Bridging the Gap between Humans by creating Happier People
After becoming a Guest Host on The Project and appearing numerous times in the media due to an initiative called ‘Speed date a Muslim,’ Husna has successfully raised her profile and is now speaking at many events to motivate and inspire people to take the right step forward in their lives.
She started her own live-on-stage talk show in 2015 with the aim of empowering people through entertainment. It’s the only show of its kind in Australia and is set to take the country by storm!!
The show, has been very successful with a full house of 220 people in January and July 2017. The shows have raised funds for suicide prevention, as the mission of the show is to ‘bridge the gap between humans by creating happier people!’
As a result of this success, she been approached by ABC Compass to do a documentary on her life and talk show which will be aired on September 30th 2017.
Husna Pasha is a Melbourne-based business woman, author, media personality and public speaker. She’s funny, smart, brave and outspoken and she’s attracting bigger and bigger audiences to her great mission – to create happier people.
Husna is an Indian Australian, raised in Tasmania by her hardworking parents, a mother of two, a wife and a Muslim woman. She embodies the true face of Australian life and culture – globally connected, female, educated, experienced and aspirational.
the Vocational Committee, in conjunction with our member (and sports aficionado), Peter Duras, has arranged a unique opportunity to experience a guided tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the National Sports Museum on Sunday 8 October.
Given Peter's involvement, we will have access to areas of the MCG that are not normally included in the package. Highlights of this must-see tour include:
The famous MCC Long Room
MCC Library (founded in 1873)
MCG Tapestry
Player change rooms
Cricketers’ viewing room
Ron Casey Media Centre
Portrait of Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar
A walk on the arena
Cricket Victoria Bill Lawry Centre
Ponsford Stand
City Terrace with view’s of Melbourne’s skyline.
Our itinerary for the day will be:
10:30am - Meet at Gate 3 to commence (MCG) tour - Exclusive all access pass
12noon - Short break at MCG Café
1pm - Tour of the National Sports Museum
2pm - Tour concludes
Those wanting more fellowship can proceed to a local cafe/bar (Venue TBC) for a late lunch/early dinner.
We've been able to secure a heavily discounted rate. Cost of tour is $20 per member and $12 for kidsunder 15YO. This can be paid on the day.
So that we can keep an eye on the numbers, please register via emailing Michael Lapina (Michael@michaellapina.com) for this unique Vocational Visit.
President Frank inducted Brett Jones as a member of our club. Brett received a standing ovation from the members. Brett started his career as a police officer in New Zealand before moving into residential property investment. Brett has previously been a member of the Rotary Clubs of Taihape and Port Nicholson. Brett will have fellow kiwi David Jones as his mentor and has joined the Vocational Service committee.
The tempting aroma of BBQd onions and lamb snags wafted over Port Melbourne on Friday as the Club launched it's first take away fund raiser for the year. Learning from the mistakes of Hell's Kitchen, our friendly RCM team worked efficiently in a confined space to extract $743 from tradies, Bunnings staff and the public. Our thanks to Herb and Leonie, Pauline, Rob Soros, Alan, Sue and our visiting diva, Hannah Weigl.
The next sizzle is scheduled for Saturday 25th November, when the demand will be greater and we expect to double our earnings for the day. The call is out for volunteers to join Yanpu and Cecily, who have already put their hands up. Financial summary. The market was pleased to note that CMR's profit from it's first food retailing venture fell within the forecast range of $700-750. Leading brokers continue to recommend Rotary Central Melbourne as a BUY.
(Photo: Peter Duras learning the art of a good sausage sizzle from Past Rotary International President Royce Abbey)
Over the years, a great number of our club members have regularly volunteered their time at DIK which we have come to know at Shed 40, 401 Somerville Road, West Footscray.
DIK has rented this shed over the last ten years with significant financial support from a number of Rotary Clubs, principally within District 9800, but does not include Rotary Central Melbourne.
As of 1 November 2017, DIK will be terminating their lease of Shed 40 due to the substantial increase in rent (almost 100%) being sought by the owner. DIK has compromised with the owner and will officially move to Shed 39 (owned in the same interests) at an increased rental of 50% approx or $34,000 pa. Shed space remains the same.
On Saturday 16 September, 16 representatives of Rotary Central Melbourne attended DIK and were the first to start moving goods to Shed 39, goods including hospital beds, hospital chairs, mattresses etc. We also managed to move scores of bags of packed school uniforms (all new) into large containers for the forklift to transport to waiting vans for use by local needy recipients. We saw in passing the new donated truck awaiting the Rotary/DIK livery which will double the ability for DIK volunteer drivers to pick up and deliver donated goods to Shed 39.
