The Balwyn Group met on Thursday evening at the home of Kelton and Wendy Dennis and enjoyed the conversation and sharing of fellowship. The weather was also a "hot" topic as Thursday was a scorcher. Note the photo of the red sunset.
Twenty thousand, seven hundred and fifty Dollars! President Kevin is seen here with Tim Haliburton, Fundraising Manager, Smith Family as he happily accepts funds raised by the fantastic volunteers and the terrific work done by our Trevor Nink and Jim Orchard yet again at the 2019 Around the Bay. A record total raised including online donations of $23,450!!
Topic: "Meeting Passenger Needs for a Growing Melbourne"
Chair: Catherine Baxter
'Empowering Youth Cambodia' pic. shows a gathering of young people celebrating the annual Water Festival. Thank you to David Hayes for his update on Cambodia.
This unique and booked-out fundraiser event, held on Friday at the DIK, was the brainchild of District International Chair Jenny Foster. The dinner table stretched along the full length of the warehouse, African food was served and African music played and danced to. It was a superb evening of Rotarians and friends celebrating the contribution that the African community makes to multi-cultural life in Melbourne. Thanks IPP Robert for this item.
It's time to start organising your diary. Do you plan to attend D9800 Conference March 27-29, 2020? Early Bird Registration closes November 30. To be held in the beautiful town of Bendigo - heart of the Goldfields with an abundance of local attractions to tempt you to stay and explore.
Thanks Peter and Bev Washusen sharing your visit to a "soon to be retired" Classic Hornet at RAAF Williamstown Base. And for giving your R100 Socks an 'airing'!
Topic: Dependent Upon: Partner Visa Holders and Experiences of Family Violence
Chair: Bob Fels
Our Prof Rob Helme is seen here introducing the Rotary Global Peace Symposium 2021 to the RI Foundation Dinner last week. Note the attached flyer with some initial plans: Peace_Symposium_Flyer_11.19.pdf
It has been a delightful few days having PRIP Ravi Ravindran and Vanathy in Melbourne. Ravi and Vanathy certainly made the most of their time here.
Governor of Victoria Hon Linda Dessau, AM our Hush Foundation's "Gathering of Kindness" committee chaired by Hon Secretary Reg Smith, PRIP Ravi Ravindran and Vanathy along with District Rotarians, President Kevin Sheehan and several Rotary Melbourne members were invited to a morning reception at Government House last Wednesday. This was in celebration of World Kindness Day.
Perfectly splendid photo of our President Kevin displaying his Presidential R100 Socks whilst answering the query from PRIP Ravi Ravindran: "What socks are you wearing?"
Last week President Kevin Sheehan chaired the 98th Annual General Meeting with a quorum of 72 members present.
Rotarians for Bees (an ESRAG Project) hosted a dinner to celebrate Australian Pollinator Week. It was a great fundraiser and very educational. Thanks Ari for this terrific summary. Pic shows: PP Quin Scalzo and Lina, Rob Nethercote and Di Gillies.
Our Evening Meeting team is very pleased to have Hana AssAfiri OAM present "A New Caucus" at the next Evening Meeting on Thursday, 28 November. Hana is acknowledged as a compassionate and unspoken hero within the Victorian community, celebrated for both her generosity and success as a businesswoman.
Next year's International Women's Day Breakfast sponsored by Rotary Melbourne and Rotary North Brighton will require you to get in early for tickets. The Panel has been announced, the Breakfast is being organised, Prizes offered ....
More than 1.5 million volunteers are making an important impact across Victoria in building our communities, services, and connections. Rotary Melbourne is awarding this year's award to Libby Clarke.
Chair: Mark Pinoli
Past RI President K R Ravi Ravindran, deputy chair elect the Rotary Foundation will be addressing us as November is our RI Foundation month.
Would you like to give your beloved the gift of a lifetime? Would you like to receive a big hug for your gift? Well, simply purchase a pair (or 2,3,4 pairs depending on the number of hugs you want) from Jo who is stocked for your gift giving. R100 SOCKS! Take them with you on your holiday like President Kevin!
Christmas Luncheon we will announce the lucky prize winner of Part 2 of our R100 Sock Photographic Competition. Keep sending Editor your R100 sock (and foot) in an intriguing background and voila! You can win a prize! (and donate to GECAF!)
Thanks President Kevin for keeping us up to date as he represents Rotary Melbourne in his many interclub visits. Pic. shows Ray Martin with Myra Fisher and President Kevin.
Members please note: All members are welcome to attend the short Rotary Park Tree Dedication Ceremony by Past RI President Ravi at 9.45am on Wednesday 13 November. He will unveil the commemorative plaque for his tree – an Australian Native - Eucalyptus sideroxylon (seen in pic. and commonly known as a Red Ironbark.)
It's time to stock up on your festive wines. Why not take advantage of the outstanding premium wines on offer from Rob Dolan Wines and help our club in its work for the community at the same time.
