BULLETIN 20TH DECEMBER 2016 (Dec 14, 2016)

7th FEBRUARY 2017

INDEX:

NEXT MEETING - GUEST SPEAKER
GVE LUNCH - 12th FEBRUARY
ROTARY SHOWCASE AT ATRIUM - 25th FEBRUARY
GUEST SPEAKER'S PRESENTATION - 31st JANUARY
MEETING REPORT 31st JANUARY
SAVE THE DATE 100 YEAR CELEBRATION - 31st MAY
GALLERY

WELCOME MICHELLE

Welcome to Michelle Crawford, inducted into our club on Tuesday.

Michelle is CEO of Concern Australia, the umbrella organisation for Steps Outreach.

NEXT TWO MEETINGS

10th January, an informal get together will be held over breakfast in the RACV Bistro at 7.30am. Breakfast can be purchased from the bistro directly.

17th January, normal meetings resume.

FAMILY BBQ - 15th JANUARY 2017

Peninsula Family BBQ

NOTE PLEASE - RSVP BY 6th JANUARY

We hope you and your family will join us for a barbecue hosted by Lorraine and John Meehan.

WHEN: Sunday 15th January 2017

TIME: Midday

WHERE: Lorraine and John Meehan’s home,

15 Watson Rd., Mt Martha.

SUPPLIED: Gourmet BBQ meats / Salads / Breads / Eating Utensils

BYO: Drinks /Chairs

COST: $10.00 per person, pay on day

RECREATION: 3 min walk to sandy beach or lap pool on site, boardwalk along Balcombe Creek etc.

RSVP: Friday 6th January 2017

Please advise of any special dietary requirements.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION - 27th JAN

NOTE PLEASE: RSVP DATE HAS NOW PASSED - CONTACT CECILY NOW IF PLANNING TO ATTEND

GUEST SPEAKERS PRESENTATION 13th DECEMBER

Posted by Alan SEALE

“Zoo’s Victoria’s International Conservation Partnerships.”

Chris Banks.

"Our overriding mission is a commitment to fighting extinction of wildlife"

Chris Banks is manager of Zoos Victoria’s International Conservation Partnerships. In this role he details Zoos Victoria’s multi-year partnerships in the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Uganda, a conservation grants program and a sister zoo partnership in Port Moresby. As a zoo-based conservation organisation, Zoos Victoria supports recovery programs for 21 threatened native species and a range of international conservation projects. The key criterion for the international relationships is clear benefits to both wildlife and people.

Chris detailed several of the international conservation programs in which ZV is currently a partner. In the Philippines, the target is primarily the indigenous crocodile which is endangered, only 250 known to be surviving. There are two populations in the Philippines, but the southern one is in Mindanao and inaccessible. In the north of the country is a second population threatened by land clearing. There the partnership has created a sanctuary and won the support of the local villagers to raise and protect the young upto 2 years old by which time they are able to defend themselves and are released.

ALMONER'S REPORT

Allan has reported:

“Dick Mitchell has had another brief visit to Epworth Hospital and now at Epworth Rehabilitation in Camberwell. Trish and Dick send their best wishes to everyone and they hope that Dick can spend some time at home at Christmas".

NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING 17th JANUARY 2017

Posted by Neil SALVANO

President Justine has announced Neville Taylor has accepted nomination to become President of the Club for the 2018-19 Rotary year.

In accordance with the Rules of Rotary Central Melbourne Inc, a Special General Meeting will be held during the breakfast meeting on Tuesday 17th January 2017 to consider the following Motion:

"That Neville Taylor be confirmed as President-Elect for 2017-18 and President-Designate of the Club for 2018-19."

Neil Salvano

Secretary and Public Officer

MEETING REPORT 13th DECEMBER

Posted by Alan SEALE

Chair; Doug Robertson

Visitors;

Michelle Crawford (inductee) and husband Alan Crawford. Trevor Dymond.

Announcements;

Roger Thornton - the now traditional Family BBQ at the Meehan’s in Mt Martha will be on January 15th. Bookings by 6th January are essential. Fine weather is guaranteed.

Paul Fraser reminded us of the club Christmas party next week and again bookings are required - don’t forget the hampers
Stuart Ellis explained that the National Youth Science Forum to which we have sponsored a student need volunteers in Canberra to help run the event. Accommodation is provided. Contact Stuart for more information.
Cecily need to have bookings for the Chinese New Year fundraiser on January 27^th.

Presidents Announcements;

The first full meeting in 2017 will be on January 17th, but on January 10 all are welcome to join an informal breakfast on the ground floor at the RACV.
Applications are being sought for the next Rotary Leadership Institute which is an opportunity to learn more about this amazing organisation and hone your leadership skills.
There will be a Special General meeting on January 17th to consider Neville Taylor’s nomination as President Elect Nominee for 2018/19-

New Member Induction;

President Justine was delighted to induct Michelle Crawford into the Club.

Anne King will be Michelle’s mentor. Michelle spoke briefly about her upbringing as the youngest of three in a Salvation Army family and noted the parallels between Rotary’s values and those of the Salvo’s. She has spent 25 years in the not for profit sector and became CEO of Concern Australia just 6 months ago.

Guest Speaker.

Chris Banks. “Zoo’s Victoria’s International Conservation Partnerships.”

Please refer separate item in this Bulletin.