Meeting No 4851 in the Club’s 99th year
THIS WEEK'S MEETING
KIRSTEN SAYERS, CEO RedR AUSTRALIA
Wednesday, 22 July 2020: Lunch Meeting
Guest Speaker: Kirsten Sayers, CEO Red R Australia
Topic: ‘Engaging Communities During a Humanitarian Response ‘
Venue: Zoom online meeting only
Registration: NOTE NEW LUNCH REGISTRATION ZOOM CODE
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qfuCurDIvGtDp0vkfAeD8FQBz3j4LvxsD After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Time: 1-2 pm
LAST WEEK'S MEETING
PROFESSOR GARRY JENNINGS AO
Absorbing and straightforward presentation and message from Professor Garry Jennings was provided at last week's meeting.
REFLECTION
PETER HOLLINGWORTH
Peter's delightful reflection at last week's meeting was delivered from Mecwacare Malvern where Peter and Ann are presently ensconced. We wish you both remain safe Peter.
President Marion Macleod will provide us with a "snapshot" item from our 100 Year history. Look out for "Did You Know?..." every week.
DID YOU KNOW? ...
15 JULY 2020 - DID YOU KNOW?
Charter Member, James MacDougall had the Classification of Wire Manufacturer. He established the Australian Nail Company in 1889 and expanded his company to manufacturing barbed wire and was the Army's largest supplier. He merged the company with Rylands Bros in 1921 which was absorbed into BHP in 1925.
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
WE LOOK FORWARD TO ...
29 Jul Lunch Meeting: Melanie Eagle, CEO & Martin Forrest, Health Promotion Programs Manager Hepatitis Victoria/LiverWELL™
05 Aug Lunch Meeting: 0808 Monash Medal
12 Aug Evening Meeting: Speaker TBA
19 Aug Lunch Meeting: Dr. Lisa O'Brien, CEO, The Smith Family Foundation
CLUB NEWS
ARI TALANTIS - PAUL HARRIS FELLOW
What a well-deserved naming of Ari Talantis as a Paul Harris Fellow at last week's meeting. Ari has made such a difference to Rotary Melbourne in a short time. Thank you Ari.
GRAEME WHITELAW - PAUL HARRIS FELLOW
Congratulations to Graeme for his contribution over the past ten years to Rotary Melbourne. See here online with wife Dianne. Thank you Graeme.
ZOOMING NEEDS YOU
Would you like a new skill? We are seeking members to upskill in Zoom which is now an important part of our Rotary lives. If you are interested in learning more about Zoom or wanting to join our Zoom Meeting Team, please contact Jo Mavros or Chris Stilwell.
NEW MEMBER SEMINAR
Thank you to our Director, New & Emerging Members, Chanti Bou for inviting interested Members to the new Member Seminar conducted by our Past District Governor 2015/2016 Ms Julie Mason on Saturday, 1 August at 11am - 12noon via Zoom. At time of launching Bulletin, five of our Members have accepted Chanti's invitation.
AROUND THE BAY RIDES AGAIN
Jim Orchard has been writing to previous years' volunteers regarding the forthcoming 2020 Around the Bay. I am sharing his message with all Members in the hope we enlist the support of even more Rotarians and families this year.
PROJECT PROFILING & PROMOTION
Nina Hunter, in a new role of Communications & Strategy Implementation's leader in "Project Profiling and Promotion", is asking Chairs of Committees to prepare for contact from her requesting members that she is profiling our Rotary Melbourne projects and seeking latest project information, photos and videos for project promotion.
COFFEE & CHAT WITH THE PRESIDENT
10.30am every Friday, with a coffee or tea, a biscuit, cake or pastry! Come online and enjoy some light conversation with President Marion. No mask needed and a great way to hear the latest news. Have a go at Zooming! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3096547242
YOUTUBE ADDITION
If you missed Sarah Meredith's recent presentation re: Global Citizens you can watch it from here or our Website: hhttps://youtu.be/dl58Nlw9pIA
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
MEMBER HANDBOOK
All Members will have by now received a copy in the mail of the 2020-21 RCM Centenary Edition of the Members Directory. Due to COVID-19 all directories have been posted. Usually most members receive their directories at a weekly lunch at which advertisers are acknowledged. This year we will acknowledge our advertisers here and through our social media. They are listed in your Directory and pictured here.
BUSHFIRE RELIEF
The Trauma Recovery Committee will be meeting on Thursday 23 July at 4:00 pm on Zoom.
We are beginning a project to deliver mental health support to the Bushfire areas and are looking for people with executive and coordination skills who are interested in humanitarian work.
If anyone has any questions or is interested, please contact Pam Brown on pamb@intellumen.com.au. The meeting ID is: 6408998749 PW: 123456
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Membership anniversaries this week Peter Abotomey (21), Peter Clements (12), Richard Fowler (19), Elaine Saunders (8).
GREETINGS
Happy birthday this week Max Barr, Hugh Bucknall, Max Carr, Cynthia Dowell, Sue McDonald, Chris Sotiropoulos, Celina Yu.
LAST WEEK'S GUESTS
 Celebrating 100 years of service in 2021    
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