Thanks President Kevin for keeping us up to date as he represents Rotary Melbourne in his many interclub visits. Pic. shows Ray Martin with Myra Fisher and President Kevin.
Members please note: All members are welcome to attend the short Rotary Park Tree Dedication Ceremony by Past RI President Ravi at 9.45am on Wednesday 13 November. He will unveil the commemorative plaque for his tree – an Australian Native - Eucalyptus sideroxylon (seen in pic. and commonly known as a Red Ironbark.)
So many abbreviated titles, Editor will let you work them out! Our Club is in safe hands!
It's time to stock up on your festive wines. Why not take advantage of the outstanding premium wines on offer from Rob Dolan Wines and help our club in its work for the community at the same time.
PP Robert has provided this update on the initial visit to Dandenong's Afri-Aus Care Program which is providing some much needed support to African fathers in the area.
Volunteers needed for Rotary Prahran's Homework Club Mondays and Thursdays in Term from 4-5pm at Horace Petty Estate (Housing Commission off Chapel St., Prahran).
Sally Capp was elected Lord Mayor of Melbourne in May 2018, the first woman to be directly elected as Lord Mayor. She will deliver our Annual Lord Mayor Address. Partners and guests very welcome.
At this month’s meeting, we heard from Katerina Gaita's perspective on Climate Change which created much discussion.
Thank you PP Robert for your summary of the "IGNITE" Exhibition Opening last week. We look forward to working with Arts Access next year.
Ever reliable and tough, this R100 sock is shown without wear and tear after racing down the track at Tailem Bend's National Clubman car meet in South Australia. Snazzy sock and snazzy car! Thanks Rob Nethercote!
Special acknowledgement and appreciation to all those Members and guests who donned a hat to show respect for Rotary Health's Mental Awareness campaign in the prevention of suicide and devastating mental health issues in Australia. Thanks Sandra Hills.
Must comment that Peter looks pretty at home in his camping hat! He is seen here celebrating his 73rd Birthday with President Kevin.
Professor Jane Pirkis is seen here after delivering her presentation to mark Rotary "Mental Health" Day with Chair PP Peter Rogers looking wonderful in pink!
Super Important Message if you want a great Festive Season! This year, we are pleased to again offer you high quality festive wines from the Rob Dolan Winery in the Yarra Valley.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bit unsure of PP Peter Rogers' intention here? Kicking the Cup or illuminating his R100 sock in the Cup's brightness?
Topic: “Improving media reporting of suicide: How funding from Australian Rotary Health made a difference”
Chair: Peter Rogers
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.
