Meeting No 4867 in the Club’s 100th year
It's time to restock your cellar in readiness for Seasonal Greetings to Friends & Family! See link below!
From the President's Desk
PRESIDENT MARION'S UPDATE
"Well we’re out of lockdown and the masks are gone! Time for our 100th year to blossom. There is a bit on for the last few weeks to Christmas. All the usual events and fundraising, including the wine sales are there for members to choose from.
THIS WEEK'S MEETING
MEMBER'S MONTHLY LUNCH MEETING
Wednesday, 25 November – LUNCH MEETING
Meeting Registration https://www.trybooking.com/BMYWH
Topic Members Monthly Lunch
Chairman Chris Stillwell
LAST WEEK'S MEETING
PROFESSOR SALVATORE BABONES
Salvatore provided a spirited presentation around Victoria's "Belt and Road" Agreement with China and was fascinating in his wealth of knowledge. You may watch Professor Babone's address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pwjCX4wT7M
DID YOU KNOW ...?
In 1928, Lord Somers attended a luncheon meeting of the club to gather support of Members for a camp to bring together youths from all walks of life to develop greater tolerance and understanding. The Club supported and pledged funds to allow the project to proceed. First two camps were held at Anglesea in 1929 and 1930, and 1931, the camp moved to its own camp site on the coast between Balnarring and the Flinders Naval Base and was named Somers.
Reflection
BY PHILIP CORNISH
Members enjoy Reflection at our meetings, and very much the offerings of Philip Cornish.
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
LOOK AT WHAT'S AHEAD!
02 Dec Lunch Meeting: Dr. Simon Longstaff, AO, Executive Director, The Ethic Centre, Sydney
09 Dec Evening Meeting: Prof. Dr. Christoph Schommer, co-Director Robolab, University Luxembourg
Meeting Registration https://www.trybooking.com/BNEDV
16 Dec Lunch Meeting: Christmas Celebration Meeting & Partners Day – Final meeting for 2020
Meeting Registration https://www.trybooking.com/BMYUW
13 Jan Lunch Meeting: Kazuyoshi Matsunaga, Consulate-General of Japan in Victoria
CLUB NEWS & REMINDERS
MARVELOUS MELBOURNE ROTARY MENTORING
Our proactive Membership Team have lined up the final event for 2020: "Marvelous Melbourne Mentoring" in Rotary. Panellists include: PP Robert Fisher, new Member Carolyn Ballagh, PP Austen Burleigh (Pic.) and Dorothy Gilmour, with PP Mary Barry as MC.
99th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Congratulations to our President Nominee for 2022-23 Chris Sotiropoulos. This announcement was made at our 99th Annual General Meeting last week.
COLOUR YOUR WORLD EVENT
Over the past few weeks we have been encouraging members with families and friends to join in an environmental project this spring and summer by growing flowering plants whether it be in front and back gardens, patios, balconies or pots in the Colour your World project. Now check out this terrific upcoming event information featuring Lord Mayor Sally Capp.
WRAP UP OF AROUND THE BAY 2020
Trevor Nink wrote: "We have now drawn the line on our activities on Around the Bay for 2020. Due to the overwhelming participation and generosity of Melbourne Rotarians, we have been able to collect a princely sum of $20,451 to support scholarships for disadvantaged children in the Learning for Life program of The Smith Family. The presentation to The Smith Family will take place at our club meeting on Wednesday 2 December. All this without the riders taking to the road!" (Bravo ATB Team!)
R I FOUNDATION MONTH THANK YOU
President Marion has forward the following letter of appreciation from RI President Holger Knaack (pic.) and KR Ravindran, Trustee Chair, The Rotary Foundation 2020-21.
2020 FESTIVE WINE OFFER
This year, we are pleased to again offer our Members high quality wines for the festive season from Rob Dolan Wines in the Yarra Valley.
ROTARY MELBOURNE ASKS OUR MEMBERS
What topics would our Members like to be covered from our Evening Meetings? Simply send your suggestions to: Renata Bernarde (Chair of Evening Meetings) renata@pantala.com.au or Kerry Kornhauser: kerry.kornhauser@gmail.com
HAPPY as LARRY LUNCH was TERRIFIC
From hygiene to humour, the Happy as Larry lunch event was terrific. Mark Balla was a passionate adviser of healthy hygienic routines who took us where 'angels fear to tread!' Shane Jacobsen described how much impact his father has had on who he is and what he respects in life. There was much humour and sincerity from Shane. Pic shows: David Carruther, Kerry kornhauser, Suresh Marcandan and President Marion - actually meeting face to face again!
COFFEE & CHAT WITH THE PRESIDENT
FINAL ONE FOR 2020, with a coffee or tea, a biscuit, cake or pastry! Come online and enjoy some friendly banter with President Marion. No mask needed and a great way to hear the latest news. Maybe pick up some tips on Zooming! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3096547242
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
PE REG SMITH OAM - OUR CONGRATULATIONS
Our Hon Member, Her Excellency the Governor invested PE Reg Smith with his Order of Australia in a fine ceremony at Government House last week. The opportunity to converse directly with the Governor was a highlight as she talked of Reg’s long-standing service with the AFS and enquired how we were managing our Rotary projects during these challenging times.
WHAT AN OFFER!!!
Hon Sec. Russell Board needs to be thanked for generously sharing this email with Members. Check out the fascinating offer and saga of Ernie's Lost Barrell and its connection to Rotary Bacchus Marsh.
DONATION TO FARESHARE
Jacques Morin (Phoeniks) is pictured here after donating 100 plus cooked chickens to FareShare. Another example of our members always looking for opportunities to give back. Jacques is a specialized Hospitality Equipment supplier.
VALE
MURRAY CAMPBELL
Sadly, we were advised by Ann Campbell of the passing of PP Murray Campbell in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Murray is seen here with PP Clive Weeks and Hon Members Peter McCall enjoying the moment. Members please note funeral arrangements over page.
ROTARY EVENTS
ANNUAL PAUL HARRIS BREAKFAST 2020
Rotary Central Melbourne is inviting us to the annual Paul Harris Breakfast.
Date: Tuesday, 24 November at 7.30 am - 9.00 am.
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BLVSO
Guest Speaker: Ian Wishart, CEO of The Fred Hollows Foundation
Topic: “6,000 years of the trachoma scourge but we can end it all by 2030”.
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Membership anniversaries this week Peter Addison (15), David Beanland (11) TODAY!, Renata Bernarde (2), Peter Rogers (30), Cynthia Dowell (16), Satish Menon (5).
GREETINGS
Happy birthday this week Marg Leser (TODAY!), Gerald Ashman, David Dunoon, Drasko Kraguljac, Rosemary Nixon, Richard Parker, Peter Rogers.
LAST WEEK'S GUESTS
Guest of Club Salvatore Babones.
Visiting Rotarians and Visitors Ian Knight (Werribee), Robert Renshaw, Sue Smith, Michael Sparkes, Yanpu Zhang, Ben Hill, Brian Peters, Badar Shamim, Maureen Watson.
 Celebrating 100 years of service in 2021    
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