WELCOME DG BRONWYN STEPHENS TO HER FIRST VISIT AS DISTRICT GOVERNOR.
Bronwyn joined the Rotary Club of Melbourne South in 2008. Since then she has served the Club in various capacities including Bulletin Editor, Secretary, Treasurer and chair of the World of Difference project for her Club. Bronwyn is a Paul Harris Fellowship awardee and a Royce Abbey Awardee.
Involvement at District level includes Assistant Governor Stonnington Cluster 2013-2016, leading a Vocational Training Tour of 4 teachers to Cambodia in January 2016, where they provided two four day workshops for 160 Cambodian teachers, and Community Services District Chair 2016-2017.
Mark is equally passionate about Rotary and joined Rotary Club of Melbourne South in 2010, being inducted by Bronwyn at the President Changeover. He served as Club President for 2 years, is a Paul Harris Fellow recipient and they are both members of the Paul Harris Society.
The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) is pleased to invite members of Rotary Central Melbourne and their guests to attend a cocktail function and presentation on
"Women in Anaesthesia."
The evening will promote the vocation of anaesthesia with particular emphasis on the new museum display of women anaesthetists. ANZCA have organised speakers to entertain us with an interesting history and also with contemporary practice, from the Royal Children’s Hospital.
This visit is a highlight of our club vocational series.
Dr Chris Ball, honorary curator of the GK Museum and anaesthetist at the Alfred Hospital presents on the History of Anaesthesia and her interest in medical history, plus
Dr Lindy Cass, anaesthetist at the Royal Children’s and Victorian Eye and Ear Hospitals presents on working as an anaesthetist and women in anaesthesia followed by questions.
8pm – 8.30pm:
Tea and Coffee
It will be a very interesting evening so we are NOT limiting numbers. All RCM members and guests are welcome.
Pat was a loved and respected member and valued contributor to Rotary Central Melbourne (then Central Melbourne Sunrise). She died last week from dementia-related illnesses.
Pat was one of the earliest female members of our club and is remembered with fondness for her lively and happy disposition. Rotary was good to her, she married another Central Melbourne member Lou Butterfield. They retired to the peninsula where they enjoyed a vineyard setting and were active in Probus for several years before health became an issue for both of them. Farewell Pat.
Pats record with our club and District roles:
Joined in Sept 1995 and resigned in June 2008, when she and Lou retired to Merricks.
Vocational Service Director 1998-1999
Community Service Director 1999-2000
Secretary for 2nd half of 2003-2004
Vice President 2004-2005
Foundation Director 2005-2006
She also was Club Almoner and Social program chair at various times.
Rotarian of the Year 2000-2001
Paul Harris Fellow June 2004 and Sapphire June 2007
Three years on the District 9800 Group Study Exchange Committee
Members are requested to kick-start the new Enterprise Raffle [aka 'son of swindle’] by each donating a bottle of wine -"It can be anything - from a shiraz to a ship, a merlot or a message" - which will become the capital stock for the weekly fund raising raffle. [Note ‘Son of Swindle’ is a kindlier beast than it’s genetic donor]
There was a great response the past Tuesday and it would be terrific if we can wrap up all donations by next meeting.
John has started his walk along the Pacific Crest Trail near Ashland Oregon.
His pack weighs about 16 kg, which is slowing him down but John hopes his fitness will improve over the next few weeks and he will be able to churn out 30 km per day soon - he has only 950 miles to reach Canada!
A friend of one of John's daughters, Ros Campbell, is handling logistics support for him. Ros was a Rotary Exchange Student to Finland some years ago and is a former Rotaractor.
Michael Harden, Freelance Food Writer, Melbourne Editor and Restaurant Critic for "Australian Gourmet Traveller"
"the Melbourne-style Cafe"
Michael has worked in restaurants in various parts of the world for 15 years to support his writing habit and now spends a lot of his time writing about restaurants. He is Melbourne editor and restaurant critic for Australian Gourmet Traveller and a regular contributor to a number of other local and international publications. He’s the author of 15 books, including one on Lygon Street families and the De Bortoli wine family, and is an ambassador for Australia’s Eat Drink Design Awards.
Michael introduced his talk with a recent experience of the Hardware Society, a modern Melbourne styled café that is making its mark in Paris. He believes Melbourne’s journey as a world class café and casual dining destination got its roots from the Melbourne Olympics when more than 160 international chefs were recruited to manage the culinary needs of visitors to our shores.
Michael took us on a journey from Melbourne’s post war affluence, the red tape and bureaucracy where issues like the colour of your carpet and the definition of a meal dictated whether or not you’d get a licence, to a more flexible and casual approach to opening cafes. He talked of the many people who influenced and shaped what we see today, our obsession with smashed avo and finally how the café and dining scene has transformed into a social experience.
Thanks Michael for bringing it to life in such an exciting way.
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
General Announcements
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 25th at 6.00pmat 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 14th.
Next week we’ll have the DG visit for breakfast, please attend.
President Announcements
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.
Rotary Youth Exchange
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.
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