Nigel is a veteran youth worker who has developed a humorous – but sobering – talk unpacking the changes that have occurred in the last generation or two. He will discuss the three key things missing from society compared to when “I was their age”.
Nigel is a published author, international speaker, trainer and facilitator and resides in Ocean Grove. He is a highly experienced communicator and has a wide range of experiences working in many high schools and a youth prison.
Fiscal 2016 was a landmark year for Melbourne Rotary Club under President Peter Rogers. The club now owns its 15 Collins St headquarters.
The purchase price and renovations, totalling more than $800,000, were funded by members’ one-off and non-tax-deductible donations, along with some dipping into club financial reserves.
The club had leased its office for many decades but the board decided this was lost money. So the suite on the 9th floor of a largely medical-user building was bought in March 2015. Members including several Past Presidents did a lot of the wall demolition and re-painting in working bees, and the office opened in September last year. It now hosts district and club meetings for breakfast, office hours and evenings, making it a CBD hub for both Melbourne RC and other Rotary groups. Photo; working bee in action.
Extract from Tony Thomas' article "A Big Year for Melbourne Club"
"Other landmarks for the year were;
recruiting 29 new members, taking membership to more than 250;
hitting for the first time the goal of 20% female membership.
offering discounted dues to new members under 40 - the club has averted any rise in the average age of members, which is steady at 66 years.
The club is using RI’s new innovative freedoms and promoting “corporate” membership. The seven such members to date are NAB, Telstra, GHD Engineering, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Monash University, Dixon Advisory and Scalzo Foods. Each can nominate up to four employees to become club members. The corporation pays a $1000 joining fee and then $715pa per employee-member."
Dr David Smyth, chair of Rotary-backed Violence Free Families (Vic) and ex-director RC Brighton, is among the speakers at Akolade’s 2nd “Breaking the Cycle” conference from September 27-29 at Crowne Plaza, Melbourne.
The conference focuses on how not-for-profits in this field can deliver their services efficiently.
States have committed large sums (Vic, $527m; NSW, $300m) to combat domestic and family violence. Front-line agencies need to tap the new funding, scale up, diversify, and innovate. The 20-plus speakers on best practices are from as far afield as Break the Cycle units, Los Angeles and Minnesota.
Meeting announcements are reported here. To read the remainder of the meeting report including the Guest Speakers presentation please click on 'Read more' below.
Announcements:
Roger Thornton announced he and Neville Taylor attended the launch on 1 August of the Australian Federal Police missing person’s website, as part of the National Missing Persons Week. The Victorian Police are working on a similar site, with support from Rotary via Neville Taylor, Stuart Ellis, and their networks.
Stuart Ellis reminded all that the club has opened nominations for the 2016 Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN). This weekend program will run 21-23 October and is focused on development for 15-17 year olds, building their teamwork, resilience, and “life skills.” Members who know of a young person who may benefit from the program can reach out to Stuart.
Holding on to the floor, Stuart Ellis also mentioned that the club will not be taking on any additional scholars in the Silk Miller program as the club is already supporting three individuals this year. If individual members would like to sponsor someone, please speak to Stuart.
Peter Duras reminded members that they, their family and friends are invited to an Open House at Youth Projects in Hosier Lane, 6pm on Wednesday 3 August. It will mark a great opportunity to see inside the operation, and enjoy fellowship over wine and nibbles. Members from Woodend and Bendigo clubs will be coming down to the city for the event.
Justine updated members on marketing initiatives for the Goldsborough Lane Farmers Market. After a meeting with GPT last week, the plan is to encourage more visitors with footpath signage and additional communication to tenants in neighbouring buildings. There will also be dedicated parking held in Little Bourke Street to facilitate load-in and bump-out.
The club had leased its office for many decades but the board decided this was lost money. So the suite on the 9th floor of a largely medical-user building was bought in March 2015. Members including several Past Presidents did a lot of the wall demolition and re-painting in working bees, and the office opened in September last year. It now hosts district and club meetings for breakfast, office hours and evenings, making it a CBD hub for both Melbourne RC and other Rotary groups. 
Dr David Smyth, chair of Rotary-backed Violence Free Families (Vic) and ex-director RC Brighton, is among the speakers at Akolade’s 2nd “Breaking the Cycle” conference from September 27-29 at Crowne Plaza, Melbourne.
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