Kelly Lawson has provided Rob Helme with her update of her exciting time in Thailand. This update proves the inspiration and success of our Peace Fellows Program for our international community building. Thanks Rob.
Rob has asked for some assistance from Members on a small committee to help plan our next approach to recruiting worthy Peace Fellow applicants by the RCM, whilst keeping in touch with our existing Peace Fellows, and planning the Peace Building Forum for 2021. Please contact Rob if you would like to be part of this interesting and thought-provoking team.
Hope you have noted the dates: 15, 16 & 17 February, 2019 for our Multi District Conference. Early Bird Registration is now open.
Members please note in your diary for October: The Arts Committee is inviting you to the Arts Access Exhibition Event on 25 October at 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm. Further details will be announced. Diarise early please.
Thank you to Peter Davis for providing a beautiful piece on the 100th Commemoration of Battle of Amiens organised by our 0808 Committee. The photo shows Melbourne Chamber Choir led by David Kram presenting excerpts from Monash Cantata at our Shrine of Remembrance on 8.8.2018 @ at 8.00 am.
Recently, DG Bronwyn Stephens and PP Quin Scalzo handed out jars of Smarties. Not just to enjoy but to fill with coins. Every $100 raised with a Special District DDF and Foundation contribution and a 2:1 match by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will raise $1,000 for End Polio.
Tim Fischer AC was awarded the Monash Medal for 2018 at our luncheon meeting. He is seen here with Chair Peter Davis, Michael Bennett (Great Grandson of Sir John Monash) , President Robert Fisher, (Tim Fischer AC with Citation and Medal).
Cynthia Edgell who has promoted our "Shine On" Recognitions for past few years, is encouraging us all to consider nominations for next year's Award. Our Club has an excellent record of identifying and honouring the abilities of those with a disability and we are seeking your consideration for nominations.
Robert Fisher (President, Rotary Club of Melbourne),Danièle Ney-Kemp, Conseillère Consulaire – guest speaker), The Hon. Ted Baillieu, Mme Boisbouvier-Wylie, French Consul General,Dr David Kram, Chair, Arts Committee and member, 0808 Committee, Rotary Club of Melbourne seen here at the Shrine of Remembrance.
Thank you to Ian Ross, last week's Photographer for capturing our Meeting from an "outside" perspective!
Topic: ‘The MTC and Melbourne’s Thriving Arts Precinct’
Chairperson: Peter Payne
Picture: Chair Peter Davis, Michael Bennett, Pres Robert, Tim Fischer AC with Citation and Medal.
Upcoming Evening Meeting: Thursday, 23 August at Old Treasury Building with PP Mary Barry leading discussion.
Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm
See attached Flyer: RCM-LV_Flyer_for_Evening_Meeting_Thursday_August_23,_2018_2.pdf
John Peberdy provided some details of his role as "Chair - Inter Club Visits". This area of our Bulletin is to hopefully "demystify" or remind Members of the many roles, Committees and activities of our Club. Maybe you might even like to join a Committee?
The Monash Medal is awarded for - Leadership, Integrity and Service - Values of Sir John Monash and of Rotary - to an outstanding Australian who has made a significant contribution to the Australian community and beyond.
This week join us for the awarding of the Monash Medal 2018 to our Honorary Member the Hon Tim Fischer AC Chaired by Peter Davis
The date of the Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc Annual General Meeting has now been fixed as 14 November 2018. Formal notices will issue in due course.
The Club is currently collecting stamps with money collected pledged this year to our 2020 fight to End Trachoma.
Did you know? On any given night, more than 116,000 Australians are homeless. That’s one in every 200 people.
Did you know? Over a third of people presenting at services cite family violence or relationship breakdown as the main reason for seeking assistance. National Homelessness Week is 6 - 13 August.
Members, please note that your sold Raffle tickets and money need to be returned by 12.00 pm 22 August in time for the drawing of the $2,000 Prize at the lunch meeting. If you missed out and want some tickets give Jo a call and you can purchase on the phone.
Robert Thomson (Robert) was inducted on 1 August 2018 with the classification University – Social Sciences. President Robert was particularly happy to have another Scotsman Member at Melbourne!
DG Bronwyn created an inspirational presentation to Members and Guests last week. Not only did she provide her perspective on Rotary District's goals for her year but invited our Members to describe the Rotary Club of Melbourne's work in fulfilling these goals.
It was a delight to hear from Kevin Sheehan's guest last week. Katie Wilford described her journey from Pocahontas to Melbourne after being awarded a Rotary District & International Global Scholar Grant.
September is End Polio month and DG Bronwyn and District 9800 are handing out jars of Smarties. Concept: Eat jar of Smarties - Fill empty jar with $2 coins! Return filled jars to Jo. Every $100 donated, with special District DDF and Foundation contribution and 2:1 match by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation results in over $1,000 towards EndPolio Campaign. Simple and yummy!
Last week, Ryan Saville was inducted into our Club with the Classification of Marketing - Technology. President Robert Fisher officiated and Ryan was welcomed with much applause.
Libby Murphy with 28 years work with Victoria Police, provided a sobering insight into "Elder Abuse as Family Violence". Elder Abuse is one of the topics to be addressed in our "Rotary Safe Families" initiative which is planned for later this year and Libby and Victoria Police believe that we all need to understand and be able to identify this too common, complex form of violence.
