Four Victorians die every week as a consequence of viral hepatitis. Peter Clark is looking for Rotary Members to step up and work with a new Rotary Melbourne project - eradicating Hepatitis.
It was a breath of fresh air hearing Dr Cath Crock, Hush Foundation convey how "Gatherings of Kindness" have altered and improved the Royal Children's Hospital for children and medical staff by promoting kindness at all levels.
Our highly respected Member Ian Ferguson was remembered at last week's meeting. Thank you Keith Callinan for creating this wonderful obituary of Ian Ferguson and Bob Fels for your reminder of Ian's sailboarding passion. Ian is seen here with PP Mary.
If you attended the Rotary Melbourne preview of "Come From Away", you no doubt loved every minute of this outstanding musical. If you weren't part of the preview group, the following review by our esteemed Member David Kram might "wet your whistle"!
Seriously, Lunch meetings require some of your camera skills on a roster basis. Easy, creative, important role in our Club's Bulletin and history making. Please contact Ian Ross. He needs your help!
The response to the raffle last week was good. However, we need to remember to return the stubs and money and to alert those Members absent last week to pick up ticket books from their table in the weeks that lead up to the 14 August launch and drawing of the raffle prize." All proceeds go to the Smith Family.
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.
President Kevin has conveyed that Global Scholar Katie Wilford’s Valedictory Address will be delivered on Wednesday when our District Governor addresses our lunch meeting.
Our Global Scholar extraordinaire, Katie has tramped Australia (often alone) and made every minute count in her year here. She has been a terrific ambassador for Global Scholars and is about to depart for home. Katie got to Uluru to complete her travels. She was spellbound and "lost for words for once in my life"! Thank you Katie, I will miss you!
The R100 Socks are available from Jo in Office. Pic shows PP Peter Rogers after purchasing his socks for tramping the Camino in Spain with Cathy. Watch this space for socks travelling the world.
The socks are courtesy of our PP Phil Endersbee, who is making these special R100 Socks up to April 21, 2021 at least. Can be purchased via Jo in the Office presently.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
