THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER
ROB McGUIRK - PRESIDENT - HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL
Topic: “The Social Purpose of Youth Hostels”
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
30 Jan: Gerard Mansour, Comm. of Senior Victorians;
Rachel Lane, Principal of Aged Care Gurus;
Sabine Phillips, Lawyer;
Moderator Sandra Hills OAM, CEO, Benetas.
06 Feb: Mark Rubbo OAM, CEO Founder Readings
13 Feb: Anthony McClaran, CEO, Tertiary Education Quality & Standards Authority
LAST WEEK'S MEETING
SANDRA HILLS OAM, CEO BENETAS
Thank you Richard for your summary of last week's meeting. "Last Wednesday our very own Sandra Hills OAM turned the focus on to our members, informing us on how we can organise our later years to get the most out of life.
'BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE'
Thank you to our Health & Ageing Committee Members Sandra Hills (Presenter) and Richard Skinner (Chair) for creating the 2 Part Presentation "Bright Side of Life" which commenced at last week's meeting. We look forward to Part 2 on Wednesday, 30 January with Guest Speakers and our questions answered about positive ageing.
CLUB NEWS & REMINDERS
JOIN US AT WERRIBEE ZOO WITH YOUR YOUNGSTERS
Ted Garland is organising the Kevin Simkiss Day at the Werribee Open Range Zoo. Saturday 26 January 2019. Note: Editor is attending with granddaughter! Let's spend Australia Day at the Zoo! Safari Bus is free and exciting for our children/grandchildren and even us!
INVITATION FROM GOVERNOR of VICTORIA
Attached is an Invitation from Her Excellency the Hon. Linda Dessau to all Victorians to visit our Government House Open Day - Australia Day - 26 January: Invitatio_from_Governor_Open_Day_2019.pdf
MULTI DISTRICT CONFERENCE 15-17 FEBRUARY
The R100 Team is busy creating a showcase of Projects, Thought Starters and Invitations for all Rotary Clubs to become involved in 100 year Celebrations in 2021.
OUR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY BREAKFAST
Did you know? 80% of the 1,200 guests at the annual International Women's Day Breakfast are NOT Rotarians!
Did you know? Every year, at least 20 guests attend from each of the following: Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria!
R100 FACEBOOK
R100 Team has a small request to all Members with Facebook access. We are working hard to spread the word on R100 activities, projects and celebrations. The small request is that as many of you "LIKE" our R100 postings and "SHARE" them with your Rotary friends. Simple but effective way of supporting R100! Thank you!
ARTS COMMITTEE CONCERT - 20 FEBRUARY
Save the Date! The Arts Committee has announced their Symphonic Celebration at Myer Music Bowl is a free concert and we are all invited. At 6.00 pm, bring your family and picnic on the lawns before the concert commences at 7.30 pm. Gates open at 4.30 pm.
RECEPTION NEEDS YOU!
Have you sat on Reception? Then you will know it is a great way to meet fellow Members whilst providing a greatly appreciated service to our Club.
PRIVACY ALERT TO MEMBERS
Last week Jo sent us all a privacy alert for the District Members Directory. This is a reminder to you to alter the District website accordingly if you would prefer to NOT have your address and phone number listed.
MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
ALL SMILES AFTER 'SECOND BITE' COLLECTION
Selfie taken after another successful collection of food from Prahran Market for 'Second Bite'. Helpers on Sunday included two young Brazilian visitors sent by former Guest in December, Manoel Martins Marques, honorary member of Rotary Club Cruzeiro, Alan Trumble, Chris Wang, Dorothy Gilmour and her 10 year old granddaughter!
CLUB 'MILESTONES'
- Max Hardman 23/01/1988 (31 years)
- Eric Wright (1 year)
- Adrian Kloeden (2 years)
- Allan Wang (3 years)
- Helena Michaels (5 years).
GREETINGS
Birthdays this month: Peter Abotomey, Renata Bernarde, Chad Brendish, Bev Brock, Keith Callinan, Sally Capp, Philip Cornish, Alan Finkel, Bob Glindemann, Timothy Goonan, John Green, Hamish Head, Trevor Hill, Sandra Hills, Colin Honey, Don Hyde, Peter Jones, Maureen Mangion, Philip Mayers, Kevin O'Flaherty, Antonio Pajovic, Sianna Panagiotopoulos, Charles Qin, Robin Reid, Abdullah Saeed, Chris Stillwell, Alistair Urquhart.
Susan Davis, Cynthia Edgell, David Hayes, Mark Pinoli and Ian Sunderland all celebrate “0” birthdays.
LAST WEEK'S GUESTS
Visiting International Rotarians Drew & Kandie Vactor (Tucson, Arizona, US).
Visiting Australian Rotarians Amritpal Singh & Judy Parslow (Southbank).
Guests of Rotarians Elizabeth Lucas, Brad Taylor, Michael Roberts (Branko Panich), Claire Fraser (Ian Evans), Millicent Nink (Trevor Nink).
On duty this week Pam Brown, Deb Yin Foo, Alan Trumble, Clive Hollands, TBA (Wine), Bill Pickett (Photos).
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