THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER
SIR JOHN REID COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Guest Speakers: 2018 Awardees Kevin and Rhonda Butler "BlazeAid".
Chairperson: Cynthia Edgell
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
14 Nov: Lord Mayor's Annual Address - RCM AGM
21 Nov: Robert Pradolin, Housing All Australians
28 Nov: Commander Stuart Bateson, Vic Pol
05 Dec: Laura Cavallo, CEO, Destination Melbourne
12 Dec: Festive Celebration Meeting
LAST WEEK'S MEETING
DR ANDREW LEMON, VRC HISTORIAN
Dr Andrew Lemon, (Middle) Historian and Consultant Historian to the Victoria Racing Club provided a fascinating dialogue of the Melbourne Cup and its history.
EAST TIMOR ROOFING CO HANDOVER
Richard Fowler presented a report to Members at last week's luncheon meeting. Seen here from left: President Robert, Adriano de Jesus (Tom Bosco's Baucau facility) and Richard Fowler.
MEET A NEW MEMBER
ADRIAN NELSON
A warm welcome to Adrian who was recently inducted as a Member. We look forward to working and meeting with Adrian as he wants to support our Projects in Committee positions.
CLUB EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS
FUND RAISING WINE OFFER FOR 2018
Not two but three "Max's" enjoyed the tasting at last week's Club meeting staged by Rob Dolan Wines representatives. Order your wines: Wine_Flyer_2018_f_Editable_1.pdf
'IGNITE' PROJECT THANK YOU!
President Robert received the following thank you from Carolyn Bowditch this week. Arts Access Victoria were thrilled with the "Ignite" Project which our Arts Committee organised so well and was supported by our Members. Thank you Arts Committee and those who attended!
'POSITIVE PEACE
Rob Fels has invited all members to "Experience and Learn about "Positive Peace". This is an interactive seminar where, rather than sitting passively in an audience, you can actively be involved in learning how the Rotary Peace Academy works towards achieving "Positive Peace" in the World.
REMINDERS
GARDEN DESIGN FEST 2018
It is not too late to book a seat on a bus to take you to this year's Garden Design Fest. Read on to hear about this year's offering of fantastic gardens in Melbourne and rural Victoria. Garden_Design_updated_flyer_2018_2.pdf
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
"LETS GET TOGETHER ....CELEBRATE THE DIFFERENCE"
This is the topic for our Club's International Women's Day Breakfast 2019. Next meeting for anyone wanting to support RCM's major fundraising event is Wednesday, 14 November at 7.30 pm. Address: 523 Orrong Rd. Armadale (Kerry Kornhauser).
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!
Inter Club Visits
RSVP/Enquiries to John Peberdy Email jpeberdy@bigpond.net.au or mobile 0417 943 524
28 November – 26th RC Central Melbourne, Paul Harris Fellow Breakfast PHF_Breakfast_flyer_2018.pdf
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
MELBOURNE INDIGENOUS TRANSITION SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
The Sheehan’s, Scalzo’s, Fishers, Smith’s (Reg) & Kerry Kornhauser attended the MITS (Melbourne Indigenous Transition School) fund raiser dinner at Carousal beside Albert Park Lake with 500 attendees. Hamish Blake as MC (pro-bono) and event raised $225,000.
CHRIS RODD
Congratulation to Chris Rodd who has been appointed Vice President of the Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances (AIDA) responsible for the Asia Pacific Region.
CONGRATULATIONS: PROFESSOR SUSAN DAVIS
Our congratulations go to our Member, Susan Davis. Susan became President of the International Menopause Society in June this year.
FORMER MEMBER HAS NEW HOTEL IN CAIRO
In early September, Kevin Sheehan and Phil Endersbee convened a Rotary reunion with our former Club member Michel Koopman at his new hotel appointment in Cairo.
VALE
BARRY RAWLINGS
It was with great sadness to hear of the death of our highly respected Member Barry Rawlings. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the New Peninsula Church, Mt Martha (Craigie Road, Mt Martha) next Thursday 8 November at 2:00PM.
MEMBER MILESTONES
07/11 Peter Manger - 34 years
08/11 Carol I’Anson - 1 year
08/11 Sally James - 1 year
11/11 Peter Bearsley - 20 years
11/11 Bill Ryan - 9 years
11/11 Shirley Singleton - 3 years
12/11 Iqbal Reta - 10 years
13/11 Judy Hogg - 5 years
GREETINGS
Happy Birthday this week to Spencer Bock (Today), Bob Cook, David Inglis, Janine Mahoney, Kevin Sheehan, Hugh Taylor, Robert Thomson.
LAST WEEK'S GUESTS
Guests of the Club: Andrew Lemon (Speaker), Adriano Maria de Jesus.
Visiting International Rotarians: John Hancock (Bangkok, Thailand).
Visiting Australian Rotarians: Frank Evans, Bruce Parker (Doncaster), Tim Hewitt (Lilydale).
Guests of Rotarians: Steve Hay (Peter Davis), Peter Matters (Margaret Matters), Jing Lin (Ian Evans).
On Duty this week: Amir Dastaviz, Robin Syme, Tim Goonan, Chris Rodd, Kevin Sheehan (Wine), Ian Ross (Photos).
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