BULLETIN 13th JUNE 2017 (Jun 07, 2017)

WHAT'S IN THIS BULLETIN

11th JULY 2017:

OBITUARY - MOLLY FRAMPTON OAM PHF
GUEST SPEAKER ON TUESDAY
ALMONER'S CORNER
REPORT - GUEST SPEAKER 4th JULY
MEETING REPORT, 4th JULY
GALLERY

NEW MEMBER INDUCTED

Welcome Julie

NEXT MEETING

Rod Allan, C.E.O. Docklands Studios Melbourne

"Melbourne – the Screen and Arts Capital of Australia"

Melbourne is considered to be the screen and arts capital of Australia and home to some of the world’s most talented cast and crew. 'Docklands Studios Melbourne' is only five minutes from the city centre and is easily accessible to all locations around the State.

The Studio is one of only three major studio complexes in Australia that service the film and television industry. Docklands Studios Melbourne is equipped with facilities designed to accommodate production teams and art departments.

As a State Government business enterprise, Docklands Studios works in close collaboration with the State film commission, Film Victoria, to promote Victoria’s incentives, locations, talent and screen services. Both Docklands Studios Melbourne and Film Victoria play an important role in creating and sustaining a competitive screen industry in Victoria. The State Government of Victoria offers attractive incentives and currently under consideration in parliament is a bill aimed at streamlining the process of applying for film permits. The State Government and its screen industry entities are united in fostering a strong and vital Victorian screen industry.

With more than 35 years in the industry, Rod has extensive experience as a producer and leader in studio management. He graduated from the AFTRS in early 1982 and spent many years as a freelancer working as an assistant director, production manager and associate producer in film and television drama.

After leaving Fox in 2003, Rod worked as an independent consultant in film studio design and operations in South Africa, Melbourne and Auckland. He began his current position as the CEO of Docklands Studios Melbourne in February 2009.

Copied from Docklands Studios Melbourne web site: http://www.dsmelbourne.com

GUEST SPEAKER 6th JUNE - REPORT

Michael Lapiña

"GVE to DISTRICT 3820 - HEAD, GUTS AND HEART"

Michael was recently the leader of a D9800 outgoing Group Vocational Exchange ['GVE'] to District 3820 in the Philippines which involved an eclectic team of four young professionals.

Michael broke the story into three parts; Head - all about planning and preparation of the team, Guts - all about the reaction to a somewhat underprepared host, and Heart - all about the quite moving examples of Rotary service projects in the Philippines.

The advertising, screening, selection and training of the outgoing team took several months. They were introduced to Rotary and briefed on the Learn, Train, Share model for the exchange and kitted out in their uniforms, set off on February 17th.

Upon arrival, Michael had an uneasy feeling in his Guts - their hosts had not really grasped the Vocational Exchange concept and instead followed the old GSE model focussing almost entirely on the cultural and social aspects which they did brilliantly. The team was treated like rock stars and hosted by 22 clubs in 28 days! Michael found himself reworking the program to incorporate the vocational element, but it was all very last minute. Michael contrasted the program against the refined program created by Alan Seale for the incoming GVE team from the Philippines, which should provide a useful guide for District 3820 to model future GVE opportunities.

Turning to the Heart, Michael described some of the many projects the team visited and highlighted what can be learned in exchanges like this in both identifying service opportunities for clubs like Central Melbourne but also in personal and professional development for team members. He showcased programs to prevent hearing loss amongst the young, the establishment of a dialysis unit that was supported with Rotary Foundation Global Grant funds, and a dental health scheme. Michael sees plenty of opportunities for us to make a difference in that part of the world through Rotary.

CLOTHING DRIVE - WINTER 2017

MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO BRING THEIR DONATIONS TO OUR CLUB MEETING NEXT TUESDAY, 13TH JUNE.

INVITATION TO PLANNING MEET.

A letter from President Elect, Frank.

LET’S KICK-START ROTARY 2017-18

“I am keen to gain your views rather than do a presentation to the Club. I see it as very important that we know what you would like to create.

By now, most of you would know of the importance of "The One Page Plan". That's a term that our Club Director Strategy, Warwick Cavell, has been instilling in us over recent times and that is what we will end up with post our Sunday gathering.

In essence, our One Page Plan will be developed via your contributions to the following discussion points:

1. Where do we want to be as a Club and why?

2. What are the key challenges that we will need to address, now, in order to achieve what we want in question 1?

3. How are we going to address those challenges....by developing high level action plans?

Kick Start 2018 will be held:

At the Montague Continuing Education Centre, 100 Montague St South Melbourne
On Sunday 18 June 2017
Between 9.00am and 12.30pm

Street parking is freely available.

I very much look forward to your attendance and participation. Such events are important for the ongoing health and growth of our Club."

Please let Frank know if you are attending by Tuesday 13 June.

CHANGE-OVER CELEBRATION 30th JUNE

FINAL NOTICE

RSVP by 21st June please to Paul Fraser; pjf3000@bigpond.com or phone 0457788753 [advise names attending and dietary preferences]

Payment options:

TryBooking: https://www.trybooking.com/284022
Direct Deposit to Westpac Account 791085 BSB 033 000 - use surname please
Credit Card - on form as received by post.

MEETING REPORT 6th JUNE

Posted by Alan SEALE

Visitors;

Alison Chan, Julie Cookson

Announcements;

President Elect Frank O'Brien reminded us of the "Kick Start 2018" session at the Montague Centre on the morning of June 18th.

David Jones asked for members to donate raffle prizes for the forthcoming Club Changeover.

President Justine promoted a clothing drive being run by Melbourne City Rotoract Club. Please bring your spare winter bedding or clothing to help the homeless on June 25th. Please bag up your donations and bring them to the club meeting on July 27th. See separate flyer, this BULLETIN.

Induction;

President Justine was very pleased to induct Julie Cookson into our club. Julie was previously a member at RC St Kilda and has visited with us at several meetings. Julie described herself as "still a registered nurse" but basically retired from her most recent role in custodial medicine.

Guest Speaker;

Please refer separate report in this BULLETIN.

Meeting Closed;

The Swindle was closed off last week but President Justine didn't let the opportunity to 'cash up' pass. The bucket was passed around, and George will be pleased to learn that no one was asked to run a Sergeant's Session - notwithstanding Gerard was present having just returned from Japan and was probably fully loaded with new jokes.