MEETING REPORT, TUESDAY 3RD JULY

• The meeting was opened by the Chair, Tom Callander, with a toast to Rotary International.
• President Neville welcomed the visitors this week:
  • Jo Ellis
  • Kalas Asakan (guest of Stuart)
  • Nicky Lebbos 
  • Juliana Gaddina (guest of Warwick)
  • Flavia Minikus Youth Exchange
  • Guest speaker Michael Harden

• Neville thanked everyone again for making the changeover dinner such a successful and enjoyable evening last Friday.
• Thanks to Gerard 'the Joker' for his efforts over the last 12 months.
• A new segment has been introduced to our meetings: 'Truth or Tale.'  Today we heard from Peter Duras who regaled the audience with a yarn about his early days juggling the hospital switchboard on the graveyard shift, driving taxis as well as removing the feet from cadavers - his story was true! [Editor; a different member will be featured each week - getting to know each other.]
• Peter Duras is seeking volunteers a Bunnings BBQ this upcoming Friday afternoon, please contact him if available. 
• John Ilott reminded members of our vocational visit on July 25^th at 6.00pm at The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA). Cost is $30pp which includes a cocktail style event with funds raised to be donated to the ANZCA Research Foundation.
• Frank O’Brien mentioned the upcoming DIK Working Bee on July 14^th.
• Next week we’ll have the DG visit for breakfast, please attend.

• Neville mentioned the passing of Pat Conquest.  Mary Voice talked about Pat’s time as a Rotarian and the fact that Pat was one of our earliest female members.  VALE Pat.
• Neville reiterated his thanks to everyone for Friday night, in particular thanks Roger for his terrific photos that have been displayed during breakfast today.
• Neville invited Frank to make presentations held over from changeover evening;

• Frank presented Nicky Lebbos with the Family of Rotary Award and congratulated Elias again on his Rotarian of the Year award.
• Frank thanked Neil Salvano for his tireless efforts as Secretary for several years notwithstanding Neil's frequent absences from Melbourne on business and awarded him his Certificate of Service Badge.
• Frank advised ex-president Justine Murphy has submitted her resignation owing to now living in NSW.  She thanked the club for support during her 10 years with the Club.  Frank has thanked Justine for her significant contribution to the Club and District.

• Neville discussed the joint board meeting held and thanked Marjorie, Bernie and Kevin for their efforts with setting up the budget.  There will be a small increase to membership fees this year.
• The new Enterprise raffle was launched.

• Flavia Minikus joined us for the final time and thanked members for making her so welcome during her year in Australia.  Flavia shared some of her wonderful memories of the year, the places she has visited and the friends she has made. Many members were mentioned as having helped her and in particular there were very big thanks to Neville & Bec John, Frank & Pauline O’Brien and Stuart and Jo Ellis.  "GO TIGERS……"

Guest Speaker:  Please refer separate report in this BULLETIN.

FLAVIA SAYS GOODBYE TO MELBOURNE CITY, SURROUNDED BY SEVERAL OF HER NEW FRIENDS.