Our thanks go to PP Robert for being the instigator for our Members to be invited to the Special Preview of "Come from Away" recently. President Kevin and PP Robert welcomed Claude Elliot (former Mayor of Gander and former President of the Rotary Club of Gander) and Dermot Flynn (former Mayor of Appleton). They were both characters in this acclaimed production.
Apologies, this note of appreciation slipped past my Bulletin system. A special thank you from now Past President Rotary Riccarton, NZ for our cheque to assist the Rotary Muslim Youth Fund in Christchurch after the massacres.
Last weekend Richard and I decided to go to Bendigo as part of the planning process for OTC 2020. It was very cold but we managed to see quite a lot.
Topic: "Promoting Kindness in Care - An Opportunity for Rotary"
Chairperson: Reg Smith
Well, this is your lucky day! Lunch meetings require some of your camera skills on a roster basis. Easy, creative, important role in our Club's Bulletin and history making. Member will be provided use of camera and any technical skills required to prevent the microphone sitting in mouth of those photographed at podium! Please contact Ian Ross. Seriously he needs your help!
It was with a lump in his throat, that Reg Smith sadly advised us that our much respected former member of Rotary Melbourne and the Malvern Group, Ian Ferguson AM passed away on Wednesday 10 July after a long and challenging illness. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his lifelong partner, Sandra and their family.
Ian’s Funeral Service will be this coming Wednesday 17 July at 9.30am, at the Boyd Chapel, Springvale (600 Princes Highway).
Vale Ian.
Bob Fels introducing the outgoing RI Global Scholar Genevieve Auld at last week's luncheon meeting.
Be prepared, save your $5.00 notes or better still your $50 notes to purchase a book of 10 Raffle Tickets for this year's Around the Bay Raffle which will be drawn at the official launch of Around the Bay 2019 on 14 August!
Violence Free Families is holding a Fundraising Charity night on Thursday 15 August 2019 at Brighton Theatre Company at 8pm. Attached flyer has booking arrangements BTC_Stargazers_Flyer_-Violence_Free_Families.pdf
Photo shows President Kevin with Major General Michael Jeffery, Kerry Kornhauser and Professor Hugh Taylor at last week's meeting. Michael Jeffery acknowledged the tremendous work of Members of Rotary Melbourne during his presentation.
Melbourne Rotoract invites you to 'Lift the Lid' on Mental Illness. They are having a "Game of Thrones" Trivia Night on Friday July 19 from 6.30 pm to 10.00 pm. Location: Pilgrim Bar at Federation Square. Check out Rotoract website for details.
On behalf of the 0808 Committee, all Rotarians are invited: 0808@0800 – Commemorating The 95th Anniversary of the Australian Victory at the Battle of Amiens, 8 Aug 1918 by the Australian Army Corps led by Sir John Monash, Lieutenant-General, Commander. Australian Corps. The photo shows Melbourne Chamber Choir led by David Kram last year.
R100 Socks have made it to the Tiber River in Rome! Maybe they will be found tramping the Camino in Spain in August? We are set to 'R100ise' the world!!!! Watch this space to track the R100 socks. Send Editor pic where you are wearing your R100 socks!
Next Evening Meeting with our new Chair Mikaela Stafrace is Tuesday, 30 July at Treasury Buildings. Molina is Principal of Swarup Asthana Lawyers. Her topic: "Running toward sporting inclusion-a lawyers story." https://www.trybooking.com/BDPBX
Thanks Quin for sending me this outstanding report from a recent Education First Youth Foyers with Launch Housing and Berry Street event he and Cathy Scalzo and many politicians attended. Quin has been tireless in his leadership and advocacy for the Youth Foyers Program.
New President means many updates including our Honour Board. John Hansen is seen here painstakingly updating. Not many signwriters these days have the skills for this delicate work. Thanks John.
President Kevin is pictured with the newly installed E-Club President, Madu Bishnu at their ChangeOver Dinner last Sunday week in the Mayors Room at the Hawthorn Town Hall.
Reminder: The CHANCES Breakfast is Wednesday, 7 August hosted by Boroondara Cares Foundation and CHANCES Scholarship Program. Speak to Hon Sec. Reg Smith who is organising a table or two from Rotary Melbourne.
Find out how YOU and YOUR Club can be "Part of the Solution" to prevent family violence and elder abuse.
Thank you Peter Washusen who sent this on his travels: "Greetings from Dalby. Great little town with beautiful park. Obviously Rotary is involved."
We were thrilled to accept two District Recognitions in two categories at District 9800 Changeover lunch: Youth Service – Mobile Interactive Face Washing Station/Eliminate Trachoma and Club Service – Membership - Membership Engagement.
Welcome Jing Lin who was inducted recently to Rotary Melbourne. Seen here with PP Robert and new Members Chair Ian Evans.
There are only a few seats left for a Special Preview Performance of Come from Away, a Broadway Musical with Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein.
The Burnet Institute and Hepatitis Victoria Van created much attention and even some humour as Members lined up to be "swab" tested for Hepatitis before last week's Meeting. President Kevin is seen here with nurse Kate Allardice.
Guess what is being prepared for Sunday, 6 October? YES! AROUND THE BAY - diarise and watch for the role you can play in this annual event.
