Brighton North Rotary has created a significant event this year: "Larry Lunch" which we need to support.
This week's special Partner's Day lunch meeting will be presented by Daniel Johnson, Business Development and Melba Estate Manager at Coombe, Yarra Valley commencing at 10.30 am for the 11.00 am mansion and garden tour to commence with lunch around 12.15pm "with a glass of something nice to start". Those who arrive early can enjoy morning tea.
Thank you Adrian Kloeden for chairing last week's meeting and your summary. Pic shows President Kevin with Mark.
Rotary Club of Rowville Business Breakfast will have Ray Martin (TV Personality) as Guest Speaker this year.
Thanks Trevor Nink for conveying the fantastic statistics of another sensational Around the Bay. The financials are being worked on and shall be reported when available.
Thank you Bill Pickett for providing the wonderful photos of Robin and Liz Reid's beautiful gardens which the Canterbury Waverley Group enjoyed before dinner at a nearby restaurant (Yu and Restaurant; highly recommended as they had upstairs room to make their own noise - all for a modest cost).
Before judging this pic. please respect Robin Reid's need for dignity! No need for forklift which was available to get Robin's foot on the Second Bite van today because Charlie (a regular Second Bite volunteer) was there to assist. Thank you Robin!
Rob McGuirk has asked for this invitation from Global Gardens of Peace to be extended to all our Members and partners. An invite to an exclusive evening featuring Lockhart River’s Art Gang, Andrew McConnell's SUPERNORMAL and DeBortoliFamily Winemakers.
D9800 Rotarians know that 2021 is the centenary of Rotary 100 Years in Australasia. This month DG Grant Hocking is out and about visiting Rotarians with a prototype of a Centenary baton. The pictures show where it has been so far this month. More to come.
A Celebration of The Rotary Foundation Past Rotary International President and Chair Elect of The Rotary Foundation, K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran will be the special guest at a dinner on Wednesday 13 November at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club.
Locate your hat ready for Mental Health Awareness Day! Sandra Hills looked terrific last year. You can too!
Fantastic News this week from RI- Rotary People of Action -Connectors Beyond Borders. D9800 nominee Lucienne Heyworth seen here with Pres. Kevin, Bob Fels and Rob Helme, is one of 6 inspirational people honoured for their work with refugees.
Stephanie Woollard and Seven Women invite Rotary Club members from both RCM and Rotary International to join a 10-day Rotary ‘Hands on Development’ Cultural Immersion Tour to Nepal.
Rotary Albert Park's Matthew and Stella Proctor are inviting all Members and partners to an extravaganza of African food, culture, art, music and dance! Matthew wrote: "We'll be serving food from 5 different regions of Africa, showcasing a number of important and life-changing Rotary projects (not just our own), and providing a night of fun and entertainment."
PP Robert Fisher has sent Editor the following: "As part of our special relationship with Melbourne City Rotaract Club, we have financially supported their Birthing Kit Foundation event next Tuesday evening 15 October between 6pm and 9pm at The Hub in Docklands.
Huge thank you to PP Robert for once again successfully negotiating with the Town Hall to have it shine RED on Thursday 24 October for World Polio Day. Pic shows last year's RED Town Hall and the happy young folk who posed for us.
Foot slogging volunteers thanked the R100 Socks for maintaining comfort of feet, ankles, legs and spines at the recent Around the Bay. Not sure left from right - Ari Talantis and Pam Brown!
What a fantastic turnout of riders, bicycles and volunteers! This item has been created thanks to Sharann, Suresh and Kevin who took time out to send Editor (in Bowral) the marvellous snapshot of a highly successful Around the Bay 2019.
Thank you all volunteers..... today could not have happened without you. Love the R100 Socks Ari. Full report next week.
President Kevin has been asking Members and the Board to put forward a Member/s who have been quietly going about "Service Above Self" in Rotary Melbourne. Sandra Hills was identified last week's meeting as a Quiet Achiever.
The Bulletin won't do justice to Clive's sublime photo of Morro Rock, USA and his tired R100 sock! A good wash now in the home washing machine and this bamboo sock will feel brand new!
Make sure you ask Clive what he is doing in this pic of R100 Socks in Santa Cruz! He's back!
