Please join us for our annual "Hat Day" luncheon where we promote mental health as an issue and help raise funds for mental health research for Australian Rotary Health.
Cost: $53pp inc. hat hire and lunch.
Bookings for guests and visitors: advise jo - office@rotaryclubofmelbourne.org.au Ph: 654 7242
THIS WEEK'S SPEAKER
PROF JANE PIRKIS CHAIR RESEARCH COMMITTEE
Topic: “Improving media reporting of suicide: How funding from Australian Rotary Health made a difference”
Chair: Peter Rogers
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
06 Nov: Lord Mayor's Annual Address
13 Nov: Sir John Reid Community Service Award - Also RCM AGM
20 Nov: Alexandra Ridgway - Rotary Global Scholar
27 Nov: Raymond O’Flaherty, CEO Metro Trains
04 Dec: Robert Klupacs, CEO Bionics Institute
11 Dec: Christmas Celebration Meeting - Partners Day
NEXT EVENING MEETINGS
Mon, 28 Oct: Katerina Gaita - Environment 'Do We Have a Climate Emergency?’
Thu, 28 Nov: Hana Assafiri – ‘A New Caucus?’
LAST WEEK'S MEETING
JEFF FLOYD, CHAIR, PARKS VICTORIA
Jeff Floyd presented on the history and challenges of Parks Victoria and it's future pathway in our State. He is seen here with Chair Peter Dakin.
VISIT BY CAROLINE BOWDITCH
A warm welcome was extended to Caroline Bowditch at last week's meeting. Caroline is Executive Director of Arts Access. She is also an Award winning choreographer, performance artist and acclaimed leader in disability access, inclusion and inclusive practice.
CLUB NEWS
AFRI AUS CARE and ROTARY MELBOURNE
Rotary Melbourne is in early stages of developing a relationship with Afri-Aus Care in Melbourne. Quin Scalzo, Graham O’Donnell and Robert Fisher visited them in Dandenong recently with DG Nominee Dale Hoy. Pic. shows AAC's basketballers.
RED ILLUMINATED TOWN HALL
End Polio Now Day last Thursday in Melbourne, saw our Melbourne Town Hall lit up in breathtaking red! Thank you PP Robert for organising this with our MCC.
LOVABLE LARRIKINS AT FED SQUARE
Here they are at Federation Square meeting place after the End Polio Train Ride which many Rotary Clubs joined on the train ride from Bendigo to Melbourne. These "larrikins" are Adrian Nelson, President Kevin and Hon. Sec. Reg with our DG Grant jumping for joy in the background!
VESTS and SHIRTS PLEASE!!!
Trevor Nink is seeking the return of any HiVis vests still with members after the 6 October Around the Bay event. Also, Trevor is collecting the cycling ‘Team Rotary’ shirts. Could you please leave them with Trevor, Jim or Chris or with Jo at the office.
SNEAK PREVIEW
Watch this space for full details but in the meantime, tap "Read more" for a sneak preview!
'WHERE ARE THE R100 SOCKS?'
R100 SOCK AND RICHMOND - BOTH WINNERS!
Bit unsure of PP Peter Rogers' intention here? Kicking the Cup or illuminating his R100 sock in the Cup's brightness?
'LUCKY PHIL'
The foot and sock belong to Phil Endersbee (good to know he wears his own product!). Blue fishing boat in background is “Passage” owned by Phil's brother-in-law!!! Site: Constitution Dock in Hobart.
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
FRESH BARRAMUNDI ON THE MENU!
BBQ fresh barramundi was served at Melbourne Indigenous Transition School's annual fundraising dinner held at ‘Carousel’ Albert Park Lake Thursday evening. It was attended by the Sheehans, Scalzos, Rogers, Smiths, McGuirks and Fishers.
AMELIE HINRICHS
Do you remember Amelie Hinrichs? Amelie was one of our exchange students from Germany in 2013-2014 and hosted by Chris Wang, Cheryl Lacey, Peter Davis, Keith McNeil. Amelie seen here with Clive Weeks in 2014.
OTHER CLUB INVITES
"WHAT'S THE BUZZ ABOUT BEES?"
PP Di Gillies Rotary Balwyn has sent an open invitation to this fascinating, controversial evening exploring bees in our world. See attached invitation for bookings and venue on Tuesday 12 November evening. BeeFlyerStandard-min.pdf
PUBLIC IMAGE & MEMBER SEMINAR
District 9800 is having a Public Image & Member Seminar on Saturday 9 November.
INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY 2019
Brighton North Rotary has created a significant event this year: "Larry Lunch" which we need to support.
D9800 FOUNDATION DINNER 2019
A Celebration of The Rotary Foundation Past Rotary International President and Chair Elect of The Rotary Foundation, K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran will be the special guest at a dinner on Wednesday 13 November at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club.
ROTARY ROWVILLE INTER CLUB VISIT
Rotary Club of Rowville Business Breakfast will have Ray Martin (TV Personality) as Guest Speaker this year.
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Stephen Mandie: 17 years – TODAY!!
Luke Bellfield: 1 year
Bob Cook: 38 years
Gerry Johnston: 37 years
Serena Low: 2 year
GREETINGS
Happy birthday this week to Peter Washusen (Today!!), Neville Barwick, Cheryl Lacey, Deborah Seifert.
LAST WEEK'S GUESTS
Guests of the Club: Jeff Floyd (Speaker).
Guests of Members: Caroline Bowditch (Garry Fowler), Alicia Stephenson (Ian Evans), Peter Strain, Alan Woodward (David Prest).
On duty this week Robert Thomson, Pamela Brown, Serena Low, Renata Bernarde, Bruce Davidson (Photos), Ken Woollard (Wine).
 Celebrating 100 years of service in 2021   
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