Dr David Thodey (pictured here with our President Kevin) presented the Thomas Baker Oration for 2019 to a packed Fitzroy Room at Sofitel (160 plus Members and Guests).
Editor was invited to share Safe Families and R100 Celebrations to the terrific Members of Rotary Wyndham Harbour last week. Pic shows Domenic Cichello inducting a new Member with President Rosemary.
The occasion was The Monash Leadership Forum which was held last Thursday at Scotch College. President Kevin was the closing speaker for the Forum. Thank you Maggie Matters for this outstanding report.
Phil Endersbee has provided some more real insight into the iconic David Parkin. Phil believes that David will cover AFL - where have we been, where are we going and how the finals look but the other side of David is his involvement with and commitment to community. David is seen here after delivering a lecture at Deakin University.
Message from Jo: "Would you like to go to this year's Paul Harris Breakfast run by Rotary Central Melbourne? Annual event and we usually field a table at least. Should you wish to go book directly, nominate the Rotary Melbourne table and let me know you've booked just for info." Pic shows Speaker: Dr Andrew Browning. Bookings www.trybooking.com/
Editor hopes Clive has more than 1 pair of R100's. Helen would be handwashing every night! Terrific pics. Thanks Clive.
Is the wearer of this sock trying to pull rank to win a prize in the R100 Photography Competition. Three prizewinners announced at meeting on 25 September. You have to be in it to Win it!
"Hey Bear - Yes you up there! See anything that rhymes with rocks?" This trio of pics is from Pam Brown wandering USA.
I hope you are all enjoying the R100 Sock Competition as much as Editor. The photos are hilarious! Here is Chris Wang carrying huge picture plus pulling his trouser leg up to highlight his R100 sock for Gerry Johnston!
More than 160 Members and Guests enjoyed a fantastic lunch meeting at Sofitel for our special event the Thomas Baker Oration 2019.
Mark Pinoli is reminding us of Sir John Reid Community Service Award – last call! Nominations for the Sir John Reid Community Service Award closes in one week (16 September).
Clive Weeks at Jefferson Memorial where Martin Luther King delivered his famous “I have a Dream” inspirational address on August 28 1963!
Clive Weeks wrote: Tribute to Paul Harris. "What an amazing set of circumstances - I wonder if Paul Harris could possibly have imagined the impact the organisation he founded would have on the world and that a humble club from the other side of the world would pay tribute to that organisation with socks!!"
Socks seen on Waikiki Beach this week! Guess who? PDG Murray Verso! The socks are running amock! Have you got yours?
Reg Smith sent this last week: "With no move imminent on grand child arrival, we decided to do a make-up at RC Albany Ga. today. Great fun. 95 members. 60 at lunch. Lunch was free! 5 women and 3 African Americans. Not what one expects in the US South. Best wishes Reg. PS: Albany celebrated their centenary in 2017."
Raffle raised $250! Whisky is obviously appreciated more than vino as we normally raise $160 with our Raffle. Congratulations to a very happy winner PDG Neville John.
Recently, Barbara Yerondais, Di Gillies (Balwyn) and Sylvie Berchick of Brighton Rotary (seen here taking a photo break) worked for two weekends to distribute 49 pallet loads of Sukin skincare products which were generously donated (but not for resale) by the manufacturer for Rotary distribution to those in need.
Nganampa Health Council showed the following on Facebook this week. Pic shows a water trailer designed and made by Ross Engineering in Alice Springs and funded by SA Health and will be used at "sorry" camps, bush camps and meetings to enable face and hand washing.
Attached is invitation to RI President Mark Maloney's Dinner on 24 September in Ballarat. RI_President_Dinner_Invitation_-_Ballarat_24th_Sept_2019_(1).pdf
This is the Prize! Gerard Johnston and Robin Reid wrote: "We expect a large number of members and guests to be at Wednesday’s meeting for the Baker Oration. So we’ve arranged for a prize of 15 year old Glenfiddich single malt whisky." Thank you ..... Are you the lucky winner?
Last week, it was fascinating to hear from Jason Balkin, Melbourne Convention Bureau. How did Melbourne succeed in its Bid for the RI Melbourne Convention in 2023? Jason is seen here with Chair Hugh Bucknall and President Kevin.
Thomas Baker Oration for 2019 will be presented by David Thodey AO, Chairman, CSIRO
Topic: 'Can Science & Technology keep Australia from a Future Decline'
Chair: Gerry Johnston
This inspirational tribute was delivered by Kevin Sheehan, President Rotary Melbourne on the 28th August 2019.
