THIS WEEK'S MEETING
ANTHONY McCLARAN, CEO
Anthony is CEO of Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
TOPIC: “TEQSA: protecting and enhancing Australia’s reputation for quality higher education”
CHAIR: Jane Munro
VICE PRESIDENT BARBARA
President Robert apologises for being "away" this week's meeting. On To Conference has beckoned him but VP Barbara will step in ..... thanks Barbara!
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
20 Feb: Angus Mitchell Oration, Dr Tilman Ruff AM
Note on level 1 Sofitel Please book guests with Jo
26 Feb: Evening Meeting: Dr Kaushik Sridhar
27 Feb: GWM Keith Murray (current Grand Master Masonic Lodge)
06 Mar: Prof. Susan Davis MB BS, FRACP, PhD, FAHMS
LAST WEEK'S MEETING
MARK RUBBO OAM, CEO FOUNDER of READINGS
Mark Rubbo provided Members and Guests with a terrific journey of bookselling in our history and the face of “Bookselling in the 21st Century”.
OUR LATEST PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS
FOUR PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS
President Robert is seen here with Jennifer Batrouney QC, Tony Greenwood, Peter Rogers and Peter Davis after naming them Paul Harris Fellows at last week's meeting 6 February.
PAUL HARRIS FELLOW - PETER DAVIS
Congratulations to Peter Davis in being named a Paul Harris Fellow. Peter is admired by our Members for his dedication and "Service Above Self" and received great applause at last week's meeting.
JENNIFER BATROUNEY QC - PAUL HARRIS FELLOW
President Robert is seen here reading the special citation of Jennifer Batrouney QC when he named her a Paul Harris Fellow (Non Member) at our luncheon meeting on 6 February. Jennifer was one of four Paul Harris Fellows acknowledged for her commitment and support to our Club.
SEE NEXT WEEK'S BULLETIN FOR CITATIONS:
Peter Rogers and Tony Greenwood
CLUB EVENTS & REMINDERS
CHECK OUT OUR R100 BOOTHS AT CONFERENCE
Even if you are not registered for the Victorian Multi District Conference, our R100 Team would be rapt to see you Sunday, 17 February, the Showcase is open 1.15 - 4.00pm. Check out the Rotary 100 booths which we have put 110% energy towards to tantalise your Rotary senses!
YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARDS 2019 SEEK NOMINATIONS
Our Vocational Services Committee, chaired by Iqbal Reata has been busy sending invitations to industry, universities, public health sector to gather nominations for our 2019 Young Achiever Awards. Do you know someone who fits the requirements on the attached Flyer? YOUNG_ACHIEVERS_AWARDS_2019_fLYER.docx
INVITE A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER!
President Robert is leading the way by inviting his friends and colleagues to the 49th Angus Mitchell Oration by Dr Tilman Ruff AM, Nobel Peace Laureate . This is going to be a brilliant lunch meeting on Wednesday, 20 February. Bookings must be made with Jo please.
DR KAUSHIK SRIDHAR
Our Club's next Evening Meeting on Tuesday, 26 February will be presented by Dr. Kaushik Sridhar, Sustainability Leader | Board Member | University Lecturer | Public Speaker | Former Professional Athlete. Share this invitation with family and friends. The_Building_Blocks_to_Leading_in_Sustainability_Feb19_Flyer_(f)_1.pdf
BREAKFAST PANELLISTS ANNOUNCED
The Breakfast topic for discussion at this year's IWD Breakfast: "Let's Work Together: Celebrating Difference" will be discussed and explored by high profile presenters and Moderator. Panellist Josh Bornstein, Principal Lawyer at Maurice Blackburn (pictured).
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.
DIARISE THIS DATE: 20 MAY!
MONDAY, 20 MAY! DINNER at CHOI'S HAWTHORN! NOT JUST ANY DINNER, BUT OUR PRESIDENT ROBERT'S DINNER!
CAN YOU HELP?
FLOOD DISASTER TOWNSVILLE
We are all well aware of the terrible floods in Queensland and the impact that it has had on so many people's lives. District 9800 Secretary, Jane Pennington has conveyed that many Clubs have asked how they can assist through making a donation to the relief appeal. Details follow.
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
- John McIntosh 12 Years
- Phil Watson 11 Years (Today)
- Rodney Smith 35 Years
- Chris Stillwell 17 Years
- Ron Cullen 36 Years
- Philip Endersbee 25 Years
- Peter McCall 18 Years
- Graeme Whitelaw 9 Years
ROB HELME - 22 YEARS A ROTARIAN
Members congratulated Rob Helme last week for 22 years of dedication and commitment to Rotary Melbourne and his work in Rotary Foundation and selection and support for Peace Fellows.
GREETINGS
Happy birthday this week to Bob Burgess (Today!), John Fuller, Bill Ryan
LAST WEEK'S GUESTS
Guests of the Club Mark Rubbo (Speaker), Jennifer Batrouney, Angela Lee, Tony & Wendy Greenwood, Peter & Cathy Rogers, Peter& Debra Davis
Visiting International Rotarians Jim & Elizabeth Kaylor (Lovedale, Colorado, US), Suresh Marcandan (Kuala Lumpur Diraja, Malaysia)
Visiting Australian Rotarians Fatima Ali (Sydney)
Guests of Rotarians Laura & Georgia Davis, Ken Davis, Karen Joy (Peter Davis), Ibrahim Champion (Ian Evans), Clifton Warren (Cheryl Lacey)
On duty this week Chanti Bou, Sue McDonald, Keith Callinan, Debra Yin Foo, Bruce Davidson (Wine), Bill Pickett (Photos)
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