We are currently seeking sponsors for the Team Rotary Riders. Signup forms are available at lunch meetings or pledge your support direct to Jo in the Rotary Office. Sponsorships are tax deductible. Thank you in advance for your support to the Project and the Team Rotary riders.
MELBOURNE has been officially shortlisted for 2023 RI Convention!
It has taken several years of hard work. But now the RI President and Executive have acknowledged our outstanding Bid to host the 2023 Rotary International Convention. Melbourne has been selected as a finalist. The RI Board will make their final selection at their January 2019 meeting. Shortlisted_News_Release_with_RCM_footer.pdf
Last week's meeting, Ted Exell is seen here with the 2018 Prize Winner - Peter Dakin, whilst providing the Footy Tipping Results for 2018. Obviously, by the disdainful look on "someone"s face, Russell only won 6th Prize!
Rotary Central Melbourne's annual Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Breakfast is to be held on Wednesday 28th November 2018. Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC (Ret'd) will be speaking at the Paul Harris Society event.
The next Evening Meeting will be held on Thursday, 13 September at the Old Treasury Buildings. The topic: "Mental Health and the Justice System" will be presented by Keith Bhebhe, Forensic Mental Health Nurse and Addiction Specialist. Please note Flyer for bookings: rotary_flyer_13_September_2018.pdf
This week, this Bulletin segment relates to "Chairing" of our R100 Birthday Celebrations in 2021. Thank you to the Team and especially Hugh who has been working tirelessly to provide Rotary Australasia and us with a Birthday that will be remembered for showcasing Projects that are of great importance in this time whilst respecting the Members who have provided the past 100 years of immeasurable support and significance to our world and encouraging the future generation after us.
Rob Helme has provided us with the final update from our Global Peace Fellow Kelly Lawson. Thank you to Kelly for providing us with such a depth of experience of her studies. We look forward to her visiting us on her return to Australia.
Topic: "The Changing Face of Retail"
Chairperson: Amanda Wendt
The Rotary Club of Box Hill Central has issued an invitation to RCM Members to hear Marga Hewko from Rotary Club of Chicago at a special breakfast on Wednesday, 19 September 2018.
Around the Bay is Australia's biggest one-day bike ride and The Smith Family's largest annual fundraising event. This year, Peter Davis, Richard Parker, Peter Lake and Robin Reid are "gearing" up to represent Rotary Club of Melbourne in the challenging ride around Port Philip Bay on Sunday, 7 October.
Reg Smith has sent Editor the Invitation for interested Members to attend a very special concert to launch Hush Volume 18: Collective Wisdom, performed live by ACO Collective, Australian Chamber Orchestra's critically acclaimed regional touring and education ensemble. This event is organised by Dr Cath Crock, Founder of Hush who was our 2016 Vocational Service Award winner and Reg encourages us to attend as the music in the past has been "inspirational".
All Members, family and friends are invited to attend a special Centenary Commemoration function on Sunday, 11 November at Scotch College Memorial Hall. 11_Nov_Centenary_Event_Flyer_Scotch_College.pdf
Last week, 168 Members, Visiting Rotarians and Guests were privileged to hear Professor Fiona Wood present the Thomas Baker Oration. To do justice to Fiona's inspirational and thought-provoking presentation, we recommend you listen to her dissertation on the Podcast on our Website. https://soundcloud.com/rotarymelbourne Photo: Pres. Robert, Fiona Wood, Chair Trevor Nink.
Thank you to Anton for his inspirational presentation of the Smith Family and its work with our disadvantaged children living in poverty and distress. You can hear Anton's presentation on our Podcasts which are on our website: "Meetings/Events" - Podcasts.
President Robert Fisher conveyed the sad news of the death of a loyal Member Ted Billson who died on 17 August, 2018.
Final Reminder to Book Your Guests
Professor Fiona Wood AM, Speaking on ‘Striving for Excellence in Health Care’
Chairperson: Trevor Nink
Venue: Windsor Hotel Grand Ballroom
Thank you to all the members and friends that participated in the Around the Bay Raffle and subsequent auction. Funds in excess of $5000 were raised with special thanks to Auctioneer Extraordinaire Paul Caine who provided the revelry and fun whilst grabbing the bids!
The Avanti Bike $2000 Prize was drawn by Tim Halliburton of the Smith Family and the winner Richard Parker accepted the prize.
Vocation Committee is very pleased that we have had 8 Members apply to be the 2018/19 Victoria Police Mentors. Unfortunately, we are only able to nominate 3 candidates for this fantastic year working with Victoria Police. The three Mentors from this year's Program: Maryla Juchnowski, Graham O'Donnell and Dorothy Gilmour will be attending the Closing Event late September.
The President's Nominating Committee in advance of the 14 November RCM Inc AGM has now been formed with the following members forming the Committee:
President - Robert Fisher, Past Presidents Mary Barry and Quin Scalzo, Board appointed Barbara Yerondais and Trevor Nink and Elected members John Allen, Gladys Liu and Alistair Urquhart.
We are very fortunate to have PP Mary and Philip returned to us safely. They survived not just one but TWO earthquakes while holidaying in Bali recently. The first was bad enough apparently but the second was while they were at the airport waiting to come home. It apparently lasted for half a minute which President Robert said, from experiencing many earth tremors in South Africa, would feel like a lifetime!
The dinner commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Amiens was held in the ballroom of the Hotel Windsor on Friday 10 August 2018. Photo shows our esteemed Member, Prof. David de Kretser AC, former State Governor.
Peter Washusen has kindly provided the "behind the scenes" work that occurs each week to ensure the smooth sailing of our luncheon meetings. Please note, this Team needs some new Volunteers on board. Are you able to help Peter and the Luncheon Team please?
Our Vocational Services Committee is excited to announce this year's Rotary Club of Melbourne Vocational Service Award 2018/19. Edward Tudor was chosen unanimously by the Committee. He is Executive Director of the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School. Edward epitomises the prerequisites for this Award recognising achievement of professional excellence (in the Awardees chosen profession), and outstanding contribution to the community through their vocation.
