THIS WEEK'S MEETING
MEMBER'S DAY
Vice Presidents Barbara Yerondais and Trevor Nink are chairing a fun and lively Member's Day luncheon meeting for us all. Do you know about our many diverse Club Projects? Have you answers to the questions about Club Projects? Be Prepared!
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
03 Apr: Commodore Greg Yorke, CSC, RAN
10 Apr: Conny Lenneberg, Exec. Dir. Brotherhood
of St Laurence
17 Apr: Prof.,The Reverend Gary D. Bouma, AM,FAICD
24 Apr: Major General Jim Barry AM, MBE, RFD,ED (Retd.)
LAST WEEK'S MEETING
ANDY EVANS, CEO STAR of the SOUTH
Andy Evans is seen here answering the many outstanding questions offered by our Members at last week's meeting. Russell Board was the Chair for the day and has provided the attached summary.
'THINK TANK' UPDATE
Marion Macleod reported last week on the Think Tank Committee. Members heard how this innovative Committee commenced and how its creation leads to inspire and develop new and innovative projects for Rotary Melbourne. Contact Marion if you have any ideas you might have which can be born through Think Tank's assistance.
PP GERRY JOHNSTON CONGRATULATIONS
Past President and member for over 36 years, Gerry Johnston celebrated his Eightieth Birthday at the meeting. Congratulations Gerry!
CLUB EVENTS & NEWS
TERRIFIC ANNUAL ARTS COMMITTEE WALK
Special thanks to VP Barbara Yerondais who led our Melbourne Members and Friends on a merry jaunt up and down the lanes of our "Top End" with exceptional and fascinating commentary of some of Melbourne's older establishments and architecture.
OUR FUNDRAISER NEEDS TO BE SHARED
What does a luxury travel experience and the prevention of childhood diseases in the Pacific Islands have in common? Our Rotary Fundraising Raffle! Please suggest to your friends and family to purchase a ticket using your book of tickets or go online for a simple purchase via: https://rotaryclubofmelbourne.auraffles.com.au/
STILL TIME TO REGISTER
The first Workshop discussing Family Violence, Women and Impact on Children is being held Wednesday, 27 March at 2.30 - 4.15 at Morgan Stanley, 120 Collins St. It is not too late to register for what will be a thought provoking "hands on" workshop.
HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL DIK OPEN DAY
Thanks Bob Glindemann for news on a highly successful and well-attended Open Day at the Donations in Kind store at West Footscray on Saturday.
COMMUNITY SCHOOL & SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM UPDATE
Delightful photo of smiling Cambodian children as a result of our "Community School & Social Work Program". David Hayes presented this update of Empowering Youth Cambodia at a recent luncheon.
1st MEETING of MELBOURNE CONVENTION
Photo shows the 1st Meeting of HOC representatives getting themselves organised for the photo and more importantly, commencement of many meetings for the RI Melbourne Convention in 2023. Thank you Hugh for the photo. Bulletin will provide updates regularly!
END TRACHOMA WATER TRAILER UPDATE
Thank you to Jim Orchard for this outstanding report on his recent visit to central Australia: Jim_Orchard_Conference_report_3.19.pdf
ROTARY RADIO INTERVIEW
Our Honorary Secretary Reg Smith is facing the microphone on Rotary Radio.
SECOND BITERS PLUS
Selfie photo shows Manoel Felipe, volunteer yesterday with Rotary Second Biters plus 2 granddaughters happily giving their weekend time to help disadvantaged communities. Not sure about "nameless" consuming 2 bananas from the produce!!! (Not Robert)
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Jim Donnelly: 15 years
Rosemary Nixon: 1 year
GREETINGS
Happy birthday this week to Malcolm Simpson, Ruth Carlos-Martinez (Today!), Peter Payne, Amir Dastaviz, Sharann Johnson.
LAST WEEK'S GUESTS
Guests of the Club: Hugh de Kretser (Speaker), Jan de Kretser, Manuela Rathey (Inductee), Susie Cole.
Visiting International Rotarians: Suresh Marcandan (Kuala Lumpur Diraja, Malaysia).
On duty this week Serena Low, Peter Davis, Clive Hollands, Sue McDonald, Philip Endersbee (Wine), Cheryl Lacey (Photos).
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