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.
Our Club wishes to pay tribute again this year to more than 1.5 million volunteers across Victoria who are building our communities, services and connections. Nominations are needed by 14 September so that we canpay tribute to those dedicated achiever and encourage others through the Sir John Reid Community Service Award.
It is with sadness that Members are advised of the death of our Member Ted Billson. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, 23 August at 11am at Toorak Uniting Church (to which Ted was a regular visitor). Ted was a great sketcher and artist and President Robert recalls that he was drawing a TV personality's portrait when Robert last visited him 2 weeks ago. Picture by Ted of PP Barry Watts.
This week is the annual Around the Bay Auction at lunch. If you can’t be there and would like to bid - please contact Trevor Nink or Jo Mavros.
Also Note RAFFLE TICKETS NEED TO BE RETUNED: $2000 Prize will be drawn at the lunch on 22 August. If you missed out and would like to be in the draw, give Jo a call and you can purchase on the phone.
Our Members were delighted to witness James Pullar being named a Paul Harris Triple Sapphire Awardee at last week's meeting. Photo: President Robert and James.
Virginia provided a fascinating view of the Melbourne Theatre Company with a summary of Melbourne Theatre Company’s 64 year history and the exciting path ahead. Apologies to Members as our microphone faded towards the end of last week's meeting. Virginia's full presentation may be found on Website Front Page - "Meetings Events" - "Podcasts".
Around the Bay 2018 is approaching and we need Volunteers. This is an annual event for our Club and we need to "put in" to continue and improve on our previous years success in raising money for the Smith Familiy in their support of our disadvantaged children. Just a few hours of your time will make such a difference to a child.
Thank you for your understanding and patience whilst we remedied the security issue with our website and Google issues. Hopefully, this Bulletin will make for simple reading again for you but with additional Member privacy. Not a simple task to take on the "World of Google"!
Topic: "Breaking the Poverty Cycle through Education"
Chairperson: Jim Orchard
Kelly Lawson has provided Rob Helme with her update of her exciting time in Thailand. This update proves the inspiration and success of our Peace Fellows Program for our international community building. Thanks Rob.
Rob has asked for some assistance from Members on a small committee to help plan our next approach to recruiting worthy Peace Fellow applicants by the RCM, whilst keeping in touch with our existing Peace Fellows, and planning the Peace Building Forum for 2021. Please contact Rob if you would like to be part of this interesting and thought-provoking team.
Hope you have noted the dates: 15, 16 & 17 February, 2019 for our Multi District Conference. Early Bird Registration is now open.
Members please note in your diary for October: The Arts Committee is inviting you to the Arts Access Exhibition Event on 25 October at 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm. Further details will be announced. Diarise early please.
Thank you to Peter Davis for providing a beautiful piece on the 100th Commemoration of Battle of Amiens organised by our 0808 Committee. The photo shows Melbourne Chamber Choir led by David Kram presenting excerpts from Monash Cantata at our Shrine of Remembrance on 8.8.2018 @ at 8.00 am.
Recently, DG Bronwyn Stephens and PP Quin Scalzo handed out jars of Smarties. Not just to enjoy but to fill with coins. Every $100 raised with a Special District DDF and Foundation contribution and a 2:1 match by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will raise $1,000 for End Polio.
Tim Fischer AC was awarded the Monash Medal for 2018 at our luncheon meeting. He is seen here with Chair Peter Davis, Michael Bennett (Great Grandson of Sir John Monash) , President Robert Fisher, (Tim Fischer AC with Citation and Medal).
Cynthia Edgell who has promoted our "Shine On" Recognitions for past few years, is encouraging us all to consider nominations for next year's Award. Our Club has an excellent record of identifying and honouring the abilities of those with a disability and we are seeking your consideration for nominations.
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.
Thank you to Ian Ross, last week's Photographer for capturing our Meeting from an "outside" perspective!
Topic: ‘The MTC and Melbourne’s Thriving Arts Precinct’
Chairperson: Peter Payne
Picture: Chair Peter Davis, Michael Bennett, Pres Robert, Tim Fischer AC with Citation and Medal.
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
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 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.
