This week we enjoyed the second instalment of the “Looking on the bright side of life” series with the opportunity for Members to hear from two experienced professionals who operate in the aged care domain followed by excellent questions from Members.
Editor was one of the four Rotarians who took a grandchild to Werribee Park Open Zoo Refugee Picnic on 26 January. This was a terrific 3 hours spent meeting Refugee families and was obviously greatly appreciated by the organisers. Let us all make an effort to attend next year's zoo visit with our families.
There have been many Rotarians and groups working hard to have Melbourne recognised as the BEST city to host the RI Convention 2023. However, there is ONE person we need to appreciate and thank ..... that is our Hugh!
Congratulations to two Members who have been recognised in this year's Australia Day Honours. David Inglis AM and Stephanie Woollard OAM.
Thanks to Rob McGuirk for so much fascinating history of youth hostels through the many international decades. Memories were activated as we recalled our own travels and youth hostel stories. What a tremendous organisation International Hostelling is today filling the needs of travellers of any age providing comfort, friendship and safety to world travellers.
Our Club's next Evening Meeting will be presented by Dr. Kaushik Sridhar, Sustainability Leader | Board Member | University Lecturer | Public Speaker | Former Professional Athlete. It will be a fascinating discussion and presentation 26 February.
Thank you Ted and Maree Garland for organising a terrific day of friendship, smiles and exotic beasts! President Robert and Myra, Peter Berg and Camille, Dorothy Gilmour and their grandchildren enjoyed meeting some of our newest Australians. Pic shows us swapping phone numbers.
Panel of Guest Speakers moderated by Sandra Hills OAM, CEO, Benetas
Gerard Mansour, Commissioner for Senior Victorians
Rachel Lane, Principal of Aged Care Gurus
Sabine Phillips, Lawyer; Moderator
Alan Trumble has sent Bulletin a very nice offer. Four years ago, Alan and Team introduced Nero D’Avola to the Club’s wine fundraising activities and many members who bought it were impressed. Read on in you would like to order.
The Breakfast topic for discussion at this year's IWD Breakfast: "Let's Work Together: Celebrating Difference" will be discussed and explored by high profile presenters and Moderator, Catherine Fox (pictured).
Our Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove, AK MC, recently appointed 19 members to the Veterans’ Review Board. Our congratulations to our esteemed Member Dr Peter Habersberger AM RFD, for his appointmet to the Veterans' Review Board.
Selfie taken after another successful collection of food from Prahran Market for 'Second Bite'. Helpers on Sunday included two young Brazilian visitors sent by former Guest in December, Manoel Martins Marques, honorary member of Rotary Club Cruzeiro, Alan Trumble, Chris Wang, Dorothy Gilmour and her 10 year old granddaughter!
Ted Garland is organising the Kevin Simkiss Day at the Werribee Open Range Zoo. Saturday 26 January 2019. Note: Editor is attending with granddaughter! Let's spend Australia Day at the Zoo! Safari Bus is free and exciting for our children/grandchildren and even us!
Have you sat on Reception? Then you will know it is a great way to meet fellow Members whilst providing a greatly appreciated service to our Club.
Thank you to our Health & Ageing Committee Members Sandra Hills (Presenter) and Richard Skinner (Chair) for creating the 2 Part Presentation "Bright Side of Life" which commenced at last week's meeting. We look forward to Part 2 on Wednesday, 30 January with Guest Speakers and our questions answered about positive ageing.
R100 Team has a small request to all Members with Facebook access. We are working hard to spread the word on R100 activities, projects and celebrations. The small request is that as many of you "LIKE" our R100 postings and "SHARE" them with your Rotary friends. Simple but effective way of supporting R100! Thank you!
Thank you Richard for your summary of last week's meeting. "Last Wednesday our very own Sandra Hills OAM turned the focus on to our members, informing us on how we can organise our later years to get the most out of life.
Last week Jo sent us all a privacy alert for the District Members Directory. This is a reminder to you to alter the District website accordingly if you would prefer to NOT have your address and phone number listed.
Attached is an Invitation from Her Excellency the Hon. Linda Dessau to all Victorians to visit our Government House Open Day - Australia Day - 26 January: Invitatio_from_Governor_Open_Day_2019.pdf
Did you know? 80% of the 1,200 guests at the annual International Women's Day Breakfast are NOT Rotarians!
Did you know? Every year, at least 20 guests attend from each of the following: Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria!
Save the Date! The Arts Committee has announced their Symphonic Celebration at Myer Music Bowl is a free concert and we are all invited. At 6.00 pm, bring your family and picnic on the lawns before the concert commences at 7.30 pm. Gates open at 4.30 pm.
We are thrilled to announce that this year's Angus Mitchell Oration is to be presented by Tilman Ruff MB, BS (Hons), FRACP, AM, speaking on "The Humanitarian Imperative to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons". We are providing our Members the time to Diarise the date: Wednesday, 20 February AND organise your guests to this very special oration.
The R100 Team is busy creating a showcase of Projects, Thought Starters and Invitations for all Rotary Clubs to become involved in 100 year Celebrations in 2021.
This year's Multi District Conference is the perfect place to showcase our Club's many terrific Projects. Our R100 Committee will be showcasing End Trachoma by 2020, Rotary UNICEF "Give Every Child a Future", Rotary Safe Families and Working with Child Trauma, Peace Forum 2021 and hopefully, International Conference Melbourne 2023! We are showcasing to initiate support and awareness from all Rotary Districts. Please join us in this mission.
