School of Hard Knocks Newsletter

Rotary Melbourne in 2020 has created a history making Changeover event. In 99 years, this Changeover had everything from fellowship, friendship, smiles, traditions, awards but all from the comfort of our homes.

The online Changeover applauded PP Kevin Sheehan for fantastic, creative leadership into a world of COVID-19, one of the world's most difficult periods, and the induction of President Marion Macleod who will lead us into our 100th Year of Rotary Melbourne with the continuing surreal impact of COVID-19. This event had it all!

Bulletin Editor is giving Members a "snapshot" of photos taken from a computer screen highlighting our first online Changeover. Hope you enjoy!

PP Bob Glindemann was MC of the event. Terrific job Bob!

Kevin introduces the event and makes his "thank you" address to his team and Members!

Screenshot of just some of the nearly 200 Members and Guests

Our dear Jo Mavros keeping us online and targeted with her magic screenshot button!

Congratulations to our Cynthia Edgell for being awarded the David Wittner Mentoring Award 2020! (Sorry a bit blurry)

A Sapphire Paul Harris was awarded to our PP Mary Barry for her outstanding Rotary service!

More of our Rotary Melbourne Members and Guests online

President Kevin inducted our new President Marion Macleod wearing her chain of office.

President Marion thanked Lisa Sheehan and Kevin for their outstanding work during their year tackling COVID-19.

President Marion thanked her "Wise Counsel"

President Marion outlined her Priorities for her year as Rotary Melbourne's 100th President

More Members and Guests enjoying Changeover in their own homes

A special video created by Mark Pinoli was a "highlight" of the evening. Our Directors had to convey something we didn't know about them. Director Communications: Kerry Kornhauser

Director Corporate Issues: Peter Davis (with his special friend - his hedge!)

Director Community Service: Phil Cornish (with his books)

Director Events & Fundraising: Mikaela Stafrace

Director International Service: Mark Pinoli

Vice President Humanitarian Services: Pamela Brown

Director Membership: Chanti Bou

Vice President Management & Communications: PN Chris Stilwell

Director Youth & Vocational Service: Iqbal Reta

Honorary Treasurer: Peter Hanlon

Honorary Secretary: Russell Board

More Members and Guests

Our Special Guest: lookalike RI President Holger Knaack (alias Col Cameron)

Another screenshot of more Members and Guests

PP Phil Endersbee and the mastermind and creator of PP Kevin's outstanding R100 bowtie ex R100 socks!

PE Reg Smith with wife Sue preparing to draw the Raffle prizes in their special "raffle room" at home. Thanks Sue.

Note the wonderful 100 Year Raffle Barrel: Thanks to Mev Connell! Special thanks to Russell Board, Reg Smith, Rosemary Nixon, Philip Endersbee for your prizes creating $5,411.25 for the Fighting Fund.