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.
Topic: ‘The MTC and Melbourne’s Thriving Arts Precinct’
Chairperson: Peter Payne
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
Picture: Chair Peter Davis, Michael Bennett, Pres Robert, Tim Fischer AC with Citation and Medal.
Thank you to Ian Ross, last week's Photographer for capturing our Meeting from an "outside" perspective!
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 Club is currently collecting stamps with money collected pledged this year to our 2020 fight to End Trachoma.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Photo shows President Robert awarding the Double Sapphire Paul Harris Fellow to our Kerry Kornhauser. Kerry's history both professionally and as a valuable Rotarian is reinforced in this year's Rotary theme: "Be the Inspiration".
Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Mercer reported on his activities in the US when he revisited our Club last week. Anthony attended a Meeting in May this year before he departed for New Orleans, USA on a Rotary (D9800/D6840) Vocational Exchange on Family Violence.
Do you know how you can help young disadvantaged children in Melbourne? Around the Bay 2018 is approaching and we need Volunteers. Please register for providing a few hours of your time as a greatly appreciated Volunteer.
Are you preparing for "Around the Bay"... Sunday 7 October"? Be an Inspiration and volunteer to be part of this fundraising highlight event of our Rotary year.
Topic: Speaking on this year's Rotary theme: "Be the Inspiration"
In 1987, the RCM introduced the Sir John Reid Community Service Award as a permanent memorial in recognition of Sir John’s commitment to the community. It is time for Nominations for our 2018 Award.
Our new President Robert Fisher has sent a message to all Members highlighting the plans and goals for this Rotary year which certainly mirror the Rotary 2018-19 logo: "Be An Inspiration"! Robert's Bio and recent President Address can be found in the new Directory and Website.
Members are invited to the Annual Spirit of Australia Foundation’s 2018 Monash Commemorative Service on Friday 3 August followed by Lunch. Please see attached Invitations for details: 2018_SOAF_Service_Invite_.pdf
