Message from Jo: The 2019-20 Member directory has been distributed to all members. Please take the time to check your details listed and let Jo in the Rotary office know of any required changes.
Some updates for your directory:
Marg Leser Email: marg.leser@ozemail.com.au
Chris Sotiropoulos:
Sotiropoulos Dr C. Chris Elena
BIOTECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALISATION
Company: APAC Health P/L
47 Perth St, PRAHRAN, 3181
H 9521-4044, M 0416-242-885, W 9653-9076
Email: chris@apachealth.com
Inducted:12/04/2006 Group: Toorak 1
Members please note we have a CHANGE of MEETING VENUE Wednesday, 16 October. This is to be a Partner's Day at Coombe, Yarra Valley. Event details in this flyer Coombe_Lunch.pdf Our special meeting at The Melba Estate offers the extraordinary privilege of inspecting Dame Nellie’s home as well as the springtime garden tour, gallery and then a delicious lunch.
Kerry Kornhauser has a table for Rotary Brighton's Night of Cricket Stars. Night_of_Cricket_Stars_2019. Contact Kerry if you would like to join her table.
A terrific lunch meeting last week with The Hon. Gabrielle Williams, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Women and Youth seen here with Superintendent Andy Miles, Peace Scholar responding to Family Violence with Victoria Police and Chair PP Mary Barry and President Kevin Sheehan.
Editor has received update details of how 49 pallets of Sukin skin care products were collected, housed, handled and dispersed to many disadvantaged in Victoria.
Thank you President Kevin for photo and summary of a very special evening celebrating City of Melbourne and St Petersburg "sister" relationship. (Rotary Melbourne and Rotary St Petersburg also have a "sister" relationship.)
October is End Polio Now month. Saturday, 19 October commencing at 10am –join Rotarians and Friends for a 5km walk, or do as much as you can. Walk Your Way - quick or slow. Everyone is welcome.
Polio Train Ride Thursday 24 October – This event will be leaving from Train stations across our district (Bendigo, Brighton, Werribee and Caufield) with the aim to meet at Fed Square Melbourne at 2.30 pm. All 4 Victorian Rotary Districts are invited to join in this adventure.
Next Evening Meeting 30 September with Guest Speaker Tina Kuek presenting: "Diversity, Inclusion and Underemployment in Migrant Communities". Rotary_Club_Flyer_Diversity_Inclusion_and_Underemployment_in_Migrant_Communities.pdf
Editor asked Clive how he was keeping his R100 socks so clean and white? "I wash them every night and sometimes I use the hairdryer to dry them!" How must poor Helen be coping, having a husband stripping off at every point of interest?
The Hon. Gabrielle Williams, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Women, Minister for Youth discussing Family Violence and Elder Abuse
Chair: Mary Barry
A warm welcome was extended to our visitor from the Philippines, Allan Dumalay (Iloilo West, Philippines).
Rotary Flemington has invited us to their inaugural art show on the weekend of October 4 - 6 at Kensington Town Hall. Not just art is being auctioned. Silent Auction includes amazing items of golf, horseracing, dining, vacations, and more.
Clive Weeks is certainly all over the "space" (place I mean!). NASA Visitor Center (Infinity Science Center) New Orleans. Who saw him last? Can you see the sock?
PP Robert is obviously drying his socks off whilst floating down the Rhine!
Great pic thank you Bill Pickett of President Kevin with Guest David Parkin and Chair Phil Endersbee. Pity that Bombers aren't represented!
Congratulations to a valued and highly respected Bob Burgess. A Rotary Melbourne Member for 43 years! This week we singled out Bob for his long time membership in the Club. Always a gentleman!
Dr David Thodey (pictured here with our President Kevin) presented the Thomas Baker Oration for 2019 to a packed Fitzroy Room at Sofitel (160 plus Members and Guests).
Editor was invited to share Safe Families and R100 Celebrations to the terrific Members of Rotary Wyndham Harbour last week. Pic shows Domenic Cichello inducting a new Member with President Rosemary.
The occasion was The Monash Leadership Forum which was held last Thursday at Scotch College. President Kevin was the closing speaker for the Forum. Thank you Maggie Matters for this outstanding report.