Bob Glindemann, DIK “Chief”, was very appreciative of our efforts because by both freeing space in Shed 40 and storing in Shed 39, it enabled DIK to then arrange contactors to access and commence disabling storage racking in Shed 40 and install in Shed 39.Those attending were:
Campbell, Julie and Will Chambers,
Herb & Leonie Greenwood,
Doug Robertson,
Neville Taylor,
Yanpu Zhang,
Alison Chan,
Rob & Laura Soros,
Millie Swann,
Rohan Williams,
our Youth Exchange student Flavia Minikus and
Pauline & Frank O’Brien.
DIK, because of the substantial rent increase, has now sought financial assistance from our Club (14 D9800 Clubs are currently assisting). At our Board meeting on Wednesday 20 September, the Board resolved to financially support DIK by committing to pay $7000 over the next 2 years in 2 equal instalments. An annual review will be conducted as to any ongoing commitment.
DIK is a “jewel in the crown” for District 9800, we should not allow it to falter.
Special Report - VicPol Leaders' Mentoring Breakfast
Another successful VicPol leaders Mentoring Breakfast on Tuesday (19/9) attracted 91 people representing police, mentors, four Rotary Districts and attendees from more than a dozen clubs. District 9800 Governor Peter Frueh said that 204 VicPol members have taken part in the program, which has completed its tenth year. Ambulance Victoria is now in talks with Rotary to develop a similar program for their future leaders.
Present were VicPol Assistant Commissioners Kevin Casey and Jack Blayney (whom our President Frank mentored three years ago). Also present were Acting Assistant Commissioners Sharon Cowden and Cindy Miller. Rotary districts were fielded by DGs 9810 Malcolm Chiverton and D9820’s Don Ripper, and D9780’s ADG Andrew Pipkorn. D9800 was represented by DG Peter Frueh, DGE Bronwyn Stephens, IPDG Nev John and AG Kate Strain. Clubs’ presidents, mentors and members represented were from Melbourne, Flemington, Kew, Prahran , Maffra, Portland, Horsham, Bayswater, Chelsea, Nunawading, Rowville-Listerfield, Mt Waverley, and ourselves.
One table comprised those who pioneered the exercise a decade ago – Steve Hallis, Keith Frampton, John Meehan, Kevin Scott, Michael Dixon, and Stephen Brown, backed by then RCM President John Ilott. There were 15 police mentees for the past year.
Chief Commissioner Graeme Ashton addressed the meeting via video. He said his three deputy commissioners had all been mentees “which speaks volumes about the program’s benefits”. He appreciates the strong focus now on leadership via senior sergeants and their front-line community nexus. He often challenges members about where they are looking to find new perspectives and how to challenge their assumptions, and Rotary is a common response for learning how community action evolves.
Assistant Commissioner Casey, himself a mentee and steering committee chair, said the program was the vanguard that paved the way for VicPol’s focus on leadership development, especially in community liaison.
“My own mentor was a female younger than me, who provided a non-judgmental sounding board, insight and options for experiments. She helped me walk in my own shoes rather than herself doing the heavy lifting. This tradition continues.
“Police are good at solving problems and getting straight to the point. But in the past they operated mostly from a perspective of a lifelong career only in policing.”
He praised the work of Michael Stillwell of the car racing and sales group, and Alan Seale for their now-concluded four years’ work on the steering-committee, adding new dimensions and assurance. They were given special VicPol awards.
Other speakers included Peter Batten (RC Chelsea) who related highlights of his mentoring, and Senior Sgt Jeff Cocks from NW Region Crime Squad, as a mentee. The fifteen senior sergeants and their mentors from the 2016-17 program were awarded certificates.
Raffle proceeds of $1140 will be shared by VicPol Legacy and the CBD Youth Homeless Program. Top prize of $300 worth of stay at Mik Wells’ Ripples’n Tonic resort at Philip Island was won by Inspector Sharon McCrory, syndicate leader for five mentees.
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After becoming a Guest Host on The Project and appearing numerous times in the media due to an initiative called ‘Speed date a Muslim,’ Husna has successfully raised her profile and is now speaking at many events to motivate and inspire people to take the right step forward in their lives.
President Frank inducted Brett Jones as a member of our club. Brett received a standing ovation from the members. Brett started his career as a police officer in New Zealand before moving into residential property investment. Brett has previously been a member of the Rotary Clubs of Taihape and Port Nicholson. Brett will have fellow kiwi David Jones as his mentor and has joined the Vocational Service committee.
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The tempting aroma of BBQd onions and lamb snags wafted over Port Melbourne .jpg)
On Saturday 16 September, 16 representatives of Rotary Central Melbourne attended DIK and were the first to start moving goods to Shed 39, goods including hospital beds, hospital chairs, mattresses etc. We also managed to move scores of bags of packed school uniforms (all new) into large containers for the forklift to transport to waiting vans for use by local needy recipients. We saw in passing the new donated truck awaiting the Rotary/DIK livery which will double the ability for DIK volunteer drivers to pick up and deliver donated goods to Shed 39..JPG)
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