Photo shows our VP Barbara smiling in anticipation of a Pies win! (Barbara, hope you are coping with the disappointment.)
James Pullar has provided this update on fantastic work in our Club's successful lobbying for young people in foster and institutional care to be 21 years and not 18 years when support and services are removed from them.
Rotary Prahran's PP Susie Cole is promoting a walking event on Sunday, 18 November which all Members are welcome. "Prance in the Park" invites us to sponsor a Prince, Princess or favourite Punk, push, walk, run 5 kms. around Albert Park Lake to support the End Polio campaign. https://endpolioprance.raiseley.com
Last week was an exciting week in the Rotary Victoria Police Leaders' Mentoring Program. Our three Mentors, Maryla Juchnowski, Graham O'Donnell and Dorothy Gilmour and their Mentees met with Victoria Police Command, Rotary District Governors, LMP Steering Committee and Rotary Club Central Melbourne to celebrate the completion of the mentoring program for 2017/18.
Typhoon Mangkhut, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Ompong, was a strong typhoon which struck the Northern Philippines islands on 14 September 2018 with disastrous flooding. Thanks to Bob Glindemann, Ruth Carlos Martinez and Members, a call to action was undertaken successfully.
Topic: "2018 State Election – Behind The Scenes"
Chairperson: Peter Dakin
Editor has included this week, the Citation written for RCM's Ruth Carlos Martinez on being awarded the inaugural Zone 8 "Humanitarian of the Year Award". Congratulations Ruth.
Chris Wang has updated us of a valuable meeting with VP Rajkumar Perumal Suppiah of the RC Singapore. "An interesting meeting with valuable exchange of ideas. They are interested in co-operation. Singapore are hosting the 2024 International Convention." Thank you Chris and the fantastic efforts of the RI Convention Team.
Annual Balwyn V Hawthorn/Kew Snooker night where men all wore ties ( mandatory dress code) which sometimes got in the way of hitting the billiard ball – other than Phil Endersbee who had his tie in the "pasta" eating position.
Jennifer is General Manager, Commercial Operations & Partnerships, MCC
Chairperson: Peter Jones
As of today, Monday 24 September, when you are again with great anticipation, reading Bulletin, there are a mere 13 sleeps till 2018's Around the Bay!
Thanks to Chairperson Jacques Morin for his summation of last week's Speaker.
You are cordially invited to the annual function of the Paul Harris Society on Friday, 2 November 2018 at Graduate House, Carlton.
The Rotary Club of North Melbourne extend an invitation to all Batman Cluster Rotarians to their main annual event being the Phonse Tobin Volunteer Awards Dinner.
Rotary Club of Horsham celebrating their 90th Anniversary Dinner (RCM Chartered this club).
Rob Helme has provided us with news from Victoria Police Inspector Andy Miles, who has replaced our Charlie Allen in District 9800 selection of Victoria Police candidates for the peace and conflict resolution program at the Rotary Peace Centre at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok.
All Members, family and friends are invited to attend this special Centenary Commemoration function as outlined in the Flyer on Sunday, 11 November at Scotch College Memorial Hall. Please extend this invitation and program family and friends. 11_Nov_Centenary_Event_Flyer_Scotch_College.pdf
The ‘RCM Think Tank’, not to be confused with our Horizons Committee, has been created to provide an open forum for Members to explore ideas for projects.
As of today, Monday 17 September, when you are hopefully animatedly reading this Bulletin, there are a mere 20 sleeps till 2018's Around the Bay! Have you pledged your support for being a sponsor for our Team Rotary Riders? Sign-up forms on lunch tables or speak with Jo in the Office. The riders above thank you in advance for your support as they prepare themselves for the Finishing Line!
Topic: "The Free Market Legacy of the Turnbull Government"
Chairperson: Jaques Morin
A special acknowledgement to Maryla Juchnowski (R) who was special guest of her Mentee, Snr Sgt Marilynn Ross (L) at Victoria's Multi-Cultural Awards for Excellence for 2018 held at Government House. Marilynn was recognised for her work with the Indian community and cited Maryla for her role as "Mentor, Assist Initiative, Concepts & Questions". Fantastic work Maryla as Mentor in 2016/17 Program!
A video film "We are Here for You, because We are You" has been produced by Victoria Police employees who have established relationships with multicultural communities by developing innovative strategies via the Rotary Victoria Police Mentoring Program.
The inaugural Rotary International Zone 8 "Humanitarian of the Year Award" has been announced and we are thrilled to announce that Rotary Club of Melbourne's Ruth Carlos Martinez is this year's Awardee nominated for her tireless work in the Philippines on a multiple of Water and Sanitation Projects. DG Bronwyn Stephens (L) and PDG Julie Mason (R).
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There were too many Malvern Group attendees to fit us all in one photo! Thank you to Reg and Sue who last week, hosted a fantastic highly topical discussion with lovely supper. It was great to see John Reynolds, a staunch Malvern Group participant. Missing from photo is Gladys Liu, Allan Wang, Reg, Barnaby and Editor.
Last week's luncheon meeting was another one of those outstanding meetings which this time, heard from Edward Tudor when he humbly accepted the RCM 2018 Vocational Service Award. His oration may be heard via Website Podcast - "Meetings/Events" - Podcasts. He is seen here with Vocation Committee's Reg Smith and President Robert.
