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.
The date of the Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc Annual General Meeting has now been fixed as 13 November 2019. Formal notices will issue in due course. This meeting triggers a series of events starting with the forming of the President's Nominating Committee.
Associate Professor Simon Stafrace, Program Director, Alfred Mental & Addition Health and Community Member, Inner Southeast Metropolitan Partnership spoke compassionately and knowledgeably about the impact of Loneliness on the community.
October is the End Polio Now month. What are we doing? Our District is planning two events in October to raise awareness and funds for the End Polio Now campaign.
Sunday, 6 October. Do you like to get some fresh air, take a walk? How about doing both while you help direct the flow of cyclists as they cycle Around the Bay? Photo shows our loved late Member Janet Purves and PE Marion.
Katherine Brown our District Global Post Graduate Scholarship awardee has returned from USA and is seen here providing a terrific update on her time studying in the US.
Because Chris has been on his feet all day in his warehouse packing kits for "Make a House a Home" Project; but his feet are cushioned and comfy in his R100 socks!
Out in the bush, by the seaside, R100 Socks are the choice of the smart travellers. Send Editor photo of your sock and foot with an "unbelievable" backdrop. Prizes will be given at meetings quarterly till April 21, 2021! You have to WEAR IT to WIN IT! All proceeds to R100 Projects.
Members welcomed their friend and former Member, Bill Charlton when he attended last week's meeting. Bill always attends when he visits Melbourne. Terrific.
Recent pic from Brian Horwood standing on Bridge over the River Cam (Punting) with Kings College in backgroun which according to Brian is at least something that King Henry VIII did right in the last 17th Century).
Here it is in old Glasgow worn by our PP Robert! Safe Travels Robert!
NO... it isn't. It is a loved female Rotarian labouring and not just swanning around the world like many of our Members! Barbara Yerondais hard at work at Reservoir!
Were you aware that Renata Bernarde was one of the 50 participants who helped write the CSIRO's Australian National Outlook Report which is part of David Thodey's presentation on Wednesday?
Taking a few days of sunshine, cocktails on the balcony in 28 degree warmth, supposed to have walked in the R100 socks on 4 Mile Beach ... (socks look too pristine to me after walking the beach?) President Kevin!
Last week, Graham O’Donnell (Pic taken at Deakin) spoke to us about Postcard Connect, a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people around the world via postcards!
It was wonderful to see a highly respected and valued Member Gerald Ashman named a Paul Harris Fellow.
I had to smile, what have I done to Members creating a R100 Socks Competition? Quote from PP Peter Rogers after his travels: "Much of the journey involved carrying, wearing or washing Rotary socks!"
If you can't volunteer or ride a bike you can participate by sponsoring one of these terrific Rotary Melbourne riders: Sponsor pledge forms are available each lunch. If you can’t make it just send your pledge of sponsorship to Jo in the Rotary office.
Thanks to Trevor Nink for his Inter Club visit update and acknowledgement of age: "Tuesday night I went to RC Melbourne Park to present on Around the Bay as their guest speaker.
Rotary Yea has extended an invitation to Members to visit the outstanding Yea Garden Expo on September 21 & 22 at the Yea Saleyards. Only 1 hour from Melbourne.
