Meeting No 4810 in the Club’s 98th year
THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER
THOMAS BAKER ORATION 2019
Thomas Baker Oration for 2019 will be presented by David Thodey AO, Chairman, CSIRO
Topic: 'Can Science & Technology keep Australia from a Future Decline'
Chair: Gerry Johnston
HOOLY DOOLY!
This is the Prize! Gerard Johnston and Robin Reid wrote: "We expect a large number of members and guests to be at Wednesday’s meeting for the Baker Oration. So we’ve arranged for a prize of 15 year old Glenfiddich single malt whisky." Thank you ..... Are you the lucky winner?
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
11 Sep: David Parkin OAM
18 Sep: The Hon. Gabrielle Williams, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence,
Minister for Women, Minister for Youth
25 Sep: RI President Mark Daniel Maloney - AFL luncheon
Special Event & Prize for R100 Socks Competition
EVENING SPEAKERS
Mon, 30 September: Tina Kwik - "Youth Migration and Employment"
Mon, 28 October: Katerina Gaita Environment - "Do We Have a Climate Emergency?"
Thur, 28 November: Hana Asssafiri - "A New Caucus?"
LAST WEEK'S MEETING
JASON BALKIN
Last week, it was fascinating to hear from Jason Balkin, Melbourne Convention Bureau. How did Melbourne succeed in its Bid for the RI Melbourne Convention in 2023? Jason is seen here with Chair Hugh Bucknall and President Kevin.
GUEST FROM THE WEST
Members welcomed their friend and former Member, Bill Charlton when he attended last week's meeting. Bill always attends when he visits Melbourne. Terrific.
KATHERINE BROWN UPDATE on US STUDIES
Katherine Brown our District Global Post Graduate Scholarship awardee has returned from USA and is seen here providing a terrific update on her time studying in the US.
LAST EVENING MEETING
LAST EVENING MEETING
Associate Professor Simon Stafrace, Program Director, Alfred Mental & Addition Health and Community Member, Inner Southeast Metropolitan Partnership spoke compassionately and knowledgeably about the impact of Loneliness on the community.
CLUB EVENTS & NEWS
PRESIDENT'S NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The date of the Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc Annual General Meeting has now been fixed as 13 November 2019. Formal notices will issue in due course. This meeting triggers a series of events starting with the forming of the President's Nominating Committee.
CSIRO'S NATIONAL OUTLOOK REPORT
Were you aware that Renata Bernarde was one of the 50 participants who helped write the CSIRO's Australian National Outlook Report which is part of David Thodey's presentation on Wednesday?
WALK and a TRAIN RIDE in OCTOBER
October is the End Polio Now month. What are we doing? Our District is planning two events in October to raise awareness and funds for the End Polio Now campaign.
IT IS NOT TOO LATE!
Sunday, 6 October. Do you like to get some fresh air, take a walk? How about doing both while you help direct the flow of cyclists as they cycle Around the Bay? Photo shows our loved late Member Janet Purves and PE Marion.
RI PRESIDENT'S VISIT
Mark and Gay Maloney have planned a visit to Rotary Melbourne on Wednesday 25th September (our Grand Final day lunch).
SIR JOHN REID AWARD - NOMINATIONS
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: SIR JOHN REID COMMUNITY SERVICES AWARD
"WHERE are the R100 SOCKS?"
 Prize winner announced 25 September for First Round of photos. Competition will conclude 21 April, 2021!
R100 SOCK TAKES WEARER TO GLASGOW
Here it is in old Glasgow worn by our PP Robert! Safe Travels Robert!
GUESS WHO?
NO... it isn't. It is a loved female Rotarian labouring and not just swanning around the world like many of our Members! Barbara Yerondais hard at work at Reservoir!
BRIAN LAST MONTH
Recent pic from Brian Horwood standing on Bridge over the River Cam (Punting) with Kings College in backgroun which according to Brian is at least something that King Henry VIII did right in the last 17th Century).
WHY IS CHRIS WANG SO HAPPY?
Because Chris has been on his feet all day in his warehouse packing kits for "Make a House a Home" Project; but his feet are cushioned and comfy in his R100 socks!
DO YOU WANT TO WIN A PRIZE?
Out in the bush, by the seaside, R100 Socks are the choice of the smart travellers. Send Editor photo of your sock and foot with an "unbelievable" backdrop. Prizes will be given at meetings quarterly till April 21, 2021! You have to WEAR IT to WIN IT! All proceeds to R100 Projects.
VALE TIM FISCHER
TIM FISCHER AC
This inspirational tribute was delivered by Kevin Sheehan, President Rotary Melbourne on the 28th August 2019.
OTHER CLUB INVITES
RI PRESIDENT'S DINNER - BALLARAT
Attached is invitation to RI President Mark Maloney's Dinner on 24 September in Ballarat. RI_President_Dinner_Invitation_-_Ballarat_24th_Sept_2019_(1).pdf
YEA GARDEN EXPO
Rotary Yea has extended an invitation to Members to visit the outstanding Yea Garden Expo on September 21 & 22 at the Yea Saleyards. Only 1 hour from Melbourne.
MEMBER NEWS
Cynthia Edgell is home in Ashbourne recuperating from her surgery and is doing well. She will embark on Chemo soon.
Keith Callinan is in Epworth Richmond recovering from a fall. He will be transferred for rehab and assessment later this week. Taking calls.
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Bob Burgess: 43years
GREETINGS
Happy birthday this week to David Frieze, Peter Berg
LAST WEEK'S GUESTS
Guests of the Club Jason Balkin (Speaker), Katherine Brown.
Visiting Australian Rotarians Bill Charlton (Perth, WA)
On duty this week Rosemary Nixon, Trevor Hill, Debra Yin Foo, Jim Orchard, Ian Ross (Photos), Philip Endersbee (Wine)
 Celebrating 100 years of service in 2021   
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