Rotary Melbourne is asking for Members to bring their youngsters (grandchildren/children) to meet some refugee families on Saturday, 18 January for a delightful few hours at Melbourne Zoo.
It was lovely to see one of our special Rotary friends Manoel Felipe (Brazil) with VP David Carruthers at last week's lunch meeting.
Thanks Maggie Matters for your pic. of the lunch now on the table after seeing Phil barbequeing last week! I couldn't resist this joyful photo which didn't arrive in time for last week. Happy Christmas.
Attached is the Flyer for our Project Gathering of Kindness. This Christmas Fundraiser is an opportunity for you to contribute to help kick start this project. Just $10 from each member would enable us to sponsor an event or showcase the Gathering of Kindness program. Gathering_of_Kindness_2019.pdf
A Prize of incalculable value will be given at our Christmas Lunch for the best photo of R100 Socks on or off! Maybe Sharann Johnson's socks "hung out to dry" in the snow! Anyone climbing Mt Washington will possibly find them there, still wet!
Last week at DIK, the Rotary Passport Club of Melbourne was officially chartered. Photos show our Rotary District 9800 Presidents, both past and present and many guests and Rotarians welcoming this Club to District 9800.
This week Raymond O’Flaherty, Chief Executive Officer of Metro Trains Melbourne, was our Guest Speaker. Thank you to Catherine Baxter for Chairing this meeting and her summary for Bulletin.
Members received the attached Flyer last week inviting Members to contribute to District and International Projects via our RI Foundation donations. This as you know is separate to Rotary Melbourne's Community Foundation which funds our Rotary Melbourne Projects. The_Rotary_Foundation_Flyer_2019.pdf
Kristallnacht Cantata is David's final concert for 2019. See attached Flyer for details: Kristallnacht_Cantata_flyer_(1).pdf
Rotarian Gunilla Hedman, Rotary Crans-Montana, Switzerland was warmly welcomed and enjoyed swapping banners with President Kevin.
Believe me when I say: "R100 Socks are not going away!" The Photographic Competition will last as long as your socks if worn every single day until April 21, 2021! Ladies: what socks do you wear to walk, play golf and tennis, wear to the gym? If you want comfort but want to look smart - Ladies only wear white R100 sport socks on their feet! Send me your photographs proving you are smart and sassy! Put them on your Christmas list!
Our Christmas luncheon at 35 Sofitel is going to be terrific with friendship, fun and a special guest musician! Members remember, this is a special partner's lunch so bring your partner, bring a friend, bring a colleague. Book your guests with Jo please! Photo was taken last year, let's repeat this year!
Please note this date: Saturday, 18 January. This is an annual event on our calendar and a delightful day is promised at Melbourne Zoo. Let's support Ted Garland who has continued this annual event for Kevin. Thanks Ted.
God love his cotton socks! (Hopefully R100!) Alan Trumble provided his thoughts on recalcitrant Members, wine history and our annual Wine Sales at last week's meeting! Thank you Alan. You rock! Alan_Trumble_Wine_Pitch_Nov_19.pdf
I'm good at Multi-Tasking! I can listen, ignore and forget ... All at Once!
Malvern Group Captain Sharann Johnson created another outstanding Malvern Group Dinner celebrating Christmas at Kooyong Tennis Centre. It was lovely to see Fay Nicholson (Roger's wife), President Kevin and Lisa and our loved VP: Cynthia Edgell among the 24 Members and partners.
Peninsula Group led by the smiling PP Phil Endersbee enjoyed a Christmas BBQ recently. Thank you to President Kevin and Lisa for the photo and our appreciation for their support and company for everything Rotary Melbourne and more.
Rotary Melbourne through the Welfare of the Young Committee sponsored a musical play for children with vision and hearing impairments recently. Thank you to our Welfare of the Young Chair Robert Thomson for this delightful summary.
Editor not sure whether Sue is checking out the "Elvis" like blue suede shoes or VP David's R100 socks? Good to see them having fun at last week's lunch meeting!
A teacher called to see young gir's mother about her work at school. "I want to speak to your mother, dear," said the teacher. "She ain't here" replied the girl. "Isn't, not ain't" the teacher replied. "Where's your grammar?" the teacher corrected her. "She ain't here either," said the girl!
Topic: "Meeting Passenger Needs for a Growing Melbourne"
Chair: Catherine Baxter
Members are reminded that we are collecting foreign currency - both notes and coins as a fundraiser for our R100 International Pacific Immunisation Project.
Our Hon Member and Lord Mayor of Melbourne Sally Capp is just one of the terrific panellists lined up for this Rotary Melbourne Event. Please save the date! WIR-2020_A5_Flyer.pdf
Alexia Ridgway, District Rotary Postgraduate Global Scholar absolutely held our attention at last week's meeting. Her presentation was sobering and of extreme importance. Alexia is seen here with our highly respected Bob Fels at question time.
