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.
Thanks Mandi for providing details of how Rotary Melbourne was recognised for District Recognition - Membership Engagement.
Welcome Jing Lin who was inducted recently to Rotary Melbourne. Seen here with PP Robert and new Members Chair Ian Evans.
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.
Topic: ‘Land and Water Degradation – Turning a Threat into an Opportunity’ as well as acknowledging the wonderful support Rotary gave to the Australia Trachoma Alliance
Chair: Kerry Kornhauser
For catering purposes please book your guests with Jo
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.
Professor Margaret Hellard, Burnet Institute and Frank Carlus, President Hepatitis Victoria are seen here answering questions after an outstanding presentation about their work towards eliminating Viral Hepatitis as a public health threat and possibility of a Rotary Melbourne partnership.
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.
What a highlight of the Special Changeover Dinner was the reading of the "Proclamation" by Hugh Bucknall as he officially launched our Melbourne Rotary 100 Year Celebrations! He has obviously been a "Town Cryer" in another life!
Guess who belongs to this ankle? The wearer is enjoying the comfort of the newly released R100 socks. Hopefully not the same pair he was wearing at his Changeover Dinner? Thanks to Phil Endersbee for this terrific fundraiser as we are able to purchase these lovely wool socks via Jo. More info next week about the socks.
Bulletin is going to miss the wonderful travels from Global Exchange's Katie Wilford when she returns to USA in early August. Katie has provided terrific travel notes and has made many new friends for life from her year in Australia. I think Katie has seen and experienced more of Australia than many of us. Have you held a quokka? We will miss Katie!
Two District 9800 Recognitions: "Club Service Membership" Award and Recognition Award for our "End Trachoma Water Trailer". Two District Governor Recognitions: President Robert "End Polio Now" and Bob Glindemann - Royce Abbey District Award!
Matthew Karakoulakis, has been shortlisted as a finalist to win the “Sole Practitioner of the Year” category at the 2019 Australian Law Awards, hosted by Lawyers Weekly, Australia’s leading legal news source.
Our dear Jo is seen here being thanked by President Robert for her outstanding, "Chief Executive" support to him over the past year and all of us at Rotary Melbourne. It is also Jo's birthday on Friday, 5 July. Happy Birthday Jo! You rock!
Speakers: Prof. Margaret Hellard AM, Burnet Institute & Frank Carlus, President of Hepatitis Victoria
Topic: "Elimination of Viral Hepatitis as a Public Health Threat - Think Global, Start Local"
Chair: Peter Clark
206 Rotarians and Guests filled the LaTrobe Dining Room to show their appreciation of President Robert Fisher and to welcome President Kevin Sheehan. But that was just a small part of the evening and surprises were met with laughter, memories and excitement for the future.
Myra Fisher with our new President's wife Lisa Sheehan. Welcome Lisa... we hope you have a lovely year with President Kevin.
Our latest Honorary Life Member Tony Kosky and his wife Vicky. Congratulations Tony to a wonderful Rotarian.
Congratulations PP Mary Barry. Mary is seen here after receiving the inaugural David Wittner Mentoring Award from Michael Wittner. She spoke from the heart about David and his interest in her idea of a Mentoring Program and how honoured she felt and how thrilled David would have been. David was loved for his quiet mentoring of so many of our Members and remembered by all with great fondness.
The David Wittner documentary showcased the history of Rotary Melbourne with highlights of our LifeLine contribution, Very Special Kids, George Tippett's remarkable generosity in many Third World countries providing medical services, improving and saving lives of disadvantaged children and adults; and many more inspirational successful projects created by Rotary Melbourne Members. Some Members were astounded by the breadth of projects in our long history.
