There is much activity and success for our newly created Fifth Focus of Rotary: Environment Sustainability. A small very efficient and focused team of Melbourne Rotarians are working hard to get our attention to supporting our environment. Gary Fowler pictured here, presented the project to our Members last week.
Three Rotarians harnessing positive energy to shape community, invite you to join them on a bold mission: To Create a Better World for All.
Date: Monday 16 November 2020
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
A delightful Reflection was delivered by Ross Scholes-Robertson at our last meeting. Thank you Ross.
18 Nov Lunch Meeting - Professor Salvatore Babones, Associate Professor, Globalisation, University of Sydney
25 Nov Lunch Meeting - Members Lunch
02 Dec Lunch Meeting - Greg Moriarty, Secretary of Defence, Department of Defence Australia, Australia's former Ambassador to the Republics of Indonesia and Iran
Last week's first of the Great Debates was a "bobby-dazzler"! The effort and behind-the-scenes preparation by the Debaters and the Rotary Melbourne team of organisers, did Rotary Melbourne proud! The Stilwell Family Trans Tasman Challenge Cup is waiting here to be engraved. Just a couple more Debates in the new year before engraving (we hope!). I have been assured alcoholic beverages were taken after the Debate!
Congratulations to Rosie Creswell our 2020 Sir John Reid Award recipient. Rosie was truly a delightful guest and Members respected and were touched by Rosie's sincerity and the wonderful life work she has contributed to community service. Bravo Rosie! Thanks to Cynthia Edgell and our Vocational Services Team and to Chris Stillwell for his emapthic, sensitive hosting of the Award to Rosie.
It was really lovely to see some of our previous Sir John Reid Awardees at last week's meeting. Libby Clarke (2020) and Kevin and Rhonda Butler (2019). Kevin (pictured) and Rhonda provided some fascinating details about BlazeAid and their recent successes. Sensational way some of our international backpackers, caught here in Australia during lockdown, working tirelessly around the bushfire areas with BlazeAid. Online we were honoured to have family of our esteemed Past President: Daughters, Jean Hadges & Margaret Ross: AND Grand-daughter and Chairman of the John T Reid Charitable Trusts, Belinda Lawson.
Another snapshot of Rotary Melbourne's 100 Years: Scott’s Hotel (pictured 1921) was the initial venue for luncheons, but, on 15 June 1921, a move was made to the supper room at the Melbourne Town Hall. This was more private than Scott’s Hotel where the meeting was disturbed by noise from the adjoining land. Catering at the supper room was done by the Mutual Store, courtesy of Rotarian Fred Ryall, the General Manager.
This month we celebrate and promote each week the activities of the Rotary International Foundation. Last week, Bob Fels explained the Rotary Foundation Global Scholarships – after which Bob will introduced our Guest Speaker and scholar Ida Whiteman.
Congratulations to all that participated: Here are the results of those that shared in the prize pool.
1st - Twilight Payment – Peter Dakin
2nd - Tiger Moth - Russell Board
3rd - Prince of Arran – Ted Garland
Last - Deb Yin Foo (Pictured and even happy with being Last)
We missed Alistair's Reflection from the previous week but it seems even more appropriate this week. Alistair is seen here last year, greeting our special guest, who is again Guest Speaker at this week's meeting: The Hon. Sally Capp, Lord Mayor of Melbourne.
Lunch Meeting: Wednesday, 11 November
Meeting Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/BMQYM
Guest Speaker: Lord Mayor Sally Capp
Topic: State of the City
Chairman: President Marion Macleod
Rotary Central Melbourne is inviting us to the annual Paul Harris Breakfast.
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
FESTIVE WINE OFFER IS COMING
If your cellar is depleted like this one after "lockdown", then Rotary Melbourne's Annual Festive Wine Offer is a chance to restock. Look out for details, email flyer and order form shortly.
Our Honorary Secretary, Russell Board has set the challenge for tomorrow's Melbourne Cup. Here is the running sheet for our Members' Melbourne Cup Sweep. May the "course" be with you!
11 Nov Lunch Meeting - Lord Mayor’s Annual Address
18 Nov Lunch Meeting - Professor Salvatore Babones, Associate Professor, Globalisation, University of Sydney
25 Nov Lunch Meeting - Members Lunch
02 Dec Lunch Meeting - Greg Moriarty, Secretary of Defence, Department of Defence Australia, Australia's former Ambassador to the Republics of Indonesia and Iran
Lunch Meeting: Wednesday, 4 November
Awarding: Sir John Reid Community Service Award
Chairman: Cynthia Edgell
Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/
Time: 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm
Our Honorary Treasurer, Peter Hanlon provided us with an overview of Rotary Melbourne performance and financial position to 30 June, 2020. The Board of Rotary Melbourne as the Trustees of our 2 charitable funds approved the annual financial statements and related matters earlier this month. These accounts will be tabled for adoption by the members at the AGM on 18 November.
Terrific presentation from Tim Conolan who shared his Rotary journey so far and his involvement in the Happy as Larry Lunch. His video presentation from Tim's not for profit organisation: TLC for Kids Inc. can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/274820448.
One of our newer Members, Yidan Xi contributed beautifully to last week's Members' Meeting. Yidan has been a stalwart of Rotary Melbourne even prior to induction with her position at Chateau Yering, she organised the main prize in our Rotary International Women's Day Breakfast this year.
Dr Carol Bond was inducted at last week's meeting. Welcome Carol, we look forward to working alongside you at Rotary Melbourne and even more, we look forward to actually meeting you personally.
Who are the brainpowers behind The Great Debate? What experience do they bring to the table? Ensure you join The Great Debate and register here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-great-rotary-debate-2020-rotary-melbourne
Norman Taralrud-Bay was awarded a Multiple Ruby Paul Harris at last week's meeting. Congratulations Norman.
Chris Sotiropoulos made an outstanding contribution to our Member's Meeting describing his Rotary Melbourne journey and incorporation of Rotary into both his professional and personal life.
