Winner of our Around the Bay Raffle: Lachlan Matters (Maggie’s son). He will receive a $2000 voucher to spend in Avantiplus Cycles Collingwood. Trevor Nink and Jim Orchard thank everyone who supported this Raffle. Onward and Upwards!
Guest Speaker last week was Anthea Hargreaves, GM Public Affairs, Bicycle Network Victoria. Seen here with Chair Jim Orchard and P Kevin.
The Team led by Peter Clark and working with Hepatitis Victoria is successfully creating a terrific practical project that will be promoted to our Victorian Clubs in the mission to end Hepatitis in our community.
Mark and Gay Maloney have planned a visit to Rotary Melbourne on Wednesday 25th September (our Grand Final day lunch).
Rob Helme and our Rotary team are working on creating a truly inspirational Peace Building Symposion 2021.
David Kram has organised a very special talk about the NGV Exhibition of the Terracotta Warriors. Need to book ASAP for this Arts Committee Education Event next Friday, 23 August.
Thank you Bob Glindemann for providing us with the Donations in Kind Activity Report for end of financial year.
Photo shows one of eight "tiny" houses which have been placed on vacant Government land at Maidstone, in our western suburbs. These tiny homes are giving people who have been battling chronic homelessness, a permanent place to call home.
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Friendship between Melbourne - Saint Petersburg Sister Cities, House for Music presents two piano trio concerts. Thank you Quin Scalzo for this fantastic opportunity for Rotary Melbourne to celebrate with our sister Rotary Club of St Petersburg.
Thanks Peter Rogers, your sock photos are part of our Competition. May they provide the comfort you will need walking the Caminho. Pic taken from balcony of Casa Antiga do Monte.
PP Robert ... thank you for the following photos and thoughts after attending Thursday's 0808 Ceremony commemorating the Battle of Amiens. "If you look carefully enough, you will see the Sopwith Pup plane flying towards us."
Major General Jim Barry was presented with our Monash Medal for 2019. Jim's presentation was inspirational and is seen here with President Kevin, Michael Bennett - great grandson of Sir John Monash and Chair Peter Davis.
President Kevin is seen here with our highly respected Member Ian Ross.
FINAL DAYS: Please return stubs and money for the tickets sold for the Smith Family Learning for Life youngsters. Please return to Jo in time for the Raffle draw on Wednesday, 14 August. $2,000 worth of cycle or cycling accessories are up for grabs!
I don't know what the secret is for Clive Weeks to maintain his R100 socks in such pristine whiteness as he travels the USA.
Well, this is your introduction to our Rotary Melbourne "WHERE ARE THE R100 SOCKS?" Competition!
Above the Clarence River and again pristine white socks? "McLean toothpaste whiteness!"
Anthea Hargreaves is General Manager Public Affairs, Bicycle Network. "Around the Bay" 2019 will be officially launched and Raffle drawn.
Topic: "Cars or bikes or public transport - the public policy choices facing Melbourne"
The following is an update on Rotary Safe Families initiative which has been acknowledged as an official Rotary 100 Years Celebratory Project.
Rotary Melbourne's Vocational Service Team are seeking nominations for the 2019-2020 Victoria Police Mentoring Program. Pic. shows Maryla Juchnowski with Snr Sgt Marilynn Ross. Email: gilmour.dorothy@gmail.com if you want details.
Just a Reminder: Most of our Lunchtime Meeting Speakers provide their presentation via our Podcasts which Mark Pinoli places on our Rotary Melbourne Website for you to "catch up" if you have missed a meeting.
Members like to read about the Club's many Projects with updates and progress reports. The Bulletin is an excellent vehicle to provide these updates. Please share your Projects with our Members. You may attract new energy by doing this. So share your news via your Bulletin.
Annual Spirit of Australia Foundation’s Monash Commemorative Service was held at the Legislative Assembly Chamber of the Victorian Parliament on Friday, 9 August. Pic. shows President Kevin with Chris Sotiropolous and Hon. Sec. Reg Smith.
Our new Reception Team Leader Richard Skinner is all smiles with Allan Wang and Sue McDonald greeting a Member.
