Rotary Club of Melbourne
Paul Harris Fellow
Aristea (Ari) Talantis
Ari Talantis was inducted into the Rotary Club of Melbourne on 13th September 2017 with the classification of ‘Dentistry Practice Management’ and her sponsor was her husband, Richard Skinner.
It is true to say that Ari hit the ground running, becoming an enthusiastic and supportive member from the very start and for convenience, her workplace is on the same floor as our Rotary Office. She plunged into our website and social media needs and driving our Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram profiles as our Webmaster and in 2019, received the Royce Abbey Award as a relatively new member who demonstrated strong commitment to Rotary Melbourne.
During this time Ari has served on the New Members, Rotary Foundation, Peace Fellows and Family Violence Committees and was an integral member of the Evening Meeting Team when we met at Leadership Victoria contributing greatly to the professional and warm delivery of these events.
Ari became our Volunteer coordinator and with Richard are regular Marshals for Round-the-Bay and this year Chaired our On-to-Conference Bendigo trek which, regrettably due to COVID-19, had to be abandoned at the 11th hour. Now whilst studying for her Masters, Ari has found time to join our newly formed Environment & Sustainability Committee and our Membership Engagement Committee.
Ari does not hesitate to put her hand up when something needs to be done – and this is greatly appreciated.
Now it is time to recognise the meritorious service that Ari has truly rendered to Rotary Melbourne in fellowship, administration and our humanitarian project work delivery and I wish to acknowledge that her husband Richard Skinner is on-line to share the occasion today.
Ari Talantis, for sustained commitment to “Service Above Self” it gives me pleasure to name you on behalf of the Board and Members of the Rotary Club of Melbourne - a Paul Harris Fellow.
Conferred on this 15th day of July 2020 by Immediate Past President, Kevin F Sheehan
