 at 6.30 - 8.00pm. Flyer_Evening_Meeting_22Nov18.pdf Invite a friend or colleague!
'IGNITE' EVENT SUCCESS
Congratulations to everyone for ensuring the Arts Committee's "Ignite" event was a huge success with 50 plus Members and friends enjoying an exciting showcasing of art and a "face to face" with the artists
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MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
PHIL & DOUG'S MARATHON RIDE FOR PROSTATE CANCER
Hearty congratulations to Phil Endersbee and Doug Marshall completing their fundraising 2,800 km Rotary in Action's - "Male Bag Ride for Prostate Cancer".
BERNIE McINTOSH YOUTH PROJECT
Great news for this excellent youth project supported by Bernie and Quin Scalzo - our Welfare of the Young. Attached is the video which references Brotherhood of St Laurence and employers. https://www.ttwcommunity.com.au/employers/
CONGRATULATIONS: GLADYS LIU
Gladys, we wish you well! Preselected Thursday night and endorsed Friday morning for the Federal seat of Chisholm!
INTERCLUB VISITS
RSVP/Enquiries to John Peberdy Email jpeberdy@bigpond.net.au or mobile 0417 943 524.
09 November: RC of Horsham, 90th Anniversary Dinner
28 November: 26th RC Central Melbourne, Paul Harris Fellow Breakfast
REMINDER
GARDEN DESIGN FEST 2018
Garden DesignFest is a November biennial Rotary garden extravaganza showcasing 30 gardens in both rural Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne. Book for a seat on the bus using the attached Flyer: Garden_Design_updated_flyer_2018.pdf
MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES THIS WEEK
03/11 Gerry Johnston - 36 years
01/11 Serena Low - 1 year
04/11 Bob Cook - 37 years
06/11 Kelton Dennis - 16 years
GREETINGS
Happy Birthday this week to Neville Barwick, Paul Fowler, Cheryl Lacey, Deborah Seifert
LAST WEEK'S GUESTS
Guests of the Club Alberto Calderon (Speaker), Adrian & Louise Nelson, Luke Belfield.
Guests of Rotarians Hilary Fisher (Garry Fowler), Gavin Balharrie (Peter Berg), Andrew Durakovic (Nick Batrouney), David Laurie (Ian Evans).
On Duty this week Sandra Hills, Amir Dastaviz, Gladys Liu, Bill Philip, Daryl Hawkey (Wine), Bill Pickett (Photos).
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