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29 October 2024

  • Next Meeting 

  • The 32nd Paul Harris Breakfast

  • From the Last Meeting

  • Needs of New and Younger Members

  • Rotary Bites #15

  • Thank you from Youth Projects

  • ESRAG Newsletter

  • Gallery

Meeting Responsibilities
Chair
WILLIAMS, Rhys
 
Reporter
JACKSON, Maureen
 
Photographer
THORNTON, Roger
 
Bulletin Editor
OEI, Nicholas
 
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NEXT MEETING

There is no formal club meeting on Tuesday, 29 October.
 
The meeting has been replaced with a club social dinner at the Emerald Hotel, Clarendon Street, South Melbourne commencing at 6 pm.
 
There will also be no meeting on the 5th November due to it being the Melbourne Cup Day. The next meeting will then be the Paul Harris Breakfast.
 
If you are a visitor and would like to join us at our social event, please contact the club secretary at rotaryclubcentralmelbourne@gmail.com
 
32nd PAUL HARRIS BREAKFAST

 

 

 

 

Chris Anstey - "Tall Tales: What the whiteboard never taught me"

Chris is an elite performance coach with a 17 year sporting career - NBA (Dallas Mavericks and Chicago Bulls), Russia, Spain.

Two-time Olympian and World Champion.

Played for the Melbourne Tigers, South East Melbourne Magic and the Victorian Titans in the Australian NBL. He retired as a two-time championship-winning captain and MVP, with three NBL titles to his name.

Head coach of Melbourne United for season 2012-2013.

Date: Tuesday 12 November 2024

Time: 7:15am for 7:30am to 9:00am.

Venue: RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Located in The Club Pavilion, Level 2.

Tickets: $75 per head OR $700 per table of 10 (incl. GST).
For table bookings of 10, please forward names and email addresses of guests to Michelle Crawford at chelleinoz@yahoo.com.au.

RSVP: Friday, 1 November 2024.

Join us for what promises to be an inspiring morning and be part of a key fundraising event for The Rotary Foundation which supports Rotary projects domestically and internationally.

Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://events.humanitix.com/32nd-paul-harris-breakfast/tickets
FROM THE LAST MEETING
Reporter notes 22 Oct 2024 (Online Meeting)
 
Chair – As the Chair John Ilott acknowledged Rotary International which brings us all together.
 
President Rhys Williams – Welcome to country. Rhys welcomed Prof Timothy Lynch, and guest.
 
John invited Prof Timothy Lynch to address members and guests and share his thoughts on Why the United States is NOT in decline – whoever wins the presidential election.
 
Despite a turbulent election and deep polarisation, Prof Lynch will argue there are reasons to be confident about America’s prospects. Prof Lynch explored factors contributing to US strength, from its enduring Constitution to the weakness of its competitors, like China.
 
Prof Lynch posed the following 10 provocations and proceeded to discuss his views on each point.
The 10 provocations:
  1. Nationalism is a powerful hold on both sides of politics
  2. Constitution is still in place, both parties to use it better
  3. America is in a benign part of the world with neighbours in the north and south who are primarily friendly.
  4. American colonial legacy is far more positive than other British colonies.
  5. America is a religious free market, does not have religious conflict.
  6. Immigrant nation. Most groups have moved there except African Americans.
  7. Significant Economic power.
  8. World’s most sophisticated military machine in world history.
  9. Has more allies and friends than enemies.
  10. What is the alternative? EU is not an alternative.
Ember announcements:
 
Rowan Williams: World Polio Day: 2.5 Bil children have been vaccinated. 2 countries where polio is endemic are Pakistan and Afghanistan. Since the 90’s 99.9% reduction in case numbers. Conservative estimated 2 Mil lives have been saved. In 2024 54 cases reported in Pak & Afg. Vaccine derived Polio due to water contamination, Polio is still circulating in many developing countries. That is why its important to vaccinate and focus on sanitation and clean water. 181 cases in 2024 reported as Vaccine derived Polio.
 
Activity in 9800 is the End Polio Walk to raise funds for End Polio. Rohan Williams and Marjorie Gerlinger have been participating in the walk. Rohan and Marjorie to continue participating in the End Polio Walk fundraiser. Members are requested to sponsor Rowan and Marjorie.
 
Michelle and Kevin: Encouraged members to promote ticket sales and auction/raffle for the Paul Harris Breakfast. All members are encouraged to review and bid on auction items for the Paul Harris Breakfast fundraiser.
Here is the booking link
https://events.humanitix.com/32nd-paul-harris-breakfast/tickets
 
The link to the raffle is https://raffletix.com.au?ref=wb95n
 
Board members to review potential candidates for "Friends of Rotary" honorary memberships.
Neville John: $4,000 raised in the Collinwood and Port Melbourne Bunnings BBQ. Thanked all involved. Neville John to explore options for parent supervision of student volunteers at future Bunnings barbecues.
 
Member’s Milestones:
Birthdays:
Anne King
Nasima Heron
 
President’s Announcements:
Rhys announced Fransisco Fidel has resigned from the club.
Young members forum in before the dinner at the Emerald Hotel on the 29 Oct in the restaurant. It would be a hybrid meeting. Sara Overton to facilitate the session.
Reminder of amended policy of Honorary members and Friends of Rotary.
 
No meeting of Tuesday 5 November due to Melbourne Cup. Next meeting is Paul Harris Breakfast on 12 Nov.
 
NEEDS OF NEW & YOUNGER MEMBERS
Update: This meeting has been postponed until further notice due to only a small number of members able to attend.
 
ROTARY BITES #15
FINAL REMINDER!! RCM Members invited to nominate new Honorary Members and Friends of Rotary
 
At our September Board meeting we adopted the new guidelines for Honorary Members and Friends of Rotary.
 
Persons who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals and those persons considered friends of Rotary for their support of Rotary’s cause may be elected to honorary membership in Rotary Central Melbourne.
 
The RCM board invite nominations from active members for potential Honorary Members and Friends of Rotary.
 
 
If you know of someone who meets the eligibility guidelines, submit your nomination via email to Club Service Director, Kerrie Hicks, by 31 October for consideration at the November Board meeting.  
 
THANK YOU FROM YOUTH PROJECTS
Neville John reports that RCM recently donated for the purchase of a new backpack for the Youth Projects Night Nurses project. They communicated their appreciation via their Facebook page.
 
 
ESRAG NEWSLETTER
Please see this link to view the October ESRAG Oceania Newsletter.

ESRAG is the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group. To learn more, visit the website at https://oceania.esrag.org/
 
GALLERY
Group Meeting
Photos from the RIMERN Working Bee
 
Photos from the Bunnings BBQ